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.
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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.)
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2. Tabloids publish unflattering photos of celebrities who are arrested for drunk driving or possession of illicit drugs. (Insert all over the world.)
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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.)
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4. Led Zeppelin’s fourth album has sold 22 million copies. (Insert almost.)
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5. Elisa decided to undergo laser eye surgery to correct her astigmatism. (Insert at the university medical center).
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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:
