Tuesday, January 31, Day 5
Today is all about introductions & conclusions--the two "buns" of our hamburger (haha). In all honesty, they are what hold your body paragraphs together. So we'll make sure you have a good idea of how to write strong ones. We'll also be doing a short peer review with the outlines you wrote for the second drafts of your diagnostic essays. Peer review will be a big part of this class--this will be the first of many, so enjoy!
1. Outline peer review
2. Introductions
3. Conclusions
4. Revision
Powerpoint: Introductions & Conclusion PowerPoint
Outlines & Thesis Statements
Thursday, January 26, Day 4
(Please remember: If you have not registered, do it ASAP!)
Today we're talking about outlines & thesis statements--two very big deals. You'll revise the organization of your diagnostic essays based on what we learn today.
1. Outlines
2. Thesis Statements
3. Revising Diagnostics
Your outlines should be based on the Standard Outline Format. This is in your shared Dropbox folder in the Diagnostics folder. Make an outline for what your diagnostic essay could potentially be--you do not have to create an outline of your current diagnostic, but for the improved version.
Remember the 3 traits of a strong thesis statement:
1. explainable/discussable
2. arguable
3. one-sided
Outlines due Monday, January 30 at 11:59 p.m.
I'll have comments on your Reflections before class on Tuesday 1-31.
Powerpoint: Outlines & Thesis Statements
(Please remember: If you have not registered, do it ASAP!)
Today we're talking about outlines & thesis statements--two very big deals. You'll revise the organization of your diagnostic essays based on what we learn today.
1. Outlines
2. Thesis Statements
3. Revising Diagnostics
Your outlines should be based on the Standard Outline Format. This is in your shared Dropbox folder in the Diagnostics folder. Make an outline for what your diagnostic essay could potentially be--you do not have to create an outline of your current diagnostic, but for the improved version.
Remember the 3 traits of a strong thesis statement:
1. explainable/discussable
2. arguable
3. one-sided
Outlines due Monday, January 30 at 11:59 p.m.
I'll have comments on your Reflections before class on Tuesday 1-31.
Powerpoint: Outlines & Thesis Statements
Writing Across Borders
Tuesday, January 24, Day 3
We'll explore different writing styles based on culture. Different countries put value on different aspects of an academic essay. We'll talk about the styles of several different countries and then discuss what makes the American academic style distinct.
You'll also be assigned your first Reflection Paper. This will be an informal paper of about 300 words. There should be time at the end of the class to begin this.
1. Paragraphs
2. Diagrams
3. Reflection 1
Also, please consider passing this on to a friend/spouse in the Champaign-Urbana area who might be interested: Special English Class 2012
We'll explore different writing styles based on culture. Different countries put value on different aspects of an academic essay. We'll talk about the styles of several different countries and then discuss what makes the American academic style distinct.
You'll also be assigned your first Reflection Paper. This will be an informal paper of about 300 words. There should be time at the end of the class to begin this.
1. Paragraphs
2. Diagrams
3. Reflection 1
Also, please consider passing this on to a friend/spouse in the Champaign-Urbana area who might be interested: Special English Class 2012
Diagnostic Exam
Thursday, January 19, Day 2
Today we'll have the 50-minute diagnostic exam. You won't be graded on this first draft, but this is your chance to showcase your writing (and possibly proficiency into 501!), so do you best.
Focus on the structure of your essay, the content of the article, and be sure to answer the question adequately.
After the 50 minutes are up, you'll submit your essay to our shared folder in Dropbox. Please don't open your essay after class. If I see that you've opened it, I will think that you edited it, which is not allowed after our 50 minutes.
Good luck!
Today we'll have the 50-minute diagnostic exam. You won't be graded on this first draft, but this is your chance to showcase your writing (and possibly proficiency into 501!), so do you best.
Focus on the structure of your essay, the content of the article, and be sure to answer the question adequately.
After the 50 minutes are up, you'll submit your essay to our shared folder in Dropbox. Please don't open your essay after class. If I see that you've opened it, I will think that you edited it, which is not allowed after our 50 minutes.
Good luck!
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