4.26.2013
Day 40
That's right: This is the final day of ESL 115 Q as we know it. It was a great semester for me teaching you all! I hope you learned from and enjoyed our class.
Today we will do:
1) ICES
2) IRP Question + Answer
3) Who Wants to Be a Millionaire game
Research Paper Titles
4.24.2013
Day 39
Graded GRPs: scale of 0-12.
Some pointers:
Using "so" or "like" to start a sentence
Headers or no headers?
Para. #
When you see the green or red squiggly...
Handout: Strong Examples
Introductions: all one paragraph!
What kinds of transitions are you using?
Closing statements or no closing statements? What does a closing statement do?
Conclusions: specific to general, but still "substantial"; can mention the improvements
1. Writing Effective Titles
Discuss in groups: What is the purpose of a title (academic or otherwise)? What are the characteristics of a good title?
Title ranking
Title writing
Write a title for your IRP.
2. In class IRP work
The remaining time will be spent working on IRPs. Remember to choose one of the two options. I will go around the room and check on progress. Use this time wisely: it's your last chance to ask in-person questions.
Homework: Continue working on your IRP (due this Saturday, April 27th, 12:00 pm, ON THE DOT).
Day 39
Graded GRPs: scale of 0-12.
Some pointers:
Using "so" or "like" to start a sentence
Headers or no headers?
Para. #
When you see the green or red squiggly...
Handout: Strong Examples
Introductions: all one paragraph!
What kinds of transitions are you using?
Closing statements or no closing statements? What does a closing statement do?
Conclusions: specific to general, but still "substantial"; can mention the improvements
1. Writing Effective Titles
Discuss in groups: What is the purpose of a title (academic or otherwise)? What are the characteristics of a good title?
Title ranking
Title writing
Write a title for your IRP.
2. In class IRP work
The remaining time will be spent working on IRPs. Remember to choose one of the two options. I will go around the room and check on progress. Use this time wisely: it's your last chance to ask in-person questions.
Homework: Continue working on your IRP (due this Saturday, April 27th, 12:00 pm, ON THE DOT).
Research Paper Formatting
4.22.2013
Day 38
First, some pointers about annotated bibliographies:
hanging indent
last names
"discusses about"
What information should you be getting from these sources? What kind of information will be the most helpful for this paper?
the annotated bibliography as "tentative"
1. APA Formatting Guide
APA Formatting Guide Handout
Fix this essay based on what we've learned. Be prepared to give a class demonstration on how to perform some of these functions in Word.
Homework: Continue working on your IRP.
Day 38
First, some pointers about annotated bibliographies:
hanging indent
last names
"discusses about"
What information should you be getting from these sources? What kind of information will be the most helpful for this paper?
the annotated bibliography as "tentative"
1. APA Formatting Guide
APA Formatting Guide Handout
Fix this essay based on what we've learned. Be prepared to give a class demonstration on how to perform some of these functions in Word.
Homework: Continue working on your IRP.
GRP Review Day/Workshop
4.19.2013
Day 37
Today is a workshop!
First, I will open up the class for questions about the GRP, due this coming Monday.
After questions, I will hand out a GRP Checklist that you will use to review your own work. Once you are able to check off each item on the list, you can consider your GRP well-written.
Next, I will hand out a crossword puzzle based on the information in this class. Work individually or in teams to complete it!
Day 37
Today is a workshop!
First, I will open up the class for questions about the GRP, due this coming Monday.
After questions, I will hand out a GRP Checklist that you will use to review your own work. Once you are able to check off each item on the list, you can consider your GRP well-written.
Next, I will hand out a crossword puzzle based on the information in this class. Work individually or in teams to complete it!
Introductions and Conclusions
4.17.2013
Day 36
Introductions and conclusions are fundamental to your essays. While they vary depending on the essay's style, there are some general rules you should follow. I'll present those tips today and also give some more specific guidelines for our GRP/IRP intros and conclusions.
Before we get started, let's review what we did yesterday: GRP Source Synthesis Outline. Consider the modifications I suggest and take note. You will want to make these changes in your final GRP.
After today, we should be able to fill in the introduction in our outline.
1. Intros and Conclusions (ppt)
GRP/IRP Examples
2. Let's write these things...
Draft an introduction* to our GRP. *Conclusions make much more sense to write AFTER the rest of the paper is finished. I think you can guess why that is.
(1) hook: interest the reader in your topic; hint at your purpose
(2) background information: give information about the WFP and the problem we are working to solve (hunger in Africa).
(3) thesis: the main idea of the essay; the purpose of the essay.
3. Comparison and feedback
Rate your partner's...
(1) hook: Does it interest you? Does it hint at the paper's purpose?
(2) background information: Do you have enough information to fully understand how to interpret the rest of the essay?
(3) thesis: Does the thesis include all the necessary parts? (It should, because we all wrote it together!)
Homework: Keep pluggin'!
Final GRP due Monday, April 22nd
Take the information from our outline and use it freely in your essay. You will have to modify some parts as it is not 100% complete--consider what modifications I have pointed out today and take note. You will have to add your own unique conclusion. We will discuss this further on Friday.
Day 36
Introductions and conclusions are fundamental to your essays. While they vary depending on the essay's style, there are some general rules you should follow. I'll present those tips today and also give some more specific guidelines for our GRP/IRP intros and conclusions.
Before we get started, let's review what we did yesterday: GRP Source Synthesis Outline. Consider the modifications I suggest and take note. You will want to make these changes in your final GRP.
After today, we should be able to fill in the introduction in our outline.
1. Intros and Conclusions (ppt)
GRP/IRP Examples
2. Let's write these things...
Draft an introduction* to our GRP. *Conclusions make much more sense to write AFTER the rest of the paper is finished. I think you can guess why that is.
(1) hook: interest the reader in your topic; hint at your purpose
(2) background information: give information about the WFP and the problem we are working to solve (hunger in Africa).
(3) thesis: the main idea of the essay; the purpose of the essay.
"Based
on the information provided by World Food Programme (WFP), this
research paper will analyze three solutions for the hunger problem in
Africa: providing food in emergencies, supporting small farmers, and
giving children vital nutrition. Following the critiques of these
solutions will be suggestions for improvements."
3. Comparison and feedback
Rate your partner's...
(1) hook: Does it interest you? Does it hint at the paper's purpose?
(2) background information: Do you have enough information to fully understand how to interpret the rest of the essay?
(3) thesis: Does the thesis include all the necessary parts? (It should, because we all wrote it together!)
Homework: Keep pluggin'!
Final GRP due Monday, April 22nd
Take the information from our outline and use it freely in your essay. You will have to modify some parts as it is not 100% complete--consider what modifications I have pointed out today and take note. You will have to add your own unique conclusion. We will discuss this further on Friday.
Source Synthesis, continued
4.15.2013
Day 35
We will continue working on source synthesis today, with the goal of completing the GRP Source Synthesis Outline so that you can begin work on the corresponding IRP outline at home.
1. Source Synthesis II (ppt)
2. Source Synthesis Matrix
In your group, write a paragraph that synthesizes the information from the GRP Source Synthesis Matrix. Put your paragraph into GRP Source Synthesis Outline.
Homework:
Start filling in an IRP Source Synthesis Matrix. Create an outline like the one we created today for the GRP and begin filling it in (IRP Source Synthesis Outline template). Due April 26th, 1:00 pm - that means it must be done before class! Even if you choose to write an IRP Draft, you still need to turn in a matrix and outline.
Day 35
We will continue working on source synthesis today, with the goal of completing the GRP Source Synthesis Outline so that you can begin work on the corresponding IRP outline at home.
1. Source Synthesis II (ppt)
2. Source Synthesis Matrix
In your group, write a paragraph that synthesizes the information from the GRP Source Synthesis Matrix. Put your paragraph into GRP Source Synthesis Outline.
Homework:
Start filling in an IRP Source Synthesis Matrix. Create an outline like the one we created today for the GRP and begin filling it in (IRP Source Synthesis Outline template). Due April 26th, 1:00 pm - that means it must be done before class! Even if you choose to write an IRP Draft, you still need to turn in a matrix and outline.
Quoting, Continued
Quoting
4/10/13
Day 33
1. Paraphrasing review- Let's see what you wrote (anonymously)!
2. Quoting (ppt)
Quoting Exercises
Quoting Practice: News & Reviews
*Some slightly good news about your IRP Annotated Bibliographies: You may turn them in on Sunday, April 14th, by 12:00 pm.
Day 33
1. Paraphrasing review- Let's see what you wrote (anonymously)!
2. Quoting (ppt)
Quoting Exercises
Quoting Practice: News & Reviews
*Some slightly good news about your IRP Annotated Bibliographies: You may turn them in on Sunday, April 14th, by 12:00 pm.
Paraphrasing
4.8.2013
Day 32
Today we will master paraphrasing! This is a skill you have given some consideration to in your summaries, but paraphrases are different than summaries in crucial ways.
1. Paraphrasing (ppt)
Slides 1-4: Introduction
Slides 5-7: Rules
Slides 8-21: Step-by-step guide!
2. Paraphrasing Worksheet
I will hand out the paraphrasing worksheet. Follow along as we go through the slides.
Ikenberry Dining Hall Article
Learners Dictionary
Day 32
Today we will master paraphrasing! This is a skill you have given some consideration to in your summaries, but paraphrases are different than summaries in crucial ways.
1. Paraphrasing (ppt)
Slides 1-4: Introduction
Slides 5-7: Rules
Slides 8-21: Step-by-step guide!
2. Paraphrasing Worksheet
I will hand out the paraphrasing worksheet. Follow along as we go through the slides.
Ikenberry Dining Hall Article
Learners Dictionary
Source Synthesis
4.5.2013
Day 31
Today is the first day of the Writing Process Unit! We will consider what it means to synthesize sources. Then, we'll use the information we've gained to fill in a Source Synthesis Matrix and eventually translate it into a Synthesis P-I-E Outline. These are major steps in the writing process that will make writing the essay much quicker and smoother.
1. Source Synthesis (ppt)
1. Source Synthesis (ppt)
We have already done a comparison of our sources using the GRP Source Relevancy Chart here. However, we have not truly synthesized these sources until we note what their similarities and differences are, or how they can work together to create a broader picture.
As we've seen in the ppt, we have to synthesize these sources in a coherent way in sentences or paragraphs.
Suggestion (not homework!):
IRP Source Relevancy Chart. If you have not started an IRP Source Relevancy Chart, you would greatly benefit from completing one.
Writing Concisely
4.3.2013
Day 30
Today we will work on writing concisely. This is a necessary skill for summarizing, but it also aids in quality writing in general.
Rules for writing concisely
1. Avoid ________.
2. Replace several vague words with one _______ word.
3. Do not state the ________.
4. Cut the "_____ ______" phrases.
5. Avoid _______ subjects.
Worksheet as class: 15 minutes
We will discuss the above rules on concise writing. Fill in your Writing Concisely handout to be sure you remember these.
***A key in writing concisely is to be sure you do NOT change the meaning! Don't cut so many words that no one can tell what you are talking about anymore!
Conciseness Battle! 20 minutes
I will hand out a Conciseness Battle Worksheet. Your group will revise three wordy sentences to make them more concise. You will post your final answer in the Conciseness Battle document. DO NOT look at this document before your group has come to a final decision! Once you post your final answer, you cannot change it.
Final discussion:15 minutes
We will look at the Conciseness Battle document and discuss which of the two teams wrote a more concise sentence.
Day 30
Today we will work on writing concisely. This is a necessary skill for summarizing, but it also aids in quality writing in general.
Rules for writing concisely
1. Avoid ________.
2. Replace several vague words with one _______ word.
3. Do not state the ________.
4. Cut the "_____ ______" phrases.
5. Avoid _______ subjects.
Worksheet as class: 15 minutes
We will discuss the above rules on concise writing. Fill in your Writing Concisely handout to be sure you remember these.
***A key in writing concisely is to be sure you do NOT change the meaning! Don't cut so many words that no one can tell what you are talking about anymore!
Conciseness Battle! 20 minutes
I will hand out a Conciseness Battle Worksheet. Your group will revise three wordy sentences to make them more concise. You will post your final answer in the Conciseness Battle document. DO NOT look at this document before your group has come to a final decision! Once you post your final answer, you cannot change it.
Final discussion:15 minutes
We will look at the Conciseness Battle document and discuss which of the two teams wrote a more concise sentence.
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