September 22, 2011 - Thursday

Class Work


1. Review your group's descriptors of "the perfect date."
2. Listen to the 1890 version of "the perfect man and woman."
3. How do the lists differ? In what ways have things remained the same?
4. What caused the changes?
5. Discuss dating. In what ways has the Internet changed dating, or has it?
6. On-line dating . . .consider the pros and cons. Let's look back at the articles you read for homework.
7. Topics related to relationships - let's generate some possibilities.
8. Discover how to write a definition paper by studying sample essays: "What is a Yankee?"
"A Few of My Favorite Things" and "Break It to 'Em Gently" (handouts)

Homework

• Use the graphic organizer for writing a "Definition Paper" and begin your research. Bring it to class on Tuesday.


• Keep track of your sources by starting a new Works Cited page. (Consider using EasyBib or you may use My Comp Lab.


• Review the guidelines for writing a definition paper in Write Now - pp. 444-451.