Advanced (Level 3): Computer Assisted Language Learning

Assignment 4

Grammar Practice
  1. Go to the following site:

    2. http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/

  2. From the pull-down menu entitled "Ask Grammar, Quizzes, Search Devices" click on "170+ interactive QUIZZES"
  3. Scroll down to "Verbs and Verbals"
  4. Click on the following quizzes, read the directions carefully, and complete the quizzes:
  5. Next, scroll up to the section called "Basic Sentence Parts", and complete the quizzes:


Writing

Some people carry a rabbit's foot for good luck. This practice comes from ancient times, when people believed that rabbits had magical powers because they had so many young. People believed that if they carried part of the animal, they too would have many children.

This is an example of a good luck charm. A modern day example is the many professional athletes who wear their lucky jersey, glove, or skates etc. What do you think about lucky charms? Is it reasonable to have a lucky charm? Why do people use lucky charms? Do you have one? Are their any lucky charms that are popular in your country? How about things that bring bad luck?

This is a small essay. It should be between half a page and a page in length. Organize your answer into an introductory paragraph including a thesis statement (your position on this topic), and two or three other paragraphs including a conclusion. Also, write a title for your essay.

Write your answer using MS Word. Make sure that your answer has the following features of a standard essay format.

Refer to the Keystoke Notes below to help you with this formatting.


When you are finished,

  1. Show your essay to your CALL teacher before printing.
  2. Print your short essay and hand it in to your CALL teacher.


Keystroke Notes:

  • To select a font,

    • click the Font drop-down list on the Formatting toolbar and make your selection, OR
    • click the Format menu, Font, then select the font you want from the Font list.

  • To set line spacing to double, place the cursor where the double spacing will begin, click Format, Paragraph, Indents and Spacing, Line Spacing, then click the spacing you want.

  • To Centre text, place the cursor where you want the centred text to begin or select the text to be centred. Then

    • click the Centre button on the Formatting toolbar, OR
    • click the Format menu, Paragraph, then select Centred in the Alignment drop-down list.

  • To Left justify text, place the cursor where you want the centred text to begin or select the text to be centred. Then

    • click the Align Left button on the Formatting toolbar, OR
    • click the Format menu, Paragraph, then select Left in the Alignment drop-down list.

  • To select a Font size, place the cursor where you want the font size to begin.

    • Select the size you want from the Font Size drop-down list on the Formatting toolbar OR,
    • Click the Format menu, Font, then the Font tab. Choose Size, click or type the size you want, then click OK.

  • To set the Tab, click the Format menu and select Tab. Tab stop position and Default tab stops should be 0.5".

  • To spell check a document, click Tools, Spelling and Grammar, then Ignore or Change to correct the spelling. You may have to select the correct spelling from a list or enter it manually.





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