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ASSIGNMENT 02

EN120 English Composition I

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy ofyour answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to usecorrect English spelling and grammar. Your response should be a maximum of two (2) double-spaced pages. Refer to the “Assignment Format”page for specific format requirements.

You are required to write a descriptive paragraph for this assignment for a total of 100 points. You may choose any person you have known personally or any place that was important in your life as your topic. However, you must demonstrate mastery of the following in your paragraph. Therefore, the depth (length) of your paragraph must be sufficient to demonstrate these concepts.

  1. Topic Sentence – Be sure this is a general statement that states the person, place, or thing you will describe. Highlight this sentence in aqua blue. (10 points)
  1. Body Sentences – Be sure to select ideas and write sentences that appeal to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, and/or touch) and that are definitely related to the topic sentence. The quality and relationship of these sentences will be evaluated. (10 points)
  1. Coherence: Be sure that you organize your paragraph in the best way possible. A coherent paragraph is clear, logical, and readable.

(1)Order: Select the best order for your paragraph (time, space, or importance). Select transitions for your paragraph that demonstrate your understanding of the order. At a minimum, you must use three (3) transitions to demonstrate your understanding of this concept. Highlight these transitions in yellow. (15 points)

(2)Related Sentences: Be sure to repeat words and ideas; use synonyms and substitutions to demonstrate your understanding of this concept. Highlight these related words or sentence parts in gray. (15 points)

d.Sentence Structure: In your paragraph, demonstrate your understanding of the following sentence structures. You must demonstrate at least one (1) of EACH of the following structures. Highlight these in green. (5 points each, for a possible total of 20 points)

(1)Coordinating conjunction

(2)Semicolon

(3)Conjunctive adverb

(4)Subordinate clause followed by an independent clause

e. Concluding Sentence: Be sure to complete your paragraph with a well-written concluding sentence. (15 points)

f. Mechanics and Grammar – Be sure that you complete the final step of the writing process: proofreading. Your paragraph should be free from sentence construction errors and should be spell-checked. (15 points)

This is the end of Assignment 02.

ASSIGNMENT 04

EN120 English Composition I

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy ofyour answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to usecorrect English spelling and grammar. Your response should be a maximum of two (2) double-spaced pages. Refer to the “Assignment Format”page for specific format requirements.

Comparison-Contrast Paragraph: You will write a comparison-contrast paragraph. You may choose any comparison-contrast approach related to persons, places, or things. You must demonstrate mastery of the following in your paragraph, so make sure that the depth (length) of your paragraph is sufficient to demonstrate these concepts:

  1. Topic Sentence – Be sure this is a general statement that identifies what you will compare and contrast. (10 points)
  1. Body Sentences – Be sure to select ideas and write sentences that clearly compare and contrast two persons, places, or things and that are definitely related to the topic sentence. The quality and relationship of these sentences will be evaluated. (30 points)
  1. Organization/Coherence: In comparison-contrast paragraphs, the organization of the sentences is very important. Be sure that you organize your paragraph in the best way possible. Select transitions for your paragraph that demonstrate your understanding of the order you select. At a minimum, you must use three (3) transitions to demonstrate your understanding of this concept. Highlight these transitions in yellow. (30 points)
  1. Language Awareness: Your paragraph should demonstrate an awareness of language usage. For example, your writing should be exact, concise, and fresh. (10 points)
  1. Concluding Sentence: Be sure to complete your paragraph with a well-written concluding sentence. (10 points)
  1. Mechanics and Grammar – Be sure that you complete the final step of the writing process: proofreading. Your paragraph should definitely be free from sentence construction errors and should demonstrate correct use of verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and pronoun use; in addition, it should be spell-checked.

(10 points)

This is the end of Assignment 04.

ASSIGNMENT 06

EN120 English Composition I

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy ofyour answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to usecorrect English spelling and grammar. If sources are cited they must be in APA format. Your response should be a maximum of two (2) double-spaced pages in length; refer to the “Assignment Format”page for specific format requirements.

The essay writing process: You will write the first draft of a two-paragraph essay plus a conclusion. You may choose one of these essay topics: The career I hope to follow; a special or unusual person; the best or worst teacher I ever had, or the most exciting event in my life. You will be graded on the following:

  1. A clear thesis statement (10 points)
  2. Two topic sentences (one for each paragraph) that express the main idea (15 points each for a possible total of 30 points)
  3. The body of each paragraph: Each paragraph should be comprised of a topic sentence (#2 above), supporting details in body sentences (relevant to the topic sentence), and a concluding sentence (20 points each for a possible total of 40 points)
  4. The conclusion (10 points)
  5. Be sure to proofread carefully, including spell-checking. (10 points).

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This is the end of Assignment 06.

ASSIGNMENT 08

EN120 English Composition I

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy ofyour answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to usecorrect English spelling and grammar. Your response should be a maximum of two (2) double-spaced pages in length; refer to the “Assignment Format”page for specific format requirements.

For Questions 1-5, select the appropriate words for the sentence. (7 points each)

1.Although the Smiths had (already, all ready) eaten dinner, they (aloud, allowed) Johnnie to prepare his plate at the stove and join them at the table.

2.Sarah (choose, chose) to go on the field trip to Atlanta and was nearly (busting, bursting) with energy as she boarded the bus.

3.I believe the paper napkins will (affect, effect) the color scheme you selected for the wedding (regardless, irregardless) of what Ms. Compton says.

4.We shall (precede, proceed) with the bake sale, and all (proceeds, proceed) will go to the Children’s Mission.

5. “(Can, May) I attend the party with Bert?” I asked Dad. “I (no, know) he’s not (your, you’re) favorite person.”

For questions, 6-10, select the correct word for each of the following sentences. (7 points each)

6.People can often work (to, two, too) much, which leads to burnout.

7.(Your, You’re) understanding of this novel is so (thorough, through, though).

8.He (sat, set) the plant on the windowsill so that it could take advantage of the pretty (weather, whether).

9.Blake didn’t (no, know) if he (passed, past) his exam.

10.You must (accept, except) the fact that his (been, being) here (effects, affects) you greatly.

11.In a paragraph, define “plagiarism” (10 points), and discuss two (2) ways to avoid plagiarism in your writing (10 points each). (Possible total of 30 points for #11)

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