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Minni-Lesson (Journal)

ML 38
 * Reread pages 51-52 in Candie, focusing on the 'slave' passage.
 * Identify and EXPLAIN one example of irony in the passage.
 * Europeans teach Africans that "we are all children of Adam, whites and blacks alike." (pg.52) However, this slave's treatment is not equal to the whites, and therefore it's very ironical to teach these Africans that whites and blacks are equal.
 * What is Candide's reaction to the situation and WHY is it significant?
 * He can't hold Optimism any longer at the sight of this slave. This is significant because he was a firm believer of Optimism, but he shifted to "anti-Optimism." This indicates that if this firm believer gives up with Optimism, how could this world be the best of all possible world? (another example of Voltaire's opposition to Optimism)
 * Have you ever encountered a situation or idea that significantly changed your outlook on the world?
 * Before I took world history class, I had very negative view on man in state of nature. However, after I was informed about John Locke's philosophical ideas, I understood that man are originally good, but the structural laws have changed them to evil creatures. The standard of men's convenience was defined by wealth, and therefore they have grown aggressive.

DOL 25

Sentence 1: the man who was chosen to be the club president has gave many years of service to the Town of farmingdale

The man who was chosen to be the club president has given many years of service to the Town of Farmingdale.

<!> Decapitalize: it does not mean to remove the capital letter, it is an economic term.

Sentence 2: the invisible ladder is a poetry book that contains the touching selection to dorothy a poem about love

// The Invisible Ladder is // a poetry book that contains a touching selection "To Dorothy," a poem about love.

DOL 26

Sentence 1: writer's digest a extremely useful magazine about writing dont contain alot of colored photographs

// Writer's Digest, // an extremely useful magazine about writing, doesn't contain a lot of colored photographs.

Sentence 2: the woman was in a hurry to get to work the woman in a hurry drived the motorcycle reckless and she has an accident

Because the woman was in a hurry to get to work, she drove the motorcycle recklessly and had an accident.

<!> This is an example of a**comma splice

DOL 27

Sentence 1: he would of rode with we boys but he decided to ride in the volvo He could have ridden with us boys, but he decided to ride in the Volvo.

Sentence 2: there are thirty eight students in our class who have been studying about the hindu religion judaisim is being studied by ms martinezs class

There are thirty-eight students in our class who have been studying about the Hindu religion; Ms. Martinesz's class is studying Judalism.

<!> active voice/passive voice: Ms. Martinesz's is doing the action.

DOL 28

Sentence 1: on labor day the friends ate at dagostinos restaurant and they also saw the movie sleepy hollow

Sentence 2: phuong and nancy want to go to the musical ragtime and im sure theyll like it

DOL 29

Sentence 1: ive took the long poem the prelude to read tonight i should of began it sooner dont you agree

Sentence 2: because cameron has throwed succesful passes in many games he was chose to be interviewed for the community magazine called around our town

THE ART OF STYLING SENTENCES

**Sentence Patterns 33: 1. What is a sentence? A sentence is a composition of words (complete thoughts) in specific order and rule, which is used to communicate message across. It contains at least one subject-verb combination.
 * Attempt to answer the following questions without using any outside sources. If necessary, use page one of The Art of Styling Sentences (TASS).

2. What are the two basic parts of every sentence in English? Subject and verb are the two basic parts of every sentence in English.

3. What is the basic pattern in English sentences? The basic pattern in English sentence is to have a subject and then a verb/predicate.

4. How is "Jump." a sentence? "Jump" is a sentence because jump is verb and this sentence has an unspoken subject.

5. Write a sentence. Put a // between the primary subject / verb combination. Share with your DOL partner, and have him/her tell you if you are correct. // I / ate cookies last night. **

1. Review pages 7-8
 * Sentence Patterns 34:** (Sentence Pattern 1: SV;SV.)

2. How many independent clauses (complete sentences) are required for this pattern? Two independent clauses (complete sentences) are required for this pattern.

3. Look at the 'Examples' on page 8


 * identify the subject - verb (SV;SV) combination for each example (S=Gloria V=try; S=they; V=seem to be)
 * S= Gloria V= try; S= they V= seem to be
 * S= people V= dream; S= others V= stay
 * S= Reading V= is; S= remembering V= takes

4. On page 10, complete 'Exercises' # 2 and 3 After the lost the match, the tennis team went home; they were very depressed about the match. The large blue whale came very close to the boat; it was very large.

1. Read the "Professional Examples" on pages 8-9. Write the one that you think is most interesting, and explain what you think the author is trying to accomplish by using the SV;SV sentence pattern. "He who knows other is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened." -Lao-tzu The author tries to compare the different types of wisdom, and tries to emphasize the latter type of knowledge is more valuable.
 * Sentence Patterns 35**: (Sentence Pattern 1: SV;SV.)

"It made no sense to anyone; it was just style." -SF Chronicle Here, author perhaps attempts to substitute "nay" with a semicolon.

2. Orwell uses this pattern on page 27, "Nevertheless, without openly admitting it, he was devoted to Boxer; the two of them usually spent their Sundays together in the small paddock beyond the orchard, grazing side by side and never speaking." How are the two independent clauses related? Statement about a relationship/proposition and followed by a specific example.

3. Write your own example of this pattern. Feel free to imitate one of the professional examples. How are the two parts of your compound sentence related? Violence was the only means for the lords to take; they had to find some kind of way to keep their subjects under control.

1. Read the "Variations" section on pages 9-10
 * Sentence Patterns 36**: (Sentence Pattern 1: SV;SV.)

2. Complete the sentences at the bottom of page 10 using pattern 1a: 3. Combine the simple sentences on page 11 using pattern 1b.
 * I really didn't want to go to the party; (nevertheless) I went to be with Jim.
 * My teacher has traveled extensively; (thus) I asked her advice about Italy.
 * I have to feed the pets when I get home; (moreover) I have to have supper started by the time Mom gets home.
 * Group One: The girl looks happy; she has a new car, and her brother has one too.
 * Group Two: The tiger should have more room; he seems restless, and he is really big.
 * Group Three: Fettuccini is a delicious pasta, which is a favorite dish in many European countries; it is often associated with Italy, but a person who likes fettuccini is not always Italian.

1. Read pages 12-13 "Explanation," "Examples," and "Checkpoints."
 * Sentence Patterns 37:** (Sentence Pattern 2: S V DO or SC; S, DO or SC.)

2. Complete "Exercises" 1 and 2 on page 14:
 * 1) Going to carnivals makes me happy; going to hospital, depressed.
 * 2) Disney movies make me delightful; violent movies, uncomfortable.

Sentence Patterns 38**: (Sentence Pattern 2: S V DO or SC; S, DO or SC.) 1. Read page 13 "Professional examples" and "Checkpoints" 2. Complete exercises #3 and 4 on page 14**


 * North Korea and South Korea are very green; Ireland and Scotland, much greener.
 * All the children want to go to McDonald's for lunch; the teachers, Burger King.

1. Read pages 15-16: "Explanation" and "Examples." 2. Note the difference between the colon and the semicolon. 3. Also, note that patterns 1, 2, and 3 are compound sentences - two independent clauses joined together. 4. Complete "Exercises" 1, 2, and 3 on page 17.
 * Sentence Patterns 39** [Sentence pattern 3: General statement (idea) : specific statement (example).]
 * 1) The exam was very easy: the students all got A's on their papers.
 * 2) The dot-com companies have changed the work week: Employees are now required to work on Sunday.
 * 3) I finally know how to program my VCR: I set it to record __Spongebob__.

1. Read pages 16 "Professional examples." 2. Complete "Exercises" 4 and 5 on page 17.
 * Sentence Patterns 40** [Sentence pattern 3: General statement (idea) : specific statement (example).]
 * 4) The reporter asked her the most important question: "Were you at the scene?"
 * 5) We visited Washington DC last week: we toured the National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian Castle, the Freer Gallery, and the new wing of the National Gallery of Art.

1. Read pages 16-17 "Checkpoints" 2. With your "sentence patterns partner," compose one example for each of the first three sentence patterns:
 * Sentence Patterns 41** (Review sentence patterns 1, 2, and 3)
 * (Sentence Pattern 1: SV;SV.)
 * example: He felt sick; however, he did not go to hospital.
 * (Sentence Pattern 2: S V DO or SC; S, DO or SC.)
 * example: My brother wanted to go to Disney Land; my parents, Universal Studios.
 * [Sentence Pattern 3: General statement (idea) : specific statement (example).]
 * example: Every single basket player looked dead: Today's basketball practice was harder than usual.

1. Read page 19. 2. On page 20 read "Explanation" and "Examples" 3. On page 23 complete "Exercises" # 1, 2, 3
 * Sentence Patterns 42** [Pattern 4: A Series Without a Conjunction (any place in the sentence) A,B,C]
 * 1. An essay traditionally has three major parts: introduction, body, conclusion.
 * 2. Egg, carrot, tomato are my favorite foods.
 * 3. Elated, excited, energized, the winner left the stadium feeling great.

1. On page 20-21 read "Professional Examples" 2. On page 21-22 read "Sentences for analysis" 1, 2, 3 3. On page 22 read "Checkpoint" 4. On page 23 complete "Exercises" 4 and 5
 * Sentence Patterns 43** [Pattern 4: A Series Without a Conjunction (any place in the sentence) A,B,C]
 * 4. The children gathered around their teacher, smiling, laughing, grinning.
 * 5. When the game was canceled, the rowdy spectators at the ball game, cried, screamed, yelled at the manager.

1. On page 24 read "Explanation" and "Examples" 2. On page 26 complete "Exercises" # 1, 2, 3
 * Sentence Patterns 44** (Pattern 4a)
 * 1. When I walked on the beach, I felt the afternoon sun had tinted it red and orange and yellow.
 * 2. The best programs on TV now are The Strangers and Amazing Girl and Star King.
 * 3. Listening to music and watching TV and falling asleep in class seem to be issues for many students.

1. On page 24-25 read "Professional examples" 2. On page 25-26 read "Sentences for analysis" 3. On page 26-27 complete "Exercises" 4 and 5
 * Sentence Patterns 45** (Pattern 4a)
 * 4. The science conference board couldn't decide whether to concentrate on biotechnology or chemistry or environmental science.
 * 5. All that is artificial or inorganic or genetically modified or polluted seems to be harmful to one's health.

1. On page 28 read "Explanation" and "Examples" 2. On page 29-30 complete "Exercises" 1-4
 * Sentence Patterns 46** (Pattern 5)
 * 1. Tea or coffee, juice or milk, coke or sprite- these are popular drinks.
 * 2. Some food just seem to go together, like: bread and soup, rice and kimchi, pizza and pickle.
 * 3.
 * 4.

1. On page 31-32 read "Explanation" and Examples" 2. On page 33 complete "Exercises 1-3
 * Sentence Pattern 47** (Pattern 6)
 * 1.
 * 2.
 * 3.

1. On page 32-33 read "Professional Examples" and "Checkpoints" 2. On page 33 complete the final two "Exercises"
 * Sentence Patterns 48** (Pattern 6)
 * 1.
 * 2.

1. Review sentence patterns 1, 2, and 3. 2. Your original example:
 * Sentence Patterns 49**
 * Pattern #1
 * Pattern #2
 * Pattern #3

1. Review sentence patterns 4, 4a, 5, and 6. 2. Your original example:
 * Sentence Patterns 50**
 * Pattern #4
 * Pattern #4a
 * Pattern #5
 * Pattern #6

Sentence Patterns 51 1. Review sentence patterns 2,3,4,4a,5,6 2. Your original example:
 * Pattern #2
 * Pattern #3
 * Pattern #4
 * Pattern #4a
 * Pattern #5
 * Pattern #6

Sentence Patterns 52 1. Review sentence patterns 1, 2, 3, 4, 4a, 5, 6 2. Use only the 'black box' information to create your original examples:
 * Pattern #1
 * Pattern #2
 * Pattern #3
 * Pattern #4
 * Pattern #4a
 * Pattern #5
 * Pattern #6

Sentence Patterns 53 1. Review sentence patterns 1, 2, 3, 4, 4a, 5, 6 2. Use only the 'black box' information to create your original examples:
 * Pattern #1
 * Pattern #2
 * Pattern #3
 * Pattern #4
 * Pattern #4a
 * Pattern #5
 * Pattern #6