Stop! It's (Almost) Grammar Time!

If you get this reference you're old (aka awesome) like me

Since we haven't really focused on the mechanics of writing this semester, I thought now would be a good time to cover these pesky little details of language that often cause us to make errors in our writing. This is especially timely since you'll be working on proofreading your essays for the portfolio!

To review this, you will have an opportunity to give a mini-lesson on a particular grammar skill that I've noticed (through reading your papers of course) that you and your classmates might be having trouble with. For extra credit, why don't you volunteer to teach the class about one of these?

Your lesson will have to include 1. An explanation of the rules and 2. an activity to reinforce it with the class. You should expect to spend between 10-15 minutes. Volunteers who successfully present a "Grammar Time" lesson will receive 5 points to their final grade. It's pretty generous, I know.


Presentations will begin on Monday, November 18th and will conclude on Monday, November 25th. If you sign up for a presentation, come ready on the 18th

Up for grabs:

1.Then vs. Than
2. Identifying and Correcting Run-On Sentences
3. Properly Using Quotation Marks
4. Their, There, and They're



5. Using Semi Colons
6. To, Too, and Two
7. You're vs. Your
8. Apostrophes
9. Sentence Fragments
10. Double negatives

I'll be sending around a sign-up sheet in class today.

By the way, I WILL be looking at spelling/grammar/usage MLA business when it comes to your final portfolios. So please, do proofread. 

Attendance during presentation days is mandatory! I will be taking a daily grade.