Other Writing Components - Rules for Writers
Boggy led us to a very good source for paragraphs, but Dolly, the Dalmatian, wants to know, "What makes up a good paragraph? Where can I look for other components of writing?" Use the link here to access Diana Hacker's textbook website.
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/rules6e/Player/pages/Main.aspx
Once at the website, click on "Writing Exercises," then click the Cancel button at the log-in screen. I will not grade your performance on the exercises. When the 'Writing Exercises" appear on the screen, work your way through Exercise 1-1, Exercise 2-1, Exercise 2-2, Exercise 3-1, Exercise 3-2, Exercise 4-1 and Exercise 4-2. You will notice that the correct answers are provided for you. You may have already worked through several of these exercises. Remember to make notes on this website for your summary. You can click the Back arrow at the top of the browser screen to navigate to the previous page and return here when you are finished with the exercises.
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/rules6e/Player/pages/Main.aspx
Once at the website, click on "Writing Exercises," then click the Cancel button at the log-in screen. I will not grade your performance on the exercises. When the 'Writing Exercises" appear on the screen, work your way through Exercise 1-1, Exercise 2-1, Exercise 2-2, Exercise 3-1, Exercise 3-2, Exercise 4-1 and Exercise 4-2. You will notice that the correct answers are provided for you. You may have already worked through several of these exercises. Remember to make notes on this website for your summary. You can click the Back arrow at the top of the browser screen to navigate to the previous page and return here when you are finished with the exercises.
Scroll up to the top of the page and click on Page 3 when you are ready to move to the next activity.