The following students still have books out, and they must be returned. Failure to return books will result in withholding of transcripts:
Christian Castro--The Things They Carried
Israel Ortega--The Things They Carried
Omar Nieves--Go Ask Alice
Ashley SanMartin--Road Dawgz
Fatima Lezcano--The Walking Dead
Marvin Mahamed--Hoops
Tiffany Hoeffner--The Color of Water
Alexis Holland--Freakonomics
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Last week of the trimester!!
If you turned in your rough draft and/or outline, I either have the hard copy, or made comments to you in an email.
You have this week to complete your final draft, which must be turned in along with rough draft, by Friday.
To do your revision work, revisit the prior revising assignments (summary vs. analysis, unity, introductions and conclusions). In addition, you should also read your essay out loud (or have someone else read it to you) as a way of picking up on errors that you would not have noticed just by reading it to yourself.
You have this week to complete your final draft, which must be turned in along with rough draft, by Friday.
To do your revision work, revisit the prior revising assignments (summary vs. analysis, unity, introductions and conclusions). In addition, you should also read your essay out loud (or have someone else read it to you) as a way of picking up on errors that you would not have noticed just by reading it to yourself.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Thanksgiving Week
Continue work on your outline and rough draft. Please make sure I see rough draft BEFORE you begin writing your essay.
Outline and rough draft (hard copies of both) are due on Wednesday. Remember that you can work on your essay in class on Wed. from 8:30-10:00. Both assignments are being graded.
Outline and rough draft (hard copies of both) are due on Wednesday. Remember that you can work on your essay in class on Wed. from 8:30-10:00. Both assignments are being graded.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Argumentative outlines
Yesterday we practiced with the argument/counterargument structure. Today, we're going to begin outlining the arguments for our last essays. Please get started by downloading the argumentative outline.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
practicing with argument structure
we're going to practice with that structure today. Yesterday we went over body paragraphs that include different types of evidence, counterarguments, and responses to counterarguments (rebuttals).
Your FIRST task for the day (you have two), is to write an argument, counterargument, and rebuttal. This should be two paragraphs, minimum 8-10 sentences each (and yes, I count). Email work to me and see me when you're done.
Your FIRST task for the day (you have two), is to write an argument, counterargument, and rebuttal. This should be two paragraphs, minimum 8-10 sentences each (and yes, I count). Email work to me and see me when you're done.
Monday, November 14, 2011
The last essay structure
Today we're going to begin looking at the last major assignment of the trimester: the argumentative essay. Today we will look at the structure of an argumentative essay. The rest of the week will be spent practicing with the structure, and analyzing different ways of outlining your essay. Next week you will begin writing. (It's not too early to think about your topic!)
A hard copy of your rough draft will be due Wednesday, November 23. The final draft of your essay will be due on Thursday, December 1.
This essay must be four pages, standard format (Times New Roman, double-spaced, one-inch margins).
Now that we've gone through the structure of an argumentative essay, open the attachment entitled, "Neuter Your Pet." It contains an example of an argumentative essay, and some questions about the structure, Read the essay, answer the questions that follow, and send back to me as an attachment.
A hard copy of your rough draft will be due Wednesday, November 23. The final draft of your essay will be due on Thursday, December 1.
This essay must be four pages, standard format (Times New Roman, double-spaced, one-inch margins).
Please take three minutes to respond to the following question: What do you do when you're trying to win an argument? Respond to the blog. (If you think it's not working, make sure you're using the correct word verification.)
Now that we've gone through the structure of an argumentative essay, open the attachment entitled, "Neuter Your Pet." It contains an example of an argumentative essay, and some questions about the structure, Read the essay, answer the questions that follow, and send back to me as an attachment.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Last day of the progress report period
Hi!
Today is the last day of the progress report period. By the end of the day (I'm leaving at 3:05), you must turn in hard copies of your rough and final essay drafts, as well as email your course and self-assessment to me.
Before turning in your essay, please get a rubric from me, complete it, and staple to your essay.
That is all.
Today is the last day of the progress report period. By the end of the day (I'm leaving at 3:05), you must turn in hard copies of your rough and final essay drafts, as well as email your course and self-assessment to me.
Before turning in your essay, please get a rubric from me, complete it, and staple to your essay.
That is all.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Grading Criteria
Your essays will be graded according to the following criteria:
Format (including length, font, margins)
Research (citations + bibliography)
Cause effect structure
Evidence of revision
Tomorrow, you must turn in your rough draft, final draft, and self-course assessment. I am no longer accepting make-up work unless you made prior arrangements with me.
Format (including length, font, margins)
Research (citations + bibliography)
Cause effect structure
Evidence of revision
Tomorrow, you must turn in your rough draft, final draft, and self-course assessment. I am no longer accepting make-up work unless you made prior arrangements with me.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Continuing with the revision process...
Remember, Thursday is the last day of the progress report period.
By then, you must turn in your rough draft, your final draft (turn in hard copies together, please) and complete your self-assessment/course assessment.
There are several revision assignments to be completed for this draft.
1. Essay introduction (see Week Two power point)
2. Explanation/evidence (see me)
3. Essay unity (see Week Three power points)
4. Essay conclusion (see Week Three power points)
Remember that the self-assessment/course-assessment is worth 8% of your grade. Find it under the attachments.
By then, you must turn in your rough draft, your final draft (turn in hard copies together, please) and complete your self-assessment/course assessment.
There are several revision assignments to be completed for this draft.
1. Essay introduction (see Week Two power point)
2. Explanation/evidence (see me)
3. Essay unity (see Week Three power points)
4. Essay conclusion (see Week Three power points)
Remember that the self-assessment/course-assessment is worth 8% of your grade. Find it under the attachments.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Continuing with the cause-effect essay
OK, here's the problem. Your rough drafts were due yesterday, and the work for today and tomorrow assumed that you were going to do those essays. Rough drafts are NECESSARY, if you don't have one, you will likely fail the assessment (as I grade on evidence of revision, among other things).
Those of you who did the right thing and completed your rough drafts, nice job. See me for your next task. Those of you who did NOT complete your rough drafts, I suggest you do so ASAP, and then see me for the next task.
Finally, tomorrow is the last day I'm accepting late work. I met with all of you yesterday, and you know what you need to do. DON'T complain to me when you fail the class; you had more than enough opportunity to turn things around.
Those of you who did the right thing and completed your rough drafts, nice job. See me for your next task. Those of you who did NOT complete your rough drafts, I suggest you do so ASAP, and then see me for the next task.
Finally, tomorrow is the last day I'm accepting late work. I met with all of you yesterday, and you know what you need to do. DON'T complain to me when you fail the class; you had more than enough opportunity to turn things around.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Graded assignments thus far....
Check your sent nail to make sure you've sent all this work. I will NOT accept any of it after Friday.
Articles of the week are 15%of your grade.
Article of the Week One: "Chimp to Man to History Books"
Article of the Week Two: "Will Dropouts Save America?"
Claim-Evidence-Explanation Structure
Claim-Evidence-Explanation Paragraph
Cause-Effect Structure
Cause-Effect Paragraph
Essay Outline
Articles of the week are 15%of your grade.
Article of the Week One: "Chimp to Man to History Books"
Article of the Week Two: "Will Dropouts Save America?"
Claim-Evidence-Explanation Structure
Claim-Evidence-Explanation Paragraph
Cause-Effect Structure
Cause-Effect Paragraph
Essay Outline
Cause-Effect rough draft
The rough draft of this essay is due tomorrow (Wed) at 3PM. I will be leaving the building at 3:15. You have today and tomorrow to work independently on your essays.
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