I. Objectives

    A. Review & apply basic study skills

    B. Take notes effectively

    C. Write a summary

    D. Review basic grammar

    E. Identify and correct grammatical errors in writing

    F. Explore the styles of writing & the stages of the writing process

II. Class content

    A. Study skills

    B. Note-taking using different formats

        1. Maps

        2. Venn diagram

        3. Outline

   C. Summarize information in the Sealed Nectar

   D. Revision of  basic grammar

       1. Parts of speech

       2. Subject-verb agreement

       3. Common usage problems

       4. Phrases & clauses

       5. Capitalization

       6. Punctuation

       7. Abbreviation

    E. Revising and editing sentences

    F.  Types of writing

         1. Expository

         2. Persuasive

         3. Descriptive

         4. Narrative

    G. The writing process

         1. Prewriting

         2. Writing the first draft

         3. Revising

         4. Editing

         5. Publishing the final draft

III. Textbooks

      A. Required texts

           1. The Sealed Nectar by Safiur-Rahman

           2. English for the Utterly Confused by Laurie Rosakis

      B. Supplementary texts

          1. Study Guide

          2. Grammar and Language Workbook (Writer’s Choice), Glencoe