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