EWRT1A-30: run-ons exercise

Here is the run-ons exercise. Either print it out or simply write your corrections on another piece of paper. If you have any troubles viewing this pdf, please let me know.

Malcolm X

If you've never heard Malcolm X speak before, you should. The following video is from 1964 when Malcolm X was invited to go to Oxford. Oxford is one of the most famous universities in the European world and has a long history of debate. The fact that a Black Muslim with an eighth grade education (which you should have learned from our reading) was invited to speak there says something about the power of Malcom X's intellect and his importance as a leader.

EWRT1A-30: fragments exercise

Here is the fragments exercise. Either print it out or write down your corrections (as complete sentences) on a separate piece of paper. It's due Wednesday.

EWRT1A-30: Paulo Freire

For the reading, remember to look up words you don't know and write down any questions you have. Some information about and analysis of Freire that may help you can be found here.

Also, feel free to post questions or comments about the reading here.

Lastly, remember that the prompt for reading response 1 is in the syllabus.

New York Times "After Hours"

The New York Times has a regular column that addresses common problems with grammar. I'm sharing this to show you that–yes–other people besides writing instructors care about grammar and because the article is really educational. For instance, this is really good advice: "If a sentence is so complicated that we lose track of whether to use singular or plural [verb], it may be too complicated, period." Here's the most recent article.

EWRT1A-30: syllabus

Here's a pdf of the syllabus for the class.