This was the homework:
Homework: Locate two articles or pamphlets that are related to health. Read the articles or pamphlets. Summaries each  - one paragraph per article or pamphlet. Give credit to each source. Be ready to share the original and your summary on Thursday. Post your summaries in CANVAS. (20 points per summary = 40)

Class Work

1. There are post-it notes on your tables. Take two notes. Write down the topics about which you read. Put your name at the bottom of the post-it. Post the notes on white board. Let's see which topics seem to be most popular now.
2. Select one of your summaries to share with a neighbor or two. (10 minutes to read two or three summaries of others)
3. What did you learn?
4. It is now time to select a topic for further research and writing. You will be writing a cause/effect essay. Here's how! http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/cause_effect.htm
Let's take some time to look carefully as a sample essay. http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/cause/cause_frames.htm

Get into groups of two or three. Together brainstorm possible topics for a cause/effect essay. Make a list. Post your list.

5. In addition to selecting a topic, you will need to identify your target audience. Consider: http://www.plainlanguage.gov/howto/guidelines/FederalPLGuidelines/audId.cfm
and
http://www.aims.edu/student/online-writing-lab/process/determining-audience

6. For homework, identify your audience. Tell me about your audience. Who are your intended readers? Why do they need to know about your topic? Why are you writing? (Educate/persuade/) What tone will work the best? Write in paragraphs. Post in CANVAS. (20 points.)

Helpful tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-rkHLQUz8w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owLK6r6kBYk

7. Now, select a topic for further research and development. Complete a K/W/L chart for your topic.
K= What do you already know about the topic?
W= What do you need to research/discover?
L = What do you want your target audience to learn about the topic? What do you want them to do as a result of reading your information?
Post in CANVAS. (15 points) Due: Tuesday, Sept. 29

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Class Work

1. Quick review of advertising techniques:

• Bandwagon
• Be unique/Stand out in a crowd
• Penny Pincher
• Rich and Famous
• Down Home
• Testimonial
• Star Struck
• Landscape only
• Health appeal
• Youth Appeal
• Humor
• Statistics

2. I have placed a variety of food or food related ads on the table in the other room. (partners) Please select one.

 

• Take a look at the ad. What techniques were used to convince the buyers to spend their money on this product? Together, make a list and explain.
• Example: there might be a line about the health benefits of the product. Quote the line and explain if it was effective or not. Would you try the product based on the ad?
• Ads often use more than one technique. Sometimes the message is in the image. Sometimes the message is in the words. Look carefully.
• Submit the ad and your response. Be sure that both of your names appear on the response sheet.

3. What did you find out about yourself as a food consumer? (For homework, you kept a food diary for 24 hours and wrote a reflection. Were there any surprises? Did you alter your food choices any because you were keeping track? Did you make healthy choices? Talk to a partner for a few minutes. Share what you discovered about yourself.)

4. I am working on your essays and have discovered a few "housekeeping" needs. Today, we will spend some time learning to avoid:

• run-on sentences
• comma splices

Meet the FANBOYS and SNOBS. (Instruction)
View the PowerPoint: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/powerpoint.htm
Visit http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htm
Practice with quizzes 73, 74, 75

Keep track of your progress. Report your scores in CANVAS and reflect in a sentence or two on your progress. Can you avoid run-on sentences and comma splices, or do you need more information?

Homework: Locate two articles or pamphlets that are related to health. Read the articles or pamphlets. Summaries each  - one paragraph per article or pamphlet. Give credit to each source. Be ready to share the original and your summary on Thursday. Post your summaries in CANVAS. (20 points per summary = 40)

Tips on writing summaries: http://public.wsu.edu/~mejia/Summary.htm

September 17, 2015 - Thursday

Class Work


Review:
1. Let's practice - you will work in groups of three and be assigned one of the following to describe in ONE sentence. Write your sentence on the board when finished. Remember the tips what you learned about descriptive writing!

Use sensory details - five senses(sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) + motion (bubble activity)

Use figurative language - analogies, metaphors, similes

Be precise - nouns, adjectives, action verbs

Get organized - random jumping from point to point is pointless!

Do include personal reactions/feelings/experiences

• stone
• milk
• soda pop
• sunlight
• dirt
• coin
• French fries
• leaves
• bush

2. Open your "candy land" draft. You will be sharing your draft with one other person. You will read your essay out loud to that person. Your partner will follow along on the screen. Together decide on the best section/paragraph of your essay. Then, switch roles. Decide who will read the best part out loud to the entire class!

Homework #1:  Bring in a quotation or cartoon that reflects your opinion about food. (15 points)
3. Read "Coke" by Philip Dacey http://org.coloradomesa.edu/~jbarak/232/Coke-Dacey.htm

4. What techniques do advertisers use to get the public to buy/taste/love food? Let's review.
https://quizlet.com/4557967/examples-of-persuasive-techniques-flash-cards/

I have placed a variety of food or food related ads on the table in the other room. (partners) Please select one.

• Take a look at the ad. What techniques were used to convince the buyers to spend their money on this product? Together, make a list and explain.
• Example: there might be a line about the health benefits of the product. Quote the line and explain if it was effective or not. Would you try the product based on the ad?
• Ads often use more than one technique. Sometimes the message is in the image. Sometimes the message is in the words. Look carefully.
• Submit the ad and your response. Be sure that both of your names appear on the response sheet.

Homework #2: Keep a food diary for 24 hours. You do NOT need to submit it. You do need to write a reflection/response. Consider the following:

• Do you think about what you eat?
• How healthy are your choices?
• Did keeping track change the way you ate that day?
• Would you make modifications to your choices? If so, why?
• Were your choices based on ads or the pressures of others?
• Were your choices based on the appearance, aroma, or location of the food?
• Are you in charge of what you eat?
• It has been said that we are what we eat. Do you agree/disagree?

Post your reflection in CANVAS by Tuesday. (25 points)

September 15, 2015 - Tuesday

Class Work

1. Let's finish the presentations. On with the show! Remember to take notes. You do not need to write any notes about your own presentation.
2. On the back of the sheet, write a reflective paragraph or two about body art. What did you learn? What made an impression on you? Submit your notes and the paragraph.
3. For homework, you read two articles. One was about eating wisely. The other was about "diabesity".  These were contrasting in nature. What did you learn? (Discussion) Where are you on a scale of 1-10 with "diabesity" being a 1 and eating wisely being a 10? Mark your spot on the chart. What does this chart say about our class?
4. Let's get descriptive.

• Use sensory details - five senses(signt, sound, touch, taste, smell) + motion (bubble activity)
• Use figurative language - analogies, metaphors, similes
• Be precise - nouns, adjectives, action verbs
• Get organized - random jumping from point to point is pointless!
• Do include personal reactions/feelings/experiences

5. Let's practice - you will work in groups of three and be assigned one of the following to describe in ONE sentence. Write your sentence on the board when finished. Remember the tips above!

• stone
• milk
• soda pop
• sunlight
• dirt
• coin
• French fries
• leaves
• bush

6. Read "Coke" by Philip Dacey http://org.coloradomesa.edu/~jbarak/232/Coke-Dacey.htm
7. Let's practice some more - Candy Land! Select a piece of candy. If you cannot have sugar, take a piece of sugar-free gum.

• Open it - note the feel of the wrapper. Listen to the sound. Note how much pressure it took to get it open. Did you have to use your teeth?
• Look at it - describe colors, shapes, sized, ridges, etc.
• Smell it - what does it smell like? This is a great place for an analogy, simile, or metaphor.
• Now, pop it in your mouth. What does it fell like? Are you going to savor it and let it slowly melt, or are you going to chomp, chew, and swallow? Describe the action/motion. How does it feel?
• Taste - What do you think of the flavor? Does it remind you of any special events from your past when you enjoyed, or not, this type of candy?
• Now that you are finished with the treat, how do you feel?

8. You now have notes to write a descriptive paragraph in chronological order. Or, you have a great memory and can tell the story of candy-past. It, too, will be in chronological order. (Write now! You have 15 minutes to create this descriptive masterpiece. Post in CANVAS. 25 points)

Homework
1. Read "O. K., So I'm Fat" by Neil Steinberg and answer the four questions at the bottom of the page. Post in Canvas. (20 Points)
2. Think about the best mean or worst food that you have ever eaten.  Where were you? Why were you there? What was the occasion? What was served? On what was it served? Who was there? What did the food look/taste/smell/sound/feel like? Create emotion! Show the reader that you really loved or hated this experience! (1-2 pages - DRAFT) (25 points)
3. Locate one quotation or cartoon that sums up how you feel about food. Be ready to share on
Thursday.

September 10, 2015

Class Work

1. Hand in the paper copy of the peer editing page.
2. You have 10 minutes to meet with your group to review the presentation. We will begin at 8:45.
3. Reminders:
All speak. Be sure you speak up! Look at the audience. Do NOT simply read everything from the slides. Do share what you know with us.
4. You will need to take notes on the presentations. Submit these for 25 points!

Homework
Read the following articles.
A. "Six Rules for Eating Wisely" by Michael Pollan http://michaelpollan.com/articles-archive/six-rules-for-eating-wisely/
Answer these questions and post in CANVAS.
1. Take a look a the introduction and the author's use of the term "treacherous landscape." What is the treacherous landscape?
2. How much does "Mom" influence our eating habits? Explain. Use one example from your life as well.
3. What is the author's history of food exploration? Have you gone on a food exploration of your own? Explain.
4. Which of the author's six rules would be the easiest for you to adopt? Which of the author's six rules would be the most difficult? Explain both.

B. "'Diabesity,: A Crisis in an Expanding Country by Jane E. Brody http://www.nytimes.com/2005/03/29/health/diabesity-a-crisis-in-an-expanding-country.html?_r=0

1. Read the opening paragraph. What is the author's stance on the subject? What is the purpose for writing this essay?
2. What is the point of this essay? What does the author want you to believe and do?
3. Identify humor in the essay. Is humor an effective way for writers to make a point? Explain.

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Class Work - Please make sure your "body art" draft is showing on your computer screen.

1. Peer Editing Activity
 You were to post your "body art"  draft in CANVAS. You will be assigned a partner. Read your partner's paper and look for the following:
A. Did the author write in past tense? List five verbs to prove it!
B. Did the author write in first person. If not, was this a story about somebody else? If so, it should be in third person. List five pronouns here.
C. Was the author descriptive? Write the best descriptive line.
D. Did the author use direct quotations? Prove it by writing one sentence containing a direct quotation. Were the quotations punctuated correctly?
E. Did the author tell the whole story - beginning, middle, and ending? Explain.

• What was the setting?
• Who were the characters?
• When did the story take place?

F. Offer a compliment to the author.
G. Offer a suggestion to the author.

Leave your peer editing comments at the author's computer.

2. Let's review the PowerPoint project.
Consider the following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjcO2ExtHso


Be sure your group's presentation contains the following:

Where did it begin?

Why was it done?

Did age have anything to do with the "ritual?" Was it a ritual?

How was it done? What were the materials/tools that were used?

What did it look like and how has it changed over the years? (Consider using a time-line for this.)

Prepare a brief presentation for the class. Feel free to use PowerPoint to show pictures or to point out amazing facts! Keep track of your sources. Create a Works Cited page for the group. What sources did you use?

When finished, post the PowerPoint in CANVAS. Be sure to include all names of the group members on the first slide. Only one group member needs to post. It is your responsibility to make sure that your name is on that first slide.

The last slide will be a Works Cited slide.

Share suggestions/slides with your group. Presentations will be given on Thursday, September 10, 2015.

Guidelines:

• two slides per bulleted point in #2 above. (Three will be OK if you have lots of information.)
• illustrations
• each person will speak
• no more than six bullets per slide
• no more than six words per bullet
• use large font
• use contrasting colors between the font and the background

Today, the rest of the time is available for you to organize your show and to practice. I will be visiting each group to view the slide shows and answer questions.

Homework

Review the peer editing notes. Revise the draft and post final copy of your "body art" essay and post in CANVAS. It is due on Thursday, September 10, 2015. I will collect the Peer Editing comment sheets on Thursday as well. Be sure to bring yours!

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Class Work

1. Share something interesting from the interview you conducted.
2. Have you thought of or remembered a personal Body Art story? Share with a partner.

• Identify the characters
• Explain the before and after of the event
• Quote people- what was said
• Create the setting. Where did the event occur?
• Explain the reactions of those who saw the result.
• Be a good story teller!

Tips:

• Write in past tense. This has already happened. http://www.grammar.cl/english/past-tense.htm
• Write in first person. You are the star of the story.
• Write in third person if you are telling of an event that happened to someone else.
• Helpful information: http://www.mesacc.edu/~paoih30491/PointofView.html
• Be descriptive. https://litreactor.com/columns/writing-powerful-descriptions
• Use direct quotations.
• https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/577/01/

Homework:

Write a draft telling of a personal experience with body art. Post your draft in CANVAS. This should be 1-2 pages in length.
Be sure to include the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the story. Try to include a bit of dialogue. In other words, tell the story. Quote the people who were there.  Since this story happened in the past, please write in past tense. It is the natural tense of the story teller. In addition, write in first person unless you are telling a story that happened to somebody else. Then, use third person point of view. (50 pts.)
 
3. It is now time to return to your research groups.
• Share information.
• Assign specific information to individuals.
• Create your three slides
• Determine how your group will put the presentation together.
• Decide who will post the overall presentation in CANVAS. Give me the name of that individual.
• Be sure to post your own three slides in the appropriate spot in CANVAS.
• Due: Thursday . . . on with the show!

Here are the overall instructions again.
You will conduct a quick Internet search and look for the beginnings or history of your body art assignment. Consider:

• Where did it begin?
• Why was it done?
• Did age have anything to do with the "ritual?" Was it a ritual?
• How was it done? What were the materials/tools that were used?
• What did it look like today and how has it changed over the years? (Consider using a time-line for this.)

• Prepare a brief group presentation for the class. (Feel free to use PowerPoint or Prezi to show pictures or to point out amazing facts! Keep track of your sources. Create a Works Cited page for the group. What sources did you use? Each person will be responsible for three slides or "bubbles". Names must appear on the slides or bubbles. Earn your own credit!
• When finished, post the PowerPoint or Prezi in CANVAS. Be sure to include all names of the group members on the first slide. Only one group member needs to post the entire show. Each individual will post his or her three slides or bubble.  It is your responsibility to make sure that your name is on that first slide.
• The last slide will be a Works Cited slide - one slide for the entire group. Keep track of all sources. Start an EasyBib page for the group. Assign a Works Cited care taker! 

POST IN CANVAS!

You will have part of class on Tuesday to work on this. The presentations will be given on Thursday.