Standard

ENG 097 – English III

Course Description

Emphasizes the rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling in order to ensure a smooth transition into communicating orally and in writing. Topics include: basic grammar review, use of punctuation, use of capitalization, recognition of clauses and phrases, spelling, writing sentences, and writing simple paragraphs.

Competency Areas	Hours
Basic Grammar Review	Class	5
Use of Punctuation	D. Lab*	0
Use of Capitalization	P. Lab/O.B.I.*	0
Recognition of Clauses and Phrases Spelling Writing Sentences Writing Simple Paragraphs	Credit	5 I.C.

Prerequisite:	ENG 096, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels.
	* Lab may be substituted, as needed, for class hours on a 2 to1 basis.

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
BASIC GRAMMAR REVIEW		12	0	0
Parts of speech	Use the eight parts of speech.
Subject-verb agreement	Use subject-verb agreement.
Pronoun cases	Use pronoun cases.
USE OF PUNCTUATION		8	0	0
Internal and external punctuation	Use internal and external punctuation marks including commas, semi-colons, colons, apostrophes, and quotation marks.
USE OF CAPITALIZATION		3	0	0
Words	Capitalize words.
Abbreviations	Capitalize abbreviations.
Acronyms	Capitalize acronyms.
RECOGNITION OF CLAUSES AND PHRASES		7	0	0
Clauses and phrases	Identify clauses and phrases.
	Use clauses and phrases.
SPELLING		2	0	0
Frequent misspellings	Spell frequently misspelled words.
WRITING SENTENCES		9	0	0
Simple, compound, and complex sentences	Write simple, compound, and complex sentences.
WRITING SIMPLE PARAGRAPHS		9	0	0
Simple paragraphs	Write a simple paragraph using topic sentence/controlling idea, transitions, and supporting details.

Suggested Resources

Blumenthal, J. C. (1982). English 3200: A programmed course in grammar and usage – College edition (3^rd ed.). Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Phoenix Learning Resources. (1989). Guidebook to better English: Level 3. New York: Author.

Schachter, N., & Clark, A. T. (1985). Basic English review (3^rd ed.). Cincinnati: South-Western.

Shaughnessy, M. P. (1977). Errors and expectations: A guide for the teacher of basic writing. New York: Oxford University Press.