Class Work
Activity #1: Sharing introductions - you need a paper copy or need to be able to call yours up on the computer.
A. Share with your group.
B. Each group will "elect" one or two members to share with the class. (More may share if the group feels that the introductions are effective.) You can't hear too many good introductions!
Activity #2: Today we will look at three sample articles.
Article #A: "Practical Wildlife Management" (Handout)
Article #B : "Evening the Odds" (Handout)
For both essays, we will look for the claims, reasons, and evidence.
Article #C: "Tilling a New World" by Bill McKibben
http://articles.latimes.com/2007/mar/21/opinion/oe-mckibben21
1. What is the claim? What is/are the reason(s) for the claim? What evidence is provided?
2. What proposals/solutions are offered? Are they reasonable? Are they affordable? Are they ethical?
3. What thinking must be reversed if the trend toward producing more carbon dioxide is going to be reversed? What points does McKibben make to illustrate how thinking and actions can be altered? What aspects of his reasoning are most convincing?
4. To what extent is the title effective? What is "tilling"?
Activity #3 - Preview of coming attractions...see pp. 467-479 in Write Now - Using visuals. Let's do #1 on p. 479.
Homework
Now that you have a dynamic introduction, you are ready to work on the body of the essay. Decide if you will discuss the history or the problem first. Both strategies can work.
In the body of the essay, you need to give credit to your sources. Review the rules for in-text citations.
http://www.library.cornell.edu/resrch/citmanage/mla
or
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/
or
http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/research/mlaparen.html
Bring the draft to class on Thursday - paper or electronic.
Also, look for a photo, work of art, chart, or graph that you can use in your essay.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Thursday, Narch 29, 2012
Class Work
1. Finish the discussion of An Inconvenient Truth.
2. Share "charts" for your essay. Decide if you will write first about the problem or the history of the problem. The solution/call to action will be last.
3. Let's take a look at a sample essay. This one is a cause/effect essay, but it does not differ much from the essay you are writing. There are many helpful tips here: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/cause/cause_frames.htm
4. Here is some good advice for getting ready to write and for writing your essay. We will "practice" some of these steps today.
http://www.enotes.com/topics/how-write-problem-solution-essay
5. There are some additional sources you might want to add to your essay to give it life:
Homework
Write your introduction. Bring it to class either electronically or on paper on Tuesday. Please do NOT send it to me via e-mail. I will not be able to print it for you. E-mail it to yourself for easy-finding in class.
Here are some tips:
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/resources/handouts-demos/writing-the-paper/introductions
1. Finish the discussion of An Inconvenient Truth.
2. Share "charts" for your essay. Decide if you will write first about the problem or the history of the problem. The solution/call to action will be last.
3. Let's take a look at a sample essay. This one is a cause/effect essay, but it does not differ much from the essay you are writing. There are many helpful tips here: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/cause/cause_frames.htm
4. Here is some good advice for getting ready to write and for writing your essay. We will "practice" some of these steps today.
http://www.enotes.com/topics/how-write-problem-solution-essay
5. There are some additional sources you might want to add to your essay to give it life:
- Quotations about the subject - try one of the quotation sites
- Musical lyrics
- Art
- Poetry
- Of course, current news
- Movies
- Books
Homework
Write your introduction. Bring it to class either electronically or on paper on Tuesday. Please do NOT send it to me via e-mail. I will not be able to print it for you. E-mail it to yourself for easy-finding in class.
Here are some tips:
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/resources/handouts-demos/writing-the-paper/introductions
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Tuesday - March 27, 2012
Today we will finish the documentary. The questions remain the same. Look at the homework for today's update!
Class Work
A. View An Inconvient Truth . . . be sure you are looking for the answers to the questions. (Handout)
Class Work
A. View An Inconvient Truth . . . be sure you are looking for the answers to the questions. (Handout)
An Inconvenient Truth – Questions
After viewing the documentary, answer the following questions.
1. Why does the film open and close with serene images of nature: lush green leaves and a gently flowing river on a sunny day, followed by Al Gore’s voice-over about this peaceful place? What is the impact on the viewer?
2. In this film, Gore narrates a moment in 1989 when his six-year-old son dropped his father’s hand, ran into the street, and was severely injured. How does this personal story relate to Gore’s mission?
3. Much of the film consists of scientific facts and charts. Think back and answer the following:
· Why do we have global warming?
· What is the relationship between carbon dioxide and temperature?
· How does global warming contribute to an increase in the number and severity of storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and typhoons?
· How can global warming cause both violent precipitation as well as droughts?
4. Explain the significance of each of these references from the film:
· The findings of core drills
· The thawing of the permafrost, the splitting of the Ward Hunt ice shelf, and the disappearance of the Larson ice shelf
· The Arctic ice cap disappearing
· The image of a canary in a coal mine
· The image of the frog in the cooking pot
5. Cite three ecological consequences of global warming in the animal and plant communities.
6. Gore used quotations from several memorable people. Explain how they apply to the topic of global warming.
· Mark Twain: “What gets us into trouble is not what we don’t know; it’s what we know that just ain’t so.”
· Upton Sinclair: “It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends upon his not understanding it.” Consider citing specific ways that this statement is illustrated throughout this film.
· Stephen Pacala and Robert Socolow in Science magazine: “Humanity already possesses the fundamental scientific, technical, and industrial know-how to solve the carbon and climate problems.”
7. Explain the significance of the film’s title An Inconvenient Truth.
B. Discuss the homework questions/article: fishbowl activity.
C. Let's look at the annotated bibliography.
C. Let's look at the annotated bibliography.
Homework
Continue your research on your topic. Look for:
1. Causes/history of the problem
2. Evidence of the problem today and effects
3. Solutions to the problem
Map out your essay. (Take notes in three columns.)
A. What information from your research will you use in the introduction? How will you capture our attention? What are your sources for the history/causes of the problem?
B. What does the problem look like today? What are the issues - health, environment, economic, ethical, scientific, etc?
C. What solutions do you propose? Reader's want to know, "What's in it for me?" How will your proposed solutions help the common man or woman on the street? How much will your solution cost? People are concerned about money? How will you solution help Mother Nature? What will the world look like if your solutions are put into practice?
Bring your notes to class on Thursday.
A. What information from your research will you use in the introduction? How will you capture our attention? What are your sources for the history/causes of the problem?
B. What does the problem look like today? What are the issues - health, environment, economic, ethical, scientific, etc?
C. What solutions do you propose? Reader's want to know, "What's in it for me?" How will your proposed solutions help the common man or woman on the street? How much will your solution cost? People are concerned about money? How will you solution help Mother Nature? What will the world look like if your solutions are put into practice?
Bring your notes to class on Thursday.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Class Work
1. If you need to submit your comparison/contrast essay, please get it to me today. ( It is still "today" until midnight!"
2. If you need to submit your "homework" packet, please get it to me today. ( Reminder - packets may be left in the adjunct office. Kindly ask Mrs. Propes to place it in my folder. I will pick it up later today or tomorrow morning. Send me an e-mail to let me know that you left a packet in the adjunct office if you decide to submit it that way.)
3. Back to Mother Nature . . . What have you discovered about your topic? What are you going to claim? What are your reasons for that claim? What evidence do you have to prove that your reasons are correct? Jot those down on a sheet of paper. Share with the folks at your table. Then, locate someone else in the room and share with that individual. Add notes based on the comments of the listeners. Submit.
4. Are your arguments logical? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-zG5U0v3gU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VObFc64OnEk&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7udQSHWpL88&feature=relmfu
Your reasons must make sense!
5. We will be watching An Inconvenient Truth - a documentary on Global Warming presented by former Vice President Al Gore. Keep track of the claims, reasons, and evidence.
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAK8Cd4t0WA
Current comments: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcd6w2Z9L10&feature=related
(We will watch the entire documentary beginning on Thursday.)
Homework
Refer to p. 98 in Write Now. Create a flow chart for your topic. (The one you started in class is fine. Jus t add the sources to your evidence.) Start with the claim. Provide at least three reasons. Include at least one powerful piece of evidence for each reason and note the source. Bring the chart to class on Thursday either on paper or available electronically.
Let's take a look at "Meltdown: Running Out of Time on Global Warming" p. 92+ in Write Now. Note the major claim, reasons, and evidence. Rate the evidence. Is it powerful? Do you believe it? Is is from a reliable source? Also, take a look at the questions following the article. We will discuss them on Thursday. Take a few notes so that you can participate in the discussion.
Did the author recognize the opposition? How was that addressed?
1. If you need to submit your comparison/contrast essay, please get it to me today. ( It is still "today" until midnight!"
2. If you need to submit your "homework" packet, please get it to me today. ( Reminder - packets may be left in the adjunct office. Kindly ask Mrs. Propes to place it in my folder. I will pick it up later today or tomorrow morning. Send me an e-mail to let me know that you left a packet in the adjunct office if you decide to submit it that way.)
3. Back to Mother Nature . . . What have you discovered about your topic? What are you going to claim? What are your reasons for that claim? What evidence do you have to prove that your reasons are correct? Jot those down on a sheet of paper. Share with the folks at your table. Then, locate someone else in the room and share with that individual. Add notes based on the comments of the listeners. Submit.
4. Are your arguments logical? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-zG5U0v3gU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VObFc64OnEk&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7udQSHWpL88&feature=relmfu
Your reasons must make sense!
5. We will be watching An Inconvenient Truth - a documentary on Global Warming presented by former Vice President Al Gore. Keep track of the claims, reasons, and evidence.
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAK8Cd4t0WA
Current comments: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcd6w2Z9L10&feature=related
(We will watch the entire documentary beginning on Thursday.)
Homework
Refer to p. 98 in Write Now. Create a flow chart for your topic. (The one you started in class is fine. Jus t add the sources to your evidence.) Start with the claim. Provide at least three reasons. Include at least one powerful piece of evidence for each reason and note the source. Bring the chart to class on Thursday either on paper or available electronically.
Let's take a look at "Meltdown: Running Out of Time on Global Warming" p. 92+ in Write Now. Note the major claim, reasons, and evidence. Rate the evidence. Is it powerful? Do you believe it? Is is from a reliable source? Also, take a look at the questions following the article. We will discuss them on Thursday. Take a few notes so that you can participate in the discussion.
Did the author recognize the opposition? How was that addressed?
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Class Work
1. The comparison/contrast essay is due. Place the final copy on top of the draft and peer editing notes. (You may submit this after spring break.)
2. Let's look back at "Saving the Songs of the Sea." What emotionally charged words do you see? To what extent was the use of emotion in the essay persuasive?
3. Read "The Bounty of the Sea." How was this argument developed? Were there any claims? What were the reasons? Is there any evidence?
Note: Effective arguments use claims supported by reasons and backed up by evidence. (Write Now...page: TBA
3. Working on evidence: Take a look at your topic. What will you claim? Why will you make the claim? What evidence do you need to prove your point?
4. Learn to create a Working Bibliography.
Homework
Finish any outstanding work.
Look for evidence from at least three sources to support your claims and reasons for the Mother Nature topic. Start your Works Cited page. Annotate your sources. This will be a Working Bibliography.
Reminder: EMCC is closed next week.
Happy Spring!
1. The comparison/contrast essay is due. Place the final copy on top of the draft and peer editing notes. (You may submit this after spring break.)
2. Let's look back at "Saving the Songs of the Sea." What emotionally charged words do you see? To what extent was the use of emotion in the essay persuasive?
3. Read "The Bounty of the Sea." How was this argument developed? Were there any claims? What were the reasons? Is there any evidence?
Note: Effective arguments use claims supported by reasons and backed up by evidence. (Write Now...page: TBA
3. Working on evidence: Take a look at your topic. What will you claim? Why will you make the claim? What evidence do you need to prove your point?
4. Learn to create a Working Bibliography.
Homework
Finish any outstanding work.
Look for evidence from at least three sources to support your claims and reasons for the Mother Nature topic. Start your Works Cited page. Annotate your sources. This will be a Working Bibliography.
Reminder: EMCC is closed next week.
Happy Spring!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Tuesday - March 6, 2012
Class Work
1. Peer Editing Activity - you need to be at a table of FOUR! (Handout provided)
2. Let's talk about your Mother Nature topics - what's important today?
3. "Saving the Songs of the Sea" (Handout & Group Activity)
4. "The Bounty of the Sea" (Handout & Activity)
Homework
1. Finish your Comparison/Contrast essay. Be sure to follow MLA formatting. See p. 394 + in Write Now for a sample essay.
2. Read http://www.enotes.com/topics/how-write-problem-solution-essay
Follow the directions for the first five steps...see if you like your topic. If not, now is the time to change.
FYI - Your Body Art essays will be returned after the break.
Looking to the future - There is no class next week - Happy Spring!
1. Peer Editing Activity - you need to be at a table of FOUR! (Handout provided)
2. Let's talk about your Mother Nature topics - what's important today?
3. "Saving the Songs of the Sea" (Handout & Group Activity)
4. "The Bounty of the Sea" (Handout & Activity)
Homework
1. Finish your Comparison/Contrast essay. Be sure to follow MLA formatting. See p. 394 + in Write Now for a sample essay.
2. Read http://www.enotes.com/topics/how-write-problem-solution-essay
Follow the directions for the first five steps...see if you like your topic. If not, now is the time to change.
FYI - Your Body Art essays will be returned after the break.
Looking to the future - There is no class next week - Happy Spring!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Thursday
Class Work
First, we will be sharing and commenting on the introductions to the comparison/contrast essay. Remain at your table and read your introduction to the group. (If there are not at least two others at your table, please move.)
Group - listen to the reader. Be honest. Do you want to hear the rest of the essay? If not, what could be added to give interest? If so, what was good? (Assign a recorder to take notes of the conversation. Be sure to record the names of all participants.)
Now, go around the table and read the rest of the essay. Remember, you were to be half way through.
Group - listen and comment. Does the paper flow, or does it sound more like a list? If it sounds like a list, what do you suggest? If it flows, what did the author do to make it flow. Again, the recorder should take notes for the group.
Submit the group responses
Homework: Finish the essay. Make it flow. Have an audience in mind. Who needs to know: friends, strangers, family, etc? Your word choice will depend on your decision.
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Moving on to the next unit...Problems with Mother Nature . . .
You will need your cell phone/camera for this activity. We are going outside to take a look at nature? Is there a message? What is it? (Sample photos. . .)
Directions: You may work with a partner or alone.
Take 10 pictures. Think about them. If Mother Nature could speak in words, what would her message be?
Fill in the chart. (Handout)
Homework
Locate one article that focuses on a problem being faced by Mother Nature. Summarize it. Be sure to identify the problem. Note the location of the issue. Note solutions, if any . Do a proper Works Cited entry to give credit to your source.
First, we will be sharing and commenting on the introductions to the comparison/contrast essay. Remain at your table and read your introduction to the group. (If there are not at least two others at your table, please move.)
Group - listen to the reader. Be honest. Do you want to hear the rest of the essay? If not, what could be added to give interest? If so, what was good? (Assign a recorder to take notes of the conversation. Be sure to record the names of all participants.)
Now, go around the table and read the rest of the essay. Remember, you were to be half way through.
Group - listen and comment. Does the paper flow, or does it sound more like a list? If it sounds like a list, what do you suggest? If it flows, what did the author do to make it flow. Again, the recorder should take notes for the group.
Submit the group responses
Homework: Finish the essay. Make it flow. Have an audience in mind. Who needs to know: friends, strangers, family, etc? Your word choice will depend on your decision.
********************************************************
Moving on to the next unit...Problems with Mother Nature . . .
You will need your cell phone/camera for this activity. We are going outside to take a look at nature? Is there a message? What is it? (Sample photos. . .)
Directions: You may work with a partner or alone.
Take 10 pictures. Think about them. If Mother Nature could speak in words, what would her message be?
Fill in the chart. (Handout)
Homework
Locate one article that focuses on a problem being faced by Mother Nature. Summarize it. Be sure to identify the problem. Note the location of the issue. Note solutions, if any . Do a proper Works Cited entry to give credit to your source.
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