Oh, the love I have for our language! I am looking forward to our discussions that will spring from the start of your adventure into syntax!! With everything, we must start at the knowledge level. You cannot move forward until you have a firm grasp on these concepts! I'll advise you not to brush by them in a caviler manner.
September 30th: Syntax PPT quiz. Be ready!
October 1st/October 2nd: Phrase Quiz
Joubert (319) syntax and diction seminar.
October 3rd: SENIOR PICTURES (Dress appropriately- my definition.. not Miley Cyrus' definition)
Clause Quiz
To prepare for this week... as I discussed in class today..
1. Read and annotate Joubert's notebook entries. This format is ideal for the study of syntax and diction. You will be annotating for solely these two techniques. Look first to identify phrases, clauses, etc... but then move into evaluation and synthesis of these syntactical techniques.. You will be asking yourself questions such as "what is the reason that he begins this sentiment with a subordinate clause?" "Why are the adverbial phrases so limited?" and such... this will be a new experience for you.. Also be examining his DICTION (word choice) and the impact of these choices. Be ready to discuss thoroughly on your block day.
2. Phrase and Clause quizzes... I gave you pages in the purple grammar book that can guide you through both the specifics in phrase and clause study. Phrases: 59-76; Clauses: 82-93. How you approach these pages is entirely up to you. Remember... the best studying is active studying.
We should be starting paper attempt #2 on Friday.
Let me know if you have questions through the week.
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