1. Remember, the ultimate aspect of success in thesis/claim writing comes from the care in which you approach the content. You must start caring and forming opinions about the world around you! Therefore, read the following articles. Please note the opinions of the authors do not necessarily reflect my own.. the purpose of these specific articles are to engage your opinions on timely subjects.
No One Cares About Climate Change
Average Cost of Raising a Child
Emma Watson- WP
Why India's Narendra Modi
For each article, draw a t-chart in your notes and on one side take notes on WHAT YOU LEARNED and on the other side write WHAT YOU THINK.
This is, of course, is a style of higher level annotation where you are not only keeping track of new information... but also starting to form opinions about what you are reading!! As you are gathering the "what"... you are starting to think of the "why" and "how".
Be thinking about the formula of the thesis/claim and the checklist as you are doing this activity.
2. Write a thesis/claim for EACH of the Writing Boot Camp subjects.. Go through and check them against the formula and checklist.
Remember: MONDAY IS "TRAVEL DAY" for Homecoming! I expect you all to be dressed in full spirit mode!
Friday, September 25, 2015
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Due: September 25th
In class:
1. Thesis/Claim practice and review.
2. Google Classroom- Op.Ed. articles. Read and identify the claim/thesis for the argument. Then you will need to find the major supporting topic sentences that support the claim.
3. READ the following links on how to SUMMARIZE:
A.How to Summarize
B. How to Summarize a Research Article
Take GOOD notes!
4. After reading the "summarizing" information, you will go back to your google doc. and write a summary of each op.ed. piece you read and essentially outlined.
1. Thesis/Claim practice and review.
2. Google Classroom- Op.Ed. articles. Read and identify the claim/thesis for the argument. Then you will need to find the major supporting topic sentences that support the claim.
3. READ the following links on how to SUMMARIZE:
A.How to Summarize
B. How to Summarize a Research Article
Take GOOD notes!
4. After reading the "summarizing" information, you will go back to your google doc. and write a summary of each op.ed. piece you read and essentially outlined.
Friday, September 18, 2015
Class today: September 18th
I have a sick baby today. Therefore, today we will be having class via chrome book.
1. You should have already submitted your breaking down the topic assignments on Classroom.
2. Remember to have added Step 4 of Writing to your 5 working topics.
3. Take VERY good notes on the following material. I will go over it on Monday.
STEP 4 of Writing: Writing a THESIS OR CLAIM.
Definition of THESIS: arguable main idea of a paper or paragraph
Purpose of Step 4: to provide analysis and argument of a topic, as well as providing a clear road map for the writer and the reader.
Formula of a thesis: Subject + Attitude or Belief about this subject + Blueprint = Thesis
Checklist for evaluating a thesis:
1. Is the thesis/claim debatable?
2. Does it answer an intellectual question?
3. It is not a statement of fact (consider the audience).
4. Does it clearly point the direction of the argument (limiting it scope).
5. Is the language vivid and clear?
6. Is the point I’m making one that would generate discussion and argument, or is it one that would leave people asking, “So what?” (does it pass the "how" and "why" test?)
4. Review and take notes over the following links:
** Try the revise exercise at the end.
5. You will have a quiz on Monday over the Steps of Writing, purpose of communication, and anything prior is fair game.
Step 4 will be on the quiz, but only knowledge level questions.
Email me with any questions.
Monday, September 14, 2015
Class today: Monday, September 14th
1. Review the importance of audience awareness. Be able to identify the most important questions to understand your audience. Furthermore, you need to be able to explain why this is the first step of writing.
2. An important factor of audience awareness is TONE of your writing. Review the following link and take notes. Tone and Audience Awareness
3. Practice: I am your audience. You will be trying out your newly found awareness of audience assessment with this exercise. You will imagine you have been assigned/ you are deeply interested/ you are passionate about/ scared to think about... the following topics. Again, I am your audience. What do you have to do to write about such a topic? How do you get your audience to listen? Review through the questions concerning audience, your notes, and the above link on tone...
You WILL be turning this in to me. Put it on a separate piece of paper-not in your notes. You will need to put a bullet point list of things you need to consider/not do/tone, etc... Then, I want a short reflective paragraph for each topic addressing what you would perceive concerns/benefits of writing on this topic.
Your topics:
a. Affirmative action in college
b. Prayer in schools
c. Purpose of homework
d. Marriage equality
Now remember... it doesn't matter how I personally feel about these issues (one way or the other) when it comes to what side/stance you may take when you write. Audience awareness is NOT about changing your viewpoints to how your audience feels. It is about you being able to write in a manner that allows your audience to HEAR your ideas. Now.. keep in mind.. this exercise in other times... with other instructors MAY dictate your topic/stance, etc... You will hopefully be able to assess and adjust!
2. An important factor of audience awareness is TONE of your writing. Review the following link and take notes. Tone and Audience Awareness
3. Practice: I am your audience. You will be trying out your newly found awareness of audience assessment with this exercise. You will imagine you have been assigned/ you are deeply interested/ you are passionate about/ scared to think about... the following topics. Again, I am your audience. What do you have to do to write about such a topic? How do you get your audience to listen? Review through the questions concerning audience, your notes, and the above link on tone...
You WILL be turning this in to me. Put it on a separate piece of paper-not in your notes. You will need to put a bullet point list of things you need to consider/not do/tone, etc... Then, I want a short reflective paragraph for each topic addressing what you would perceive concerns/benefits of writing on this topic.
Your topics:
a. Affirmative action in college
b. Prayer in schools
c. Purpose of homework
d. Marriage equality
Now remember... it doesn't matter how I personally feel about these issues (one way or the other) when it comes to what side/stance you may take when you write. Audience awareness is NOT about changing your viewpoints to how your audience feels. It is about you being able to write in a manner that allows your audience to HEAR your ideas. Now.. keep in mind.. this exercise in other times... with other instructors MAY dictate your topic/stance, etc... You will hopefully be able to assess and adjust!
Friday, September 11, 2015
Due: September 14th
1. Review and take notes on the Writing to an Academic Audience link... found under "writing links".
2. In your notes, pick four of your classes that you are enrolled currently.
a. Imagine you have been assigned a 5 page paper on a subject that you are currently studying in each class.
b. You are going to do a thorough analysis of what you think EACH teacher/audience will or will not want in the written communication from you.. This can be a list/bullet points.
c. To consider when doing this analysis: The information found above (academic audience link) + questions to consider that I gave you + your experience so far in that class + explicit references from the teacher + implied directions from the teacher + Bloom's taxonomy
d. Make sure that you consider the "stuff" you want back from the written communication, so you can make sure that you have a realistic expectation of what your communication needs to achieve.
Characteristics you may mention:
Precise attention to grammar and mechanics.
Following citation guide to the letter.
Sources need to be strong and reputable.
Level of Bloom's:
Needs knowledge info... does not want knowledge level info..
2. In your notes, pick four of your classes that you are enrolled currently.
a. Imagine you have been assigned a 5 page paper on a subject that you are currently studying in each class.
b. You are going to do a thorough analysis of what you think EACH teacher/audience will or will not want in the written communication from you.. This can be a list/bullet points.
c. To consider when doing this analysis: The information found above (academic audience link) + questions to consider that I gave you + your experience so far in that class + explicit references from the teacher + implied directions from the teacher + Bloom's taxonomy
d. Make sure that you consider the "stuff" you want back from the written communication, so you can make sure that you have a realistic expectation of what your communication needs to achieve.
Characteristics you may mention:
Precise attention to grammar and mechanics.
Following citation guide to the letter.
Sources need to be strong and reputable.
Level of Bloom's:
Needs knowledge info... does not want knowledge level info..
Due: Friday, September 11th
1. Imagine you had a slight car accident. You need to tell the short story of this accident to three different audiences- your parents, your best friend, and your insurance company. Consider the following questions when assessing your audience:
- what does the audience need to know?
- what does the audience want to know?
- what order will the information need to be organized?
- what tone will best serve your message to this audience?
- what do you need to show your audience that you know?
- what do you want your audience to know and think about you?
Due: class Friday
- what does the audience need to know?
- what does the audience want to know?
- what order will the information need to be organized?
- what tone will best serve your message to this audience?
- what do you need to show your audience that you know?
- what do you want your audience to know and think about you?
Due: class Friday
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Due: Wednesday/Thursday September 9th/10th
For Class:
1. Review and take notes on the "annotating a text" handout.
Annotating a Text Handout
2. Review and familiarize yourself with the "informational text features". This will be to your advantage with reading textbooks/essays/articles, etc.
Informational Text Features
3. Watch the "annotating a text" video. Take notes. This will illustrate the annotating process.
Annotating a Text Video
4. Review and take notes on the "annotating IS... annotating is NOT handout.
Annotating IS... annotating is NOT
Homework:
Aphorism project.. secondary source found... annotated.. stapled to back of packet.
1. Review and take notes on the "annotating a text" handout.
Annotating a Text Handout
2. Review and familiarize yourself with the "informational text features". This will be to your advantage with reading textbooks/essays/articles, etc.
Informational Text Features
3. Watch the "annotating a text" video. Take notes. This will illustrate the annotating process.
Annotating a Text Video
4. Review and take notes on the "annotating IS... annotating is NOT handout.
Annotating IS... annotating is NOT
Homework:
Aphorism project.. secondary source found... annotated.. stapled to back of packet.
Friday, September 4, 2015
Due: Tuesday, September 8th
1. Complete your Socratic seminar handout. Turn in at the beginning of class on Tuesday.
2. Work on your aphorism projects.
DUE: Wednesday/Thursday
1. Examine your nonprofit website (acting as a primary source). Evaluate the evidence before you and chose SIX specific elements from the website that would act as evidence to support your argument that this aphorism is appropriate for this nonprofit.
2. You will need to research your chosen nonprofit for a secondary source (one that is critiquing or discussing the primary source). Make sure it is adhering to source requirements (4 ).
3. Print off the article and annotate it. You are looking for FIVE points made in the source that can be used to support your argument. Use a colored pen to underline and number the points. If you find counter points (ones that disagree with your argument), use a different colored pen.
4. Fill the project handout up to "now that you have identified"...
2. Work on your aphorism projects.
DUE: Wednesday/Thursday
1. Examine your nonprofit website (acting as a primary source). Evaluate the evidence before you and chose SIX specific elements from the website that would act as evidence to support your argument that this aphorism is appropriate for this nonprofit.
2. You will need to research your chosen nonprofit for a secondary source (one that is critiquing or discussing the primary source). Make sure it is adhering to source requirements (4 ).
3. Print off the article and annotate it. You are looking for FIVE points made in the source that can be used to support your argument. Use a colored pen to underline and number the points. If you find counter points (ones that disagree with your argument), use a different colored pen.
4. Fill the project handout up to "now that you have identified"...
Thursday, September 3, 2015
For Friday, September 4th
Be ready to go for the Socratic Seminar. Make sure that you have 5-6 higher level questions with you.. plus an annotated text.
Review very carefully the Socratic seminar handout to be familiar with the purpose of a Socratic seminar; be familiar with the guidelines of the seminar; be familiar with the differences between debate and dialogue; be familiar with the SCORING GUIDE for the seminar.
You need to understand the requirements of you as you participate in the seminar.
SOCRATIC SEMINAR HANDOUT
Review very carefully the Socratic seminar handout to be familiar with the purpose of a Socratic seminar; be familiar with the guidelines of the seminar; be familiar with the differences between debate and dialogue; be familiar with the SCORING GUIDE for the seminar.
You need to understand the requirements of you as you participate in the seminar.
SOCRATIC SEMINAR HANDOUT
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Class today and DUE: Wednesday/Thursday September 2nd/3rd
IN CLASS:
1. Open your Google Docs.
2. Find your summer reading assignment and open it.
3. Open a NEW document.
4. Copy BOTH assignments and place them in the NEW document. Keep your old documents, as well.
5. Label your new document with your name and class hour.
6. Open: Turnitin.com
7. Sign in to your account... OR create a new account with your school email.
8. Enter the following class:
4th Hour: 10559976
Password: bearcats
5th Hour: 10559984
Password: bearcats
9. Upload your combined summer work to the "summer reading" assignment.
1. Open your Google Docs.
2. Find your summer reading assignment and open it.
3. Open a NEW document.
4. Copy BOTH assignments and place them in the NEW document. Keep your old documents, as well.
5. Label your new document with your name and class hour.
6. Open: Turnitin.com
7. Sign in to your account... OR create a new account with your school email.
8. Enter the following class:
4th Hour: 10559976
Password: bearcats
5th Hour: 10559984
Password: bearcats
9. Upload your combined summer work to the "summer reading" assignment.
After class:
1. Review and take notes on the "annotating a text" handout.
2. Review the "informational text features" handout. This will help you look at textbooks/articles/essays with a renewed purpose.
3. Watch the "annotating a text" video. Take notes. This will take you through the process of annotating.. so you can see it in action.
Annotating a Text Video
Homework:
Aphorism project-
Continue with your project with answering question 6... identifying the underlying VALUE of the aphorism.
Next, you will do PART of question 7. Here is the NONPROFIT organizations link:
Aphorism project-
Continue with your project with answering question 6... identifying the underlying VALUE of the aphorism.
Next, you will do PART of question 7. Here is the NONPROFIT organizations link:
Top 100 Nonprofit Organizations
STOP after you have found "the one" and jotted it down on the first part of question #7. Wait on the "six specific reasons".
STOP after you have found "the one" and jotted it down on the first part of question #7. Wait on the "six specific reasons".
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