ESOL 0021 - Grammar and Writing II

1. The Writing Process Prewriting, drafting, revising and editing Organizing ideas within a paragraph
2. Content and Organization Distinguishing topics and main ideas Developing a topic sentence Choosing relevant supports
3. Language Use Basic sentence construction Focus on simple and progressive verbs in all tenses Question formation Negatives Coordinating conjunctions and transitions Parts of speech Comparatives and superlatives Subject-verb agreement
4. Mechanics Capitalization Basic punctuation Handwriting Spelling Paragraph form
5. Genres Directions/processes Descriptions and narratives Simple opinions and comparisons

1. write short paragraphs with all sentences relevant to the given topic
2. organize their writing with the following thought patterns: chronological order, listing and description
3. use verb forms taught at this level with increasing accuracy
4. formulate questions and negatives with standard grammar
5. use a basic writing process to produce coherent and grammatically correct paragraphs
6. use basic punctuation with increasing accuracy
7. apply standard mechanics to all written work demonstrate an ability to edit their own work and that of others

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