Pre-University B: Research Paper schedule

Revised Research Paper schedule:

Oct 30 (Tues) – Introduction + Works Cited due
Nov 5 (Mon) – First draft due; peer editing in class
Nov 8 (Thurs) – Second draft due
Nov 16 (Fri) – Teacher returns second drafts to students
Nov 19 (Mon 3 p.m.) – Appointments available
Nov 20 (Tues 11 a.m.) – Appointments available
Nov 22-23 (Thurs-Fri) – THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Nov 27 (Tues) – Final drafts due in class

Dec 3 (Mon) – last day for FreeRice bonus & rewrites of homework (writing assignments only)

Dec 5 (Wed) – Exam Book 2 Units 1, 3, 9, 11

Charity + bonus opportunity

FreeRice has a vocabulary quiz which will donate rice to needy people when you get words right.

Play the vocabulary quiz. Each time you get 10 words right, a new rice ball appears to the right of the bowl.

You may play as long as you want. For more bonus credit, write down the words and the definitions as you play. When you are finished, press [Ctrl] + [Print Screen].

Open a new Word document. Press [Ctrl] + [V] or Edit > Paste.

Print the page, sign your name to it, and bring it to Shayna. For an example and details on bonus points, see the handout that will be distributed in class.

Pre-University: Lab 7 (Music of ‘Star Wars’)

For this week’s lab, you will listen to a radio story and answer questions about it. You will receive the questions in class. If you want to practice for the final exam, don’t stop the recording to answer questions; listen to it without stopping and try to answer questions while you listen.

The story is here: John Williams and the Music of ‘Star Wars’

Or you can search for the title on NPR.org.

This lab is due in class Friday, October 26.

Connecting contrasting ideas

Here are three ways you can connect contrasting ideas in sentences.

1.

In spite of / Despite + [noun phrase] , [independent clause] .

[Independent clause] + in spite of / despite + [noun phrase] .

 

* In spite of the bad weather, I didn’t take an umbrella.

* I didn’t take an umbrella despite the bad weather.

 

* She wasn’t well. Despite this, she wanted to go to work.

 
2.

Even though / Although  + [S + V] , [independent clause] .

[Independent clause] + even though / although  + [S + V] .

(Note: [Even though/although + S + V] = dependent clause)

 

* Although it was raining, he went out.

* He went out although it was raining.

 

* She wanted to go to work even though she wasn’t well.

 

INCORRECT: In spite of the weather was bad, I didn’t take an umbrella.

CORRECT: Although the weather was bad, I didn’t take an umbrella.

 

3.

[Sentence] . However / On the other hand , [sentence with contrasting idea] .

[Sentence ] . Just the same / Nevertheless , [sentence with contrasting idea] .

* It was raining. However, I didn’t take my umbrella.

* My cat cries when I come home. Just the same, I don’t feed him right away.

* We are having a busy week in our classes. Nevertheless, the teacher scheduled a test for Monday.

 

INCORRECT: The crime rate in my city is high. However, it is safe. (contradictory, not contrasting, ideas)

CORRECT: The crime rate in my city is high. However, I feel safe in my neighborhood.

 

INCORRECT: I would like to live in a big city in spite of I like the quiet. (subject and verb after “in spite of”)

CORRECT: I would like to live in a big city in spite of my fondness for quiet. (noun phrase substitutes for “I like”)