Thursday, September 1, 2011

Class Work

1. Submit Essay #1 - Writing is . . .

• The final copy goes on top. I only grade what is on top.



• The rough draft is next.



• The peer editing sheet is on the bottom.



• Staple all together and submit.

2. Take a look at some sample personal writing samples. Each makes a point, that is each has a thesis. You will be making a point about tattoos, body piercings, hair design, or make-up when you write your next essay. The "person experience" will be the center piece of your writing.

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/personal.htm

Handouts: "If Only" and "Fish Cheeks"

3. Review the rules for punctuating dialogue.

3. Conduct some in-class research on tattoos, body art, hair design, and make-up. You will also interview at least three others in the room to research their opinions on body art.

(Groups of up to 6 -

Station A: For 10 minutes, write an argument supporting the use of body art.

Station B: For 10 minutes, write an argument against body art.

Station C: Investigate the history of tattoos

Station D: Investigate the history of piercings

Station E: Interview each other. Ask about tattoos, piercings - or the lack there of. Consider the following questions:

1. Do you have piercings or tattoos?

2. If so, what motivated you to alter your appearance?

3. If not, what is your motivation to avoid body art?

4. Do your friends or relatives have body art? Did that influence your decision to have or avoid body art?

5. If you have piercings or tattoos, describe the experience.

Be sure to get the correct spelling of the student's name. Use today's date as the date of the interview. Add this information to EasyBib.

Homework

1. Look back at your notes from the group investigation stations. Decide if you are going to write to write in favor of or against body art. Conduct additional research. What are some of the guidelines from business? Do opinions differ among generations? What do the health experts say?

2. Write the draft of your personal experience. If you have no personal experience with tattoos or piercings, think of a time when you changed your hair or dressed differently. Those experiences are also memorable. Bring the draft of the experience to class on Tuesday.

3. Be sure you have a paper copy of the essay. We cannot print in this room. We have no computers. You MUST have a paper copy.

4. Bring your Write Now book to class. You must have your own copy by Tuesday.