October 16, 2009 English 101 – www.eatonenglish101.blogspot.com
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Class Work
1. The final copy of your cause/effect paper is due today. You must submit the draft and peer editing comments with the final copy. Place the final copy on top.
2. What did you find in your reading? Remember, you were to find two additional articles related to “weight” issues in America.
3. More food talk: In what ways does the media add to the increased size in children and adults in America? In what ways does the media add to distorted body image in America? What is “just right?” This is a group activity. Each group will look through a magazine and note the images presented as they relate to food and to body image. Compose, as a group, an e-mail to the publisher expressing your group’s views. Include a one-line suggestion. (We are not really mailing these!)
4. In-class writing: Describe your favorite food. Concentrate on details. Use imagery: sight, sound, touch, taste, smell. Make the readers’ mouths water!
Homework
Watch Super-size Me. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390521/ This is free on your computer! Movie question: Is the fast food industry responsible for America’s weight problems? List evidence for “yes” and for “no.”
Friday, October 16, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
October 14, 2009
October 14, 2009 www.eatonenglish101.blogspot.com patriciaeatonaz@yahoo.com
Class Work
1. Join a group based on the article you found. Share the articles. Make a +/- chart showing the advantages (+) and disadvantages (-) of the idea. Post key points. (Use post-it notes for this.) Your group will be presenting to the class. Try to come to a consensus on the topic.
Group #1: Is it OK to make jokes about weight either too much weight or too little weight?
Group #2: Should larger passengers be charged more for airline seats?
Group #3: Should the cost of medical insurance be increased with increased weight? Should large but otherwise healthy babies be denied health insurance?
Group #4: Should sugared sodas and snacks be taxed?
2. In what ways does the media add to the increased size in children and adults in America? In what ways does the media add to distorted body image in America? What is “just right?” This is a group activity. Each group will look through a magazine and note the images presented as they relate to food and to body image. Compose, as a group, an e-mail to the publisher expressing your group’s views. Include a one-line suggestion. (We are not really mailing these!)
Homework
1. Remember that the final copy of your cause/effect paper is due on Friday. You must submit the draft and peer editing comments with the final copy. Place the final copy on top.
2. Locate two additional articles related to “weight” issues in America.
Class Work
1. Join a group based on the article you found. Share the articles. Make a +/- chart showing the advantages (+) and disadvantages (-) of the idea. Post key points. (Use post-it notes for this.) Your group will be presenting to the class. Try to come to a consensus on the topic.
Group #1: Is it OK to make jokes about weight either too much weight or too little weight?
Group #2: Should larger passengers be charged more for airline seats?
Group #3: Should the cost of medical insurance be increased with increased weight? Should large but otherwise healthy babies be denied health insurance?
Group #4: Should sugared sodas and snacks be taxed?
2. In what ways does the media add to the increased size in children and adults in America? In what ways does the media add to distorted body image in America? What is “just right?” This is a group activity. Each group will look through a magazine and note the images presented as they relate to food and to body image. Compose, as a group, an e-mail to the publisher expressing your group’s views. Include a one-line suggestion. (We are not really mailing these!)
Homework
1. Remember that the final copy of your cause/effect paper is due on Friday. You must submit the draft and peer editing comments with the final copy. Place the final copy on top.
2. Locate two additional articles related to “weight” issues in America.
Monday, October 12, 2009
October 12, 2009
Writing Workshop – Problem/Solution PaperPaper Title/Topic: ___________________________________Author’s Name: _________________________________________________Editor’s Name: __________________________________________________
GUM Editor’s Name: _____________________________________________Editors – do the following:1. Locate the thesis and highlight it.2. What are the causes of the “problem” ? List them here:A.
B.
C.
D.3. What are the effects of the problem?
A.
B.
C.
4. How many sources were cited? ________________________5. How many in-text citations were used in the paper? ________________6. Were you able to tell the difference between paraphrased information and direct quotations?7. Did the introduction capture your attention? Explain.8. Now that you have read the paper, do you know what you are supposed to do? Was there a call to action? If so, what was it? Is it realistic? Is it affordable? Were you “moved to action” by this essay?
11. Give the paper to a new reader to make GUM corrections as needed. (GUM = Grammar/Usage/Mechanics)
12. Attach this sheet to the final copy of your essay. The final copy along with the draft and this sheet is due Friday. Turn it in on Wednesday for two additional points! J
Homework
1. Finish the paper.
2. Revisit “O.K., So I’m Fat”, “Diabesity, A Crisis in an Expanding Country”, “Bodily Harm”, and “Discrimination at Large”. Make sure your reading log is up to day. See Friday’s Blog for questions.
3. Thought question: Is it OK to make jokes about weight either too much weight or too little weight? Should larger passengers be charged more for airline seats? Should the cost of medical insurance be increased with increased weight? Should sugared sodas and snacks be taxed? Find an article related to one of these topics. Bring it to class on Wednesday.
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GUM Editor’s Name: _____________________________________________Editors – do the following:1. Locate the thesis and highlight it.2. What are the causes of the “problem” ? List them here:A.
B.
C.
D.3. What are the effects of the problem?
A.
B.
C.
4. How many sources were cited? ________________________5. How many in-text citations were used in the paper? ________________6. Were you able to tell the difference between paraphrased information and direct quotations?7. Did the introduction capture your attention? Explain.8. Now that you have read the paper, do you know what you are supposed to do? Was there a call to action? If so, what was it? Is it realistic? Is it affordable? Were you “moved to action” by this essay?
11. Give the paper to a new reader to make GUM corrections as needed. (GUM = Grammar/Usage/Mechanics)
12. Attach this sheet to the final copy of your essay. The final copy along with the draft and this sheet is due Friday. Turn it in on Wednesday for two additional points! J
Homework
1. Finish the paper.
2. Revisit “O.K., So I’m Fat”, “Diabesity, A Crisis in an Expanding Country”, “Bodily Harm”, and “Discrimination at Large”. Make sure your reading log is up to day. See Friday’s Blog for questions.
3. Thought question: Is it OK to make jokes about weight either too much weight or too little weight? Should larger passengers be charged more for airline seats? Should the cost of medical insurance be increased with increased weight? Should sugared sodas and snacks be taxed? Find an article related to one of these topics. Bring it to class on Wednesday.
patriciaeatonaz@yahoo.com www.eatonenglish101.blogspot.com
Friday, October 9, 2009
October 9, 2009
October 9, 2009 www.eatonenglish101.blogspot.com patriciaeatonaz@yahoo.com
Class Work
1. Let’s look at the draft. Remember, you needed to have the “causes” section of the paper finished today!
2. Write your thesis/claim/point sentence on the Post-it and post on the board.
3. Read the wall – look at the statements. Put a “+” on the note if it makes sense. Put a “?” on the note if the statement is confusing in any way.
4. Get with a partner who did NOT write on your topic. Swap papers. Read and look for the following:
a. Clear causes of the problem/event
b. Correctly cited sources
c. Did the introduction capture your attention? Explain on the draft and sign your name. If not, give suggestions. If so, state what was strong in the essay.
5. What did you eat yesterday? Would Pollan agree with your choices? Did you follow Pollan’s rules?
Homework
1. Write the “effects” segment of your essay. Bring the draft to class on Monday.
2. Read the following articles: “Discrimination at Large” p. 198 and answer question #3 ub TAtT, “O.K., So I’m Fat” p. 201 and answer question #2 in TAtT, “’Diabesity, ‘ A Crisis in an Expanding Country” p. 204 and answer questions #2 and #3 in TAtT. Record your responses in your reading log and bring it to class.
Class Work
1. Let’s look at the draft. Remember, you needed to have the “causes” section of the paper finished today!
2. Write your thesis/claim/point sentence on the Post-it and post on the board.
3. Read the wall – look at the statements. Put a “+” on the note if it makes sense. Put a “?” on the note if the statement is confusing in any way.
4. Get with a partner who did NOT write on your topic. Swap papers. Read and look for the following:
a. Clear causes of the problem/event
b. Correctly cited sources
c. Did the introduction capture your attention? Explain on the draft and sign your name. If not, give suggestions. If so, state what was strong in the essay.
5. What did you eat yesterday? Would Pollan agree with your choices? Did you follow Pollan’s rules?
Homework
1. Write the “effects” segment of your essay. Bring the draft to class on Monday.
2. Read the following articles: “Discrimination at Large” p. 198 and answer question #3 ub TAtT, “O.K., So I’m Fat” p. 201 and answer question #2 in TAtT, “’Diabesity, ‘ A Crisis in an Expanding Country” p. 204 and answer questions #2 and #3 in TAtT. Record your responses in your reading log and bring it to class.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
October 7, 2009
October 7, 2009 www.eatonenglish101.blogspot.com patriciaeatonaz@yahoo.com
Class Work
1. Share a quotation from an expert in the field. Why did you select this quotation? Does it support the causes or the effects?
2. It’s time to write the essay. How will you begin? What’s your point? (thesis) What are you claiming?
3. Tips for writing a thesis statement:
a. Select a general subject.
b. Narrow your subject.
c. Select a working thesis.
d. Put your thesis in the form of a question.
e. Compose a final statement.
4. Take a look at pp. 528-531 in Between Worlds for more information on giving credit to your sources.
5. Let’s talk about food – what are your rules for eating wisely?
Homework
1. Read Six Rules for Eating Wisely by Michael Pollan – p. 214+.
2. Answer question #1 under Writing from the Text on p. 216. You will only be looking at your food choices for a day – not for a week.
3. Continue working on your draft. You must have the “causes” section finished by Friday. You must have at least three citations. Bring the draft to class on Friday.
Class Work
1. Share a quotation from an expert in the field. Why did you select this quotation? Does it support the causes or the effects?
2. It’s time to write the essay. How will you begin? What’s your point? (thesis) What are you claiming?
3. Tips for writing a thesis statement:
a. Select a general subject.
b. Narrow your subject.
c. Select a working thesis.
d. Put your thesis in the form of a question.
e. Compose a final statement.
4. Take a look at pp. 528-531 in Between Worlds for more information on giving credit to your sources.
5. Let’s talk about food – what are your rules for eating wisely?
Homework
1. Read Six Rules for Eating Wisely by Michael Pollan – p. 214+.
2. Answer question #1 under Writing from the Text on p. 216. You will only be looking at your food choices for a day – not for a week.
3. Continue working on your draft. You must have the “causes” section finished by Friday. You must have at least three citations. Bring the draft to class on Friday.
Monday, October 5, 2009
October 5
October 5, 2009 patriciaeatonaz@yahoo.com http://www.eatonenglish101.blogspot.com/
Class Work
1. Taking a look at a Works Cited page – p. 176 in Writing Guide. Revisit EasyBib. How does your page measure up?
2. Look at the introduction. Did yours capture the attention of your intended audience? Explain. What is your thesis – what’s your point? Did you give credit to the source within the sentence? Look back at “Cold Comfort” for examples on how to do this. http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/cause_effect.htm
3. Discuss how to organize. Are you going to focus on the causes more than the effects? Or, is the information leading you to discuss the effects more than the causes? Have you found any suggestions for solutions? If so, what are they? If not, what do you suggest?
4. Thinking about reliable web sources – pp. 84-91 in Writing Guide.
Homework
1. Read through the sample research paper in Between Worlds pp.524+. Look carefully at the Explanatory Notes for the Research Paper. (Only read two pages of the actual paper and the related "gray" pages.)
2. Find information from a scholarly site. Find at least one quotation from an expert in the field.
3. Add the site to your Works Cited page. (Note the information on using Wikis on page 157 of Writing Guide..
Class Work
1. Taking a look at a Works Cited page – p. 176 in Writing Guide. Revisit EasyBib. How does your page measure up?
2. Look at the introduction. Did yours capture the attention of your intended audience? Explain. What is your thesis – what’s your point? Did you give credit to the source within the sentence? Look back at “Cold Comfort” for examples on how to do this. http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/cause_effect.htm
3. Discuss how to organize. Are you going to focus on the causes more than the effects? Or, is the information leading you to discuss the effects more than the causes? Have you found any suggestions for solutions? If so, what are they? If not, what do you suggest?
4. Thinking about reliable web sources – pp. 84-91 in Writing Guide.
Homework
1. Read through the sample research paper in Between Worlds pp.524+. Look carefully at the Explanatory Notes for the Research Paper. (Only read two pages of the actual paper and the related "gray" pages.)
2. Find information from a scholarly site. Find at least one quotation from an expert in the field.
3. Add the site to your Works Cited page. (Note the information on using Wikis on page 157 of Writing Guide..
Friday, October 2, 2009
October 2, 2009
October 2, 2009 www.eatonenglish101.blogspot.com patriciaeatonaz@yahoo.com
Class Work
1. Taking a look at a cause/effect sample essay – p. 451 in Between Worlds and “Cold Comfort” in Guide to Grammar and Writing http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/cause_effect.htm
Can you find the thesis statement for this essay? Is the thesis statement carried out throughout the rest of the essay? Is there anything in the essay that doesn't support this thesis?
The paragraphs for this essay are often quite brief. Would you break these paragraphs differently, or would you develop certain of the ideas differently?
This article does not include the kinds of documentation that a student would have to use in a research paper, but there are several moments where Castleman uses authorities and gives credit to their findings.
The essay ends with a clear call for action on the part of American medical consumers. Are you impressed enough to change the way you interact with physicians -- or at least enough to think about it? What points in the essay have impressed you the most?
2. Make a claim about your topic – what’s your point? Also, locate either an attention-getting statistic or an attention-getting quotation to use in your introduction. What is your source?
Write a sentence using information from your source. Give credit to the source in the sentence.4. Taking a look at a Works Cited page – p. 176 in Writing GuideHomework
1. Locate at least three Internet sources that explain the causes of your selected issue/topic. Using Easybib, Citation Machine, or other MLA source that will help you create a Works Cited page, enter the information from your sources and print out a Word document.
2. Write the introductory paragraph of your paper. Remember, your job is to capture the attention of the readers and to identify the problem.
Class Work
1. Taking a look at a cause/effect sample essay – p. 451 in Between Worlds and “Cold Comfort” in Guide to Grammar and Writing http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/cause_effect.htm
Can you find the thesis statement for this essay? Is the thesis statement carried out throughout the rest of the essay? Is there anything in the essay that doesn't support this thesis?
The paragraphs for this essay are often quite brief. Would you break these paragraphs differently, or would you develop certain of the ideas differently?
This article does not include the kinds of documentation that a student would have to use in a research paper, but there are several moments where Castleman uses authorities and gives credit to their findings.
The essay ends with a clear call for action on the part of American medical consumers. Are you impressed enough to change the way you interact with physicians -- or at least enough to think about it? What points in the essay have impressed you the most?
2. Make a claim about your topic – what’s your point? Also, locate either an attention-getting statistic or an attention-getting quotation to use in your introduction. What is your source?
Write a sentence using information from your source. Give credit to the source in the sentence.4. Taking a look at a Works Cited page – p. 176 in Writing GuideHomework
1. Locate at least three Internet sources that explain the causes of your selected issue/topic. Using Easybib, Citation Machine, or other MLA source that will help you create a Works Cited page, enter the information from your sources and print out a Word document.
2. Write the introductory paragraph of your paper. Remember, your job is to capture the attention of the readers and to identify the problem.
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