October 23, 2009

October 23, 2009 patriciaeatonaz@yahoo.com http://www.eatonenglish101.blogspot.com/
Class Work
1. Prove that your selected problem exists. Get into groups of FOUR. One person will read his or her “problem”. The other group members will either believe or doubt that a problem exists and note which of the following have been used in the paper.
2.
A. What is the problem?
B. What proof is there?
C. How many people are affected by this?
D. What impact does it have on finance?
E. What impact does it have on health?
F. What are the emotional costs?
G. How wide-spread is the problem?
H. Is there a specific example from life or from the news?
I. Is there a statistic or an anecdote that is provocative or compelling in the introduction.
3. Take turns reading until all have read. Assign one person from the group to share his or her essay with the class. (Problem section only.)
4. Now share the solutions. Again, elect one person to share with the class.
Solutions – What makes a solution possible and believable?
A. Reasonable cost
B. Ease of implementation
C. Success rates
D. Popularity
What would convince you? What would move you to action?
5. Taking a look at subject/verb agreement - http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/cgi-shl/quiz.pl/agreement_add1.htm

Homework
o Polish your paper. Bring the rough draft to class on Monday.You must have your draft with you.
o Bring Between Worlds to class on Monday.