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//Minni-Lesson (Journal)

ML 37//
 * Reread pages 51-52 in Candie, focusing on the 'slave' passage.
 * Identify and EXPLAIN one example of irony in the passage. It says that all blacks and whites are alike, so they are all second cousins but no one can treat his relatives much more horribly than this. In this passage, it says that all blacks and whites are second cousins, but whites are torturing the blacks.
 * What is Candide's reaction to the situation and WHY is it significant? Candide decided to give up the optimism and this is significant because he's giving up one of the teachings of Pangloss.
 * Have you ever encountered a situation or idea that significantly changed your outlook on the world?
 * Explain the situation or idea and how your outlook changed. At first I really liked Janpan. I saw some people in Japan and they were cool untill I read the book that specifically says about Japan taking over Korea in 1990s. I read about the horrible things they did to us, and that point on, I started to hate Japan.

DOL 25

Sentence 1: The man elected to be the club president has given many years of service to the town of Farmingdale.

Sentence 2: __The Invisible Ladder__ is a poetry book that contains the touching selection "To Dorothy," a poem about love.

DOL 26

Sentence 1: __Writer's Digest__, an extremely useful magazine about writing, doesn't contain a lot of colored photographs.

Sentence 2:Because The woman was in a hurry to get to work, she drove the motorcycle recklessly, causing an accident.

DOL 27

Sentence 1: He would have rode 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.Martinez's class.

DOL 28

Sentence 1: On Labor day, the friends ate at Dagostino's Restaurant and they also saw the movie __Sleepy Hollow__.

Sentence 2: Phuong and Nancy want to go to the musical __Ragtime__, and I'm sure they'll 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**

Attempt to answer the following questions without using any outside sources. If necessary, use page one of The Art of Styling Sentences (TASS). 1. What is a sentence? Sentence is a means of communicating. 2. What are the two basic parts of every sentence in English? Two basic parts of every sentence are Subject and a Verb. 3. What is the basic pattern in English sentences? Each sentence describes its purpose and it's task. 4. How is "Jump." a sentence? Jump is a sentence because it's has a purpose to make someone do something, and it has the task to make that person jump. 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 / think
 * Sentence Patterns 33:**
 * If this does not seem easy to you, take a few minutes to review page one of TASS before the next class.**

1. Review pages 7-8 2. How many independent clauses (complete sentences) are required for this pattern? 1 3. Look at the 'Examples' on page 8 4. On page 10, complete 'Exercises' # 2 and 3 exercise #2 After they lost the match, the tennis team went home; This was their fourth lost in the season.
 * Sentence Patterns 34:** (Sentence Pattern 1: SV;SV.)
 * identify the subject - verb (SV;SV) combination for each example (S=Gloria V=try; S=they; V=seem to be
 * S= some people V= dream; S= others V=stay
 * S= Reading V= is; S= Remembering V= takes
 * 1) 3 The large blue whale came very close to the boat; it was pretty.

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. 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? They are connected and they're trying to explain the same story. 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? I was not a good student; I used to beat up my friends.
 * Sentence Patterns 35**: (Sentence Pattern 1: SV;SV.)

1. Read the "Variations" section on pages 9-10 2. Complete the sentences at the bottom of page 10 using pattern 1a: 3. Combine the simple sentences on page 11 using pattern 1b.
 * Sentence Patterns 36**: (Sentence Pattern 1: SV;SV.)
 * I really didn't want to go to the party; however, I went to be with Jim.
 * My teacher has traveled extensively; therefore, I asked her advice about Italy.
 * I have to feed the pets when I get home; furthermore, 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 seems restless; he is really big, so he should have more room.
 * Group Three: Fettuccini is a delicious pasta; it is a favorite dish in many European countries often associated with Italy, yet a person who likes fettuccini is not always Italian.

1. Read pages 12-13 "Explanation," "Examples," and "Checkpoints." 2. Complete "Exercises" 1 and 2 on page 14:
 * Sentence Patterns 37:** (Sentence Pattern 2: S V DO or SC; S, DO or SC.)
 * 1) Going to carnivals makes me happy; going hiking, unhappy
 * 2) Watching horror movies make me comfortable; violent movies, uncomfortable.

1. Read page 13 "Professional examples" and "Checkpoints" 2. Complete exercises #3 and 4 on page 14
 * Sentence Patterns 38**: (Sentence Pattern 2: S V DO or SC; S, DO or SC.)
 * Korea and Japan are green; Ireland and Scotland, much greener.
 * All the children want to go to McDonald's for lunch; The adults, Outback Steakhouse.

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 class average grade for that paper was pretty high: the students all got A's on their papers.
 * 2) The dot-com companies have changed the work week: employees are required to work on weekends.
 * 3) I finally know how to program my VCR: now I can now record my favorite programs.

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: how old are you?
 * 5) We had very good vacation: 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: I hate my mom; however, she loves me.
 * (Sentence Pattern 2: S V DO or SC; S, DO or SC.)
 * example: I want to go to everland; my friends, Seoul Land.
 * [Sentence Pattern 3: General statement (idea) : specific statement (example).]
 * example: I wanted to tell her something: I like you!

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 paragraphs, conclusion.
 * 2. Steak, rice, chickens are my favorite foods.
 * 3. Excited, thrilled, surprised, 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, sitting, talking, listening.
 * 5. When the game was canceled, the rowdy spectators at the ball game, booed, howled, cried.

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 round and yellow and maroon.
 * 2. The best programs on TV now are 2012 and ninja assassin and New moon.
 * 3. Gum and Beer and tickling 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 cancer or diabetes or leukemia.
 * 5. All that is greasy or fatty or sweet or poisonous seems to be harmful to one's health.