Class Work
1. What did you find out about on-line dating? What was your source? Show me your Works Cited entry. What are your thoughts on the information in the article?
2. Back to the "perfect person to date." What did the folks in the late 1800s think?
3. Article discussion - "The Internet is destroying the world. Human communication will be rendered obsolete." p. 58 Will it?
4. Is it possible to date on-line?
What are the advantages? What are the disadvantages? Is it better to meet someone "inside out" or "the right way 'round?" "Modern Romance" p. 53
5. Facebook - friend or foe?
Homework
1. Find a song about love or the lack there of. Bring the lyrics to class. Briefly discuss the "reality" of the lyrics. Add the song to your Works Cited page.
2. Read "Who's Cheap" p. 68 in Between Worlds. Describe the best date you have been on. If you are still waiting for the "best", describe what that date would be like. What would you do? Where would you go? How expensive would it be?
3. Make a list of what you don't like to happen or do on a date.
4. Who should pay when dating? Explain.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Class Work: Did you finish the pre-diagnostic test? If so, print a copy of your results and turn it in for credit. Don't worry about the score.
1. Publish in the air - be prepared to share all or part of your body art essay. Don't be shy!
2. Get with a partner and swap papers one last time - correct any run-on sentences that remain.
3. Begin the new unit: Love in the 21st Century
http://www.onlinedatingmagazine.com/mediacenter/onlinedatingfacts.html
4. Readings from Between Worlds
A. "Modern Romance" Celeste Biever p. 51.
B. "Virtual Love" by Megan Daum p. 56
Do you know anybody who has tried on-line dating?
Is it a good idea? Advantages? Disadvantages?
Homework
1. Locate at least one additional article on the subject of on-line dating. Create a Works Cited entry on EasyBib.
2. Finish reading the articles from Between Worlds listed above. Answer the question under Thinking About the Text for both articles.
3. What about Facebook? Has it changed dating in the 21st century? This is your opinion - research will come later. Write a paragraph sharing your thoughts.
1. Publish in the air - be prepared to share all or part of your body art essay. Don't be shy!
2. Get with a partner and swap papers one last time - correct any run-on sentences that remain.
3. Begin the new unit: Love in the 21st Century
http://www.onlinedatingmagazine.com/mediacenter/onlinedatingfacts.html
4. Readings from Between Worlds
A. "Modern Romance" Celeste Biever p. 51.
B. "Virtual Love" by Megan Daum p. 56
Do you know anybody who has tried on-line dating?
Is it a good idea? Advantages? Disadvantages?
Homework
1. Locate at least one additional article on the subject of on-line dating. Create a Works Cited entry on EasyBib.
2. Finish reading the articles from Between Worlds listed above. Answer the question under Thinking About the Text for both articles.
3. What about Facebook? Has it changed dating in the 21st century? This is your opinion - research will come later. Write a paragraph sharing your thoughts.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Friday - Announcements
Today in class we reviewed the rules for avoiding run-on sentences and comma splices. Next, we revised two run-on sentences from the returned essays.
Homework
1. Write the final copy of your "Body Art" essay. Check each sentence carefully and do your best to avoid run-on sentences and comma splices. The final copy is due Monday. Be sure to attach your rough draft to the final document. Place the final copy on top.
2. Urgent! Finish the pre-diagnostic test by Monday morning. I must submit a report to the English Department.
Homework
1. Write the final copy of your "Body Art" essay. Check each sentence carefully and do your best to avoid run-on sentences and comma splices. The final copy is due Monday. Be sure to attach your rough draft to the final document. Place the final copy on top.
2. Urgent! Finish the pre-diagnostic test by Monday morning. I must submit a report to the English Department.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Monday Morning - January 31,2011
Class Work
Intro: Let's look at a sample narrative- "The Pond in Ralph's Swamp"
1. Share your body art story.
2. Listen for:
Dialogue
Description
The Point of the Story
3. Time to finish the Connect Composition diagnostic!
4. EasyBib is your friend! Be sure you can log on.
4. Let's get rid of those pesky run-on sentences!
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
Homework
1. Create a Working Bibliography for the two articles on body art from the Between Worlds book.
2. Find an additional article about body art that contains information you could use in your body art essay. Add that source to your Working Bibliography.
3. Add dialogue to your story if you missed it the first time.
4. Bring a paper copy of your improved body art paper to class on Wednesday.
Intro: Let's look at a sample narrative- "The Pond in Ralph's Swamp"
1. Share your body art story.
2. Listen for:
Dialogue
Description
The Point of the Story
3. Time to finish the Connect Composition diagnostic!
4. EasyBib is your friend! Be sure you can log on.
4. Let's get rid of those pesky run-on sentences!
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
Homework
1. Create a Working Bibliography for the two articles on body art from the Between Worlds book.
2. Find an additional article about body art that contains information you could use in your body art essay. Add that source to your Working Bibliography.
3. Add dialogue to your story if you missed it the first time.
4. Bring a paper copy of your improved body art paper to class on Wednesday.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Class Work
1. Discuss the history of tattoos, piercings, and other body art.
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/bodyart/glossary.html
http://tattoo.about.com/cs/articles/a/museum_display.htm
2. Participate in a group/class discussion of the questions following the short essays.
3. Questions about the on-line assessment - have you finished the diagnostic test?
4. What are the characteristics of an excellent personal essay that is used to illustrate a larger issue? (See Part 2, sections 11 a and b in The McGraw-Hill Handbook.)
5. Practice punctuating dialogue: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quizzes/quotes_quiz.htm
Also see Part 10, sections54 b and c in The McGraw-Hill Handbook. (p. 757)
Homework
1. Write a one page "story" about your personal body art experience. If you have not had one, explain why you refrained. (Draft) How do you feel about body art? What point are you trying to make? What is the larger issue? Bring the draft to class on Monday.
1. Discuss the history of tattoos, piercings, and other body art.
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/bodyart/glossary.html
http://tattoo.about.com/cs/articles/a/museum_display.htm
2. Participate in a group/class discussion of the questions following the short essays.
3. Questions about the on-line assessment - have you finished the diagnostic test?
4. What are the characteristics of an excellent personal essay that is used to illustrate a larger issue? (See Part 2, sections 11 a and b in The McGraw-Hill Handbook.)
5. Practice punctuating dialogue: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quizzes/quotes_quiz.htm
Also see Part 10, sections54 b and c in The McGraw-Hill Handbook. (p. 757)
Homework
1. Write a one page "story" about your personal body art experience. If you have not had one, explain why you refrained. (Draft) How do you feel about body art? What point are you trying to make? What is the larger issue? Bring the draft to class on Monday.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Class Work
1. Submit essays. The final copy goes on top. Place the rough draft and the peer editing sheet underneath.
2. Discuss personal experiences with piercings, tattoos, and/or hair design and color.
Homework
1. If you have not already done so, read "Under My Skin" by Jon Bowen in Between Worlds - pp. 29-33. Look at questions 1-4 in "Thinking About Text - pp. 32-33. Be prepared to discuss on Friday. Pay attention to the personal narrative sections.
2. Read "On Teenagers and Tattoos" pp. 24-29 in Between Worlds. Look at the "Thinking About the Text" questions on p. 28 in preparation for a class discussion.
3. Conduct a brief mini research activity on the history of tattoos and body adornment. When did the practices begin. Why are they done? What variety exists. Prepare a bulleted list of ten or more points. Bring the list to class on Friday.
4. Continue working on the on-line assessment. you need to finish by Friday.
1. Submit essays. The final copy goes on top. Place the rough draft and the peer editing sheet underneath.
2. Discuss personal experiences with piercings, tattoos, and/or hair design and color.
Homework
1. If you have not already done so, read "Under My Skin" by Jon Bowen in Between Worlds - pp. 29-33. Look at questions 1-4 in "Thinking About Text - pp. 32-33. Be prepared to discuss on Friday. Pay attention to the personal narrative sections.
2. Read "On Teenagers and Tattoos" pp. 24-29 in Between Worlds. Look at the "Thinking About the Text" questions on p. 28 in preparation for a class discussion.
3. Conduct a brief mini research activity on the history of tattoos and body adornment. When did the practices begin. Why are they done? What variety exists. Prepare a bulleted list of ten or more points. Bring the list to class on Friday.
4. Continue working on the on-line assessment. you need to finish by Friday.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Class Work
1. Review the writing rubric and use it as a basis for a peer editing activity. Sharing will follow.
2. Sign in to Easybib and create two "practice" entries. www.easybib.com
3. Sign in to Connect Composition - the on-line grammar book and assessments.
4. By the end of the day on Friday, you need to complete the first assessment. Get started in class and finish at home.
5. The code for our class is English 101.
Homework
1. Write the final copy of your "writing" essay. Be sure to use MLA documentation and page formatting. Double space every line. Use a header to place your last name and the page number in the upper right hand corner.
2. Work on the first assessment in the on-line handbook.
3. Read "Under My Skin" by Jon Bowen in Between Worlds - pp. 29-33. Look at questions 1-4 in "Thinking About Text - pp. 32-33. Be prepared to discuss on Wednesday.
1. Review the writing rubric and use it as a basis for a peer editing activity. Sharing will follow.
2. Sign in to Easybib and create two "practice" entries. www.easybib.com
3. Sign in to Connect Composition - the on-line grammar book and assessments.
4. By the end of the day on Friday, you need to complete the first assessment. Get started in class and finish at home.
5. The code for our class is English 101.
Homework
1. Write the final copy of your "writing" essay. Be sure to use MLA documentation and page formatting. Double space every line. Use a header to place your last name and the page number in the upper right hand corner.
2. Work on the first assessment in the on-line handbook.
3. Read "Under My Skin" by Jon Bowen in Between Worlds - pp. 29-33. Look at questions 1-4 in "Thinking About Text - pp. 32-33. Be prepared to discuss on Wednesday.
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