Class Work
1. A short look at target audiences. . . activity in Between Worlds.
2. Taking a look at articles not read on Tuesday
3. Review of organization for the comparison/contrast essay
4. Considering topics ...
Homework
1. Write a one page description of your intended audience. Who are they? What do they do? Why do they need to know this information? How old are they? How will they benefit from reading your paper? Are they in favor of your topic or against it?
Bring the description to class on Tuesday. In addition, locate at least two articles that relate to your chosen topic.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
September 14 - Tuesday
Class Work
1. We will pick up where we left off on Thursday with advertising techniques - (magazine activity????) (Compare two websites?)
2. Study each web site.
A. Which site is most visually appealing?
B. Which site is the most interactive?
C. Which site provides the most information?
D. What advertising techniques are used by each site?
E. Identify the target audience. How could you tell?
F. Which site did you prefer? Why
2. Learn to compare and contrast: two shoes
A. Item by item comparison
B. Point by point comparison
Note: Do not try to mix the two methods. Pick on and stick with it!
3. Taking a look at sample comparison/contrast essays (handouts)
A. "The Virtues of Growing Older" by Carol Siskin
B. "Neat People vs. Sloppy People" by Suzanne Britt
C. "Shopping in America"
4. Looking at in-person dating and on-line dating - see the articles in the book. Share information from articles found elsewhere.(Discussion)
5. Generating topics for writing comparison/contrast essays
6. Identify a target audience
Homework
1. Locate additional articles related to your chosen topic for the comparison/contrast essay. Add to your Works Cited page at Easybib.
2. Write a one page description of your target audience for the essay. What are you trying to prove? Who needs to know? Why do they need to know? Also consider: ages, interests, careers, background, demographics. . . Is this a friendly or hostile audience?
Bring the description of your target audience to class on Thursday.
1. We will pick up where we left off on Thursday with advertising techniques - (magazine activity????) (Compare two websites?)
2. Study each web site.
A. Which site is most visually appealing?
B. Which site is the most interactive?
C. Which site provides the most information?
D. What advertising techniques are used by each site?
E. Identify the target audience. How could you tell?
F. Which site did you prefer? Why
2. Learn to compare and contrast: two shoes
A. Item by item comparison
B. Point by point comparison
Note: Do not try to mix the two methods. Pick on and stick with it!
3. Taking a look at sample comparison/contrast essays (handouts)
A. "The Virtues of Growing Older" by Carol Siskin
B. "Neat People vs. Sloppy People" by Suzanne Britt
C. "Shopping in America"
4. Looking at in-person dating and on-line dating - see the articles in the book. Share information from articles found elsewhere.(Discussion)
5. Generating topics for writing comparison/contrast essays
6. Identify a target audience
Homework
1. Locate additional articles related to your chosen topic for the comparison/contrast essay. Add to your Works Cited page at Easybib.
2. Write a one page description of your target audience for the essay. What are you trying to prove? Who needs to know? Why do they need to know? Also consider: ages, interests, careers, background, demographics. . . Is this a friendly or hostile audience?
Bring the description of your target audience to class on Thursday.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Class Work
1. Submit the "body art: paper. The answers to the questions following the assigned readings related to body art should be on the bottom. The "rock" paper should be next followed by the early rough draft(s) and peer editing marks. Your final copy goes on top.
2. Readings:1. "Modern Romance" by Celeste Biever p. 51 and "Virtual Love" by Meghan Daum p. 56 in Between WorldsRead the articles. At your table, discuss the "Thinking About the Text" questions following each selection. Prepare one response sheet per group to submit.
3. Learn to compare and contrast: two shoes
4. Learn about persuasive techniques by looking at the methods companies use in advertising.
Ads try to convince us to part with our money. Persuasive writing attempts to convince readers to part with their ideas.
Strategies:
1. Bandwagon
2. Humor
3. Star Struck
4. Plain Folks
5. Penny Pincher
6. Health appeal
7. Wealth
8. Youth appeal
9. Numbers game
10. Expert opinion/scientific study
11. Patriotism
12. One-0f-a-kind
13. New and improved
14. others?????
Locate two ads in a magazine and identify the techniques used. Be prepared to share.
Homework
1. Locate two web sites that "sell" the same sort of item. For example, Coke and Pepsi both sell cola soft drinks. Nike and Reebok both sell athletic shoes and clothing. Nabisco and Keebler both sell cookies and crackers.
2. Study each web site.
A. Which site is most visually appealing?
B. Which site is the most interactive?
C. Which site provides the most information?
D. What advertising techniques are used by each site?
E. Identify the target audience. How could you tell?
F. Which site did you prefer? Why
3. Bring the information to class on Tuesday.
4. In addition, locate two additional articles related to on-line and/or in-person dating. Make a list of the strengths and weaknesses of each.
1. Submit the "body art: paper. The answers to the questions following the assigned readings related to body art should be on the bottom. The "rock" paper should be next followed by the early rough draft(s) and peer editing marks. Your final copy goes on top.
2. Readings:1. "Modern Romance" by Celeste Biever p. 51 and "Virtual Love" by Meghan Daum p. 56 in Between WorldsRead the articles. At your table, discuss the "Thinking About the Text" questions following each selection. Prepare one response sheet per group to submit.
3. Learn to compare and contrast: two shoes
4. Learn about persuasive techniques by looking at the methods companies use in advertising.
Ads try to convince us to part with our money. Persuasive writing attempts to convince readers to part with their ideas.
Strategies:
1. Bandwagon
2. Humor
3. Star Struck
4. Plain Folks
5. Penny Pincher
6. Health appeal
7. Wealth
8. Youth appeal
9. Numbers game
10. Expert opinion/scientific study
11. Patriotism
12. One-0f-a-kind
13. New and improved
14. others?????
Locate two ads in a magazine and identify the techniques used. Be prepared to share.
Homework
1. Locate two web sites that "sell" the same sort of item. For example, Coke and Pepsi both sell cola soft drinks. Nike and Reebok both sell athletic shoes and clothing. Nabisco and Keebler both sell cookies and crackers.
2. Study each web site.
A. Which site is most visually appealing?
B. Which site is the most interactive?
C. Which site provides the most information?
D. What advertising techniques are used by each site?
E. Identify the target audience. How could you tell?
F. Which site did you prefer? Why
3. Bring the information to class on Tuesday.
4. In addition, locate two additional articles related to on-line and/or in-person dating. Make a list of the strengths and weaknesses of each.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Tuesday - September 7, 2010
Class Work
1. Take a look at a sample narrative that makes a point and contains dialogue: "A Day of Wheels" by Cheryl A. Davis.
Are you REALLY finished with your essay?
2. Take a serious look at your paper. Do you have:
A. dialogue?
B. vivid description?
C. a message? (What's your point?)
D. a quotation from one of the articles in the book?
E. a quotation from one of the students in our class?
F. a quotation from one of the "found" articles?
G. correct MLA formatting?
H. Works Cited page?
3. Now, trade papers with someone in the room who also has a paper. Use the Narration Revision Checklist and check off all that is included. (Handout)
On Thursday, submit the paper. The answers to the questions following the assigned readings should be on the bottom. The "rock" paper should be next followed by the early rough draft(s) and peer editing marks. Your final copy goes on top.
Moving on . . .
New Topic: Modern Romance - What's Love Got to Do with It?
Readings:
1. "Modern Romance" by Celeste Biever p. 51 and "Virtual Love" by Meghan Daum p. 56 in Between Worlds
Read the articles. At your table, discuss the "Thinking About the Text" questions following each selection. Prepare one response sheet per group to submit.
Homework
1. Revise again . . . if necessary. Thursday is the last day papers will be accepted without penalty.
2. Agree or disagree with the following in a one-page response: "the Internet has pitched us into a new era of romance that offers greater opportunities to meet the right partner and a better environment for intimate and honest communication." Provide three specific examples of why you agree or why your disagree.
3. Think about how on-line relationships compare and contrast to offline relationships. List the pros and cons of each.
1. Take a look at a sample narrative that makes a point and contains dialogue: "A Day of Wheels" by Cheryl A. Davis.
Are you REALLY finished with your essay?
2. Take a serious look at your paper. Do you have:
A. dialogue?
B. vivid description?
C. a message? (What's your point?)
D. a quotation from one of the articles in the book?
E. a quotation from one of the students in our class?
F. a quotation from one of the "found" articles?
G. correct MLA formatting?
H. Works Cited page?
3. Now, trade papers with someone in the room who also has a paper. Use the Narration Revision Checklist and check off all that is included. (Handout)
On Thursday, submit the paper. The answers to the questions following the assigned readings should be on the bottom. The "rock" paper should be next followed by the early rough draft(s) and peer editing marks. Your final copy goes on top.
Moving on . . .
New Topic: Modern Romance - What's Love Got to Do with It?
Readings:
1. "Modern Romance" by Celeste Biever p. 51 and "Virtual Love" by Meghan Daum p. 56 in Between Worlds
Read the articles. At your table, discuss the "Thinking About the Text" questions following each selection. Prepare one response sheet per group to submit.
Homework
1. Revise again . . . if necessary. Thursday is the last day papers will be accepted without penalty.
2. Agree or disagree with the following in a one-page response: "the Internet has pitched us into a new era of romance that offers greater opportunities to meet the right partner and a better environment for intimate and honest communication." Provide three specific examples of why you agree or why your disagree.
3. Think about how on-line relationships compare and contrast to offline relationships. List the pros and cons of each.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
September 2, 2010
Class Work
1. Take out your rough draft of the "body art" paper. At your table, take turns reading it out loud to the group. (Groups of 4 please . . . move to a different table if you are talking to yourself or to fewer than 3 others.)
2. Listen . . . are the details there? Is the description there? What is the point/message of the essay? Is there dialogue?
3. Can you identify the intended audience?
4. Discuss the body art essays in the book.
5. Discuss the "found" articles.
5. Work on description: rock activity.
6. Add narration: Sample story
7. Review guidelines for effective narrative writing that makes a point.
Homework
Bring the Between Worlds book to class on Tuesday.
1. Take out your rough draft of the "body art" paper. At your table, take turns reading it out loud to the group. (Groups of 4 please . . . move to a different table if you are talking to yourself or to fewer than 3 others.)
2. Listen . . . are the details there? Is the description there? What is the point/message of the essay? Is there dialogue?
3. Can you identify the intended audience?
4. Discuss the body art essays in the book.
5. Discuss the "found" articles.
5. Work on description: rock activity.
6. Add narration: Sample story
7. Review guidelines for effective narrative writing that makes a point.
Homework
- Revise your paper.
- Add description.
- Add dialogue.
- Make a point.
- Quote from one of the articles in the book.
- Quote a classmate or other person.
- Quote something from one of your found articles.
- Include a Works Cited page.
Bring the Between Worlds book to class on Tuesday.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Tuesday - August 31
Class Work
1. Submit "Writing is . . ." essay. Include the draft and peer editing comments. Place the final copy on top.
2. Create/share your mind map of body art with the others at your table.
A. What did you find in common?
B. In what ways did your ideas differ?
3. Discussion of body art "On Teenagers and Tattoos" p. 24 and "Under My Skin" p. 29. and the articles you located.
A. Identify the audience for each selection. How could you tell?
B. Should body art be accepted by adults? Justify your response.
C. Should children be allowed to have piercings and tattoos? Why/why not?
D. On a more personal note: Explain why you do or do not have piercings, tattoos, or other body art. "Every tattoo tells a story. . ." from "Under My Skin" by Jon Bowen
4. Creating a definition of narrative writing. What are the elements of a good story? See p. 63 in "The McGraw-Hill Handbook (4D)
See pp. 429+ in Between Worlds for tips on when using narration, organizing for narrative writing, brainstorming for a subject, drafting, sample essay, and final tips. Pay careful attention to the final tips (p. 437)
Homework
1. Determine a purpose for writing a narrative related to body art. What's your point?
2. Determine a specific audience. Write a description of this audience. Are they friends or foes to the topic? This will determine your voice and will guide your examples.
3. Tell your personal story. It will be the center of your essay. Use first person. You are using narration "to engage, entertain, inform, and/or persuade your audience." (from p. 429)
Bring your narrative draft to class on Thursday. Include dialogue, description, and a working thesis in your draft.
1. Submit "Writing is . . ." essay. Include the draft and peer editing comments. Place the final copy on top.
2. Create/share your mind map of body art with the others at your table.
A. What did you find in common?
B. In what ways did your ideas differ?
3. Discussion of body art "On Teenagers and Tattoos" p. 24 and "Under My Skin" p. 29. and the articles you located.
A. Identify the audience for each selection. How could you tell?
B. Should body art be accepted by adults? Justify your response.
C. Should children be allowed to have piercings and tattoos? Why/why not?
D. On a more personal note: Explain why you do or do not have piercings, tattoos, or other body art. "Every tattoo tells a story. . ." from "Under My Skin" by Jon Bowen
4. Creating a definition of narrative writing. What are the elements of a good story? See p. 63 in "The McGraw-Hill Handbook (4D)
See pp. 429+ in Between Worlds for tips on when using narration, organizing for narrative writing, brainstorming for a subject, drafting, sample essay, and final tips. Pay careful attention to the final tips (p. 437)
Homework
1. Determine a purpose for writing a narrative related to body art. What's your point?
2. Determine a specific audience. Write a description of this audience. Are they friends or foes to the topic? This will determine your voice and will guide your examples.
3. Tell your personal story. It will be the center of your essay. Use first person. You are using narration "to engage, entertain, inform, and/or persuade your audience." (from p. 429)
Bring your narrative draft to class on Thursday. Include dialogue, description, and a working thesis in your draft.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Class Work
1. Review rubric
2. Peer edit
3. How to create a Works Cited page
http://www.easybib.com/
4. Taking a look at MLA formatting
5. Body Art and narrative writing
Homework
1. Finish the final copy of the "Writing is . . ." paper.
2. Create a "mind map" of your thoughts on body art
3. Bring the final copy to class along with the peer editing remarks on the rough draft. Place the final copy on top
1. Review rubric
2. Peer edit
3. How to create a Works Cited page
http://www.easybib.com/
4. Taking a look at MLA formatting
5. Body Art and narrative writing
Homework
1. Finish the final copy of the "Writing is . . ." paper.
2. Create a "mind map" of your thoughts on body art
3. Bring the final copy to class along with the peer editing remarks on the rough draft. Place the final copy on top
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