ENG 102FA15

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Fragments
A sentence is a group of words that has three elements:
Subject
Verb
And a Complete thought
A fragment seems to be a complete sentence but it
lacks either a
Subject
Verb
Or a complete thought.

Fragments
What are the two basic ways to correct sentence
fragments?
Add what is missing (subject, verb, or both)
Attach fragment to sentence before or after it

Fragments
What are the five trouble spots that signal possible
fragments?
A word group that begins with a(n)
Preposition

Spotting Fragments
A word group that begins with a preposition
I ran as fast as I could. To the police station.
*correct by joining*
I ran as fast as I could to the police station.

Spotting Fragments
What are the five trouble spots that signal possible
fragments?
A word group that begins with a(n)
Preposition
Dependent word

Spotting Fragments
A word group that begins with a dependent word

Since I stole the candy. I was arrested for shoplifting.

Common Dependent words: after, although, as/as if/ as
though, because, before, how, once, since, that, unless,
while, until, etc.

*Correct by joining*
Since I stole the candy, I was arrested for shoplifting.

Spotting Fragments
What are the five trouble spots that signal possible
fragments?
A word group that begins with a(n)
Preposition
Dependent word
-ing verb form

Spotting Fragments
A word group that begins with an -ing form verb

I claimed self-defense. Hoping to be found not guilty.

*Correct by joining*
I claimed self-defense hoping to be found not guilty.
*correct by adding missing elements*
I claimed self-defense. I was hoping to be found not
guilty.

Spotting Fragments
What are the five trouble spots that signal possible
fragments?
A word group that begins with a(n)
Preposition
Dependent word
-ing verb form
to and a verb

Spotting Fragments
A word group that begins with to and a verb
He hired a lawyer. To defend him in court.
*correct by joining*
He hired a lawyer to defend him in court.
To defend him in court, he hired a lawyer.
*correct by adding elements*
He hired a lawyer. He needed a lawyer to defend
him in court.

Spotting Fragments
What are the five trouble spots that signal possible
fragments?
A word group that begins with a(n)
Preposition
Dependent word
-ing verb form
to and a verb
an example or explanation

Spotting Fragments
Word groups that are examples or explanations
There are many categories of crimes. Such as
misdemeanors and felonies.

*correct by joining*
There are many categories of crimes, such as
misdemeanors and felonies.

ENG 102
Run-ons

Run-Ons
1. Whats another name for a sentence?
Independent clause
2. What term describes two complete sentences
joined without any punctuation?
Fused run-on

The first public screening of a projected motion

picture was held on December 28, 1895 within
one year, the earliest known pornographic movie
was released.

Run-Ons
3. What term describes two complete sentences
joined by only a comma?
Comma splice run-on
The first public screening of a projected motion
picture was held on December 28, 1895, within
one year, the earliest known pornographic movie
was released.

Run-Ons
4. What are the five ways to correct run-ons?
Add a period
The first public screening of a projected motion picture was
held on December 28, 1895. Within one year, the earliest
known pornographic movie was released.
Add a semicolon
The first public screening of a projected motion picture was
held on December 28, 1895; within one year, the earliest
known pornographic movie was released.
Add a semicolon, a conjunctive adverb, and a comma
The first public screening of a projected motion picture was
held on December 28, 1895; moreover, within one year,
the earliest known pornographic movie was released.

Run-Ons
4. What are the five ways to correct run-ons?
Add a comma and a coordinating conjunction
The first public screening of a projected motion
picture was held on December 28, 1895, and
within one year, the earliest known pornographic
movie was released.
Add a dependent word
After the first public screening of a projected motion
picture was held on December 28, 1895, within
one year, the earliest known pornographic movie
was released.

In-Class Practice
https://www.uvu.edu/owl/infor/test_n_games/gam
es/fragments/gameshow/gameshow/

Grammar Task

Write three sentence fragments.

Write three comma-splice run-ons. Write three
fused run-ons.

DISCUSSION OF
CRITIQUE READINGS

Article Discussion

Any really good articles?

What

is the article about?

How did the author do?
Why did you like/dislike it?

Any really bad articles?

What

is the article about?

How did the author do?
Why did you like/dislike it?

Reading Discussion

each group will critique one reading

Answer critique guiding questions

Discuss personal article with group

Essay assignment

A Cloudful of Stormy Weather Kylee,

Mariah, Charles, Ryan, Andrew, Brian, DeMaun,
Scott
Comparing and Contrasting Three Covers of
Stormy Weather Tim, Erin, Brian, Sean, Ciara,
Kayla, Sarah, Carrie
A Heartful of Hallelujah Kyle, Matt, Jessica,
Chris, Mindy, Stephanie, Robin, Jenna

Reading Discussion JIGSAW!

In newly assigned group, report the discussion

conducted in the first group

Thesis statements
16. While reflecting on Cuomos article, there is some
evidence to support his argument, but his lack of
elaboration on some of the main points and his biased
opinion harms the strength of the validity of the
argument.
Good!
17. Although profanity does effect players aggression
and behavior, different variables such as past exposure
to video games, amount of video games played per day,
and the protagonist or antagonist use of profanity can
help the effect of profanity in video games.
X Bad

Thesis statements
4. The issue of elderly driving will be analyzed by
looking at a brief summary of Andersons article, a
critique of Andersons article, and my personal stance and
opinions on this controversial issue.
OK
5. High unemployment of college graduates and
outstanding student loan debts are reasons for some to
reconsider their future plans and find out which
educational route is best for them.
X Bad
6. This paper will demonstrate the economic and
environmental benefits of hunting on the local and
national levels.
X Bad

Thesis statements
7. Abortions is wrong, Kerby Anderson has many
points to back this statement.
X Bad
8. In the article Why Im Against Gun Control, Peter
Tucci covers important topics on the controversy of
gun control and why he is not a supporter.
X Bad
9. Euthanasia should be a given right, especially to
those who are terminally ill and live their lives so
close to the edge of death.
X Bad

Thesis statements
10. Lowering the drinking age would cause more harm to
not only the young adults, but to the whole society.
X Bad
11. If public schools around the world want to teach
evolution, then it is only fair to supporters of divine
creation to teach creationism alongside evolution without
bringing up religion.
X Bad
12. The passage will include a brief summary, an
assessment of Kinsleys performance, and a personal
response from the writer.
Good!

Thesis statements
13. Londono has very important facts, but the whole
article is very biased which I disagree with since my
family has had some military background.
X Bad missing summary component
14. When reflecting on Tara Parker-Popes article, I found
that there are many good points and research that she
refers to while avoiding bias, which is often difficult to do
on such a controversial topic.
X Bad What is the essay authors opinion?
15. When referring to Pavoines article, there is strong
evidence to support these topics.
X Bad

Thesis Statement for a Critique

Andersons factual, clearly defined, unbiased
information about the war on drugs coincides with
my views regarding mass legalization.
VERY Good!

Critique Essay Assignment

Choose an article about music. Read this article

and write a 3-4 page critique.

* DO NOT critique an article from the textbook

For Tuesday
Optional Conferences (critiques)
*disclaimer If you choose not to come for a conference,
your rough draft better be on point. Do not come to class
Thursday with questions or confusion. That is the purpose
of Tuesdays class.

Thurs 10/11 peer review

Tues 10/6 critique final copy due, summary mulligans due
Thurs 10/8 grammar portfolio #1 due, class discussion
preparation due