Objective: Review for CBA Warm up: Look at the following “grammar fails.” On the lines, identify the error and then correct it. Ex: scool -> school it’s -> its 7 minutes Oct. 29, 2014 Objective: Review for CBA

Revising And Editing Review CBA tomorrow 2 selections ½ reading ½ revising and editing

R&E Review You have a colored paper. In 1 minute… Find your peers with the same color paper Form a cohesive group Choose the following roles: Speaker Recorder Materials Manager Wait for further instructions

Group Work In your groups, you will collaboratively answer the starred questions on your paper. As you answer the questions, provide explanations for why the wrong questions are wrong.

Example (2) Not only do many references to Greek and Roman gods, goddesses, and stories appear in literature, but there are also many everyday expressions that are difficult to understand without some knowledge of it. 1. Sentence 2 is unclear because it contains an indefinite reference.  Santos can clarify the meaning of this sentence by changing it to – Them another pronoun (incorrect) Literature not the correct antecedent Mythology this is what “it” refers to This another pronoun (incorrect)

Group Work In your groups, you will collaboratively answer the starred questions on your paper. As you answer the questions, provide explanations for why the wrong questions are wrong. When you are finished, Materials Manager will come get your big sticky note and a marker.

Because the pronoun “it” is referring to the antecedent “mythology” On your big sticky note, you will answer your assigned question and provide an explanation. Speaker will be prepared to share out. #1 – C Because the pronoun “it” is referring to the antecedent “mythology”

Group Work In your groups, you will collaboratively answer the starred questions on your paper. As you answer the questions, provide explanations for why the wrong questions are wrong. When you are finished, Materials Manager will come get your big sticky note and a marker. 10 minutes

2. Which sentence could Santos add to the beginning of the second paragraph (sentences 4-10) to introduce the ideas in that paragraph? Ad writers are aware that athletes will be persuaded by mythological references. Those who design advertisements often seem to depend on the ancients for inspiration to promote their modern products. People who design advertisements know that their audiences are well educated in mythology. People who are ignorant of mythology are likely to miss out on the opportunity to buy many outstanding products.

2. Which sentence could Santos add to the beginning of the second paragraph (sentences 4-10) to introduce the ideas in that paragraph? Ad writers are aware that athletes will be persuaded by mythological references. Those who design advertisements often seem to depend on the ancients for inspiration to promote their modern products. People who design advertisements know that their audiences are well educated in mythology. People who are ignorant of mythology are likely to miss out on the opportunity to buy many outstanding products.

3. What is the most effective way to combine sentences 6-8? The serpent twined around a pole, known as a caduceus, is found on many medical supply companies’ logos and on the side of ambulances because it was carried by Hermes and was believed to possess healing properties. Although the serpent twined around a pole, known as a caduceus, is found on many medical supply companies’ logos and on the side of ambulances, the caduceus was carried by Hermes and it was also believed to possess healing properties. The serpent twined around a pole, known as a caduceus, is found on many medical supply companies’ logos, and the caduceus is also found on the side of ambulances; the caduceus was carried by Hermes and it was believed to possess healing properties. The caduceus, a serpent twined around a pole, found on many medical supply companies’ logos and on the side of ambulances, carried by Hermes and believed to possess healing properties.

3. What is the most effective way to combine sentences 6-8? The serpent twined around a pole, known as a caduceus, is found on many medical supply companies’ logos and on the side of ambulances because it was carried by Hermes and was believed to possess healing properties. Although the serpent twined around a pole, known as a caduceus, is found on many medical supply companies’ logos and on the side of ambulances, the caduceus was carried by Hermes and it was also believed to possess healing properties. The serpent twined around a pole, known as a caduceus, is found on many medical supply companies’ logos, and the caduceus is also found on the side of ambulances; the caduceus was carried by Hermes and it was believed to possess healing properties. The caduceus, a serpent twined around a pole, found on many medical supply companies’ logos and on the side of ambulances, carried by Hermes and believed to possess healing properties.

4. What is the most effective way to rewrite sentence 25? Many modern day expressions are based on tales of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and our ability to grasp the meaning of these expressions is dependent upon our understanding the ancient stories, in addition to names. In addition to names, many modern day expressions are based on tales of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and our ability to grasp the meaning of these expressions is dependent upon our understanding the ancient stories. Our ability to grasp the meaning of many modern day expressions is based on understanding the tales of the ancient Greeks and Romans, in addition to names and the ancient stories. Depending upon our understanding of the ancient stories, many modern day expressions are based on tales of the ancient Greeks and Romans.

4. What is the most effective way to rewrite sentence 25? Many modern day expressions are based on tales of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and our ability to grasp the meaning of these expressions is dependent upon our understanding the ancient stories, in addition to names. In addition to names, many modern day expressions are based on tales of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and our ability to grasp the meaning of these expressions is dependent upon our understanding the ancient stories. Our ability to grasp the meaning of many modern day expressions is based on understanding the tales of the ancient Greeks and Romans, in addition to names and the ancient stories. Depending upon our understanding of the ancient stories, many modern day expressions are based on tales of the ancient Greeks and Romans.

5. Which transition should Santos add after the semicolon in sentence 23? nevertheless, in addition, in other words, thus, (23) Mars, the “red planet,” looks rather angry or fierce; the planet is named for the Roman god of war.

5. Which transition should Santos add after the semicolon in sentence 23? nevertheless, in addition, in other words, thus, (23) Mars, the “red planet,” looks rather angry or fierce; thus, the planet is named for the Roman god of war.

6. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 1? Change enables  to enable Change allusions  to illusions Change story’s  to stories Make no change. (1) Familiarity with the characters and story’s of Greek and Roman mythology enables people to better appreciate many of the allusions that surround them in modern times.  

6. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 1? Change enables  to enable Change allusions  to illusions Change story’s  to stories Make no change. (1) Familiarity with the characters and stories of Greek and Roman mythology enables people to better appreciate many of the allusions that surround them in modern times.  

7. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 15? Change add  to adds Delete the comma after powerful Change characters  to characters Make no change. (15) The association of various types of vehicles with powerful, strong mythological characters add to the aura of these vehicles.

7. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 15? Change add  to adds Delete the comma after powerful Change characters  to characters Make no change. (15) The association of various types of vehicles with powerful, strong mythological characters adds to the aura of these vehicles.

9. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 20? Change see to saw Delete the comma after constellations Change Planets to planets Make no change. (20) When we look at the names of the Planets, stars, and constellations, we see again the overwhelming influence of the Greeks and Romans.

9. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 20? Change see to saw Delete the comma after constellations Change Planets to planets Make no change. (20) When we look at the names of the planets, stars, and constellations, we see again the overwhelming influence of the Greeks and Romans.

Exit Ticket On the back of your warm up… What strategies will you use tomorrow to ensure your success on the CBA?