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