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Class Work
1. Share cause/effect charts – join with others who have the same or have a similar topic. Feel free to share ideas.
2. What articles did you find? What are the “Power Lines?” In other words, what is the most important information in the article?
3. Taking a look at a cause/effect sample essay – p. 451 in Between Worlds and “Cold Comfort” in Guide to Grammar and Writing http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/cause_effect.htm
4. Taking a look at a Works Cited page – p. 176 in Writing Guide
Homework
1. Read the source-based paper on p. 170. The student had been asked to write in response to an assignment on the influence of planned communities on American culture. Note the in-text citations. These are the citations within the paper that give credit to the original source.
2. Make a claim about your topic – what’s your point? Also, locate either an attention-getting statistic or an attention-getting quotation to use in your introduction.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
September 28
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Class Work
1. Cause/Effect – working in groups to explain the causes and effects of being late to work. (Fishbone approach)
2. Generating topics . . . what “main event” related to the readings we have studied can you use to create causes and effects?
3. What is your aim? Why are you writing this? Who needs to know?
4. Sample for a causal analysis:
Causes of violence caused by rap music. . . (Supporting points to make and prove.)
A. Lyrics
B. Hypnotic beat
C. Life style of the artists
D. Gangster clothing styles
Event: Violence in Society is increased when people listen to rap music. (I am claiming this – it is the thesis.
Effects of listening to Rap music . . .(Supporting points to make and prove.)
A. Belief that violent actions are normal
B. Negative feelings /actions toward law enforcement
C. Aggression
5. What do you propose?
6. Look at pp. 449-453 for more information on writing a causal analysis.
Homework
1. After determining a topic related to the media’s impact on society, complete a cause/effect chart.
2. Locate articles to support the points you are making. Internal reference notes and a Works Cited page will be required.
Class Work
1. Cause/Effect – working in groups to explain the causes and effects of being late to work. (Fishbone approach)
2. Generating topics . . . what “main event” related to the readings we have studied can you use to create causes and effects?
3. What is your aim? Why are you writing this? Who needs to know?
4. Sample for a causal analysis:
Causes of violence caused by rap music. . . (Supporting points to make and prove.)
A. Lyrics
B. Hypnotic beat
C. Life style of the artists
D. Gangster clothing styles
Event: Violence in Society is increased when people listen to rap music. (I am claiming this – it is the thesis.
Effects of listening to Rap music . . .(Supporting points to make and prove.)
A. Belief that violent actions are normal
B. Negative feelings /actions toward law enforcement
C. Aggression
5. What do you propose?
6. Look at pp. 449-453 for more information on writing a causal analysis.
Homework
1. After determining a topic related to the media’s impact on society, complete a cause/effect chart.
2. Locate articles to support the points you are making. Internal reference notes and a Works Cited page will be required.
Friday, September 25, 2009
September 25, 2009
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Class Work
1. Know the difference. In your own words, explain which is which. You may use the Writing Guide. Work with a partner to write a correct sentence for each.
a. Its/it’sb. Here/hearc. Their/there/they’red. You’re/your/yore
2. Taking a look at censorship – “Should libraries carry pornography?” “Should school libraries carry pornography?” (Class discussion)
3. Song lyrics – do the lyrics in music cause violence in society? Does music alter actions or emotions? (Class discussion)
4. Writing a causal analysis/cause & effect essay (See handouts)
5. Generating topics
Homework
1. Pick a topic and complete a mind map – see pp. 14-15 in Writing Guide.
2. Clearly state your point of view on the topic. Does “x” cause “y”, or does “y” cause “x”? Look at the information on writing a thesis on p. 20.
3. Locate at least three additional sources outside of Between Worlds to use to support your thoughts. Bring them to class with you.
Class Work
1. Know the difference. In your own words, explain which is which. You may use the Writing Guide. Work with a partner to write a correct sentence for each.
a. Its/it’sb. Here/hearc. Their/there/they’red. You’re/your/yore
2. Taking a look at censorship – “Should libraries carry pornography?” “Should school libraries carry pornography?” (Class discussion)
3. Song lyrics – do the lyrics in music cause violence in society? Does music alter actions or emotions? (Class discussion)
4. Writing a causal analysis/cause & effect essay (See handouts)
5. Generating topics
Homework
1. Pick a topic and complete a mind map – see pp. 14-15 in Writing Guide.
2. Clearly state your point of view on the topic. Does “x” cause “y”, or does “y” cause “x”? Look at the information on writing a thesis on p. 20.
3. Locate at least three additional sources outside of Between Worlds to use to support your thoughts. Bring them to class with you.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
September 23, 2009
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Class Work
1. What did you discover? What are the most important points in the article you read? Fill in the chart at your table.
2. Are people who play violent video games more likely to be involved in actual acts of violence?
3. Which way does it work – does life imitate art, or does art imitate life? (Give examples.)
4. We will have a whole class discussion on the place of technology in learning.
5. Papers returned !!!!!
6. Taking a look at:
a. Its/it’s
b. Here/hear
c. Their/there
d. You’re/your
Homework
1. We are going to be writing a causal analysis. You need to decide if the media has a positive or negative effect on society. Start looking for evidence to back up your opinion.
2. Read “When the Patient is the Googler” p. 225 and “Is There a Doctor in the Mouse?” p. 229. Be ready to discuss both.
Class Work
1. What did you discover? What are the most important points in the article you read? Fill in the chart at your table.
2. Are people who play violent video games more likely to be involved in actual acts of violence?
3. Which way does it work – does life imitate art, or does art imitate life? (Give examples.)
4. We will have a whole class discussion on the place of technology in learning.
5. Papers returned !!!!!
6. Taking a look at:
a. Its/it’s
b. Here/hear
c. Their/there
d. You’re/your
Homework
1. We are going to be writing a causal analysis. You need to decide if the media has a positive or negative effect on society. Start looking for evidence to back up your opinion.
2. Read “When the Patient is the Googler” p. 225 and “Is There a Doctor in the Mouse?” p. 229. Be ready to discuss both.
Monday, September 21, 2009
September 21, 2009
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www.eatonenglish101.blogspot.com Class Work
1. Surprise! We were selected to complete an assessment today. If you have completed the Writing exercise in a previous class, you will do the English multiple-choice beginning on p. 4. Hopefully, we will all be doing the written assessment. You will earn 10 out of 10 class participation points for doing this today. Listen to the directions.
Homework
1. Pick up one of the articles on Media Violence. Annotate it by putting a “+” over information you find interesting. Put a “?” over information that seems to be confusing or not to be true. Put a
“-“ over information with which you disagree. Put a “*” over the one line you with which you most agree.
2. Read “Makes Learning Fun” by Clifford Stoll and “From Learning as Torture to Learning as Fun” pp. 247-261. Answer the any four of the questions on pp. 253-254 under “Thinking about the Text” and any two questions on p. 260 under “Thinking about the Text.”
www.eatonenglish101.blogspot.com Class Work
1. Surprise! We were selected to complete an assessment today. If you have completed the Writing exercise in a previous class, you will do the English multiple-choice beginning on p. 4. Hopefully, we will all be doing the written assessment. You will earn 10 out of 10 class participation points for doing this today. Listen to the directions.
Homework
1. Pick up one of the articles on Media Violence. Annotate it by putting a “+” over information you find interesting. Put a “?” over information that seems to be confusing or not to be true. Put a
“-“ over information with which you disagree. Put a “*” over the one line you with which you most agree.
2. Read “Makes Learning Fun” by Clifford Stoll and “From Learning as Torture to Learning as Fun” pp. 247-261. Answer the any four of the questions on pp. 253-254 under “Thinking about the Text” and any two questions on p. 260 under “Thinking about the Text.”
Friday, September 18, 2009
September 18
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September 18, 2009, Class Work
1. Discussion on use of Google, You Tube, blogs, twitter, Facebook, My Space, e-mail, on-line photo sites, camera phones, etc.
2. What digital fingerprints do you leave each day? How do you feel about that? Does it bother you, or do you feel safe?
3. Panel Discussion – are you a gamer? Should you be?
4. Group Reading and sharing of concrete information.
Homework
1. Decide – does the media have a positive or a negative impact on behavior in our 20th century American Society.
2. Find 10 reasons to support your opinion. Know the sources.
September 18, 2009, Class Work
1. Discussion on use of Google, You Tube, blogs, twitter, Facebook, My Space, e-mail, on-line photo sites, camera phones, etc.
2. What digital fingerprints do you leave each day? How do you feel about that? Does it bother you, or do you feel safe?
3. Panel Discussion – are you a gamer? Should you be?
4. Group Reading and sharing of concrete information.
Homework
1. Decide – does the media have a positive or a negative impact on behavior in our 20th century American Society.
2. Find 10 reasons to support your opinion. Know the sources.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
September 16, 2009
English 101 – patriciaeatona@yahoo.com www.eatonenglish101.blogspot.com
September 16, 2009 Class work
1. Share hours spent watching television
2. Learn to write a summary – see p. 256 in Writing Guide
3. Practice writing a summary as a group –
4. Write a summary of one of the two articles you brought to class.
Homework
1. Write a summary of the other article.
2. Read “The Whole World is Watching” p. 219 and “You Tube this!” p. 222. Answer the Thinking about the Text questions after each. If you prefer, you may write a summary of each article. (Reading Log)
3. Write a personal reflection of your personal experience with Google or YouTube – no more than a page. (Quick Write)
September 16, 2009 Class work
1. Share hours spent watching television
2. Learn to write a summary – see p. 256 in Writing Guide
3. Practice writing a summary as a group –
4. Write a summary of one of the two articles you brought to class.
Homework
1. Write a summary of the other article.
2. Read “The Whole World is Watching” p. 219 and “You Tube this!” p. 222. Answer the Thinking about the Text questions after each. If you prefer, you may write a summary of each article. (Reading Log)
3. Write a personal reflection of your personal experience with Google or YouTube – no more than a page. (Quick Write)
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