Follow the directions on the handout or refer to Thursday's blog.
Post the final copy in CANVAS by 2:50.
Happy Holidays!
Grades will be posted by December 19th. I will post a blog notice along with a CANVAS notice.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Thursday, December 11, 2014
December 11, 2014 - Thursday
Class Work
1. We will finish the presentations. This is your last chance! Be sure to take notes on the presentations. (Green Sheet)
2. Let's get ready for the exam. You must be physically present for the exam.
1. We will finish the presentations. This is your last chance! Be sure to take notes on the presentations. (Green Sheet)
2. Let's get ready for the exam. You must be physically present for the exam.
English 091 – Exam – Fall 2014 – December 16, 2014 - 1:00-2:50
Pre-writing (Do this before class on Tuesday.)
1.
Take a walk around campus. What is your favorite
place? Snap a picture or two if you wish.
2.
Why do you like the place/space? What makes it
your favorite? What is so wonderful about it? What makes it special? Who else
might be there? Think about all of these questions. Talk about them with the
others at your table.
Drafting – ( Either write this before class or use the exam
time to write.)
1.
Describe the place. Use imagery . . . sight,
sound, touch, taste, smell.
2.
What is unique about your spot?
3.
Explain why it is your favorite place on campus.
What happens there? What can you do there? How does the place make you feel?
How often do you get to visit the spot?
4.
Invite others to visit your spot. Why should
they want to see it? Convince the readers that they should visit.
Reviewing/revising/editing (Do this in class.)
1.
Read back over your written work. Make
corrections as needed. Run spell-check.
2.
Feel free to read your work to another who is
ready to share.
Publishing (Do this in class. The space will not be open
until 1:30.)
1.
Post your work in CANVAS by 2:30 pm on December
16, 2014.
Grades will be posted by Friday, December 19, 2014, at the
latest.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
December 9, 2014 - Tuesday
Class Work
Presentation Time!
Here is the scoring sheet! Your copy is blue. Fill in the top portion. Give it to me when it is your turn to present.
Take notes on the presentations. Submit for a possible grade of 100. A sheet will be provided.
Come Thursday for exam notes. Our exam is on Tuesday, December 16th. We meet in our regular class room. Time: 1:00-2:50. You must be present on exam day!
Presentation Time!
Here is the scoring sheet! Your copy is blue. Fill in the top portion. Give it to me when it is your turn to present.
Presentation Scoring Sheet
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Name:________________________________________
Topic:________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________
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Layout
·
Photographs, graphic design, and clipart are
useful and enhance the presentation ________
·
Title, author, and course identification are on
the first slide _______
·
Works Cited page is the last frame and is in MLA
format______
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Fonts
·
Font size is at least 16 and/or is easy to see
from the back or side of the room_____
·
Footless Font is used _____
·
Color is of a deep enough contrast to be easily
read _____
·
Font colors are limited to three or four
throughout the presentation_____
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Text
·
Bulleted points are limited to no more than six per slide ______
·
Six or fewer words per bullet are used _____
·
Headlines are effective _____
·
Spelling is correct _____
·
Punctuation is correct _____
·
End punctuation or no end punctuation is
consistent when using bullets _____
·
Upper and lower case is used correctly _____
·
Animation and/or sound is limited and necessary
_____
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Content
·
The problem is defined _____
·
The causes of the problem are explained ______
·
The effects of the problem are noted ______
·
Introduction captures the attention of the
audience _____
·
Solutions of the problem are presented and are
cost effective and possible to achieve. _____
·
Sources are noted in MLA format. _______
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Speaking notes:
·
The volume of the your voice is sufficient for
all in the room to hear _____
·
You make eye contact _____
·
You stand professionally _____
·
You know your material _____
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Total: __________
Grade: _________
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Take notes on the presentations. Submit for a possible grade of 100. A sheet will be provided.
Come Thursday for exam notes. Our exam is on Tuesday, December 16th. We meet in our regular class room. Time: 1:00-2:50. You must be present on exam day!
Thursday, December 4, 2014
December 4, 2014
Class Work
1. Discussion of the homework.
2. Presentation information:
You will now take a look at all of your information about the problem, its causes, its effects, and its solutions and turn the information into a PowerPoint presentation.
1. Title Page ( your name, the date, and the problem
2. Define the problem ( 2 slides)
3. Explain the causes of the problem (2-3 slides)
4. Explain the effects of the problem (2-3 slides)
5. Present one or two clear solutions to the problem. ( 2-3 slides)
6. Include a Works Cited slide. (1 slide)
We will present on Tuesday. You have no more than 4 and no fewer that 2 1/2 minutes to present.
Listen in class for guidelines for preparing effective slides. (handout and practice)
The PowerPoint will take the place of the essay for this assignment.
(The quiz will be on Tuesday.)
1. Discussion of the homework.
2. Presentation information:
You will now take a look at all of your information about the problem, its causes, its effects, and its solutions and turn the information into a PowerPoint presentation.
1. Title Page ( your name, the date, and the problem
2. Define the problem ( 2 slides)
3. Explain the causes of the problem (2-3 slides)
4. Explain the effects of the problem (2-3 slides)
5. Present one or two clear solutions to the problem. ( 2-3 slides)
6. Include a Works Cited slide. (1 slide)
We will present on Tuesday. You have no more than 4 and no fewer that 2 1/2 minutes to present.
Listen in class for guidelines for preparing effective slides. (handout and practice)
The PowerPoint will take the place of the essay for this assignment.
(The quiz will be on Tuesday.)
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Today we will present and take notes on the following:
A. Two, too, to
B. Where, wear
C. There, their, they're
D. Hear, here
E. Your, you're
F. It's, its
G. Fore, for, four
H. Threw, through
I. Sight, site, cite
J. principal, principle
K. Past, passed
L. Desert. dessert
M. Capital, capitol
N. affect, effect
O. accept, except
P. advice, advise
Q. aid, aide
There are more, but these confuse many!
If you were absent on Tuesday, see me after the reports to get your own assignment! You will present on Thursday.
Back to the essay:
Now that you have identified the problem, it is time to note the causes of the problem and discuss the effects. Do this in two separate sections:
A. Causes
B. Effects
Post your paragraphs in CANVAS by Thursday.
A. Two, too, to
B. Where, wear
C. There, their, they're
D. Hear, here
E. Your, you're
F. It's, its
G. Fore, for, four
H. Threw, through
I. Sight, site, cite
J. principal, principle
K. Past, passed
L. Desert. dessert
M. Capital, capitol
N. affect, effect
O. accept, except
P. advice, advise
Q. aid, aide
There are more, but these confuse many!
If you were absent on Tuesday, see me after the reports to get your own assignment! You will present on Thursday.
Back to the essay:
Now that you have identified the problem, it is time to note the causes of the problem and discuss the effects. Do this in two separate sections:
A. Causes
B. Effects
Post your paragraphs in CANVAS by Thursday.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
November 25, 2014 - Tuesday
This was the homework:Write the introduction of your essay. This is Part I. Introduce the problem. Explain why it is a problem! Cite at least one source. you need experts to back you up!
Post in CANVAS. (25 points) Due: Tuesday, November 25, 2014. This will be peer edited. Post the electronic copy but bring a paper copy.
Class Work
First, you will peer edit the introductions. They are assigned on the computer. If you were assigned a person who is not here or who did not submit an introduction, you will be given a paper copy from a student who is here.
As you review the introduction. Answer the following:
1. Could you identify the problem? Underline it and note.
2. Did the introduction capture your attention? If so, why? If not, provide a suggestion.
3. List three things you would like to know about the topic. The author can use your questions/suggestions when writing the body of the paper.
4. Write the above in letter/note form. Give the note to the author.
Activity 2 - Homonyms - words that sound alike -
A. Two, too, to
B. Where, wear
C. There, their, they're
D. Hear, here
E. Your, you're
F. It's, its
G. Fore, for, four
H. Threw, through
I. Sight, site, cite
J. principal, principle
K. Past, passed
L. Desert. dessert
M. Capital, capitol
N. affect, effect
O. accept, except
P. advice, advise
Q. aid, aide
There are more, but these confuse many!
Your task today is to create a poster in Word or as a PowerPoint slide that explains and illustrated the two or three words assigned to you. Post in CANVAS. You can explore the Internet to get definitions of each word, or simply look in a dictionary! We will share these at the end of class.
Happy Thanksgiving! NO HOMEWORK! Enjoy family, friends, food, and fun.
Post in CANVAS. (25 points) Due: Tuesday, November 25, 2014. This will be peer edited. Post the electronic copy but bring a paper copy.
Class Work
First, you will peer edit the introductions. They are assigned on the computer. If you were assigned a person who is not here or who did not submit an introduction, you will be given a paper copy from a student who is here.
As you review the introduction. Answer the following:
1. Could you identify the problem? Underline it and note.
2. Did the introduction capture your attention? If so, why? If not, provide a suggestion.
3. List three things you would like to know about the topic. The author can use your questions/suggestions when writing the body of the paper.
4. Write the above in letter/note form. Give the note to the author.
Activity 2 - Homonyms - words that sound alike -
A. Two, too, to
B. Where, wear
C. There, their, they're
D. Hear, here
E. Your, you're
F. It's, its
G. Fore, for, four
H. Threw, through
I. Sight, site, cite
J. principal, principle
K. Past, passed
L. Desert. dessert
M. Capital, capitol
N. affect, effect
O. accept, except
P. advice, advise
Q. aid, aide
There are more, but these confuse many!
Your task today is to create a poster in Word or as a PowerPoint slide that explains and illustrated the two or three words assigned to you. Post in CANVAS. You can explore the Internet to get definitions of each word, or simply look in a dictionary! We will share these at the end of class.
Happy Thanksgiving! NO HOMEWORK! Enjoy family, friends, food, and fun.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
November 20, 2014 - Thursday
Leftovers from Tuesday
Example cause/effect essays: Let's get started together. This is where you are headed with the next essay. http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/cause/cause_frames.htm
"Cold Comfort"
AND
Americans and Food (Handout)
Also take a look at these tips: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/cause_effect.htm
Here are some organizational tips:
https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A0SO8xkxjmtUM1IAFyJXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0YnZpa2NzBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2dxMQR2dGlkA1ZJUDUwNF8x?_adv_prop=image&fr=yfp-t-901&va=cause+and+effect+graphic+organizer
More graphic organizers: http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/cause_effect.htm
What are your topics? Share, please by writing your topic and your name on the board. If you see your topic already listed, add your name.
Meet with others who share your topic or a similar topic. Share your causes, effects, and solutions.
First, take five minutes to describe or define the problem. Answer, "What is the problem?"
Now take five minutes to explain the causes of the problem. Answer, "What are the causes? What caused the problem?"
Share with your group.
Homework:
Write the introduction of your essay. This is Part I. Introduce the problem. Explain why it is a problem! Cite at least one source. you need experts to back you up!
Post in CANVAS. (25 points) Due: Tuesday, November 25, 2014. This will be peer edited. Post the electronic copy but bring a paper copy.
Also, work 30 more minutes in MyWritingLab.
Example cause/effect essays: Let's get started together. This is where you are headed with the next essay. http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/cause/cause_frames.htm
"Cold Comfort"
AND
Americans and Food (Handout)
Also take a look at these tips: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/cause_effect.htm
Here are some organizational tips:
https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A0SO8xkxjmtUM1IAFyJXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0YnZpa2NzBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2dxMQR2dGlkA1ZJUDUwNF8x?_adv_prop=image&fr=yfp-t-901&va=cause+and+effect+graphic+organizer
More graphic organizers: http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/cause_effect.htm
What are your topics? Share, please by writing your topic and your name on the board. If you see your topic already listed, add your name.
Meet with others who share your topic or a similar topic. Share your causes, effects, and solutions.
First, take five minutes to describe or define the problem. Answer, "What is the problem?"
Now take five minutes to explain the causes of the problem. Answer, "What are the causes? What caused the problem?"
Share with your group.
Homework:
Write the introduction of your essay. This is Part I. Introduce the problem. Explain why it is a problem! Cite at least one source. you need experts to back you up!
Post in CANVAS. (25 points) Due: Tuesday, November 25, 2014. This will be peer edited. Post the electronic copy but bring a paper copy.
Also, work 30 more minutes in MyWritingLab.
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