March 30, 2015

Class Work

1. We will begin with the presentations. When your letter is called, it is your turn! As a member of the audience, your job is to learn how to use these words correctly. Take notes!

A.  Fewer/less
B. Number/amount
C. Between/among
D. Each other/ one another
E. all ready/already
F. their/there/they're
G. hear/hear
H. affect/effect
I. compare to/ compare with
J. farther/ further
K. infer/imply
L. passed/past
M. if/weather
N. maybe/may be
O. each other/one another
P. it's/ its
Q. than/then
R. Maybe/may be
S. affect/effect
T. peace/piece
U. vain/vane/vein
V. who/which/that
W. whose/who's
X. your/you're/yore
Y. to/too/two
Z. ware/wear/where

We will take the quiz on Wednesday. Be sure you submit your three questions!

Today we have the opportunity to participate in a survey prepared by Maricopa Community Colleges.
1. Take a look at the flyer. The goal of the flyer is to help students to do things that will help them be successful in college. As you look at the flyer, underline or put a star by the things that are most helpful to you or the items with which you most agree.
2. Discuss at your table. Did you find the same things useful? What items are you currently doing?
3. Share and discuss with the class.
4. Complete the survey.

Have a nice day! No homework . . . use the time to catch up if you are missing work! Submit as an attachment on CANVAS if a space is closed. Be sure to note the title of the assignment. I am a horrible detective!

We will continue with the "Mother Nature" unit on Wednesday. Keep your eyes and ears open for current information.

Class Work

1. What do you know or think about global warming?
What are the causes?
What are the effects?
Are there any solutions?

Quick video: http://news.yahoo.com/un-2013-extreme-events-due-warming-earth-122616476.html

2. Whale sounds

Just what are those songs?
https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0SO8yv5ARNVyjQA5SNXNyoA;_ylc=X1MDMjc2NjY3OQRfcgMyBGZyA3lmcC10LTkwMQRncHJpZAN4bnZwZ0xYeFJxU2FMZUtnTlpXQk5BBG5fcnNsdAMwBG5fc3VnZwMxMARvcmlnaW4Dc2VhcmNoLnlhaG9vLmNvbQRwb3MDMARwcXN0cgMEcHFzdHJsAwRxc3RybAMxMgRxdWVyeQN3aGFsZSBzb3VuZHMEdF9zdG1wAzE0MjczMDkwNzg-?p=whale+sounds&fr2=sb-top-search&fr=yfp-t-901&fp=1


https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0SO8yv5ARNVyjQA5SNXNyoA;_ylc=X1MDMjc2NjY3OQRfcgMyBGZyA3lmcC10LTkwMQRncHJpZAN4bnZwZ0xYeFJxU2FMZUtnTlpXQk5BBG5fcnNsdAMwBG5fc3VnZwMxMARvcmlnaW4Dc2VhcmNoLnlhaG9vLmNvbQRwb3MDMARwcXN0cgMEcHFzdHJsAwRxc3RybAMxMgRxdWVyeQN3aGFsZSBzb3VuZHMEdF9zdG1wAzE0MjczMDkwNzg-?p=whale+sounds&fr2=sb-top-search&fr=yfp-t-901&fp=1

3. What might happen if we don't save those songs!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkbHi2eT5_U

4. "Saving the Songs of the Sea" activity...

• Read the article and highlight or underline important or interesting words, lines, or phrases.
• Now, select three of those.
• Write one of your selected words, lines, or phrases on a notecard.
• Turn the card over and explain why you selected the word, line, or phrase. Explain why it was important.
• Do that for a total of three index cards.

Now:

• One person in your group will read one of the lines.
• Group members will try to guess why the person selected the particular word, line, or phrase.
• The owner of the card will explain why the word, line, or phrase was selected.
• Continue around the circle several times until all have had a chance to share all cards and discuss the article.

Homework
1. Locate three articles that deal with global warming or with issues related to land, sea, or air. Summarize your article in paragraph form. List the URL of the article. 60 points.

2. Read "The Bounty of the Sea". (Handout) Answer questions 1-5 and 1. Post in CANVAS.

3. Finish your presentation and post in CANVAS. We will present on Monday.

Monday - March 23, 2015

Class Work

A. Go outside and find something in nature that you can bring into the room via sketch. Borrow paper if you need it. (7 minutes to find and sketch and return.)
B. Use all of your senses to describe the object.

• What do you see? Include color, shape, and size.)
• What do you hear?
• What do you feel? (touch)
• What do you smell?
• What tastes does it remind you of?

C. What is "spring" in Arizona?
D. Now, what memories do you have of spring-things? Talk first.
  I had hundreds of daffodils blooming in March in my yard in Virginia. Here, not so much.


 Now, write a description, poem, or song lyric about a spring  memory.
Share . . .
Print a paper copy to submit. Hand Written items are fine. Loosen up and have fun.

Let's share.
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And now for grammar news - http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/who-vs-whom-who-gets-it-right/

Things to know before watching this who/whom clip:
Adverbs: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/adverbs.htm
who/whom: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/who-versus-whom?page=all

Now, write three sentences of your own. Use who/whom correctly. Note if who/whom is serving as the subject or as the object.

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"Crazy" grammar stuff!

Just as you suspected, English teachers carry mental red pens around with them at all times! Don't make your English teachers crazy! Learn the rules and apply the rules. This will impress your English teachers, your co-workers, and perhaps, your friends!

You will be assigned a "grammar demon" to tame. (Decide if you want to work with a partner or work alone. There are plenty of topics to go around.)
Requirements:
1. Define
2. Give a "what should not be" and a "what should be" example.
3. Figure out a memorable way for your classmates to learn the rule so that it can be applied.
     Suggestions:

• PowerPoint slide (s) (1-3)
• Prezi presentation ( 1-3)
• Video
• Play
• Song
• Poem
• Cartoon
• Big poster
• Feel free to suggest and gain approval for other options.

Submit your presentation on CANVAS by the end of class on Wednesday. You will have half of the class time to complete the work. ( 50 pts for the slides or script/ 50 points for the presentation) Note - a space will not be available until Wednesday.

If you are working with a partner, be sure to swap e-mail addresses so that you can communicate.

4. Provide three "test" sentences. Your classmates need to prove that they understand. Submit the test sentences on CANVAS by the end of class on Wednesday. (30 points) Note - a space will not be available until Wednesday.

Topics:
A. Fewer/less
B. Number/amount
C. Between/among
D. Each other/ one another
E. all ready/already
F. their/there/they're
G. hear/hear
H. affect/effect
I. compare to/ compare with
J. farther/ further
K. infer/imply
L. passed/past
M. if/weather
N. maybe/may be
O. each other/one another
P. it's/ its
Q. than/then
R. Maybe/may be
S. affect/effect
T. peace/piece
U. vain/vane/vein
V. who/which/that
W. whose/who's
X. your/you're/yore
Y. to/too/two
Z. ware/wear/where

March 11, 2015 - Wednesday

Class Work

1. You need a PAPER COPY of your essay for a peer editing activity.

• Find the two others in the room who share your letter. Letters are on the upper right corner of the Peer Editing sheet.
• Listen to the instructions...
• For Reader #3, you may select any partner in the room. Sit by that person and swap papers.

2. Return to your seats. Read the comments from your editors. Now, use the back of the peer editing sheet to write a note to yourself explaining what you will do to revise the essay so that it is perfect for the final draft.

3. Homework:  Revise your essay. Post in CANVAS by Monday, March 23, 2015.

And now, for a little fun with writing. Put on your creativity hats. Loosen up. You will be participating in some writing activities designed to help you free your creative brain.

A.  Go outside and find something in nature that you can bring into the room via sketch. Borrow paper if you need it. (7 minutes to find and sketch and return.)
B. Use all of your senses to describe the object.

• What do you see? Include color, shape, and size.)
• What do you hear?
• What do you feel? (touch)
• What do you smell?
• What tastes does it remind you of?

C. Now, what memories come to mind? Talk first.
For example, if I found a yellow flower, it would remind me daffodils. I had hundreds blooming in March in my yard in Virginia.

Now, write a description, poem, or song lyric about that memory.
Share . . .
Print a paper copy to submit. Hand Written items are fine. Loosen up and have fun.
D.  Giving instruction - you will be given a "puzzle."

• Your task is to take it apart and put it back together.
• Once you have done that, do it again and write the steps to take to put it back together.
• Swap your puzzle and instructions with another in the room.
• See if you can follow the directions and put the puzzle together again.

Happy Spring!

 

 

Monday, March 9, 2015

Class Work

First: Let's finish the presentations. Please come to my desk to determine the order.

Audience, please continue taking notes.  These will be collected once all of the presentations are finished.

 This was the homework. It is now time to start your own essay on the topic. This will be a problem/solution essay.Step 1: Identify the problem/prove that a problem exists
Step 2: List the causes of the problem/history of the problem
Step 3: Present some possible solutions to the problem
Step 4: Prepare a call to action

The above is a pre-writing activity. Bulleted lists are fine. Simply label each step. Post in CANVAS by Monday. (20 points)

Open the outline.
Working with the other person in the room who shares your number, talk through your outline. This will help you write the essay. (You will need to move to each other's computers!)

For homework, write the draft of your essay. Bring a paper copy to class on Wednesday.

Sample problem/solution essay:
"Evening the Odds"  (Fishing!)

Tips:
http://www.webspirationpro.com/studytips/problem-solution-drafting

Notes on writing a problem/solution essay:

March 4, 2014 - Wednesday

Class Work

1.Take the first 10 minutes of class to join with the other members of your group to review the PowerPoint one more time.
2. Be sure that you EACH know what you are going to share in your part of the presentation.
3. Make sure that ONE member of your group has submitted the PowerPoint. Review the title slide to be sure that your name appears.
4. In your "submit" spot on CANVAS, simple note the name of the person in your group who submitted the work.

Reminders:

• You are responsible for your section of the presentation.
• All members of the group need to go to the "front" of the room.
• Stand when it is your turn to present.
• Speak clearly. Do not just read to us from the slides! Talk to us. You are the expert on your section.

Audience notes:

• All questions should be saved until the end of the presentation.
• Take notes by completing a KWL chart.
• What do you already know about the topic?
• What did you learn from the presentation?
• What do you still want to learn?
• Pay attention. Close all computers. Silence all phones.
• Submit the KWL notes at the end of all presentations.

Here is the homework.
Homework
It is now time to start your own essay on the topic. This will be a problem/solution essay.
Step 1: Identify the problem/prove that a problem exists
Step 2: List the causes of the problem/history of the problem
Step 3: Present some possible solutions to the problem
Step 4: Prepare a call to action

The above is a pre-writing activity. Bulleted lists are fine. Simply label each step. Post in CANVAS by Monday. (20 points)

Monday, March 2, 2014

Class Work

1. Return to your groups.

• Share the new information you found. What else should be added to your group's presentation?
• Share the interviews. Select one person from your group to share the interview with the class.

2. Look and listen - find out what the experts suggest for outstanding PowerPoint presentations.

Your PowerPoint:
Do not: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpvgfmEU2Ck&list=RDMjcO2ExtHso&index=3

Do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duf_gutmvjo

Let's look at your presentations right now.

•  One person in your group needs to call up the presentation.
•  Now, each group will move clock-wise and look at that group's  presentation on the computer.
• Use the check-list, note how the group is doing so far.
• Return to your table. Review the notes. Revise your presentation as needed.

Presentation skills - to do or not to do!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whTwjG4ZIJg

Presentations will be given on Wednesday. YOU are responsible for presenting your segment.


Homework

It is now time to start your own essay. This will be a problem/solution essay.
Step 1: Identify the problem/prove that a problem exists
Step 2: List the causes of the problem/history of the problem
Step 3: Present some possible solutions to the problem
Step 4: Prepare a call to action

The above is a pre-writing activity. Bulleted lists are fine. Simply label each step. Post in CANVAS by Monday. (20 points)