Tuesday, March 20, 2013

Class Work

1. Welcome back!
2. Let's look at one more sample definition essay: "A Few of My Favorite Things"
3. More information about definition essays: http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/definition.html
4. Let's look at your charts. Do you have enough information to write an essay?  If you no longer like your topic, it is OK to change. Here are some suggestions:

• Fads
• Helplessness
•  An epiphany
• Empowerment
• Idiomatic expression such as "six feet under" or "everything's coming up roses."
• Hypocrisy
• Inner peace
• War
• Peace
• Etc.

It is time to write. For 10 minutes put what you know about your topic into words. You may use the "word" from your chart. Now....write....no talking. If you run out of things to say, look back at your chart.

Now, share at your table.

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5. Research is going to come next. What do you need to know about your topic? Write five questions for research.  Post your topic and questions in MyCompLab. 10 pts.

6. Homework: Conduct research for homework. Visit at least three sites and look for the answers to your questions. Create an annotated bibliography of EasyBib or other citation site. Post in MyCompLab 15 pts.  
www.easybib.com

7. Let's look at another  sample essay:

• pp. 168-169  in Wordsmith - "Manners"

8. Homework: Read "Bound by Tradition" on pp. 168-169. Answer the four questions on p. 169. Post your answers in MyCompLab. (20 pts.)

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