Thursday, May 5, 2016

May 5, 2016 - Thursday

Reminder: Our exam is Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Time: 8:00-9:45
Location: Our room
You must physically be present the day of the exam if you plan to pass the course - college policy!

Class Work

1. Peer editing activity - you need a paper copy of your problem/solution draft. Listen for instructions. This peer editing activity counts for 15 points of the exam.

2. Adding solutions . . . "Practical Wildlife Management" (paper handout)

What do you know about deer? Are they dangerous? 

Homework

1. Add to your essay. Be sure you have:
A. A clear description of the problem
B. The causes of the problem
C. Solutions to the problem
D. A call to action
 E. Works Cited page in MLA format
F. In-text citations 


Be ready to finish your draft and submit an electronic and paper copy of the final on Tuesday. 

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

May 3, 2016 - Tuesday

Reminder: Our exam is one week from today.
Time: 8:00-9:45
Location: Our room
You must physically be present the day of the exam if you plan to pass the course - college policy!

Class Work
1. Discussion about the essay - you should have posted the definition/description of your project along with the causes. You should also have the beginnings of a Works Cited page. How is it coming along? Share either the description of the problem or the causes of the problem with the folks at your table. As you listen, ask questions.

2. We will continue watching An Inconvenient Truth and discuss the questions. See the post for last Tuesday if you have lost the questions.

Homework

 Write the Solutions section of your essay. Keep track of your sources. Add to your Works Cited list. Also, present a Call to Action. What do you want the readers to do to help with the solution. Keep in mind that people are mindful of:
  • Cost
  • Time commitment
  • Ease
  • Results - will the effort really make a difference?
  • Reality...can the problem really be solved?
Add these sections to the first part of your draft and post the extended draft in CANVAS by Thursday. Don't forget the Works Cited page! You will be participating in a peer editing activity on Thursday that counts toward your exam grade. Be ready!