Monday, September 28, 2009
Class notes on Finding & Evaluating Sources
http://www.sartuno.com/classdocs/8amGuidelinesforResearchProcess.doc
Post #7: Research Questions
For your new blog response, post your two research questions here (but you still need to bring a hard copy to class on Wednesday!).
Remember that your research questions must relate to family, education, social class/success/the American Dream, or gender issues in America. Also, it must lead to a debatable answer. Finally, it must be something that you can address sufficiently in a 5-6 page paper.
Also, it seems that some of you are falling behind in the RA and LOP reading. While most of our time will be devoted to talking about writing this Wed, there *will* be a reading quiz. If you're having special issues that are hindering you from keeping up, please talk to me. Otherwise, now's the time to get back on track! :)
Remember that your research questions must relate to family, education, social class/success/the American Dream, or gender issues in America. Also, it must lead to a debatable answer. Finally, it must be something that you can address sufficiently in a 5-6 page paper.
Also, it seems that some of you are falling behind in the RA and LOP reading. While most of our time will be devoted to talking about writing this Wed, there *will* be a reading quiz. If you're having special issues that are hindering you from keeping up, please talk to me. Otherwise, now's the time to get back on track! :)
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
HW for the weekend
Dear Class,
You did a lot of writing today with the in-class essay, so don't worry about doing a blog response this weekend or the 5-6 potential sources (listed on your calendar). Just be sure to keep up with the readings, be prepared for a quiz, and be prepared to do a little writing on the reading at our next class meeting. Also, please do bring Researching & Writing to our next class meeting.
Have a good weekend!
Ms. Liu
You did a lot of writing today with the in-class essay, so don't worry about doing a blog response this weekend or the 5-6 potential sources (listed on your calendar). Just be sure to keep up with the readings, be prepared for a quiz, and be prepared to do a little writing on the reading at our next class meeting. Also, please do bring Researching & Writing to our next class meeting.
Have a good weekend!
Ms. Liu
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Laramie Project
Here is one more extra credit opportunity:
Our next unit is on gender, and this film screening--held next Wed night, 9/30, at 7pm--would be especially appropriate for some of the topics we'll be discussing.
http://theatre.fullcoll.edu/scm.asp?scmpageid=45
If you'd like to earn extra credit for attending, go to the screening, and then write up a typed, 1-page response to the film. Turn this in by Oct. 7th. [up to 5 points possible]
Our next unit is on gender, and this film screening--held next Wed night, 9/30, at 7pm--would be especially appropriate for some of the topics we'll be discussing.
http://theatre.fullcoll.edu/scm.asp?scmpageid=45
If you'd like to earn extra credit for attending, go to the screening, and then write up a typed, 1-page response to the film. Turn this in by Oct. 7th. [up to 5 points possible]
Monday, September 21, 2009
Post #6 & Announcements
For your new blog response, please either 1) post a tentative thesis for Paper #2 (your in-class essay) here OR 2) comment on someone else's tentative thesis (is it debatable? is it specific enough? does it have a thesis map--list of supporting points?).
If you have any questions as you continue to brainstorm for your in-class essay, feel free to post them here as part of your blog response. I'll be checking the blog several times between now and Wednesday morning and will try to post answers to your questions.
Recap of prompt for Paper #2:
First identify a SPECIFIC problem in education today [this is NOT going to be the major part of your paper]. Then, either 1) explain what the different causes for that problem are, OR 2) propose a feasible solution to the problem [this WILL be the major part of your paper]
Due: before our next class meeting
Announcements:
For Wednesday's in-class essay, just bring Rereading America, paper, and a pen. You do not need anything else (disregard the part of the calendar that says to bring an outline).
If you have any questions as you continue to brainstorm for your in-class essay, feel free to post them here as part of your blog response. I'll be checking the blog several times between now and Wednesday morning and will try to post answers to your questions.
Recap of prompt for Paper #2:
First identify a SPECIFIC problem in education today [this is NOT going to be the major part of your paper]. Then, either 1) explain what the different causes for that problem are, OR 2) propose a feasible solution to the problem [this WILL be the major part of your paper]
Due: before our next class meeting
Announcements:
For Wednesday's in-class essay, just bring Rereading America, paper, and a pen. You do not need anything else (disregard the part of the calendar that says to bring an outline).
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Post #5: LOP Questions
For your new blog response, post two questions about Life of Pi. They can be anything that you're curious about, things you'd like the class to explore, etc. (for example, why does he spend so much time talking about his name?)
Due: Before our next class meeting
HW Reminders: Do all the reading assigned, but don't worry about the brainstorming, outlining, or research question work. We'll be doing all of that in class on Monday.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Post #4: Education Readings
After you've finished your homework reading, answer the following questions:
1) What might "Para Teresa" be saying about education in America? What questions about education might it be raising?
2) What are two things that stood out to you the most about "Learning to Read"?
Due: Before our next class meeting
Length: one well-developed paragraph per answer
Reminders: Bring in your 5-6 potential research questions (on family or education in America) on Wed. We will be working on them in class. Also, although you're not writing a blog response on LOP this time, do expect quiz questions on it.
1) What might "Para Teresa" be saying about education in America? What questions about education might it be raising?
2) What are two things that stood out to you the most about "Learning to Read"?
Due: Before our next class meeting
Length: one well-developed paragraph per answer
Reminders: Bring in your 5-6 potential research questions (on family or education in America) on Wed. We will be working on them in class. Also, although you're not writing a blog response on LOP this time, do expect quiz questions on it.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Post #3: Visual Portfolio & LOP
For your new blog response, answering the following questions:
1) Examine the Visual Portfolio on pp. 190-193. Choose one picture and explain what you think it might be saying about education in America. Cite specific details from the picture to make your point.
2) Finish reading LOP, Author's Note through Ch. 3. How would you describe the narrator of LOP so far? What do you think of the fact that he majors in zoology AND religious studies?
Due: Before our next class meeting
Length: One well-developed paragraph per question
Additional Reminder: Don't forget to bring all three texts (Rereading America, Life of Pi, and Rereading America) to our next class meeting!
1) Examine the Visual Portfolio on pp. 190-193. Choose one picture and explain what you think it might be saying about education in America. Cite specific details from the picture to make your point.
2) Finish reading LOP, Author's Note through Ch. 3. How would you describe the narrator of LOP so far? What do you think of the fact that he majors in zoology AND religious studies?
Due: Before our next class meeting
Length: One well-developed paragraph per question
Additional Reminder: Don't forget to bring all three texts (Rereading America, Life of Pi, and Rereading America) to our next class meeting!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Post #2: Jean Anyon's Social Class excerpt
For your new blog response, answer the following questions:
1) Jean Anyon describes a variety of schools and teaching methods. Think of the schools you attended from kindergarten through twelfth grade--which of Anyon's schools comes closest to the schools you attended? (Be specific and elaborate)
2) Which type of school would you want to send your own children to and why?
Length: 1 well-developed paragraph per question
Due: Noon on Monday, 9/14
1) Jean Anyon describes a variety of schools and teaching methods. Think of the schools you attended from kindergarten through twelfth grade--which of Anyon's schools comes closest to the schools you attended? (Be specific and elaborate)
2) Which type of school would you want to send your own children to and why?
Length: 1 well-developed paragraph per question
Due: Noon on Monday, 9/14
Announcements
1) Don't forget--no school on Monday. Happy Labor Day!
2) Paper #1 is Due Wed, 9/9. Remember to download the rubric, print a copy, and attach it to the top of your final draft. Also, attach ALL work that you did under your final draft. If you are comfortable with your final draft, submit an electronic copy to turnitin.com before class. If you are still struggling with it, do not submit a copy to turnitin.com yet. HOWEVER, the hard copy of your final draft is still due on Wednesday.
3) Bring Life of Pi to class on Wednesday
4) Don't forget to read the Anyon and do your blog response.
2) Paper #1 is Due Wed, 9/9. Remember to download the rubric, print a copy, and attach it to the top of your final draft. Also, attach ALL work that you did under your final draft. If you are comfortable with your final draft, submit an electronic copy to turnitin.com before class. If you are still struggling with it, do not submit a copy to turnitin.com yet. HOWEVER, the hard copy of your final draft is still due on Wednesday.
3) Bring Life of Pi to class on Wednesday
4) Don't forget to read the Anyon and do your blog response.
Download this rubric & staple to your final draft:
http://www.sartuno.com/classdocs/English100GradingRubric.doc
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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