Exam 101
Directions: Select one of the topics listed below to use as the topic of a well developed essay.
Topics:
1. Stereotypes: Positive or Negative?
2. Appearances: Does appearance matter? If so, when? If not, why not? Should appearance matter?
3. Race: Write an essay arguing that “race” is a delimiting and often derogatory word based more on stereotypes than accurate observations.
4. Living in Two Worlds: Compare and contrast two worlds in which you live and relate your experiences to those described in “Living in Two Worlds” pp. 109+ and “Terra Firma – A Journey from Migrant Farm Labor to Neurosurgery” pp. 116+.
In your essay you must:
1. Take a stand and clearly state that stand in the introduction. (What’s your point?)
2. Illustrate your stand with examples from the articles.
3. Support your stand with evidence from at least two sources.
4. Share specific examples from personal experiences and from the news.
5. Use MLA formatting for the paper.
6. Include in-text citations.
7. Provide a Works-cited page
The paper is due next Wednesday. You will be able to have a class member proof your paper at that time. You will be able to make corrections with pen on the final copy.
This is an opportunity for you to showcase your writing skills.
As always, contact me at patriciaeatonaz@yahoo.com if you have questions.
Before Wednesday, check Blackboard to be sure that your scores for all returned essays are showing. If not, bring the graded paper to class on Wednesday, and I will correct Blackboard.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
December 9, 2009
Class Work
· Discuss Los Vendidos: p. 155 – Thinking About the Text
Thinking about the exam:
We have been studying articles about existing between worlds. Pick one of the topics below as the focus for your final essay/exam.
1. Stereotypes: Reference Los Vendidos p. 144+
2. Appearances: Reference “An Identity Reduced to a Burka” p. 124+ and “Hidden in Plain Sight”
p. 129+.
3. Race: “Race is a Four-Letter Word “ p. 120 +
4. Between Worlds: ” Living in Two Worlds” p. 109+ and “Terra Firma – A Journey from migrant Farm Labor to Neurosurgery” p. 116 +.
Homework
Before Friday, read or re-read the selections. Select the topic you plan to write on for the exam. On Friday, you will receive specific guidelines for writing. Know that you will need to research your topic and locate at least two articles to use in your essay. Start looking now!
· Discuss Los Vendidos: p. 155 – Thinking About the Text
Thinking about the exam:
We have been studying articles about existing between worlds. Pick one of the topics below as the focus for your final essay/exam.
1. Stereotypes: Reference Los Vendidos p. 144+
2. Appearances: Reference “An Identity Reduced to a Burka” p. 124+ and “Hidden in Plain Sight”
p. 129+.
3. Race: “Race is a Four-Letter Word “ p. 120 +
4. Between Worlds: ” Living in Two Worlds” p. 109+ and “Terra Firma – A Journey from migrant Farm Labor to Neurosurgery” p. 116 +.
Homework
Before Friday, read or re-read the selections. Select the topic you plan to write on for the exam. On Friday, you will receive specific guidelines for writing. Know that you will need to research your topic and locate at least two articles to use in your essay. Start looking now!
Monday, December 7, 2009
December 7, 2009
Class Work
1. Class Discussion: To what extent does what we wear create who we are?
2. Sharing of narratives: Groups of five
Remember a time when a clothing code was imposed on you- for school, work, or for a social event withing your peer group or family. Describe how you felt about the requirement and whether you rebelled or conformed. Write about this in a brief narrative - one page - tell the story.
OR
Write a descriptive account of a time when your choice of clothing created attention that you did not intend to draw. (One page - tell the story.)
Groups members - listen to the story being shared. Do you have questions? Is there any information that you did not understand? What else would you like to know? Share your comments with the reader. In addition, tell the reader what you liked. What was good. What parts were strong?
Each group will nominate one reader to share with the class.
3. Class reading of Los Vendidos - p. 144 -.
Homework
"Stereotypes" . . . What are they? Read "Don't Let Stereotypes Warp You Judgements" p. 470
Look back at Friday's blog post . . . if you have not read the two articles, do so by Wednesday.
1. Class Discussion: To what extent does what we wear create who we are?
2. Sharing of narratives: Groups of five
Remember a time when a clothing code was imposed on you- for school, work, or for a social event withing your peer group or family. Describe how you felt about the requirement and whether you rebelled or conformed. Write about this in a brief narrative - one page - tell the story.
OR
Write a descriptive account of a time when your choice of clothing created attention that you did not intend to draw. (One page - tell the story.)
Groups members - listen to the story being shared. Do you have questions? Is there any information that you did not understand? What else would you like to know? Share your comments with the reader. In addition, tell the reader what you liked. What was good. What parts were strong?
Each group will nominate one reader to share with the class.
3. Class reading of Los Vendidos - p. 144 -.
Homework
"Stereotypes" . . . What are they? Read "Don't Let Stereotypes Warp You Judgements" p. 470
Look back at Friday's blog post . . . if you have not read the two articles, do so by Wednesday.
Friday, December 4, 2009
December 4, 2009
Class Work
1. Finish presentations
2. Submit notes for two extra points
3. Question: Was there ever a time when what you wore changed the way others looked at you and reacted to you? Did that clothing change the way you felt about yourself?
Homework
1. Read "Identity Reduced to a Burka" p. 124+ and "Hidden in Plain Sight" p. 129+. Be ready to discuss these on Monday.
Think about it: To what extent does what we wear create who we are?
2. Remember a time when a clothing code was imposed on you- for school, work, or for a social event withing your peer group or family. Describe how you felt about the requirement and whether you rebelled or conformed. Write about this in a brief narrative - one page - tell the story.
or
3. Write a descriptive account of a time when your choice of clothing created attention that you did not intend to draw. (One page - tell the story.)
Congratulations on the excellent presentations!
1. Finish presentations
2. Submit notes for two extra points
3. Question: Was there ever a time when what you wore changed the way others looked at you and reacted to you? Did that clothing change the way you felt about yourself?
Homework
1. Read "Identity Reduced to a Burka" p. 124+ and "Hidden in Plain Sight" p. 129+. Be ready to discuss these on Monday.
Think about it: To what extent does what we wear create who we are?
2. Remember a time when a clothing code was imposed on you- for school, work, or for a social event withing your peer group or family. Describe how you felt about the requirement and whether you rebelled or conformed. Write about this in a brief narrative - one page - tell the story.
or
3. Write a descriptive account of a time when your choice of clothing created attention that you did not intend to draw. (One page - tell the story.)
Congratulations on the excellent presentations!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)