Final Thoughts

Final grades have been posted.

Your exam grade shows on CANVAS.

There was no way for me to show you your final grade on CANVAS or on MYCOMPLAB. I added the total points from each to determine the final grade.

If you have questions, feel free to send me a note on CANVAS or via e-mail: patricia.eaton@estrellamountain.edu

Thank you for an outstanding semester!

Exam Thursday!

Class Work

Here are the directions for writing the exam. You need to have the draft now!

• Write the introduction. Capture the attention of the reader. Set your requirements. Quote experts as support. Keep in mind that the experts do not have to agree with you. You can quote an expert and then disagree.
• Describe all three "good" spots to study on campus, but make sure it is clear that one is the best.
• Consider listing thim in order of importance - good, better, best. If you feel that one or two are equally good, that is OK. Just be sure to provide specific examples to explain why.
• Write an amazing conclusion. Consider referencing a quotation from one of the quotation sites to add interest to the end.
• Provide the Works Cited page. Use in-text citations when you quote your classmates or the experts.

See the side board for the peer editing instructions.

Be sure your final copy is posted in CANVAS by 10:00 am today, December 5, 2013.

 

December 3, 2013 - Tuesday

 

Class Work

 

 

 

1. We will finish the presentations. At the end of the presentations, turn in the notes you took. Just hand the paper copies to me. There will be a slot on CANVAS, but it will say that a paper submission is required. Once you give me the notes on paper, you have completed the assignment.

 

 

 

Exam Preparations . . .

 

 

 

Reminder: You MUST come to class on Thursday to complete and to submit the exam. Thursday is our last day of class and the EXAM date for this course.

 

What is your favorite place to study? Jot down a brief description of the spot. Where is it? What is there? Is technology important? What about background noise? How about music? What do you need to successfully study?

Step 1: Talk to the others at your table and see what they do to create a study space. Add any appropriate comments to your notes. Give credit to the speakers.

 

Step 2: Conduct research. Find out what the experts say about the perfect place to study. Read at least two articles and note 7-10 "things" that must be present in the perfect study spot. Keep track of your sources. Be sure you know the specific source of the information. For example, one source might note that a quiet environment is best because . . . Give credit to that source.

Step 3: Create a Works Cited page in EasyBib or other citation spot.

Step 4: For 15 minutes, walk around campus and look for three study spots. Take notes. What attracts students to that spot? What do you see and hear? What technology is present? How visible or private is the place?

Step 5: Return to class and discuss the best place or places on campus to study.

• Write the introduction. Capture the attention of the reader. Set your requirements. Quote experts as support. Keep in mind that the experts do not have to agree with you. You can quote an expert and then disagree.
•  Describe all three "good" spots to study on campus, but make sure it is clear that one is the best.
• Consider listing thim in order of importance - good, better, best.  If you feel that one or two are equally good, that is OK. Just be sure to provide specific examples to explain why.
• Write an amazing conclusion. Consider referencing a quotation from one of the quotation sites to add interest to the end.
• Provide the Works Cited page. Use in-text citations when you quote your classmates or the experts.

Step 6: Bring your draft to class on Thursday. There will be a brief peer editing activity to begin the exam. You will have the rest of class to polish your essay and post in CANVAS - yes, CANVAS.

The space will not be created until class time on Thursday. Remember, you MUST come to class on Thursday to participate in the exam. This is EMCC policy!

November 26, 2013 - Tuesday

Class Work

It is time to present your PowerPoint show! Check last Thursday's blog for guidelines.

2. When you are a member of the audience, you will be taking notes on the presentation. Use paper. All computers and electronic "things" should be left alone during the presentations. (100 pts.)
3. You may ask questions at the end of each presentation.
4. When you are presenting, remember to look at the audience and speak with authority.
5. There is no additional homework over the holiday weekend. Use the time to catch up on missing work.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We have class next Tuesday. We will be going over the exam assignment. The exam is next Thursday - one You must be physically present on exam day. This is school policy.

November 21, 2013 - Thursday

Class Work

The final copy of the cause/effect/solution essay is due today. Post in MyCompLab

Hand me the paper copy of your draft along with the peer editing sheet from Tuesday.

This is what we started on Tuesday.

We discussed the PowerPoint presentation! You will be using the information from your essay to prepare a PowerPoint presentation.
Slides:
1 Title Page to include your name , date and  title of your presentation
2-3 defining and/or describing the problem. Prove that a problem exists.
2-3 sharing the causes of the problem.
2-3 explaining the effects of the problem
2-3 giving solutions and calling us to action!
1 Works Cited page.


Remember that an effective PowerPoint presentation should follow these guidelines.
Create three slides for your presentation.
Have two students "proof" your work using the chart like the one below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORxFwBR4smE Short how not to do a PowerPoint

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=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. Also, your presentation must be submitted in CANVAS. It is possible to pull it up from there.
3. Your presentation should be no longer than 5 minutes and no shorter than 2 1/2 minutes. (Yes, this is a change.)
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.

Questions?

Let's practice. You will be given an object to use for a 45second presentation. Enter the "stage" and talk to us about the object.
1. Tell us what it is.
2. Show it to us.
3. Tell us a "story" about the object.
4. Look at us.
5. Speak up. We need to hear you.
6. Stand professionally.

November 19, 2013 - Tuesday

Class Work

This was the homework:Write your draft. Bring a paper copy to class on Tuesday. Do not post! Print here if you are short on ink.

This is where we left off on Thursday and where we will begin today.

A. Do you have problems with any wild critters? Read what deer can do! It's hard to believe that "Bambi" is a menace!
Essay #2 "Practical Wildlife Management"

B. After reading the article, we will peer edit your work! You need to be in groups of four.
C. The power of humor - "So Earth Had This Boyfriend ..." Yes, humor can be used to convince others.

D. A final word from Al Gore - "The Plan That Saved the Planet" - 2009 - (Read the article. What is the claim? What are the reasons? What evidence is given? Is there a "call to action?" Is this a present, past, or future essay?

Homework
It is final copy time! Polish your draft and post the final copy of your cause/effect/solution essay in MyCompLab. Be sure that the MLA formatting is correct on your original and that the Works Cited page is correct as well. This is worth 100 points. Give me the paper copy of your draft along with the peer editing notes on Thursday. The draft and notes are worth 30 points.

If time permits today, we will discuss the PowerPoint presentation! You will be using the information from your essay to prepare a PowerPoint presentation.
Slides:
1 Title Page to include your name , date and  title of your presentation
2-3 defining and/or describing the problem. Prove that a problem exists.
2-3 sharing the causes of the problem.
2-3 explaining the effects of the problem
2-3 giving solutions and calling us to action!
1 Works Cited page.

Presentation Date: November 26

November 15, 2013

Class Work

1. How is your research coming along? (Share) Write your topic/issue on a post-it note and post on the board. Groups will be formed according to interest.

2. What proof do you have that a problem exists? What are your sources? (Write on post-its and post below your topic.)

3. What are the causes of the problem? (List and post above the problem.)

4. What will be the effects if this problem is not solved? (Take about 15 minutes to look for solutions. Keep track of your sources. (EasyBib - perhaps?) Write at least two effects on post-its and post under the problem.

5. Solutions . . . take a few more minutes and find at least three possible solutions. People are very concerned their time and money. Be sure to tell the readers how doing what you are asking them to do to solve the problem will not be a horrible problem for them when it comes to their time and money. Clearly tell the readers what they need to do to make a difference.

6. Write your solutions on post-its and post under the effects.

7. You just created a wonderful "outline of this essay!" You are ready to write your draft.

8. Let's take a look at four sample essays. Are there any fisher-folk in the class?
Essay #1: "Evening the Odds"

9. Do you have problems with any wild critters? Read what deer can do! It's hard to believe that "Bambi" is a menace!
Essay #2 "Practical Wildlife Management"

10. The power of humor - "So Earth Had This Boyfriend ..." Yes, humor can be used to convince others.
11. A final word from Al Gore - "The Plan That Saved the Planet" - 2009 - (Read the article. What is the claim? What are the reasons? What evidence is given? Is there a "call to action?" Is this a present, past, or future essay?

Homework
Write your draft. Bring a paper copy to class on Tuesday. Do not post! Print here if you are short on ink.