Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Classwork and Homework

Classwork- Today in class, first, we went through the homework from yesterday. I am posting a link to both classes' answers about the background information. 
We also talked about setting SMART goals and our motivation behind setting goals and went over the important elements of thesis statements as well. You can view the PowerPoint here.

Homework- Please turn in the following tomorrow September 17th during class:

1.  Read pp. 102-104 in your textbook and complete Exercises 1 & 2.

2. Venn Diagram for the two economic systems you want to compare, including three (3) points of comparison or contrast. You can download the Venn Diagram here, or you may use the one in your packet. 

Example: 




















3. A thesis statement (1 sentence!) that follow the rules of thesis statements (pg. 102-103 in your book), has a clear purpose (pg. 155), and has at least 3 points of comparison (sub topics).

Example: 
Although command and traditional economic systems are different in how they function, they are actually similar in their treatment of individuality in their citizens in that motivation for progression is low, the opportunities given to individuals are little to none, and that citizens are already given set rolls in society.

Although command and traditional economic systems are different in how they function, they are actually similar in their treatment of individuality in their citizens in that 1) motivation for progression is low, 2) the opportunities given to individuals are little to none, and that 3) citizens are already given set rolls in society.

The underlined parts are the purpose, and the numbered italics are the 3 points of comparison.

Monday, September 15, 2014

Compare Contrast Essay Background Knowledge

Please complete this assignment before class on Tuesday, September 16th. You may do this assignment on the computer, or write it out by hand. Bring it to class tomorrow.
The topic of the Compare/Contrast essay is: Compare or Contrast two different economic systems (Traditional, Command, or Market system). 
To get started, use the following resources to find some background information. You can download an electronic copy of this assignment here: Developing Background Knowledge CC essay.

Developing Background Knowledge
        One important part of academic writing is developing background knowledge. For this homework assignment, you will start to develop background knowledge for three different economic systems: Traditional, Market, and Command economies. Use the classification chart below fill in your background knowledge. You can use the back of this paper if you need to.
Use the following three resources to fill in the chart. Spend 40 minutes reading the sources and filling in the chart.
4. Quest Reading and Writing, pg. 49-50


Who or what is in control of production?

Notes

Examples

Traditional Economy






Market Economy






Command Economy





Thursday, September 11, 2014

Class Webpage Scavenger Hunt

Hello class,

Please download this document and save it to the Desktop. This will be your task today.

Class Webpage Scavenger Hunt

When you finish, please go to typingtest.com and start a typing test. Please let me know your typing speed, your errors and your adjusted speed.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Welcome to Academic A Writing!

This is the class blog, and I hope that you can get more familiar with it so that you can be the most successful that you can in my class.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Class Today and Homewok

Today in class we will first review the peer review with our partners, take our last vocabulary quiz of the semester, and you then will have time to work on your final drafts and prepare for your Integrated Writing test tomorrow.

1. Take 10 minutes to review the feedback that your partner has given you on the peer review. Make sure to ask them questions if you have any about what they said or the meaning of what they said.

2.  Please open http://m.socrative.com in another tab. Once you are there, it will ask you to put in a room number. The room number is: 978947. Wait until the teacher starts the assignment and you can begin. When you are finished, you can exit out of the window.

3. You may now work on your essay by looking at my feedback on turnitin.com, and by looking at the student sample papers online, as well as your rubric. This is the time that I told you I would be free for questions about APA formatting and citations.


Purdue OWL APA Style Guide  - Be sure to navigate the side menu so that you can see all of the options.

The requirements for the final draft and the papers you will need to turn in Monday are listed below:

Essay Requirements:
Full essay turned in to turnitin.com by class time on August 11th
  • Title Page (1 page)
  • Main essay (at least 2 pages)
    • Needs introduction and conclusion!
  • References page (1 page)
    • Need at least 5 references
  • % AWL (highlighted) after the essay paragraphs (http://www.lextutor.ca/vp/eng/)
  • Correctly APA formatted 
    • In-text citations
    • Reference page references
  • Free of plagiarism (5% or less)
Required Papers to turn in to me in class Monday:
  • Tutor/Native speaker form (pink paper)
  • Essay Rubric (pink paper)
  • Peer Review (pink paper)
4.  If you finish your final draft during class time, you may study for the TOEFL integrated writing prompt by going to this website: http://www.englishclub.com/esl-exams/ets-toefl-practice-writing.htm. This page has a sample essay prompt as well as sample answers that you can go though step by step.

Homework:
  • Take your last Integrated Writing Test on Friday
  • Turn in your final paper on Monday by class time on turnitin.com
  • Turn in the peer review, rubric, and tutor form to me in class on Monday

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Lab Work and Homework

Today in class will be a workshop day. This will be a time where you can write in class as well as check the aspects of your paper that may need revising. You will need to download a worksheet for the lab today which you must complete in order. When you are finished, email it to me. Anything that you do not complete will be homework.

Lab Day Worksheet

Resources for Introductions and Conclusions

If you still have extra time, you may ask me questions about the content and organization of your paper, but if you have questions about citations, leave them until the conference, or Thursday in class.

You may also study for your Vocabulary Quiz on List 11.


Homework:
  • Lab Day Worksheet (if you didn't finish in class)
  • PRINT OUT a copy of your latest draft (Draft 2)
    • It must have a cover page, an introduction, a conclusion, and a reference page.

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Class Today and Homework

Please use the rest of the class time to work on writing your essays. Remember the requirements for the essay.

Requirements for Essay Draft 2:
  • Correct Formatting: Cover Page, Headers, Reference Page
  • References: Generally correct formatting for reference page and in-text citations
  • All body paragraphs written/drafted with sources
  • Introduction and Conclusion are not required, but would be good so you can get feedback before the final draft
Please use these resources to help you with the formatting of your paper.

APA Paper Template (download this and then use it to format your paper)




Homework:
  • Turn in your Draft 2 by 5 pm on Friday to turnitin.com