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)

Classwork and Homework

Today in class, we took our Academic A Vocabulary List 6 Quiz, and talked about two parts of  in-text citations, parenthetical citations and signal phrases, learning how to identify them and how to write them. Next, we talked about proper formatting in a paper and what is needed. Lastly we did a group Halloween story activity, and made funny stories. The PowerPoint from today is found below.

30 October 2014

Homework:

• Finish Draft 2 and submit it to turnitin.com by 5 pm on Friday 

Draft 2 Specifications

• Must be at least 1 ½ pages long 
• Introduction with thesis statement 
• 3 organized and developed body paragraphs 
• Conclusion 
• APA 
• Properly formatted (title page, font, reference page, etc.) 
• In-text and Reference page citations, (mostly) properly formatted. 

Classwork and Homework

Today, we started by meeting in class and discussing things, and then we went down to the lab for time to work on our essays by adding body paragraphs, adding a conclusion, working on our references, looking at feedback from the teacher, or working on our "Excellence Is" quotes. The combined PowerPoints from yesterday and today can be found below.

28 & 29 October 2014

Homework:

• Bring final “Excellence Is” quote to write on your card
• Work for 30 minutes on drafting/revising your essay
• Study for your Academic A Vocabulary List 6 Quiz tomorrow
• Be able to use 5 words in a paragraph
• Go to a tutor and get feedback on your essay