Basic Writing
Section 14
Unit 6, Lesson 3
10/10/13
Homework Check
 Please
open your book to page 117 so I
can check your homework.
Check for Time Order Words
 Read
a student’s process and check off
the time order words he or she used.
 When you are finished, give the student
their journal and the check sheet
Time Order Words That Link Steps
 when
 while
 as
soon as
 before
 after
Time Order Words That Link Steps
For Example:
First, you mix some shredded cabbage, water,
flour, and seafood. Second, you turn on an
electric griddle.
As soon as you turn on an electric griddle, you
mix some shredded cabbage, water, flour and
seafood.
or
Before you mix some shredded cabbage,
water, flour, and seafood, turn on an electric
griddle
Revise Your Process
 Look
at the time order words you didn’t
 Write
your revised process in your journal.
use.
 Please add three of these words into your
process. You may need to add more
steps.
Infinitives
 What
are infinitives?
 to + verb
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
to get
to buy
to cook
others?
Infinitives of Purpose (IoP)
 An
IoP is used to say why a person does
something or what a person should do.
If somebody asks:
“why did you go to the mall?
Your answer can be:
“I went to the mall to buy some new shoes”
main
verb
IoP
Infinitives of Purpose (IoP)
I
traveled to Canada (why?) to go camping.
main verb
IoP
 They need money to buy
main verb
IoP
 Push the
main verb
 To
new computers.
button to send your order
IoP
use an ATM, follow these steps.
IoP
main verb
*Sometimes the IoP comes before the main verb*
Infinitives of Purpose (IoP)
 BE
CAREFUL!
 Not
 An
 If
all infinitives are IoPs.
IoP has the same meaning as “in order to.”
you insert the phrase “in order to” it will help you
figure out if the infinitive shows purpose.
Infinitives of Purpose (IoP)
Example:
He called me to apologize.
He called me in order to apologize. (same meaning)
He called me and said he wanted to apologize.
He called me and said he wanted in order to
apologize. (not the same meaning and incorrect)
Infinitives of Purpose (IoP)
 Underline
each IoP in the paragraph.
Remember, not every infinitive shows
purpose.
I make lemonade for my own
enjoyment, even though it’s easy to buy it
at the store. First, I get six lemons to make
lemonade. Then I cut the lemons in half and
squeeze out the juice. I pour the juice
through a strainer to take out the seeds.
Next, I add about a half a cup of sugar to a
cup of hot water to dissolve the sugar.
Finally, I mix the lemon juice, sugar water,
and several more cups of water in a
pitcher. I add lots of ice to make it cold. It’s
delicious, and it’s my family’s favorite
summer drink.
Simplifying Sentences with an IoP.

I’m going to the bank because I want to get some
money.
I’m going to the bank to get some money.

He created his own website because he wanted to
post his portfolio there.
He created his own website to post his portfolio there.
1.
He called me in the morning because he had to
tell me he felt sick.
He called me in the morning to tell me he felt sick.
2.
I’m going to edit my paper because I want to
make it better.
I’m going to edit my paper to make it better.
3.
She is attending TIU because she wants to learn
English.
She is attending TIU to learn English.
Describe a Process
 Describe
a process. You can use the
process you have already written.
 Use:
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

at least 4 infinitives of purpose,
3 time order words,
3 time order words that link two steps.
 150-200
words, typed
 Due Tuesday, October 15 by 5:00pm
Journal #5: Three Day Weekend.
 You
have a three day weekend. Tell me
what you did.
 150-200
words.
 Due Tuesday, October 15 by 5:00pm