4.5 Editing Forum
Learning Target (Curricular Competencies):
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Task:
Go to the Online Writing Lab called Writing on the Run below and click on the Menu (the 3 lines on the right hand side).
Select Punctuation and then select Comma. You can also review comma usage in the Class Handouts folder.
1. Choose the Tutorial and read about commas.
2, Then click on Practice Quiz to review.
3. Finally, hone your knowledge and skills in comma usage by taking the Challenge Quiz.
Now, select Punctuation and then select Apostrophe. You can also review apostrophe usage in the Class Handouts folder.
1. Choose the Tutorial and read about apostrophes.
2, Then click on Practice Quiz to review.
3. Finally, hone your knowledge and skills in apostrophe usage by taking the Challenge Quiz.
Now, select Punctuation and then select Capitalization. You can also review capitalization rules in the Class Handouts folder.
1. Choose the Tutorial and read about capitalization.
2, Then click on Practice Quiz to review.
3. Finally, hone your knowledge and skills in capitalization usage by taking the Challenge Quiz.
Now, select Punctuation and then select Semicolon.
1. Choose the Tutorial and read about semicolons.
2, Then click on Practice Quiz to review.
3. Finally, hone your knowledge and skills in semicolon usage by taking the Challenge Quiz.
You should achieve at least 90% on these practice quizzes. Do not submit these scores.
Forum Response
In this forum, comment on which of the tests/concepts you found easiest. Which one was most difficult? Was there a concept in these practice tests that was unfamiliar to you? How might you begin to apply these learning lessons into your own writing? Can you see where you might use some of these conventions of language? Provide a discussion of your results and their applications into your speaking and writing. Comment on another's post. Did you get other ideas for applying these grammar lessons into your own writing?
There are TWO activities in a FORUM:
- Go to the main page of the course and click on 4.5 Editing Forum. Start a new discussion topic by clicking on Add a New Discussion Topic.
- Reply/Respond to someone else's discussion topic by clicking on their topic and selecting Reply. Your response should provide an analysis of the discussion in the post and some original ideas. Try using the following prompts to guide your response to another post. "I wonder…" "I know…" "I can…" Don't just agree or disagree.
Assessment: Below you will find the exemplary criteria used to assess the assignment.
Learning Target: (Exemplary 6/6): Exemplary comprehension of the task and clear accomplishment of the objective. Student has carefully considered prior and new knowledge of sentence construction including run on sentences, sentence fragments, modifiers, and parallel structure. Student has carefully considered prior and new knowledge of grammar rules including use of verbs and pronouns. Student demonstrates clear understanding of personal learning.
Response/Reply: Exemplary (6/6): The response/reply is thoughtful, insightful and respectfully exchanges ideas and viewpoints. Student demonstrates an exceptional level of understanding and communication of shared information.
Submission:
Use the "4.5 Editing Forum" link on the main page of this section of the course to post your forum response to your teacher for marking.