Module 2 Lesson 3-4-Assignment

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LESSON 3&4 ASSIGNMENT IN TECHNICAL WRITING 1

Name: _____________________________ Year & Section: ___________________________

Activity 1. 10 pts
Directions: Rewrite the following sentences so that they are no longer redundant. Write your
answers below each sentence.

1. The end result of her stubbornness was that she did not get dessert.
 The result of her stubbornness was that she did no get dessert.
2. The woman who works in the cafeteria is very polite and courteous.
 The woman who works in the cafeteria is courteous.
3. My personal opinion is that the walls should be painted blue.
 My opinion is that the walls should be painted blue
4. We assembled together in the kitchen.
 We assembled in the kitchen.
5. When I joined the gym, I received a complimentary personal training session for free.
 When I joined the gym, I received a complimentary personal training session for
free.
6. Jasper’s twin sisters are exactly identical.
 Jasper’s twin sister are identical.
7. Tremaine really liked those red sneakers, but they were too small in size.
 Tremaine really liked those red sneakers, but they were to small size.
8. My mom cut the pizza into four quarters.
My mom cut the pizza into four
9. In the modern world of today, we can easily communicate with people around the globe.
In the modern world, we can easily communicate with people around the globe.
10. After much thought and consideration, Frances decided to major in astronomy.
 After much consideration, Frances decided to major in astronomy.

Activity 2. 10 pts
Directions: Eliminate any unnecessary words in the following sentences. Rephrase if necessary.

1. I really love my daughter very from the bottom of my heart.


I really love my daughter from the bottom of my heart
2. In my essay, I wrote about my absolute hopes and desires.
In my essay, I wrote about my hopes and desires.
3. There are possibly three reasons why she could have done what she did.
There are possibly three reasons why she have done what she did.
4. Polo is basically a water sport that involves a multitude of players struggling to
compete against one another in successfully capturing the ball in the respective goal.
Polo is a water sport that involves a multiple of players competing in successfully
capturing the ball in the respective goal.
5. After that fight we had, our amicable friendship is basically ancient history.
After that fight, our amicable friendship is basically history.
6. The honest is that I really do not like shrimp much.
Honestly I do not like shrimp.
7. About the email you sent me last week on July 3rd about your vacation, I wanted to
talk to you in person before responding.
About the email you sent me on July 3rd about your vacation, I wanted to talk to you
in person before responding.
8. If the two groups cooperate, there will definitely be positive benefits for both.
If the groups cooperate, there will be positive benefits for both.
9. There are some people who think that the metric system is basically American.
There are people who think that the metric system in American.
10. Ramina received a free gift from her supervisor as an added bonus.
Ramina received a gift from her supervisor as an added bonus.

Activity 3. Choose A or B. Write the letter of your choice before the number. 10 pts

B 1.The kids are going to watch TV tonight. (a) small clock worn on the wrist
A What time is it? I have to set my watch. (b) look at

A 2.Which page is the homework on? (a) one sheet of paper


B Please page the doctor if you need help. (b) to call someone on an electronic pager

A 3.Let’s play soccer after school. (a) participate in a sport


B The author wrote a new play. (b) theater piece

B 4.Ouch! The mosquito bit me! (a) a tiny amount


A I’ll have a little bit of sugar in my tea. (b) past tense of bite

B 5.My rabbits are in a pen outside. (a) a writing instrument which uses ink
A Please sign this form with a black pen. (b) an enclosed area
B 1. The singer made a low bow to the (a) decorative ribbon (rhymes with so)
audience. (b) bend at the waist (rhymes with how)
A Maria placed a red bow on the birthday gift.
(a) here (rhymes with pleasant)
A 2. All the students are present today. (b) give (rhymes with resent)
B The boss will present the award at 10:00.
(a) near (rhymes with dose)
B 3. Please close the door. (b) shut (rhymes with toes)
A The boy sat close to his uncle.
a) tied around (rhymes with pound)
A 4. The rope was wound around his ankles. (b) an injury (rhymes with moon)
B The soldier received a wound in the battle.
(a) to have life (rhymes with give)
A 5. I don’t know if I will live or die. (b) in real time performance (rhymes with
B Last night I saw the band play live in hive)
concert.
Activity 4. 10 pts
Directions: Choose the correct word. Highlight your answer.
Example: Please try not to (waste, waist) paper.

1. Can I go to the party (to, too, two)?


2. This is my favorite (pare, pair, pear) of jeans.
3. I (sent, scent, cent) a letter to my aunt in Vietnam.
4. The children got (bored, board) during the lecture.
5. Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez like to work in (there, they’re, their) garden.
6. Alec is going to (wear, ware) his work boots today.
7. Do you think it is going to (rein, rain, reign) this afternoon?
8. I saw a restaurant just off the (rode, road) about a mile back.
9. David’s brother is in a (band, banned) which plays Russian music.
10. The teacher walked down the (aisle, isle) between the rows of desks.
Activity 5. 60 pts
Title: Writing a Police Report Narrative

Step 1 Police reports must be objective as they present the facts of a case. The police report will
contain information that answers the following questions: who, what, when, where, why, how.
This is based upon what the officers see, hear, smell, and experience at the scene.

Step 2 Student/s use a computer with internet access to watch (at least) one of the following
videos:
Car accident http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfK3mBMkZWU

Robbery http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcQY3NGtlq0

Bank robbery http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7iR5oA53vU&feature=related

Assault http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCVdJ2F3hiY&feature=channel

Criminal mischief http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgLAJCBZ7Kw&feature=channel

Step 3 Write a police report narrative based upon the video of their choice. The narrative should
meet the criteria set forth in the assignment. The narrative must present facts (details about what
was observed or experienced) objectively, DISPLAY CORRECT SPELLING AND
CAPITALIZATION, USE REGULAR AND IRREGULAR VERBS, AVOID
REDUNDANCIES and be organized and easy to understand.

Step 4 Your narrative should be at least 3-5 paragraphs long. Be descriptive. Include only factual
details that you know based on what you observe in the video. Try to answer the questions who
(victim and perpetrator), what happened, when, where, why, and how.
Write the title of your police narrative on top and chosen video below the title.

Step 5 After student/s write the police report narrative, they should proofread to be sure that the
narrative uses correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Revise as needed.
After you have written the narrative, use the provided checklist to be sure it is complete and
correct.
 Narrative clearly states the crime/event that occurred.
 Narrative identifies the scene (time and place).
 Narrative summarizes the crime/event in chronological order (beginning, middle, end).
 Narrative includes details about what was SEEN.
 Narrative is factual (objective).
 Narrative is at least 3-5 paragraphs long.
 Narrative contains correct spelling.
 Narrative contains correct capitalization.
 Narrative contains correct punctuation and grammar.

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