1 Academic Writing II Spring 2013 Meet twice a week Monday, Tuesday Time: Monday 8:00-9:50 (3-106) Wednesday 4:10-6:00 (1- 307) Phone: Website: Office Hours: (ICB 319) Wednesday 6-8, Thursday 10-12

2 Today: HW: Grammar Handout Part 5, Journal 3 on Wednesday Reading Test: Grading Criteria Vocab/Grammar Quiz 1: Homework: Journal 3

Academic Reading Test 1: Grading IELTS Academic Reading marking The approximate band scores can be calculated using this table:

Academic Reading Test 1: Grading Your test was graded on a curve. An A = 7.0 and so on. The high score was 8.0 and low was 5.0. This test was modified to be slightly easier than a real test.

Writing: T1 & T2: Get High Score See attached doc Available for handout Compare Official Band Descriptors with Simplified.

Essay 1: Mistakes Basic Rules (also for IELTS): 1. Thesis must have a topic and an opinion 2. Don't put pronouns in the thesis or topic sentences. No connectors either. Ex: She has taught me how to be a better man by... Ex: Frankly speaking, my grandfather is amazing for three key reasons which are Conclusion must be at least 4 sentences long.

Vocab/Grammar Quiz 1: Answers 1 adjustment 2 modifying modification(s) 3 inappropriate unappropriate 4 illustrative illustrated illustration 5 modes 6 initiation *initiative* initial 7 involved 8 disposable 9 selective (cannot be selected due to the meaning) 10 transferable

Vocab/Grammar Quiz 1: Answers 11 reinforcements modifying 12 sole ongoing 13 obtaining 14 The procrastinator is a recipe for disaster; he is always getting into a jam. A, D 15 The Academy awarded the actress the Oscar trophy in front of a live audience. A, C, B 16 My home town high school teacher was nominated teacher of the year by my classmates. A, E

Vocab/Grammar Quiz 1: Answers 17. Professional rock climbers scaled the sheer mountain cliffs. vt 18 As expected, the students who study frequently have been exceptionally strong in grammar. lv 19 These mandarin oranges that are in season seem very sweet. lv 20 Pistachios were the nuts that the man who was to become a prince of Persia picked pleasantly. vi

More Help 01 The procrastinator is a recipe for disaster; he is always getting into a jam. A, D 02 The Academy awarded the actress the Oscar trophy in front of a live audience. A, C, B 03 My home town high school teacher was nominated teacher of the year by my classmates. A, E A subject B direct object C indirect object D subject compliment E object compliment

More Help 01 The coach decided to give the team captain the basketball. 02 They called him black due to his dark hair. 03 My driving instructor was lenient with me. A subject B direct object C indirect object D subject compliment E object compliment

More Help 01 The coach decided to give the team captain the basketball. ACB 02 They called him black due to his dark hair. E 03 My driving instructor was lenient with me. AD A subject B direct object C indirect object D subject compliment E object compliment

More Help: Verbs 01 It is known that playing piano makes you smarter. 02 The diver seemed tense before the match. 03 Chad cheered gleefully. Transitive (followed by a noun) Intransitive (followed by prep phrase or adv) Linking (connects adj. With noun subject)

Grammar Part 4: Review: adj adv Adverbs: answer when, where, how, and (for adverse phrases and clauses) why. Adjectives: answer which one, how many, and what kind.

adj adv - Fix Mistakes: 1. It is often claimed that people with high intelligent can do chemical engineering. 2. Speaking the true is important, lest we lose face and friends. 3. The beauty girl was so tall that an award was conferred on her in the beauty pageant. 4. Raw materials are important for our economic.

Grammar Handout Part 4: Ex: adj 1.Adv 2.Adj 3.Adv 4.Adj 5.Adv 6.Adv 7.Adj 8.Adv 9.Adj 10.Adj

Chap 6 Reading Handout Complete it in class

Karate Competition Topic sentence 1: New skills a.New rules b.Learn to control himself c.Learn humility Topic sentence 2: Friends 1: strengthen friendship

Vocabulary Chap 7 Words: Accuracy demonstrate instance perspective achieve deny intensity prior alter derive mental rejection attribute dimension motivate stability challenge emerge participant trigger Consistent expose perceive vision

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Many people believe that educational standards have declined in recent times particularly in the areas of mathematics and science. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer some possible solutions to it. Write at least 250 words.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: The children of rich families are better able to cope and deal with the pressures of society and therefore are more successful. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Check: Before I die... Imagine you are on the mountain dying of a wound, what things will you regret about your life. What things would you like to tell your mates or your fellow mountaineers before you die. Use appropriate description with idioms, collocations, metaphors, dialogue (speaking) 100+ words

Essay Types: You will write 2 essays and weekly journals 1. Remembering an Event ( words) Something that happened to you. An interesting event that you remember clearly. 2. Writing a Profile ( words) You will describe something or someone. 3. Proposing a Solution ( words) You will discuss a problem and explain how to fix it 6. Journal Entries These will be given by the instructor. They will cover various topics. Very similar to IELTS Task 2 questions 7. Vocabulary Quiz A weekly quiz on the target words

24 Course Schedule: Lesson ALesson B Week 4Essay 1: Choose your topicT2 Week 5Essay 1 Rough Draft Due (550+ words) Week 6Essay 1 Final Draft WEDNESDAY(550+ words) Week 7Grammar Quiz, Reading Quiz J3 Week 8Grammar Quiz, Vocab Quiz T2

Journal 1 Different Shops Write an essay comparing and contrasting the experience of shopping at two different kinds of stores. Use specific reasons and examples to illustrate the stores' similarities and differences. Use 4 vocabulary words from Chapter 6

Journal 2 Choose an IELTS Task 2 question and answer it. Remember choose a trend or a problem. Then use the format “what are your opinions on this” Use 4 vocabulary words from Chapter 6

Journal 3: Bucket List A bucket list is a list of things you want to do in your life before you die. Although this is a creative writing assignment, you must still follow the correct structure as usual words, follow normal structure: Introduction, Body, Conclusion. Make a thesis

Homework Journal 3 Reading Handout (Chap. 6 FOV)