June+2011+Notes+on+Writing

FRESHMEN
 * Thesis/Claim
 * Clearly stated
 * Multi-paragraphed essay
 * logically organized ideas
 * support points are elaborated
 * recognize and create thematic statements (that have both a subject and predicate)

GRAMMAR:
 * simple, compound, and complex sientences
 * varied sentence beginnings
 * elimination of careless splling errors (especially: a lot. there/their/they're)
 * MLA documentation for quote and source citations
 * present tense verbs
 * subject-verb agreement
 * noun-pronoun agreement
 * run-on recognition & repair
 * fragment recognition & repair
 * use of transitional words
 * within a paragraph
 * within an essay
 * use of precise vocabulary

GRADING:
 * Mechanics grade should be reflected in essay grade (two grades on essay--one for content & the other for mechanics