Last Blog: Evaluation

I would like for you to evaluate the use of blogs in this course. I want an honest and helpful response. Make sure you include any improvements you can suggest for future classes. This needs to be in paragraph form. You can use first person. You must include the elements of a paragraph as well. Length 8-14 sentences. I am looking at spelling and punctuation in your post. Due by the day of the final!!!!

Process paragraph: Explanation

In class, we talked about Process paragraphs. We made a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and we described order of the pictures about traveling. The Peanut butter and jelly paragraph would be considered a "how to" process paragraph. The other process paragraph is an "explanation". This tells the reader how a particular event occurred or how something works.

Below I have given you a list of transitions I would like you to include in your process paragraph. You do not have to use them all.

(initially, until, afterward, before, when, as soon as, during, meanwhile, finally)

I would like for you to write an explanation paragraph for this assignment. Whatever topic or theme, however, it has to tell how an event occurred or how something works.

Repost...Liyba

After reading the blogs that were comlpleted in the time asked, I have noticed that everyone needs to do a rewrite. An informative paragraph is not just facts! You must have a Topic sentence and conclusion. In the body, you must include the facts you uncover but don't just copy them either. Yes, you can quote but not the whole paragraph. This is due on Wednesday.

Libya: What do you know?

Sunday began an military offensive in Libya. The U.S. and many allied nations have joined together to put an end to the country's leader rule. There are many questions out there to be asked. My questions to you is what do you know about Libya? I want a paragraph. NOT IN FIRST PERSON! That means no "I, me or my". This is an informative paragraph about Libya not an opinion paragraph. If you use a website or quote, make sure that you do it appropriately!! This is due next class.

Suggestions for writing paragraphs online

There are few things I would like to suggest to everyone that has or will post on this blog.

1. Make sure you write paragraphs in Microsoft Word first before putting it on the blog. Copy and paste your work. This will cut down on Spelling and Capitalization errors that I have seen so far.

2. Length. For many (not all) the posts have been WAY TOO SHORT! This means more. Otherwise I will begin discounting points for this reason.

3. Last bit not least: Being on-time with your assignments. DO NOT put them off. It will hurt you later. Consider these blogs like homework assignments that you don't physically hand in, but will get graded on your progress throughout the semester.

Professor Lignelli

Chocolate Paragraph

Search the Internet and find out more about chocolate. I want you to write a paragraph about the new information you have found on chocolate. This will be due by next class.

A beautiful day......

Some days are fun and exciting. A great day can happen anywhere and anytime. Think about a great day you experienced or that you wish you could have experienced. Think about it and write what made your day a great day! Length: One paragraph. DUE Wednesday!!!!

Paragraphs:Main Ideas

PART I: MAIN IDEAS
Paragraphs consist of a topic sentence, two to three points (supporting facts or opinions), and perhaps a minor point or two. The topic sentence contains the main idea of the paragraph. The other sentence support the topic sentence.

Example: The president recently spoke about the shortage of energy. He urged us to conserve energy. We do this by turning off lights we aren't using.

The topic sentence is the sentence that says the President spoke about the shortage of energy.


Directions:
Read the following groups of sentences. Underline the sentence in each group that states the main idea, or most basic fact.

Group 1:
a. First, they take us places we need to go.
b. Automobiles are important for two reasons.
c. Second, we use them for pleasure.

Group 2:
a. It is also well known for its koala bears.
b. It is famous for Kangaroos.
c. Australia has many interesing animals.

Group 3:
a. Also, it comes in a variety of flavors.
b. There are two things I like about ice cream.
c. To begin with, it takes good on a hot day.

PART II: Major Points:

In a paragraph, a major point is a sentence that tells a fact or opinion about the topic sentence. There can be 3-5 major points sentences in a paragraph.

Example: Topic Sentence: I have a big dog.
Major point: He is brown and white.
Major point: He is a rare breed.
Major point: He likes to chase cats.
Major point: He eats large amounts of food.

Directions: Write TWO supporting facts for each of the topic sentences below.

1. The museum is an interesting place to visit.
2. The United States is a large country.
3. Sally's boyfriend has a little brother.

THE FIRST POST

QUESTIONS FOR THE FIRST DAY:
WHAT IS THE WRITING PROCESS?
HAVE YOU USED IT BEFORE?
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING AND PRACTICING THE WRITING PROCESS?
WHAT ARE THE NEGATIVES? EXPLAIN
WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR THIS COURSE
MAKE SURE YOU PUT YOUR NAME AT THE END AND USE ANONYMOUS TO PUBLISH YOUR POSTS....