November 24 & 25

This post are for both days of Thanksgiving Week, because the classes did different things on different days. So, as you read this post, please look at the parts that pertained to your class. You did one of the following activities today:

• You went to the lab and did a peer review activity with a higher level class. When going to the computer lab, you were partnered up two times, and you received feedback on content and organization from one partner and on grammar with the other partner.

OR

• You came to the class and reviewed the things that need to be on Draft 2. You also looked at in-text citations and signal phrases again. Next, we did a Synthesis Writing to show how much we've learned in the semester. Lastly, you learned a little about Thanksgiving and why we give thanks. We finished up the class with a small Thanksgiving writing activity.

24/25 November 2014

Homework:

• Edit and revise your 1st draft. 
• This means that you can add to paragraphs or delete unnecessary things, add to your conclusion or introduction, or work on your in-text citations, references and/or grammar using the feedback that you get from your peer review.
• Use a template to format your paper correctly - APA Format Template 
• Look at a final draft of a former student - Sample Student Paper 
• Turn in your Draft 2 by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, November 26

Draft 2 Requirements

You need to have: 

• 2 pages of text, at least 5 paragraphs (introduction, 3 body paragraphs, conclusion)
• All body paragraphs written/drafted with sources 
• Introduction and Conclusion must be fully developed
• Correct Formatting: Cover Page, Headers with page numbers, Reference Page 
• References: Generally correct formatting for reference page and in-text citations (you do NOT need the notes from the annotated bibliography, just a reference page) 

Classwork and Homework

Today in class, we first took a hard quiz on Vocabulary List 9. I will be merciful when scoring them, I promise. :) Next, we reviewed the rubric and what is required for the thesis statement and body paragraphs of your essays. You can review your rubric (pg. 2-3 in your pink packet) for what we talked about. Next, we talked about what is required for your annotated bibliography (at least 4 sources with short summarized notes). We also looked at transitions that can be used for process analysis essays. Lastly, we did a peer review of the paragraphs that you completed for homework last night.  I have included samples for the annotated bibliography and a final draft of a student's Process Analysis Essay below. The PowerPoint for today can also be found in the link below.

Sample Annotated Bibliography

Sample Student Process Analysis Paper (Final Draft)

20 November 2014

Homework:

• Finish Draft 1 and upload it to turnitin.com by 11:59 pm
• DON’T FORGET TO WRITE NOTES FOR 4 OF YOUR REFERENCES IN YOUR REFERENCE PAGE

Draft 1 Requirements 

• At least 1 ½ pages of essay 
• All body paragraphs written/drafted with sources 
• Contain in-text citations for quotes, summaries and paraphrases 
• A short introduction and conclusion are required (at least 2-3 sentences) 
• Mostly correctly formatted in APA style 
• Annotated bibliography (Reference Page) 
• 4 sources with summarized information used in the essay

Class Today and Homework

Hello class! Today we will be doing two things. First we will be practicing an Integrated Writing Task, because we will not have time to review it next week (Yay Thanksgiving!) and the following week (Dec 1-5) is the week of your last Integrated Essay Test in the lab. Secondly, we will work on our paragraphs for the Process Analysis Essay.

Integrated Writing Additional Practice
Please follow these instructions:

• Please open this link in a window--Online Timer. Set the timer for 20 minutes, but DO NOT START IT. Shrink the window so you will be able to see the timer while you are typing.

• Open the document in the IW Additional Practice folder (located in your class folder) called “IW Additional Practice - Writing.” Please write your name and class time in the upper left hand corner.

• Open the document called “IW Notes and Planning” if you want to take notes electronically (optional).

• Your teacher has given you the reading section, face down on your desk. Do not turn it over until she says "Go!" You are free to take notes on it.

• After reading, follow the teacher for the next step. Go back to the IW Additional Practice folder.  You will see a sound file titled  "IW Additional Practice - Listening." Please listen to it in the preview window OR Open with Quicktime. DO NOT DOUBLE CLICK IT, it will open iTunes and will cause problems.

• After listening, go back to the document "IW Additional Practice - Writing." Start the Online Timer. YOU MUST START THE TIMER AS SOON AS YOU FINISHED THE LISTENING.  You have 20 minutes to plan and write your essay.

• When you are finished writing your essay, please select your text and write down the word count in the indicated space in the top left hand corner of the "IW Additional Practice" document.

For the remainder of the time, you can do the following:

• Review your paragraph by looking at your rubric (pg. 2 in the pink packet), and seeing if you have included all of the things you need for the final draft. I have included a list of body paragraph requirements from the rubric below.

• Topic sentences use transitions words and clearly connect to the thesis statement by using key words
• Paragraphs are organized chronologically or logically (there is a reason the body paragraphs are in the order they are)
• Uses basic transitions between paragraph commentary & details as well as between paragraphs to help the reader 
• Is clearly a process essay (not a classification or a cause-effect essay)
• Provides support or commentary for each step/element/detail (i.e. by using examples, explanation, warnings, hints, or effects)
• Explains unfamiliar vocabulary words or concepts related to the topic for the reader

• Write another body paragraph for your essay (this is your homework anyway).

• Work on your annotated bibliography (reference page) for your Draft 1 on Friday. Remember that you need 4 reference sources with notes like we have practiced in class. You can create the APA references using the Citation Machine that I showed you in class. The notes need to be in your own words. :) I provided an example of a student's annotated bibliography below.
• Citation Machine 
• Student Sample Annotated Bibliography

• Study for your Academic Vocabulary List 9 Quiz tomorrow. You will be tested on collocates, similarly to the quiz we had on collocates before where you choose the correct word to put in the sentence from a box of words. You can study for the collocates with the Quizlet link below.
• Vocabulary List 9 Collocates

Homework: 

• Write another body paragraph for your Process Analysis Essay
• Please type and print out or bring a handwritten copy to class tomorrow
• Study for Vocabulary List 9 Quiz tomorrow

Classwork and Homework

In class today, we first watched a video and talked about creating a good study spaces. We then talked about the important elements needed in an introduction, and evaluated our own introductions with a short self-evaluation worksheet. Next we talked about the annotated bibliography and how to create citations using citationmachine.net. We also talked about the difference between paraphrasing and paraphrasing notes. We finished the class with developing cohesive paragraphs using Academic Word List 9.

18 November 2014

Homework:

• Write 1 body paragraph for your essay.
• You don’t need to print it, but have access to it when we go to the lab tomorrow 
• Work on your annotated bibliography 
• Remember 4 citations must have notes for when you submit it to turnitin.com this Friday 
• PLEASE MEET IN THE LAB TOMORROW

Classwork and Homework

Today in class we started by introducing the annotated bibliography, what it is and how to make one. Then we practiced making an annotated bibliography entry by using the references from the synthesis writing activity we had at the beginning of the semester. Next, we talked about a new type of introduction, the Dramatic Entrance (p. 215 in your book). In addition to the Dramatic Entrance, we finished up the class by talking about writing good thesis statements for our Process Analysis Essays using the topic, the audience, and the purpose. As you finish the semester, please remember to keep running up the steps. not to drag yourself up the steps, like Rocky! The PowerPoint for today can be found in the link below:

17 November 2014

Homework:

• Write an working introduction with the revised/new thesis statement, print it out or handwrite it and bring it to class tomorrow 
• Sign up and come to writing conferences! 
• Conference #4 Sign Up

Classwork and Homework

Today in class we worked on identifying the elements of a good outline, and looked at student examples to help us as we create our own outlines. Secondly, we reviewed summaries--what they look like and strategies that will help you write one. Next, we read a persuasive problem solution essay, and wrote a summary as a class based on it. Lastly, we took a bonus point quiz on Academic A Vocabulary List 8. A link to the PowerPoint used today is below.

13 November 2014

Homework:

• Sign up for and study for your midterm vocabulary test
• Sign up for writing conferences 
• Complete an outline for your Process Analysis Essay and submit it to turnitin.com by 5 pm tomorrow.
• Use this: Outline Template. This will be the backbone of your paper. Please use it!
• Some examples you can use are:
• Sample Paper 1
• Sample Paper 2
• Sample Paper 3
• Sample Paper 4

Requirements for Outline:

• Thesis Statement 
• Topic Sentences for each body paragraph 
• Support (details/examples) for each body paragraph 
• In-text citations with your summaries or quotes of support
• Reference page

YOU DO NOT NEED TO WRITE A CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH.

Thesis Statements: When you write your thesis statements, remember that it can change depending on what you want to say, and what the topic is. I will give you two examples of process analysis essays (one directional and one informational) below:

• Directional: In order to succeed in college, there are 4 steps that a future student must take.
• Informational: The constitution of the United States was developed in 3 important stages.

Today in Class and Homework

Today in class, first we will do a 20 minute essay prompt. Secondly, we will be working on finding background resources to help narrow our topics, and using the BYU Library to help us out with this. You must follow all of the steps in the order they are given.

1. Go to the link below for Journal #6 and do a 20 minute writing prompt. You will be timed for 20 minutes, so make sure to keep writing for the whole time.

• Journal #6

2. Next, go to http://guides.lib.byu.edu/content.php?pid=44757&sid=2728463, and read the information in sections Picking a Topic, Gathering Information, & Narrowing Your Topic.

3. On the side of the same page, there is a section titled Basic Background Information Resources. 

• I would like you to look at the section Indexes to Specialized Encyclopedias. 
• You should practice using the 3 tools in this section using the general terms of your topic. 
• Click on each one and use it to help you. 
• If you have forgotten how to use them, watch the the tutorial (in the small link next to the name):
• Gale Virtual Reference Library
• Brittanica Online
• RefSeek

4. Download this: Background Research Worksheet

• You will need to put the information that you find from the background sources on this chart.
• Use Gale Virtual Reference Library and Britannica Online to find the information. 
• These will be for your background knowledge and to find key words and other references.
• Please complete this and email this to me by class tomorrow.

Additional Activities
If you have enough background knowledge for your topic, you can add more resources to your worksheet.

• Go to http://guides.lib.byu.edu/content.php?pid=220379&sid=3231114#,  
• Please watch the tutorials for Academic Search Premier (EBSCO), and Scholar Search Books and More, and then use them to find real sources for your paper. These will be for your support and details of your essay.

If you feel like you have enough research, you can start on your outline. There are examples in your pink packet on pages 8-9. You can start filling out your outline on the worksheet below.

• Outline Template

If you haven't signed up for a writing conference yet, click on this link and sign up now!

• Writing Conference #4

Study for your quiz on Academic A Vocabulary List 8 using the Speller in the link below:

• http://quizlet.com/58056485/speller

Homework: 

• Background Research Worksheet (today's lab worksheet)
• Please email this to me when you are finished. I will need it emailed to me before class tomorrow.

Classwork and Homework

Today in class, we first reviewed the homework questions accompanying the essay, "Cognitive Development" (found on pg. 212-214 in your book) Next, we talked about selecting a topic, conducting background information, and narrowing a topic of research. I also introduced the outline that you will need to do for this weekend. Lastly, we did a review activity for the vocabulary midterm this Friday. The PowerPoint for today can be found below.

11 November 2014

Homework:

• Do a little background research on your topic to help you fill out page 5.
• Bring your pink packet with page 5 filled out. (Planning)

PLEASE MEET DOWN IN THE LAB TOMORROW

Classwork and Homework

First today, we went over the rubric and the schedule for the Process Analysis Essay as well as the 7 important steps in writing a Process analysis essay. Next, we reviewed the types of the Process Analysis Essay, particularly going over the two types of essays: directional and informational. The PowerPoint used today in in class can be found below. After reviewing the essay, watched a video about procrastination and how how to combat it while you are working on big projects. The worksheet mentioned in the video can be found here. Lastly, we finished up with a review of definitions and words on Academic A Vocabulary Word List 8.

10 November 2014

Homework: 

• Assignment #1 – Bookwork
• Read the example essay on pg. 212-213.
• Answer questions 1-7 (we’ll do 8-9 in class tomorrow). Write your answers. Miss Lutz will check that you did it.
• Spend 20 minutes on this assignment. Make sure you understand it well.

• Assignment #2 – Brainstorming
• Look at the topics on page 4 in your pink packet to give you some ideas
• Come with 1-3 possible topics to tell me in class tomorrow

Classwork and Homework

Today in class, we started off with a quiz on the Academic A Vocabulary List 7, focusing on synonym groups and definitions. Next, we talked about paraphrasing, what it is, and how to do it effectively. Next, we practiced with a quote, changing it to a paraphrase as a class. Lastly, we went over general and APA formatting for the final draft. The PowerPoint for today is in the link below.

6 November 2014

The original quote and the class paraphrases we completed are below, so you can see your excellent work:

• Original: “The Antarctic is the vast source of cold on our planet, just as the sun is our source of heat and it exerts tremendous control on our climate.” (“Captain Cousteau,” 1990, para. 5)

• 12:15 class: Since the sun is the origin of warmth to the earth, in contrast, the Antarctic is the largest cause of cooling in the world, and has significant power on weather and temperature. (“Captain Cousteau,” 1990)

• 1:30 class: As the sun is the origin of warmth on the earth, the most significant provider of cooling is the Antarctic, and it considerably impacts our weather and temperature (“Captain Cousteau,” 1990).

Homework:

• Finish final draft, and submit to turnitin.com by 11:59 pm tomorrow.
• If you need help with the formatting, use the template in the link below:
• APA ELC Paper Template

• Hand in your Classification Essay Packet by 5 pm in my box in room 103.

Classwork and Homework

Today in class we talked about conclusions, how to write them, strategies to use, and things to avoid. We then practiced by writing a conclusion with a sample thesis statement and topic sentences. Lastly, we reviewed the timed writing strategy ABCDE and worked on an integrated writing prompt for practice for our integrated writing test this Friday! The PowerPoint used for today is in the link below.

5 November 2014

Homework:

• Study for Academic A Vocabulary List 7 Quiz
• The format is choosing the correct word for either a definition or a synonym (multiple choice), and then being able to write a sentence with the word that you chose from the first part of the question. 
• Go to a tutor to help you fix grammar and other editing errors 
• Check the rubric for anything that you might have missed and will need to add in drafting your essay.

Classwork and Homework

Today in class, we first reviewed what to do when you have plagiarism on your paper as well as how to create more academic vocabulary words in your essay.  We also went over different types of hooks for introductions, reviewed in-text citations (for parenthetical citations and signal phrases), and voted on our class finalist for the "Excellence Is" quote contest. Congratulations to Kevin Berrio from the 12:15 class, and Mafer Herrera in the 1:30 class! Lastly, we played a review game with the whiteboards for APA and Academic Vocabulary List 7. The PowerPoint for today has a link below.

4 November 2014

Homework:

• Journal #5 – Prompt about Conclusions (Due tomorrow)
• Link to the prompt: http://goo.gl/forms/yLlb4TcHt9 
• Remember that brainstorming and planning can be part of the 20 minutes 
• Go to a tutor! .
• Revise your paper for the final draft

Today in class

Hello class, today we will be doing some things that will help you get ready for your Classification Essay Final Draft! I can hardly believe it, it feels like this essay has been much quicker than the last one.

First, you will do a peer review on your classmates. Go to turnitin.com and go to Draft 2. Follow Miss Lutz for the next directions.

Second, we need to vote on our classmates' "Excellence Is" quotes. Click on the link below for the ballot.

Excellence Is Quote Ballot

Next, do the following activities that will help you evaluate the plagiarism and Academic word count in your papers.

1. Go to turnitin.com and check the plagiarism amount on your Draft 2. Write down the amount in the Lab Day Activity Form.
2. Write about what you will need to do to change it so it will be plagiarism-free. Remember that you cannot have any plagiarism (0%) on your final draft.
3. Go to http://www.lextutor.ca/vp/eng/ and copy the text of your Draft 2 to find out 
• You need at least 7% academic vocabulary.
• The yellow font is the Academic Word List
4. If you need to change the academic vocabulary, remember to change adjectives (easiest), then change verbs, and then if you have to change nouns (hardest). You can go to thesaurus.com to find synonyms, and then check for academic words in your Academic A Vocabulary Packet or on http://www.uefap.com/vocab/select/awl.htm. 
5. When you finish checking your plagiarism and academic word count, please fill out the form below.

Lab Day Activity Form

Homework:

• Finish Peer Review Form (if you need to)
• Finish/Fill out the Lab Day Activity Form (if you need to)
• "Excellence Is" Quote Voting (only 1:30 class needs to finish this!)

Requirements for the Final Draft
Remember to include the following things when you turn in your essay:

• Full essay turned in to turnitin.com by 5pm on November 7th 
• Title Page (1 page) 
• Main essay (at least 2 pages) 
• References page (1 page) 
• % AWL (highlighted) after the essay paragraphs (http://www.lextutor.ca/vp/eng/) 
• Correctly APA formatted 
• Free of plagiarism (0%, this is NOT negotiable)
• Green Classification Packet (especially rubric and tutor forms)