1. BW 2 February 2015 1.Write a simple sentence. 2.Write a compound sentence. 3.Write a complex sentence. 4.Write a compound-complex sentence. **In the above sentences, include the following:, ; : -- and a prepositional phrase.

2. Objective & Purpose Edit argumentative essays for clarity; specifically check for active voice, the positive form, and parallelism. Clarity is making your point clear; you don’t want to be muddy!

3. Change the syntax to give the sentence better clarity. It was not long before she was very sorry that she had said what she had. Soon she regretted her words. The reason he left college was that he did not have good health. Failing health compelled him to leave college.

4. Change the sentence from the passive to the active voice. My first visit to Boston will always be remembered by me. I shall always remember my first visit to Boston. A movie is going to be watched by us tonight. We are going to watch a movie tonight.

5. Change the sentence from the passive to the active voice. There were a great number of dead leaves lying on the ground. Dead leaves covered the ground. At dawn the barking of a dog could be heard. The dog’s barking came with dawn.

6. Put the following statements in positive form. Mr. Mirano did not remember his coffee. Mr. Mirano forgot his coffee. He was not very often on time. He usually came late. She did not think that studying grammar was a sensible way to spend one’s time. She thought the study of grammar a waste of time.

7. Put the following statements in positive form. Not honest Not important Did not remember Did not pay attention to Did not have much confidence in.

8. Use parallel construction—express ideas in similar form Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

9. Use parallel construction—express ideas in similar form

10. The French, the Italians, Spanish, and Portuguese The French, the Italians, the Spanish, and the Portuguese. A time not for words but action. A time not for words but for action. Formerly, science was taught by the textbook method, while now the laboratory method is employed. Formerly, science was taught by the textbook method; now it is taught by the laboratory method.

11. Summary Clarity – Syntax: the arrangement of words in a sentence. Active Voice Positive Form Parallel Construction Style

12. Times like these try men’s souls. How trying it is to live in these times. These are trying times for men’s souls. Soulwise, these are trying times. “These are the times that try men’s souls.” – Thomas Paine

13. Style The mouths of earth are quick, and the teeth that fed upon this loveliness are quick, too. “Quick are the mouths of the earth, and quick the teeth that fed upon this loveliness.” –Thomas Wolfe

14. Closure Clarity—Is your point clear?? Objective: On a separate sheet of paper, number 1-10, and change the syntax in at least 10 sentences from your argumentative essay to achieve better clarity. – Think about: the active voice, the positive form, and parallelism **You can change words, but always think about making the sentence more concise.

15. Bellwork 8 February 2016 Change the following sentences from passive voice to active voice. 1.The house was remodeled by the homeowners to help it sell. 2.The whole suburb was destroyed by the forest fire. Change the following sentences from the negative form to the positive form. 3.He was not honest about his behavior. 4.She did not like him. Modify this sentence so that it uses antithesis. 5.She did not like him. Modify the following sentences so that they have parallelism. 6.Air travel is safe, fast and it is convenient. 7.Swimming, seeing movies and to go for walk are my hobbies.

16. Bellwork 8 February 2016 Describe this painting. 1 page minimum

17. Clarity—Is your point clear? Objective: On a separate sheet of paper, number 1-10, and change the syntax in at least 10 sentences from your argumentative essay to achieve better clarity. – Think about: the active voice, the positive form, and parallelism **You can change words, but always think about making the sentence more concise. Conciseness Objective: Cross out needless words from your argumentative essay—put an X through 20 words you do not need. If necessary, above each X, modify the sentence so that it still makes sense.

18. Conciseness the question as to whether there is no doubt but that he is a man who in a hasty manner this is a subject that whether no doubt (doubtless) he hastily this subject

19. Conciseness The fact that  owing to the fact that in spite of the fact that the fact that he had not succeeded since (because) though (although) his failure

20. Conciseness Macbeth was very ambitious. This led him to wish to become king of Scotland. The witches told him that this wish of his would come true. The king of Scotland at times was Duncan. Encouraged by his wife, Macbeth murdered Duncan. He was thus enabled to succeed Duncan as king. (51 words) Encouraged by his wife, Macbeth achieved his ambition and realized the prediction of the witches by murdering Duncan and becoming king of Scotland in his place. (26 words)

21. Bellwork 8 February 2016 Describe this painting in 140 characters or less. Include every detail of the original and make sure every word tells.

22. Closure Conciseness Objective: Cross out needless words from your argumentative essay—put an X through 20 words you do not need. If necessary, above each X, modify the sentence so that it still makes sense. Clarity—Is your point clear?? Objective: On a separate sheet of paper, number 1-10, and change the syntax in at least 10 sentences from your argumentative essay to achieve better clarity. **You can change words, but always think about making the sentence more concise.

23. Bellwork 9 February 2016 Rewrite the following with detail so that it present a vivid picture. 3-4 sentences. The street was busy at this hour.

24. Conciseness Objective: Cross out needless words from your argumentative essay—put an X through 30 words you do not need. If necessary, above each X, modify the sentence so that it still makes sense. Concreteness Objective: In your argumentative essay, highlight 5 phrases, sentences, or words that are vague, general, or too abstract.

25. Concreteness Prefer the specific to the general, the definite to the vague, the concrete to the abstract. A period of unfavorable weather set in. He showed satisfaction as he took possession of his well-earned reward. It rained every day for a week. He grinned as he pocketed the coin.

26. Concreteness Prefer the specific to the general, the definite to the vague, the concrete to the abstract. It was a pleasant day. He was a strange-looking guy. The view from the top of the mountain was awesome. The night was scary.

27. Concreteness Prefer the specific to the general, the definite to the vague, the concrete to the abstract. In proportion as the manners, customs, and amusements of a nation are cruel and barbarous, the regulations of its penal code will be severe. In proportion as men delight in battles, bull fights, and combats of gladiators, will they punish by hanging, burning, and the rack.

28. Concreteness Prefer the specific to the general, the definite to the vague, the concrete to the abstract. Unbiased consideration of what happens in today’s world brings up the conclusion that success or failure in competitive activities exhibits no tendency to be equal with inner drive, but that a considerable element of the unpredictable must undoubtedly be taken into account. I returned, and saw under the sun that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chancee happenth to them all.

29. Conciseness Objective: Cross out needless words from your argumentative essay—put an X through 20 words you do not need. If necessary, above each X, modify the sentence so that it still makes sense. Concreteness Objective: In your argumentative essay, highlight 5 phrases, sentences, or words that are vague, general, or too abstract. Next to your highlight, make a revision so that the sentence still makes sense.

30. Objective & Purpose With a peer, complete the peer checklist for argumentative writing. Structurally, make sure you have everything you need for a sound essay.

31. Objective & Purpose While watching Act 4 and Act5 of Romeo + Juliet, write down 10 motifs that come up. Rubric  Amount (10 pts)  Quality of Ideas (10 pts)

32. Objective & Purpose Create 10 questions for a Socratic seminar/debate to Romeo and Juliet. Through speaking and listening, demonstrate a deep understanding for the play. Rubric  Amount (10 pts)  Quality of Questions (10 pts)