Maricopa Community Colleges  ENG071AA   19966-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-24-08

ENG071AA  2008 Fall - 9999

LEC

1.0 Credit(s)

1.0 Period(s)

Writing Paragraphs and Topic Sentences

Emphasis on the basic form and content of a paragraph, including writing and elaborating upon topic sentences.

Prerequisites: Appropriate English placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG061, or permission of Department or Division Chair.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

ENG071AA  2008 Fall - 9999

Writing Paragraphs and Topic Sentences

 

1.

Identify the three stages of the writing process. (I)

2.

Analyze the audience for a specific writing situation. (I)

3.

Identify the specific purpose for writing. (I, II)

4.

Draft complete and correct sentences to contain supporting details. (II, III)

5.

Write and revise three paragraphs that illustrate the concept of thesis and support. (II, III)

6.

Write a topic sentence appropriate to the audience and specific purpose. (III)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

ENG071AA  2008 Fall - 9999

Writing Paragraphs and Topic Sentences

I. Writing Overview

A. The Process

B. Audience Analysis

C. Writing Situation

II. Writing Correct Sentences

A. Sentence Fragments

B. Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

C. Subject-Verb Agreement

D. Pronoun Case

E. Run-On Sentences

F. Pronoun References

G. Modifiers

H. Commas

I. Parallel Construction

J. Verb Tense

III. Drafting Paragraphs

A. Topic Sentence; Subject Plus Opinion

B. Drafting Support Ideas

 

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