Class Work

Self Editing Activity for the Problem/Solution essay - (Old Age or Youth problem)

1. You will be reading your essay from the last sentence to the first sentence. This will help you to locate and revise any "unusual" sentences. In a separate document, show the original sentence in column 1 and the revised sentence in column 2.  (handout)

2. At your table, discuss your favorite place to study!

3. Quick Research . . . Locate and read one or two articles that provide recommendations for finding or creating the perfect place to study. Do your "standards" agree with the experts? Explain in one paragraph

• Create a Top 10 list and add information that explains why that item or environment is important. List the URL so that you will be able to find the article again.
• Post in CANVAS - 30 points for the list.
• 20 points for the paragraph

3. Take a walk around campus and look for three places that are good places to study. Be precise as to location. Take notes. What makes each location a good place to study?

Homework

Write the final copy of your problem/solution essay and post in CANVAS by next Tuesday. (100 points)

November 21, 2013

Reminder: This was the homework.

Write at least two paragraphs that explain the effects of your problem. Give credit to your sources. Bring a paper copy of your paragraphs to class. Also, post in Canvas. Due November 21st. (20 pts.)

Class Work

1. We will share the effects in a Reader's Circle. Be prepared to read your paragraphs and to identify your sources.

Homework
Write the solutions. You are now ready to "paste" the paper together.

• Definition of the problem
• Causes
• Effects
• Solutions

Post your draft in CANVAS by Tuesday. (50 pts.)
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Writing Practice

• In your own words, write a paragraph and explain what a good study area is to you.
• Now, locate at one reliable article that talks about how to study. Find what it says about creating the perfect study location.
• In a bulleted list, not what information you found. Give credit to your source(s)!

 Now,

 1.Walk around this building for 10 minutes and look for the best and worst places to study. Really LOOK at the spaces. List the strengths/weaknesses. Be precise. Details matter.
2. Return to class. Let's share.

Save this. We will revisit it on Tuesday.

November 19. 2013 - Tuesday

Class Work

This was the homework:

This is homework. Write at least two paragraphs that explain the causes of the problem. Post in Canvas by Tuesday. List your sources. (20 pts)

• Print a copy of your two paragraphs.
• Write your thesis statement on the top along with your name.

Let's look at your sentences. Number your sentences.
Now, use the chart to complete the task.

• How many words are in each sentence?
• How do you begin each sentence?
• What changes should be made?

Let's get rid of extra words!

See: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/concise.htm

Let's also avoid cliches!

Try the practice quizzes. You will be assigned a number. Correct that sentence for each set. You may be working with a partner.

Write your corrected sentences on the board.

Homework

Write at least two paragraphs that explain the effects of your problem. Give credit to your sources. Bring a paper copy of your paragraphs to class. Also, post in Canvas. Due November 21st. (20 pts.)

November 14, 2013 - Thursday

Class Work

1. Get out a copy of your introduction. This was homework. You should be able to find it on Canvas if you posted it!
2. Share your introduction with the class. We will be listening for a clear description of the problem with either old age or youth.
3. We will also be hoping for an introduction that captures our attention. Let's review some possibilities:
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/introductions/
4. Now that you have clearly described/introduced the problem, your next task is to tell the reader how the problem came to be. What caused the problem? Do a bit of research and find out. Be sure to keep track of the source. This is a good place to include an example from life or from the news. An example from a movie or book would also be great here. (Remember, we watched UP. Think back to the characters and experiences. Talk to someone with the problem. Quote them. Remember, with minors, you MUST have parental permission to use the names. Instead, just give the general age and use yourself as the Interviewer in the Works Cited section. This is homework. Write at least two paragraphs that explain the causes of the problem. Post in Canvas by Tuesday. List your sources. (20 pts)
5. Taking care of commas.

You will be working with a partner group to "show" the class how to use commas correctly.

• Modifying phrases or clauses to begin sentences
• After a transitional word, phrase, or clause that begins a sentence
• To set off a modifier, establish a qualification, contrast, or exception.
• Before coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) in compound sentences.
• Between items in a series
• In nonessential elements
• In dates, names, titles, dates, , and addresses.
• To set off tag questions
• To use yes/no remarks and mild exclamations
• To prevent misreading

Directions: Find and share the rule.
Provide two example sentences showing the rule in action.

Provide one sentence for testing! The class will have to write your sentence correctly.

You may write your rule and sentences on the board. We have plenty of space! You have 12 minutes to prepare.

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/607/02/

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/commas.htm


For practice try 80, 81, 82, and 83 at http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htm

Class Work

This was the homework.

Homework:

Select a problem encountered by the elderly or by the young. (One problem/one age group)

You need to define the problem and claim that it exists.

Now you need reasons why the problem exists. Conduct some research and come up with at least two reasons.

For each reason, you need give examples. The information will answer "because". What proof is out there? Look for at least two sources.

Keep track of your sources and provide the URL if the source was electronic. (EastBib is a good place to keep track of your sources.)

Post in CANVAS. This is due on Tuesday and is worth 35 points. Do not delay!


What problems did you select - Write your topic on a post-it and place on the board. Write your name on the post-it as well.

Now that all are posted, read the wall. If your "problem" post is the same or almost like another post, move the two posts together.

Get together with the others of the same or similar topics and discuss what you found to be the causes of the problem. It is perfectly OK to share resources!


Now it is time to look for solutions! What can be done to solve or "fix" the problem?
1. Locate at least two viable solutions given by experts. List your sources. Write the solutions on post-its and place under the "problem" on the board. Give credit to your sources. Find at least three possible solutions.

2. Read the wall again and meet with the others who are investigating the problem. Discuss. Did you locate the same solutions?

3. Estimate the cost of the solutions. Money is an issue. How can the money element be addressed?

4. Now, locate a quotation about your problem. Write that on a post-it and add it to the board. Cite your source! Place on the board.

5. Are there any news stories related to your topic? List on the next post-it and place on the board. What is your source? Note it.

6. Now, meet again with others who share your topic. What "stories" and experiences do you know about the topic? Did Grandma share something? Did your little sister have an opinion? What do folks in the group who experience the problem have to say? Share the stories with the others in your topic group.

7. You are almost ready to write. Fill in the chart as drawn on the board. Use your own paper or create a Word document. Let me know when you are finished so that I can review it with you.

Homework

Write the introduction to your essay. Capture the attention of the reader AND define/describe the problem. Cite at least one source. Post in CANVAS (20 pts.)

November 7, 2013

Class Work

Let's talk about the article: http://wenku.baidu.com/view/d5b6d0c69ec3d5bbfd0a74b6.html

Do you agree or disagree with the author?

What did the author claim?
Why did she believe that?
What evidence was provided as proof?


Game Time: You will receive a card noting the group you should join. Do so. Instructions will follow.


Homework:

Select a problem encountered by the elderly or by the young. (One problem/one age group)

You need to define the problem and claim that it exists.

Now you need reasons why the problem exists. Conduct some research and come up with at least two reasons.

For each reason, you need give examples. The information will answer "because". What proof is out there? Look for at least two sources.

Keep track of your sources and provide the URL if the source was electronic. (EastBib is a good place to keep track of your sources.)

Post in CANVAS. This is due on Tuesday and is worth 35 points. Do not delay!

November 5, 2013 - Tuesday

1. Finish watching UP - continue and discuss the charts.

2. What are the problems faced by children today? Do you agree with this list?
http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-issues-facing-our-youth-today.php
3. What are the problems faces by older people? Read this article. Do you agree that these are the problems? What would you add or take away?
http://www.bizymoms.com/relationships/elderly-problems.html

4. If you have not read the article listed in Thursday's blog, read it now! Summarize it in two paragraphs. Post in CANVAS. (20 pts.)