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Recording: Session 10 - Groups 1 - 4: https://live1.tehranserver.ir/pblz9cxsk9e7/
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Lesson 9
Digital Board:
This week we reviewed the opinion paragraph essasy. Additiobally, we mentioned some grammatical and punctuation points. The covered issues' slides are accessible below. After reviewing the slides you can move to the next part and complete grammar and punctuation activites. Then, you need to write a opinion paragraph essay based on the suggested topics in the "Your Mission" section.
Recording: Session 9 - Group 1: https://live1.tehranserver.ir/pq0xb0aaxyhm/
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Recording: Session 9 - Group 2: https://live1.tehranserver.ir/porbefbxd0ox/
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Recording: Session 9 - Group 3: https://live1.tehranserver.ir/pmy85yegcs2p
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Recording: Session 9 - Group 4: https://live1.tehranserver.ir/p90rpzmiutmy/
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Activity 1
Complete the following statements. The first two parts of each statement are parallel in form; the part that you add should be parallel in form as well.
EXAMPLE
Three things I could not live without are my cell phone, my laptop, and my morning coffee.
1. The new reality TV show is disappointing: The premise is absurd, the cast members are uninteresting, and _____________ .
2. As a parent, I promise to love my child unconditionally, to provide for my child’s needs, and _____________ .
3. As the students waited for the professor to arrive for class, they rummaged through their backpacks, silenced their phones, and _____________ .
4. During my first year in my own apartment, I learned how to fix leaky toilets and torn screens, how to survive on instant ramen and frozen pizzas, and _____________ .
5. Online dating is popular, unpredictable, and _____________ .
Activity 2
Working with a partner, read carefully the short paragraph below and cross out the five instances of faulty parallelism. Then use the space provided to correct the instances of faulty parallelism. Feel free to discuss the rewrite quietly with your partner and send your text to the form pertinent below.
Running is an exercise that can be good for you mentally, physically, and also be helpful for your emotions. A beginning runner should keep three things in mind: the warm-up session, the actual time that you are running, and the cool-down period. Never start a run without first having warmed up through stretching exercises. Stretching reduces muscle stiffness, decreases the possibility of injury, and it’s a good method to gradually increase the heart rate. During the run itself, move at a comfortable pace. Your breathing should be steady and with depth. Finally, remember to cool down after a run. An adequate cool-down period allows time for the body to relax and the normalizing of the heart rate.
Activity 3
Find the 15 punctuation errors in this paragraph and make corrections. Then, send the *.dcox corrected file to the instructor.
Deserts 
Deserts are one of the most intersting places on earth A desert not just a dry area it is an area that receives less than ten inches of rainfall a year About one-fifth of the is coposed of deserts Although many people believe that deserts are nothing but hills of sand this is not true In reality deserts have large rocks mounatins canyons and even lakes For instance only about ten percent of the Sahara Desert the largest desrt on the earth is sand
Activity 4
Find the 14 punctuation errors in this paragraph and make corrections. Then, send the *.dcox corrected file to the instructor.
An Unexpected Storm
Severe weather is a constant possibility all over the globe; but we never really expected our own area to be affected However last night was different At about ten o'clock a tornado hit Lucedale This violent weather destroyed nine homes near the downtown area In addition to these nine houses that were completely destroyed many others in gthe area had heavy damages Amazingly no one was injured in last nights terrible storm Because of the rapid reaction of state and local weather watchers most of the areas residents saw the warnings that were broadcast on television
The Editors' Desk Task
Imagine that you are the chief editor of a journal and want to publish a weekly newspaper. In groups of 3, each studend choose one of the suggested topics and followoing the instructions given in the class share a blank document (please write your sure name in the title of form) in Google Docs with their partners and the instructor of the course. Before writing your essay group members can brain storm with each other in their groups and then can start writing their essays. While and after writing you can take advantages from your teammates suggestions. After that you can exchange your thoughts and other 2 members of your group need to evaluate your paper based on the following evluation form (you can download .docx or .pdf file attached below). In the final run, you must move your essay into a newpaper template and publish it with the other members of the class. You can find the newspaper template as a atatched file below this page.
Your Mission:
Here are some ideas for opinion paragraphs. Following the guidelines mentioned in the class, choose one of these topics and share it with your partner. After reaching to a conclusion make a blank document in Google Docs and write your essay in it. Then, share it with your peers as well as the instructor of the course. After editing your final draft based on your friends' suggestions and final revisions, put your essay in a magazine format and share it in your weblog. Don't forget to make comments for each other.
1. Do you think professional athletes receive too much money? Why or why not?
2. Do you think it is necessary to take an entrance exam to enter a college or university? Why or why not?
3. Should women be allowed in combat positions in the military? Why or why not?
4. When should a person considered an adult?
5. Which type of music do you prefer--classical music or pop music? Why is one better than the other?
Peer evaluation cheklist:
Newspaper template:
Lesson 8
Digital Board:
This week we reviewed the definition paragraph essasy. Additiobally, we mentioned some grammatical and punctuation points. The covered issues' slides are accessible below. After reviewing the slides you can move to the next part and complete grammar and punctuation activites. Then, you need to write a definition paragraph essay based on the suggested topics in the "Your Mission" section.
Recording: Session 8 - Group 1: https://live1.tehranserver.ir/pq0xb0aaxyhm/
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Recording: Session 8 - Group 2: https://live1.tehranserver.ir/porbefbxd0ox/
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Recording: Session 8 - Group 3: https://live1.tehranserver.ir/pmy85yegcs2p
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Recording: Session 8 - Group 4: https://live1.tehranserver.ir/p90rpzmiutmy/
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Activity 1
Rewrite each sentence, adding the italicized words. Make sure that the intended meaning is clear and that two different interpretations are not possible.
EXAMPLE
I use a flash drive to store my computer files. (Insert that I keep on my key chain.)
I use a flash drive that I keep on my key chain to store my computer files.
1. I rolled down my car window only a few inches for the police officer. (Insert using caution.)
___________________________________________________________________________ .
2. Tabloids publish unflattering photos of celebrities who are arrested for drunk driving or possession of illicit drugs. (Insert all over the world.)
___________________________________________________________________________ .
3. The mongoose was brought to Hawaii to kill rats but has since de stroyed much of the native plant life. (Insert which resembles the ferret.)
___________________________________________________________________________ .
4. Led Zeppelin’s fourth album has sold 22 million copies. (Insert almost.)
___________________________________________________________________________ .
5. Elisa decided to undergo laser eye surgery to correct her astigmatism. (Insert at the university medical center).
___________________________________________________________________________ .
Activity 2
Write D for dangling or C for correct in front of each sentence. Remember that the opening words are a dangling modifier if they are not followed immediately by a logical subject.
6. Burning quickly, the firefighters turned several hoses on the house. _____
7. Because the house was burning quickly, firefighters turned several hoses on it. _____
8. While focusing the camera, several people wandered out of view. _____
9. While I focused the camera, several people wandered out of view. _____
10. When I peered down from the thirtieth floor, the cars looked like toys. _____
11. Peering down from the thirtieth floor, the cars looked like toys. _____
12. The cars looked like toys peering down from the thirtieth floor. _____
13. Riding in the rear of the bus, the sudden starts and stops were sickening. _____
Activity 3
Find the 15 punctuation errors in this paragraph and make corrections. Then, send the *.dcox corrected file to the instructor.
A Review
I wish I Could Have Seen His Face Marilyn Kings latest novel is perhaps her greatest triumph In this book King tells the story of the Lamberts a poor family that struggles to survive despite numerous hardships. The Lambert family consists of five strong personalities. Michael Lambert has trouble keeping a job and Naomi earns very little as a maid at a hotel The three children range in age from nine to sixteen. Dan Melinda and Zeke are still in school This well-written novel allows us tostep into the conflict that each of the children has to deal with. Only a writer as talented as king could develop five independent characters in such an outstanding manner The plot has many unexpected turns and the outcome of this story will not disappoint readers While King has written several novels that won international praise I Wish I Could Have Seen His Face is in many ways better than any of her previous works.
The Editors' Desk Task
Imagine that you are the chief editor of a journal and want to publish a weekly newspaper. In groups of 3, each studend choose one of the suggested topics and followoing the instructions given in the class share a blank document (please write your sure name in the title of form) in Google Docs with their partners and the instructor of the course. Before writing your essay group members can brain storm with each other in their groups and then can start writing their essays. While and after writing you can take advantages from your teammates suggestions. After that you can exchange your thoughts and other 2 members of your group need to evaluate your paper based on the following evluation form (you can download .docx or .pdf file attached below). In the final run, you must move your essay into a newpaper template and publish it with the other members of the class. You can find the newspaper template as a atatched file below this page.
Your Mission:
Below you can find some ideas for definition paragraphs. Choose one of these topics and share it with your partners. After reaching to a conclusion write your essay in it. Then, share it with your teammates as well as the instructor of the course. After editing your final draft based on your friends' suggestions and final revisions, put your essay in a newspaper format and share it in your personal weblog. Don't forget to make comments for each other.
1. Choose an emotion, such as love or jealousy. How does the dictionary define the emotion? Is it a good emotion or a bad emotion? Who usaually feels this emotion and why? Give some examples.
2. Choose a medical term, such as gravity, tsunami, molecule, appendix, AIDS, or pediatrics. What is it? Why is it important?
3. Write a paragraph in which you define censorship. What is it? What is its purpose? Who imposes censorship? Is it acceptable? If so,are there any limitations?
4. What is freedom? Why do people want it? Should there be limitations on freedom? Can there be limitations? Explore the nature of freedom?
Peer evaluation checklist:
Newspaper template:
Lesson 7
Digital Board:
This week we reviewed the classification paragraph essasy. We also mentioned some grammatical and punctuation points. The covered issues' slides are accessible below. After reviewing the slides you can move to the next part and complete grammar and punctuation activites. Then, you need to write a classification paragraph essay based on the suggested topics in the "Your Mission" section.
Recording: Session 7 - Group 1: https://live1.tehranserver.ir/p1htxau4nk48/
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Recording: Session 7 - Group 2: https://live1.tehranserver.ir/p61q1h1gq3yt/
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Recording: Session 7 - Group 3: https://live1.tehranserver.ir/puivatkjnhfo/
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Recording: Session 7 - Group 4: https://live1.tehranserver.ir/p8mo062j61k8/
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Activity 1
Add to each sentence the correct form of the adjective in the parentheses.
1. I hope the _____ days of my life are still to come. (good)
2. The water in Mudville is _____ than the name of the town. (dirty)
3. If Tyrone were ____________, he would have more friends. (considerate)
4. The announcement of a surprise quiz gave me a ________ headache than this morning's traffic did. (bad)
5. The __________ scene in the horror movie was when dead people began crawling out of their graves. (scary)
6. In an effort to look __________, Bob replaced his thick glasses with write-rimmed ones. (stylish)
7. June is even __________ than her sister; she once burst out laughing at a wedding and had to run out of the church. (silly)
Activity 2
Choose the adjective or adverb needed in each sentece.
8. I need a vacation (bad, badly).
9. My boss tells me (frequent, frequently) that I do a good job.
10. Did you answer every question in the interview (truthful, truthfully)?
11. The surgeon stitched the wound very (careful, carefully) so that the scar would not be noticeable.
12. Eli dressed (nice, nicely) for his first meeting with his girlfriend's parents.
Activity 3
The following sentences use periods for separation. Rewrite the sentences. Replace the priods with semicolons and make any other necessary changes.
13. Gretchen and Bob have been frinds since lementary school. they are also next-door neighbors.
_______________________________________________________________________________ .
14. The test was complicated. No one passed it.
_______________________________________________________________________________ .
15. Tomatoes are necessary for a garden salad. Peas are not.
_______________________________________________________________________________ .
16. Mexico lies to the south of the United States. Canada lies to the north.
_______________________________________________________________________________ .
The Editors' Desk Task
Imagine that you are the chief editor of a journal and want to publish a weekly newspaper. In groups of 3, each studend choose one of the suggested topics and followoing the instructions given in the class share a blank document (please write your sure name in the title of form) in Google Docs with their partners and the instructor of the course. Before writing your essay group members can brain storm with each other in their groups and then can start writing their essays. While and after writing you can take advantages from your teammates suggestions. After that you can exchange your thoughts and other 2 members of your group need to evaluate your paper based on the following evluation form (you can download .docx or .pdf file attached below). In the final run, you must move your essay into a newpaper template and publish it with the other members of the class. You can find the newspaper template as a atatched file below this page.
Your Mission:
Use classification paragraph to develop an essay about one of the following topics. You'll need to limit the topic before you attempt to classify it.
- electronic devices
- high school
- a famous work of art
- sports
- insects
Peer evaluation cheklist:
Newspaper template: