Dear 101 Class,
The grades are complete. If you check on MyCompLab, you can see your total points.
Here is the grade chart:
900-1100 = A
650-899 = B
Below 649 - You did not pass. You have received a separate e-mail from me explaining the situation.
Please let me know if you have questions. Again, thank you for a wonderful semester.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Trish Eaton
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Exam Day
Today is the last day of class, and it is exam day.
1. Finish your artifact essay.
2. Peer editing is OK.
3. Post your exam in MYCompLab in the EXAM space.
4. Check with me to make sure your exam posted before leaving class.
Notes:
1. Finish your artifact essay.
2. Peer editing is OK.
3. Post your exam in MYCompLab in the EXAM space.
4. Check with me to make sure your exam posted before leaving class.
Notes:
- I can accept late work until midnight on Friday. If there is something you have not posted, please do so. However, the exam must be posted by the end of class.
- Grades should be ready by the end of the day on Monday. I will send an e-mail message to the address you posted in MyCompLab letting you know that grades are finished.
- If you have questions about your grade, please contact me via the college e-mail: patricia.eaton@estrellamountain.edu.
- THANK YOU for a wonderful semester.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Class Work
Tell me a story...
What makes a good story? (Brainstorm at your table/Share with the class.) These are the same elements you should include in the story of your artifact.
1. Share your story. Also, identify your audience. Are you writing for a friend? Are you writing for a specific relative? Perhaps you are writing to the class or public at large. All are fine choices.
Your homework was to tell the story of your artifact. You needed to describe it. You should have told how it came into your possession. In addition,you should have explained what the artifact says about you. How does it reflect your personality, beliefs, and actions? Refer to the assignment sheet for other suggestions. Post the story of your artifact and you in MyCompLab by Tuesday. Bring a paper copy to class or be able to call it up on the computer for a bit of sharing. (25 pts)
3. As you think about the entire essay,consider the following:
Look back at the assignment sheet for more tips.
Here is another example of a personal narrative:
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/narrative.htm Elephant example
If you need to read another example, see pp. 145-149 in Write Now.
Homework: Get ready for the exam.
IMPORTANT: Thursday is EXAM DAY and the last day of class. You MUST attend the exam. This is a college policy. I cannot change it!
Plan on being here! We meet at the regular time. You have the entire time to finalize the paper. Peer editing is encouraged.
There will be a space to post your exam essay in MyCompLab. It will be available on Thursday.
Tell me a story...
What makes a good story? (Brainstorm at your table/Share with the class.) These are the same elements you should include in the story of your artifact.
1. Share your story. Also, identify your audience. Are you writing for a friend? Are you writing for a specific relative? Perhaps you are writing to the class or public at large. All are fine choices.
Your homework was to tell the story of your artifact. You needed to describe it. You should have told how it came into your possession. In addition,you should have explained what the artifact says about you. How does it reflect your personality, beliefs, and actions? Refer to the assignment sheet for other suggestions. Post the story of your artifact and you in MyCompLab by Tuesday. Bring a paper copy to class or be able to call it up on the computer for a bit of sharing. (25 pts)
3. As you think about the entire essay,consider the following:
- Definition of "artifact". http://www.thefreedictionary.com/artifact If this definition does not work with your essay, you will need a definition of your own.
- Quotations or lyrics from songs...these popular elements help to bring the reader into your paper.
- Have there been any new stories that relate to items such as yours?
- Does your item appear in any literature? Consider including a line or a reference.
- How about current popular media such as TV shows or movies - has an item such as yours been featured in any of these?
- Quotations from relatives about the artifact are useful.
- Quotations from friends, family, and classmates may also be used.
Look back at the assignment sheet for more tips.
Here is another example of a personal narrative:
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/narrative.htm Elephant example
If you need to read another example, see pp. 145-149 in Write Now.
Homework: Get ready for the exam.
IMPORTANT: Thursday is EXAM DAY and the last day of class. You MUST attend the exam. This is a college policy. I cannot change it!
Plan on being here! We meet at the regular time. You have the entire time to finalize the paper. Peer editing is encouraged.
There will be a space to post your exam essay in MyCompLab. It will be available on Thursday.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
1. Let's share the history of the artifacts. What did you find?
- Who fist used a item like yours?
- What was its use?
- When was it first created or used? When did it become "famous?"
- Where have objects such as yours been used?
- Why was the object needed?
- How has the object changed, or has it? How is it used?
2. Artifacts, narration, description, and story telling...
http://www.writeawriting.com/essay/personal-narrative/
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/personal.htm
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/narrative.htm Elephant example
Your homework is to tell the story of your artifact. You will need to describe it. Also, tell how it came into your possession. In addition, be sure to explain what the artifact says about you. How does it reflect your personality, beliefs, and actions? Refer to the assignment sheet for other suggestions. Post the story of your artifact and you in MyCompLab by Tuesday. Bring a paper copy to class or be able to call it up on the computer for a bit of sharing. (25 pts)
3. As you think about the entire essay,consider the following:
- Definition of "artifact". http://www.thefreedictionary.com/artifact If this definition does not work with your essay, you will need a definition of your own.
- Quotations or lyrics from songs...these popular elements help to bring the reader into your paper.
- Have there been any new stories that relate to items such as yours?
- Does your item appear in any literature? Consider including a line or a reference.
- How about current popular media such as TV shows or movies - has an item such as yours been featured in any of these?
- Quotations from relatives about the artifact are useful.
- Quotations from friends, family, and classmates may also be used.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Class Work
1. Peer Editing Activity ... you need a paper copy...
A. Introductions
B. Problems
C. Causes
D. Effects
E. Conclusions
F. In-text citations
G. Works Cited
2. Artifacts... What is an artifact? Do you own an artifact? You might be surprised.
Homework
1. Make revisions to your draft as needed and post the final copy of your "Mother Nature" essay in MyCompLab. (100 pts.)
2. Decide on an artifact to use for your essay. Conduct research on the history of such objects. Look in three sources. Bring the link to your notes and a picture of the artifact to class on Thursday.
1. Peer Editing Activity ... you need a paper copy...
A. Introductions
B. Problems
C. Causes
D. Effects
E. Conclusions
F. In-text citations
G. Works Cited
2. Artifacts... What is an artifact? Do you own an artifact? You might be surprised.
Homework
1. Make revisions to your draft as needed and post the final copy of your "Mother Nature" essay in MyCompLab. (100 pts.)
2. Decide on an artifact to use for your essay. Conduct research on the history of such objects. Look in three sources. Bring the link to your notes and a picture of the artifact to class on Thursday.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Class Work
1. We will finish the presentations. By the way, they have been excellent!
2. I need you to do two things in MyCompLab - just send me a "hello" in two posts...
A. PowerPoint Presentation
B. Notes
Without this, I cannot post your grades!
Thanks.
3. Let's have a little fun...Game time!
Homework
4. Reminder ....bring a paper copy of your Environmental Issues essay on Tuesday. You can post it in MyCompLab if you wish.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Class Work
Work in progress:
1. Your critique of An Inconvenient Truth is due in hard copy today. You may e-mail it to me by midnight if you are not quite finished.
2. You should be continuing the research for the problem/solution essay...here are some tips.
Create a box outline -
A. Identify the problem. Prove it exists. Consider charts, graphs, and hard numbers.
B. Identify the causes. Be specific.
C. Identify the effects.
D. Share solutions - this is a call to action. People are interested in the popular question, "What's in it for me?" Tell them! Make sure the readers know why your solution is the best possible solution.
E. Create a Works Cited project in EasyBib to keep track of your sources. You must have at least 5 sources for this project. Consider interviews, polls (informal), visuals, charts, graphs, articles from experts, news stories, TV documentaries, etc. EasyBib has 59 possibilities! Review the list if you are having trouble coming up with information.
The draft is due Thursday - April 18. Bring a paper copy to class or be ready to access it electronically.
3. You should be working on your PowerPoint presentation. Here are some guidelines for organization:
Your slides should include the following:
Slide #1: Title and Your Name
Slide #2: Identify the problem - make your claim
Slides 3, 4, 5: Explain the causes of the problem. This answers "because" and possibly gives evidence.
Slides 6, 7, 8: Explain the effects of the problem - This is more evidence.
Slides 9, 10, 11: Call to action - give the viewers concrete examples of what can be done and explain what difference their actions will make. (This section contains another claim, more reasons, and more evidence.
Slide 12: Works Cited page - This should look just like the Works Cited page in an essay.
Remember that an effective PowerPoint presentation should follow these guidelines.
Watch, laugh, and learn...
Tips for effective presentations...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENOvAGQ5UlU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whTwjG4ZIJg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORxFwBR4smE Short how not to do a PowerPoint
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXILI9Q1jIw Two minute how not to give a speech - find the errors
Sign up for your presentation slot.
1. We begin on Tuesday.
2. You must have your presentation on a jump-drive. E-mailed projects take too long to find. Be ready.
3. Your presentation should be no longer than 5 minutes and no shorter than 2 1/2 minutes.
4. If you are absent when it is your turn to present, you may be docked 10 points from the final presentation grade unless you contacted me in advance and made other arrangements.
Work in progress:
1. Your critique of An Inconvenient Truth is due in hard copy today. You may e-mail it to me by midnight if you are not quite finished.
2. You should be continuing the research for the problem/solution essay...here are some tips.
Create a box outline -
A. Identify the problem. Prove it exists. Consider charts, graphs, and hard numbers.
B. Identify the causes. Be specific.
C. Identify the effects.
D. Share solutions - this is a call to action. People are interested in the popular question, "What's in it for me?" Tell them! Make sure the readers know why your solution is the best possible solution.
E. Create a Works Cited project in EasyBib to keep track of your sources. You must have at least 5 sources for this project. Consider interviews, polls (informal), visuals, charts, graphs, articles from experts, news stories, TV documentaries, etc. EasyBib has 59 possibilities! Review the list if you are having trouble coming up with information.
The draft is due Thursday - April 18. Bring a paper copy to class or be ready to access it electronically.
3. You should be working on your PowerPoint presentation. Here are some guidelines for organization:
Your slides should include the following:
Slide #1: Title and Your Name
Slide #2: Identify the problem - make your claim
Slides 3, 4, 5: Explain the causes of the problem. This answers "because" and possibly gives evidence.
Slides 6, 7, 8: Explain the effects of the problem - This is more evidence.
Slides 9, 10, 11: Call to action - give the viewers concrete examples of what can be done and explain what difference their actions will make. (This section contains another claim, more reasons, and more evidence.
Slide 12: Works Cited page - This should look just like the Works Cited page in an essay.
Remember that an effective PowerPoint presentation should follow these guidelines.
Layout
· Photographs, graphic design, and clipart are useful and enhance the presentation
· Title, author, and course identification are on the first slide
· Works Cited page is the last frame and is in MLA format
|
Fonts
· Font size is at least 16
· Footless Font is used
· Color is of a deep enough contrast to be easily read
· Font colors are limited to three or four throughout the presentation
|
Text
· Bulleted points are limited to no more than six per slide
· Six or fewer words per bullet are used
· Headlines are effective
· Spelling is correct
· Punctuation is correct
· End punctuation or no end punctuation is consistent when using bullets
· Upper and lower case is used correctly
· Animation is limited and necessary
· Sound is limited and effective
|
Content
· A work of art is included
· Point/thesis is clear
· Supporting elements are evident
· Introduction captures the attention of the audience
· Conclusion contains a strong message
· Clear steps for a “call to action” are obvious
|
Watch, laugh, and learn...
Tips for effective presentations...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENOvAGQ5UlU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whTwjG4ZIJg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORxFwBR4smE Short how not to do a PowerPoint
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXILI9Q1jIw Two minute how not to give a speech - find the errors
Sign up for your presentation slot.
1. We begin on Tuesday.
2. You must have your presentation on a jump-drive. E-mailed projects take too long to find. Be ready.
3. Your presentation should be no longer than 5 minutes and no shorter than 2 1/2 minutes.
4. If you are absent when it is your turn to present, you may be docked 10 points from the final presentation grade unless you contacted me in advance and made other arrangements.
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