W 2.24 ENG102 MlaReview Madlibs Shifts CritiqueDiscussion

8/20/2019 W 2.24 ENG102 MlaReview Madlibs Shifts CritiqueDiscussion

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Review MLA activity

How to create a madlib

ShiftsCritique article discussions

Eng 102


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Review MLA Activity


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Pronouns


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rammar Tasks

• Create a mad lib in which players have to apply each pronoun refereeach pronoun & antecedent agreement rule.

• Link to define madlib

• http://www.itsamadlibsworld.com/

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How to create a Madlib

• Choose a topic (I chose hippos)

• Write one sentence illustrating each rule.

(No one wants to be eaten by a hippo while wearing his or her dirty underwear. A family odrinking from its watering hole. The male and female hippo knew that they must stay hydr

*continue for all rules written in blue; there are 10*)

• Underline each pronoun and its antecedent• Submit the paragraph with the pronouns and antecedents underlined

• Erase each underlined word or phrase

• Create a list indicating which type of pronoun or antecedent is needed to complete the b

• Submit these steps as well


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How to create a Madlib

___1___wants to be eaten by a hippo while wearing ___2___ dirty underwear. A ___3___ ___4___ watering hole. The ___5___ hippo knew that ___6___ must stay hydrated.

*continue for all rules*

1. Singular antecedent

2. Singular pronoun

3. Collective noun antecedent4. Singular pronoun

5. Compound antecedent

6. Plural pronoun


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Shifts


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Eliminate distracting shifts

These distract or confuse readers

• Point of view

• Verb tense

• Mood or voice

• Indirect to direct questions/quotations (statements to questions)


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Make the POV consistent in person& number

First person emphasizes writer

• Good for informal letters and writing based on personal experienceSecond person emphasizes reader

• Good for giving advice or explaining how to do something

Third person emphasizes subject

• Best for formal academic and professional writing


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Make the POV consistent in person& number

Our class practiced rescuing a victim trapped in a wreckedcar. We learned to dismantle the car with the essentialtools. You were graded on your speed and your skill in

freeing the victim.

Our class practiced rescuing a victim trapped in a wreckedcar. We learned to dismantle the car with the essential

tools. You were graded on your speed and your skill in freeing the victim.


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Maintain consistent verb tenses

When writing about literature, use present tense (especiallyfiction)

The scarlet letter is a punishment sternly placed on Hester’sbreast by the community, and yet it was a fanciful andimaginative product of Hester’s own needlework.

The scarlet letter is a punishment sternly placed on Hester’sbreast by the community, and yet it is a fanciful andimaginative product of Hester’s own needlework.


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Make verbs consistent in mood & voice

Three moods in English

• Indicative is used for facts, opinions, questions

• Imperative is used for orders or advice

• Subjunctive is used to express wishes or conditions contrary to fact

The counselor advised us to spread out our core requirements over two orsemester. Also, pay attention to pre-requisites for elective courses.

The counselor advised us to spread out our core requirements over two orsemester. She also suggested that we pay attention to pre-requisites forcourses.


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Make verbs consistent in mood & voice

Each student completes a self-assessment. The self-assessment is then giveteacher and a copy is exchanged with a classmate.

Each student completes a self-assessment, gives it to the teacher, and exchwith a classmate.


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Avoid sudden shifts from indirect or directquestions or quotations

Indirect question: We asked whether we could visit Miriam

Direct question: Can we visit Miriam?

Which of the following is correct?

1. I wonder whether Karla knew of the theft and, if so, whether she reporte police.

2. I wonder whether Karla knew of the theft and, if so, did she report it to t

1. I wonder whether Karla knew of the theft and, if so, whether she reporte

police.


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Avoid sudden shifts from indirect or directquestions or quotations

Which of the following is correct?

1. The patient said she had been experiencing heart palpitations and could please run as many tests as possible to find out what’s wrong.

2. The patient said she had been experiencing heart palpitations and askedmany tests as possible to find out what was wrong.

2. The patient said she had been experiencing heart palpitations and askedmany tests as possible to find out what was wrong.


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rammar Task

Give an incorrect example of each shift rule. Then, correct the


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Critique reading discussio


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Freewriting

• Given a topic

• Write for given time

• Do not stop writing…if you get stuck, pick a word and just keep writiyour next thought comes through

• What makes you happy?


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Groups…discuss questions

To what extent does the author succeed in his/her purpose?

To what extent do you agree with the author?

“In Pursuit of Happiness” by Mark Kingwell

Mohsin, Mustaafa, Shelby, Chris

“The Dalai Lama’s Ski Trip: What I Learned in the Slush with His Holiness” by Doug

Brittany, Haley, Amanda Peters

“A Balanced Psychology and a Full Life” by Martin Seligman, Acacia Parks, and Tra

Kaitlyn, Aliyah, Thori, Naudia

“Finding Flow” by Mihaly Csizszentmihalyi

Melissa, Matt, Samantha

“Yes, Money Can Make You Happy” by Cass R. Sunstein

Michelle, Santino, Taylor, Adam

“Happiness: Enough Already” by Sharon Begley

Tanner, Jake, Amanda Preston, Phil


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Jigsaw!

• Share information from first group with new group


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Critique Rubric Review


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Upcoming due dates

• Optional critique conferences – M 2/29

• Critique rough drafts – W 3/2

• Grammar Portfolio due – M 3/7

• Critique final copies – W 3/9• Summary mulligans also due W 3/9

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W 2.24 ENG102 MlaReview Madlibs Shifts CritiqueDiscussion