To: squarebarb
Start with the basics:
Spelling
Subject
Predicate
Direct Object
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Conjunction
Others parts of speech
Sentence construction
Capitlization
Punctuation
Paragraph Formation - for a simple five paragraph (one hand-written page) essay
Introduction
Expand topic Paragraph 1
Expand topic Paragraph 2
Expand topic Paragraph 3
Conclusion
Move on to expansions of all the above topics.
OK, now, be honest! Did I lose any of you in that outline?
11 posted on
04/25/2003 8:10:21 AM PDT by
Salvation
(†With God all things are possible.†)
To: Salvation
Just the "Capitlization " part.
16 posted on
04/25/2003 8:18:27 AM PDT by
WilDave
To: Salvation
Others parts of speechGerunds, You omitted gerunds. Gerunds are my favorite. If I had a puppy dog I would name him Gerund.:^)
26 posted on
04/25/2003 8:35:07 AM PDT by
scouse
To: Salvation
You forgot (gasp!) diagraming sentences! Nooooo! However, doing that exercise over and over and over is what really solidified my knowledge of the parts of speech and their uses.
To: Salvation
Nope, but don't forget to include instruction on the proper format, placement and purpose of a thesis in your 5 paragraph argumentative paper.
45 posted on
04/25/2003 8:58:59 AM PDT by
Centurion2000
(We are crushing our enemies, seeing him driven before us and hearing the lamentations of the liberal)
To: Salvation
What are "Others parts of speech" ?
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