Engaging Hymn and Language Activity Exploration

Dive into a beautiful hymn that praises seeking wisdom through scriptures, followed by insights on avoiding wordiness in language. Discover efficient communication examples and practice correcting wordy sentences. Enhance your language skills with engaging activities provided in the content.

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1. Hymn #277 As I Search the Holy Scriptures 1. As I search the holy scriptures, Savior, Redeemer of My Soul Loving Father of mankind, May my heart be blessed with wisdom, And may knowledge fill my mind.

2. Hymn #277 As I Search the Holy Scriptures 2. As I search the holy scriptures, Touch my spirit, Lord, I pray. May life s myst ries be unfolded As I study day by day. 3. As I search the holy scriptures, May thy mercy be revealed. Soothe my troubled heart and spirit; May my unseen wounds be healed.

3. Hymn #277 As I Search the Holy Scriptures 4. As I search the holy scriptures, Help me ponder and obey. In thy word is life eternal; May thy light show me the way.

4. ENG 106L Gathering Activity Wordy Sentences: Contain many unnecessary words Feel watered-down-like you have to do a lot of work to gain a little information. The problem with wordiness is not about the quantity of words

5. ENG 106L Gathering Activity Wordy: All of the students who are new to this school are required to attend a meeting that has been scheduled for Friday the 22nd of September. Better: New students are required to attend a meeting on Friday, September 22.

6. ENG 106L Gathering Activity Not wordy: A bird with crimson wings glided from the jungle canopy and landed gracefully on a nearby rock. Not better: A bird flew from the trees to a rock.

7. ENG 106L Gathering Activity Correct these wordy sentences: 1. I bought a dog for the purpose of providing me with companionship. 2. I will return your papers in the near future. 3. It was George Washington who once said, Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected. 4. In spite of the fact that I am failing, I have enjoyed the class.

8. ENG 106L Gathering Activity 5. In my own personal opinion, torture is always wrong. 6. A few inches of snow on the ground is all that is necessary in order for a person to be able to go sledding.

9. ENG 106L Gathering Activity This week read students papers looking for: Does this essay clearly introduce the topic or the question that will be discussed? Does the writer take a well-defined stance on the issue (isn t too wishy-washy or vague)? Does the writer adequately develop or explore the topic in the space allowed? Does the writer stay focused on the topic, or digress into other issues?

10. ENG 106L Gathering Activity After the writer finishes reading the paper, participants should write: Two points of praise Two suggestions for improvement