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Posted: 06/21/07

R State Standard £ Institutionally Developed College: NA

ENG 097 – English III

Course Description

Emphasizes the rules of grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and writing in order to ensure a smooth transition into communicating orally and in writing. Topics include basic grammar, mechanics, spelling, and sentence writing and paragraphing skills needed for writing memos, letters, reports, and short essays.

Competency Areas	Hours
Basic Grammar	Class	5
Basic Mechanics	D. Lab*	0
Spelling	P. Lab/O.B.I.*	0
Writing Sentences and Paragraphs	Credit	5 I.C.
*D. Lab may be substituted, as needed, for class hours on a 2 to 1 basis and P. Lab on a 3 to 1 basis.

Prerequisite:	ENG 096, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels
Corequisite:	None

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will be able to:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.

BASIC GRAMMAR		17	0	0
Sentence Parts	Identify key sentence parts (subjects, verbs, phrases, clauses, and parts of speech)
Sentence Elements	Identify and correct fragments, run-ons, and comma splices.
Verb Use	Use principal parts of the verb, including verb phrases, to write and communicate orally.
Subject-verb agreement	Use subject-verb agreement.
Pronouns	Use pronoun cases and pronoun agreement.
BASIC MECHANICS		13	0	0
Punctuation	Use commas, end punctuation marks, semi-colons, colons, apostrophes, and quotation marks effectively and correctly.
Capitalization	Capitalize words and abbreviations
SPELLING		2	0	0
Frequent misspellings	Spell frequently misspelled words.
WRITING SENTENCES, SIMPLE PARAGRAPHS, AND ESSAYS		18	0	0
Simple, compound, and complex sentences	Write simple, compound, and complex sentences demonstrating mastery of coordination and subordination.
Paragraphs	Write a paragraph using topic sentence/controlling idea, transitions, and supporting details.
Extended Writings	Create extended writings emphasizing the skills needed to create common business documents (memos, letters, reports).
Revision	Revise, edit, and proofread paragraphs and essays.

Suggested Resources

Anker, Susan. (2004). Real Writing with Readings: Paragraphs and Essays for College, Work, and Everyday Life. 3^rd ed. Boston: Bedford-St. Martins.

Biays, John, and Carol Wershoven. (2004). Along These Lines: Writing Sentences and Paragraphs, Second Edition. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

Fawcett, Susan. (2004). Evergreen: A Guide to Writing with Readings. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Flachmann, Kim. (2003). Mosaics: Focusing on Paragraphs in Context. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

Langan, John. (2004). Sentence Skills. Boston: McGraw Hill.

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