Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Class Work

1. Peer Editing of the Artifact paper.

Note: The final copy of this essay must be submitted via e-mail and must be received by midnight on December 2, 2010. This is part of a college-wide writing experience. I cannot accept late papers on this assignment. Thank you in advance for submitting your paper on time.

Use this e-mail: patriciaeatonaz@yahoo.com
Subject line: Artifact Essay

Be sure your final copy is in MLA format. http://www.csus.edu/owl/index/mla/mla_format.htm (Note: omits the page number on page 1. See the next site for additional information.

http://www.ehow.com/how_4425958_format-first-page-paper-mla.html

2. Discussion of the exam topics. We will be exploring the worlds between cultures. Read two of the following articles by Thursday. (Your choice.)
A. " Living in Two Worlds" p. 109
B. "Terra Firma - A Journey from Migrant Farm Labor to Neurosurgery" p. 116
C. " Race is a Four-Letter Word" p. 120
D. "An Identity Reduced to a Burka" p. 124
E. "Hidden in Plain Sight" p. 129
F. "Mr. Z" p. 133
G. "The Red Convertible" p. 135

Think about what "worlds" cross your life. What challenges do you face when those worlds cross? Be ready for a discussion on Thursday.

Homework

1. Complete the essay and submit it. (See details above.)
2. Read at least two of the articles listed above in preparation for the exam.

Tueaday, November 23, 2010

Class Work

1. Submit your essay if you have not already done so. The final copy goes on top. All other drafts, notes, and the peer editing sheets go behind.

2. Share the description of your artifact. Refer to the sheet to make sure you have included the required details. After you share your description, explain what that object says about you. That is the basis for the rest of your essay.

3. If you have not already done so, please complete the diagnostic test on-line. Use the code that came with your "book". You must have this finished by the end of the week. I will check on Friday.


Homework

1. Finish the draft of your essay. Bring a paper copy to class on Tuesday. It is due on December 2nd. There are no exception this time as we are part of a larger study for the college. You will be submitting your essay to me via an e-mail attachment.

Please use the Yahoo account: patriciaeatonaz@yahoo.com

Reminder: There is no class on Thursday. Happy Thanksgiving!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Class Work

1. Peer Editing: Look for correct in-text citations.

In addition, follow the other guidelines on the peer editing sheet. (Handout)

2.Writing about a personal artifact - required writing activity for all 101 students. Smile, you will like this assignment. :)

(Handout)

NOTE: If you miss class today, you need to send me an e-mail and request the Artifact Assignment sheet. patriciaeatonaz@yahoo.com



Homework

1. Finish your problem/solution essay. Pay careful attention to the in-text citations and the Works Cited page. Of course, content is always important!

2. Finish steps one and two of the Personal Artifact essay. Pay careful attention to sensory details. Remember, the reader will not be able to see your artifact. You must paint the picture with words.

Bring pages one and two of the assignment to class on Thursday. (You may use the computer; you do not have to hand-write this unless you want to.)

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Class Work





1. Annotated Bibliography - how is yours coming along?





2. What's your point? Write your "thesis" on the board. What is it you are trying to prove?



3. Have you started your draft????? Remember, this is a problem/solution essay.

http://www.enotes.com/topics/how-write-problem-solution-essay

Review of sample essay "Practical Wildlife Management"

Review of sample essay in Between Worlds - p. 470.
4. Remember, you must prove your points with researched evidence.

5. You must include in-text citations. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/

Homework

1. Complete your draft. You MUST include in-text citations. Bring a paper copy of the essay to class along with questions about in-text citations.

Note: There is no class on Thursday, November 11th.

Thursday - November 4, 2010

1. Class Work
   
   
   
   1. Thank you for presenting your PowerPoints. I appreciate your courage! You should all be proud of yourselves. We learned from each other.
   
   
   
   2. Here are the topics for the next essay. They were previously posted last Thursday.
   
   Get ready to write a problem analysis: Select a topic related to food, nutrition, or health that clearly shows that a problem exists. You might consider:
   Childhood Obesity
   Diabetes epidemic
   Exercise (Not enough/too much?)
   Fast Food
   Steroids and sports
   High cost of a healthy diet/high cost of an unhealthy diet
   
   Additional suggestions:
   1. Write an essay proving that discrimination against the overweight exists and is “as wrong and damaging as any racial or ethnic slur” (200). Also, give solutions to the problems of discrimination. Anticipate that readers will point out that people don’t have to be overweight.
   
   2. Write an essay proving that body image can either enhance or damage self esteem. Prove a problem exists and provide solutions.
   
   3. Investigate the problem of overweight children or teens. Prove a problem exists. Provide solutions. What solutions are currently in the news?
   
   4. Prove that some diets can be dangerous. Prove a problem exists. Provide solutions.
   
   5. After reading “Bodily Harm and “Dieting Daze. . .” write an essay discussion the problems of eating disorders. Provide solutions.
   
   6. Write an essay proving that advertising and the media contribute to weight problems in children and/or adults. Provide solutions.
   
   7. Think of a topic of your choice that relates to the umbrella topic of health and nutrition. Prove there is a problem. Provide solutions.
   
   Here is an additional topic to consider:
   
   Since fast food is extremely inexpensive in comparison to normal restaurant meals and grocery bills, many people turn to it to provide for their family and to save money in the process. This consumption of fast food is almost daily for many people. The unnecessary consumption of fast food is a major cause of obesity today.
   
   Many states are considering adding taxes to fast food in hopes of stopping the obesity problem. Would this be fair to those who can't afford to pay the tax on fast food?
   
   Decide if you will debate whether or not there should be taxes on fast food.
   
   Conducting Research
   
   For this assignment, take the same approach as reporters take. Answer the following:
   
   Who
   What
   When
   Where
   Why
   How
   
   Decide the answer to: What's your point? That is what you are going to prove in this essay.
   
   Right now, create a KWL chart. (See handout.) If you are absent, send me an e-mail and I will send you an attachment.
   
   K= What do you already KNOW about this topic? List all.
   W = WHAT more do you want to know? What do your readers need to know?
   L = Where will you find the information? What sources will help you LEARN? (This is a pre-step to an annotated bibliography.) See Section 21b in The McGraw Hill Handbook.
   
   Conduct two or three in-class interviews to include in your working annotated bibliography.
   
   Homework
   Work on your annotated bibliography. Please use Easybib or other source. (Estrella Mountain, Word, etc.) You can add annotations to your sources.
   
   Begin the draft of your essay. By Tuesday, finish your research and bring in the working annotated bibliography.
   
   Be sure you know the answer to, "What's your point?"

Class Work

1. We continued with the presentations. Tuesday, November 2, 2010, is the last day to present. Your presentation needs to be on a jump-drive or burned to a CD. Contact me via e-mail if you will not be able to meet this final deadline.

Homework

1. Return to your investigation of Super-sized America. If you have not watched the documentary of Supersize Me, please do so. (See earlier post for the link or do a Google search.)

2. Be sure you have selected your topic. (See previous post for topics.)

3. Continue to look for articles and news stories related to your topic.

Thursday

Class Work
One more time: Big Food
http://www.time.com/time/video/player/0,32068,621715514001_2022928,00.html



Supersize Me

http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/super_size_me/

Nutrition - what the government says:
http://www.nutrition.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=11&tax_level=1

How many calories a day are recommended?

How many calories have you consumed already today?

Articles for discussion and reading:
1. "'Diabesity,' A Crisis in an Expanding Country" by Jane E. Brody p. 204
2. "Bodily Harm" by Pamela Ernes p. 208
3. "Six Rules for Eating Wisely" by Michael Pollan p. 214

Evaluating Online Sources p. 517

Get ready to write a problem analysis: Select a topic related to food, nutrition, or health that clearly shows that a problem exists. You might consider:

• Childhood Obesity
• Diabetes epidemic
• Exercise (Not enough/too much?)
• Fast Food
• Steroids and sports
• High cost of a healthy diet/high cost of an unhealthy diet

Additional suggestions:

1. Write an essay proving that discrimination against the overweight exists and is “as wrong and damaging as any racial or ethnic slur” (200). Also, give solutions to the problems of discrimination. Anticipate that readers will point out that people don’t have to be overweight.

2. Write an essay proving that body image can either enhance or damage self esteem. Prove a problem exists and provide solutions.

3. Investigate the problem of overweight children or teens. Prove a problem exists. Provide solutions. What solutions are currently in the news?

4. Prove that some diets can be dangerous. Prove a problem exists. Provide solutions.

5. After reading “Bodily Harm and “Dieting Daze. . .” write an essay discussion the problems of eating disorders. Provide solutions.

6. Write an essay proving that advertising and the media contribute to weight problems in children and/or adults. Provide solutions.

7. Think of a topic of your choice that relates to the umbrella topic of health and nutrition. Prove there is a problem. Provide solutions.

Homework

1. Be sure your PowerPoint is ready to go. You MUST bring the presentation on a jump drive or burned to a CD.

2. Itendify the topic for your next essay - locate at least three articles from reliable sources.