Vocabulary Sentences



Independent Learning: Using vocabulary in various syntactical constructions

Due Dates:

Approximate time for completion: 1-1.5 hours

You will never be a good writer until you can write a great sentence. This is a writing assignment, and an assessment grade. Understand here that a sentence should stand on its own—and carry weight. Length, diction choices, structure and punctuation are among the considerations. Don’t be afraid to experiment, but always write for clarity. A writing teacher once told me that every good sentence has a theme. Think about it.

Writing Directions (see specific assignments on the next page):

• MLA formatting

o Title: Vocabulary Log #?

• Sentences should be numbered, 1-10

• Sentences should be labeled as directed

• All vocabulary words, in each sentence, should be identified: bolded or italicized or underlined.

• The first five sentences must contain verbs from your vocabulary logs

• Proper grammar expected (no passive voice, S/V agreement, antecedent agreement, etc.)

• Use of the words used in proper context (PC)

• Sentences must be uploaded to

Assessment: Holistic/50 points (assessment)

Point Deductions may be attributed to:

• failure to follow above directions or label sentences correctly

• one or more vocabulary words used incorrectly, awkwardly, out of context or as the wrong part of speech in the sentence

• structural, grammatical and/or convention issues

• failure to use verbs in first five sentences

• missing sentences

• not correctly utilizing, or not understanding, the required structure/punctuation assignment

• failure to upload to tii (credit will be given with a 5 point penalty when receipt is turned with the assignment)

Writing directions for each assignment are listed on the next page.

1st Semester Syntax Practice/Writing Directions:

Sentence Set # 1: Due Date: 8/17

The first five sentences must contain verbs from your log.

• All sentences must utilize parallel structure; higher scoring sentences will use structures more complicated than parallel words (e.g. phrases, clauses, etc.). Italicize your parallel structures.

Sentence Set # 2: Due Date: 10/19

• The first five sentences must contain verbs from your log.

• You must utilize each of the classifications listed on page 1000 of your textbook at least twice.

• Every sentence must utilize a subordinating conjunction—italicize these.

Sentence Set # 3 (continue to try to implement advanced punctuation, when possible): Due Date: 11/16

• The first five sentences must contain verbs from your log.

• 4 cumulative, 4 periodic and 2 inverted sentences. Label the sentences accordingly.

Final Vocab Assignment

• Log #8, w/compilation of 18 words from the semester’s logs, and, all 7 other semester logs: 45 points

2nd Semester Syntax Practice/Writing Directions:

Sentence Set # 4: Due Date: 2/1

• The first five sentences must contain verbs from your log.

• All ten sentences must contain an appositive. They should not all look the same. Italicize the appositive modifier.

Sentence Set # 5: Due Date: 2/29

• The first five sentences must contain verbs from your log.

• Six sentences should contain a pronoun—italicize both the pronoun, and its antecedent.

• Sentences 6-10 (see pgs. 58 & 59 in your text) These four sentences should be labeled.

o 1 sentence employing asyndeton

o 1 sentence employing polysyndeton

o 1 sentence employing antimetabole

o 1 sentence employing anaphora

Sentence Set # 6: Due Date: 4/11

• The first five sentences must contain verbs from your log.

• Modifiers italicize your modifiers.

o 2 sentences employing a one word adjective

o 2 sentences employing a one-word adverb

o 3 sentences employing a phrase as a modifier

o 3 sentences employing a clause as a modifier

Final Vocab Assignment

• Log #16, w/compilation of 18 words from the semester’s logs, and, all 7 other semester logs: 45 points

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