Monday, October 28, 2013

One Big Thing-- and finishing some other things...

1 big thing:  final projects
 
Topic:   
 
My Knowledge of English 101 Concepts.
 
Audience:   
 
 EB
 
Purpose:  
 
 To prove I know what I should know based upon the WPA guidelines bullet points using my own work from class as evidence.
 
Rhetorical Knowledge
 
·       Focus on a purpose.
 
Define:   
 
This means that I have a reason for writing and I can stick with that reason throughout my essay.
 
Explain:  
 
It is evident that I know how to focus on a purpose since in my narrative essay my purpose was to entertain and I focused on that throughout the essay.  In my first paragraph I wrote, “…………………..”  This, I think, is entertaining, and that is the reason I wrote the essay.  Later, in paragraph 2 I wrote, “……………..,” and that proves that I am sticking to my goal.  Finally, in my last paragraph I wrote, “…………………,” and from all these examples, it is clear I can focus on a purpose.
 
HW-  Complete your first project entry by organizing your project into a word document and then by typing it up.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Evaluations... Arg Completion.

1.  Please turn in your argument essay by placing it on the front desk-

2.  Barriers to completion?  If you didn't turn in your essay, is there something I can help with?  Do you have questions or problems that we can solve to help you move forward?

3.  Please unplug and grab a computer to complete class evaluations.

4.  What's next-  What we have to do.... Calendar.... 

5.  NO Class on Friday!  Virtual class only.... Please check the blog for HW-

Monday, October 21, 2013

Arg, cont.

1.  Journal-  

What's been the hardest part of your argument essay


1.5  Works Cited Workshop.


2.  Editing and groups.


1. Is the introduction at least 5 sentences?

2. Do they have a thesis?

3.  Are there at least 3 facts per paragraph?

4.  Are they using in-text citation correctly?

6.  Is their MLA format correct?

7.  What mode of persuasion are they employing?  Logos, Pathos, Ethos, or a combination?

8.  Offer a suggestion for improvement.

9.  Did they convince you?

10  Offer a compliment.





HW-  Complete essay and submit on Wednesday.

Friday, October 18, 2013

Arg, Body PP, Cont.

First-   Random Question time.

Journal-  Please find 2-3 facts from On Course to use in your next, second, body paragraph.

While you are researching, I'd like to see your essay so far.  Please place it on your desk.

Once you've finished, create the next body paragraph.

Use the instructor and classmates as resources to finish.

HW-  Have completed your essay, doing the last paragraph and the introduction on your own.  Please return to class with a completed draft.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Arg, cont.

1.  We're working through the argument together.  For a journal, find three facts from On Course that will support your first body paragraph.

2.  Working in groups is fine.

3.  Once you have your three facts, if you like, follow the paragraph pattern (notes in class) and complete your first body paragraph.  (in text citation)

4.  See me to read your first BP and when you're done, you're free to go.

5.  HW- Type up what you've completed, and return to class with the intro and first body paragraph.


Monday, October 14, 2013

Argument, cont. Introduction...

Journal-

Meet with your group from last class and write your thesis and 3 facts on the board again.


Discussion of topics... choice of topics...


Introduction:  State the problem, Explain the problem, solve the problem in a thesis- (logos, pathos, ethos)


Drafting time-  When your intro is complete, see me.

Friday, October 11, 2013

Groups and Topics to Argue.

Journal-  What 3 pieces of information from the chapter reading did you find most important?

Groups-  Create a thesis that persuades based on the chapter reading.  Then, in your group, find 3 facts to support your thesis.

Presentation of Group work....

Commercial presentations...Cont. Monday.

Monday, October 7, 2013

Presentations

Please turn in typed journal entries to the front....


Presentations!

HW for Friday.  Please read 139-168, chapter 4, Mastering Self-Management by Friday.  Be prepared for a discussion and topic invention for our Argument essay.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Argument Introduction, cont.

1.  All Day journal!

Watch this ad.  Identify whether logos, pathos, or ethos is being used.  Explain how logos, pathos or ethos is used to convince people to buy the product.  How do they work?

2.  Don't forget homework due Monday.... Presentations and typed journal entries.

3.  Have a great weekend!

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

C/C submission day, maybe.

1.  Journal-

Explain what's wrong with your MLA format, or explain one grammar mistake you make over and over again in your essay.  See me for deciphering help.  Speak with neighbors, too.

2.  Read aloud.

3.  Turn in your c/c essay?

4.  HW review-  Clarification.  Please complete the HW, type it up, and return it to me on MONDAY-

5.  HW- find an ad, either print or video, that contains at least two of these three persuasive strategies:  Logos, Ethos, or Pathos.  Create a  prezi to explain how your ad utilizes at least two of the three appeals, due Monday.

6.  HW- model