Category: Collaborative

Module 16 Discussion #1

12/14/2013

Be sure to read the first vignette in order to participate in this discussion.

In the title story "The Things They Carried," how do the things the men carry help define them as individuals? What are some of the more interesting items? Which "things" were unexpected? What would you carry if you went to war?

Please respond to two (2) peers during this discussion.

Module #11 Discussion

11/9/2013

Choosing a college and area of study are hard decisions for high school seniors to make.

Read the article "The Intangible Value of a College Degree."
Post a response to the article focusing on whether or not a college degree is needed by everyone. Regardless of you answer, back up your ideas with specifics.

You need to respond to two (2) peers' posts.

Groups

11/4/2013

Below are the groups we spoke about in class. Pay attention to the calendar, as I will be scheduling writing assistance per person or per group.

Group 1: Logan, Sam, Jess & Tori

Group 2: Samantha, Christine, Steven, & Cristina

Module #9 Discussion

10/26/2013

(1) The writing is a daunting process; one in which few students really engage into correctly. Through your 3-week process, you have been learning more about your own writing process and preferences. Take a moment to reflect upon your process and share some techniques you employ in order to maintain time management and work through difficulties. Also, note some habits which you may want to try to improve.

(2) As your writing process nears to a close, you are continuing to prepare for the oral presentation. Discuss how you will prepare for your presentation and what you think makes an awesome presentation/presenter.

Please separate your posts as is done above.
Be sure to respond to a minimum of one (1) person during the discussion.

Module 7 - "But I swear it's my own work"

10/13/2013

Photo: PlaneMad flickr.com Creative Commons License

Go to Plagiarism 101 and read about plagiarism.

- What did you learn that you did not already know?
- How has technology affected plagiarism and work ethic of students?
-Your initial post should reflect deep critical thinking and reflection on this topic.

For this session, you MUST reply to TWO (2) posts.

Mod #3 - Death & Loss Assignments

9/14/2013

Due Date: Friday, September 20- 6:30 p.m.
Overview
E-Read: "Between the Pool and the Gardenias" - VLN (links)
E-Read: "Eveline" - VLN (links)

Instructional Material
E-Stream: James Joyce VLN
E-Stream: Foreshadowing and Flashback VLN
E-Link: Foreshadowing and Flashback PowerPoint VLN
E-Link: James Joyce VLN
E-Links: (2) Edwidge Danticat VLN

Portfolio & Assessments
E-Assignment:"Between the Pool and the Gardenias" questions - Erdman website
E-Assignment:"Eveline" questions - Erdman website
E-Assignment: Loss and Death Hyperbook - Erdman website - This is continuation through Mods 1-4.
E-Assignment: Discussion Board - Erdman Blog
Initial Post Due Date: Tuesday, September 17- 6:30 p.m.
Reply to a Post Due Date: Friday, September 20- 6:30 p.m.
E-Vocab: WOW 1 & 2 Review - VLN
E MC Quiz: "Between the Pool and the Gardenias" VLN

E MC Quiz: "Eveline" VLN
Test: Vocab WOW 1 & 2 - In class

Module #3 - Discussion #2 - Why is it in this unit?

9/13/2013

Initial Post: In a well-organized response, discuss why “Eveline” by James Joyce is part of the Death and Loss unit. Be sure to use textual reference to support your ideas.

Response: Choose one student to respond to regarding his/her post.

Module #3 - Discussion #1 - How background shapes writing

9/13/2013

Edwidge Danticat Creative Commons: Photo by David Shankbone

Creative Commons: Photo by C. Ruf, Zurich, ca. 1918

Initial Post: Choose one of the short stories, "Between the Pool and the Gardenias" or "Eveline," from this module. Re-read the biography information about the author of the short story (either Edwidge Danticat or James Joyce). In a well-organized response, discuss how the author’s background shaped his/her writing. Be sure to use textual reference to support your ideas.

Response: Choose one student to respond to regarding his/her post.

Mod#2 - Universal Themes in Literature

9/5/2013

Nature. Photo credit: Karla Erdman, Brookgreen Gardens 2013.

Siblings. Photo credit: Karla Erdman, Steel Stacks, 2012.

Be sure to keep notes while watching the 24-minute Universal Themes in Literature video in VLN under Instructional Materials.

After watching the video, post an initial comment listing the 7 themes and 15 sub-themes mentioned in the video and briefly explain each one. Yes, all of your responses should be the similar, but you won't see them until I release the comments ;)

Then, once the comments are released on Tuesday evening (9/10), you will go back in and post a reply on one student's entry. In your reply, you will give one example of a piece of literature, short story, poem, song, movie, etc. for EACH Universal Theme. The example you provide does NOT have to be from the video.

Note: Be careful with taking notes. In order to earn full credit, you will need to be correct in your list of themes/sub-themes and explanations.

Module 16 Discussion #1

Module #11 Discussion

Groups

Module #9 Discussion

Module 7 - "But I swear it's my own work"

Mod #3 - Death & Loss Assignments

Module #3 - Discussion #2 - Why is it in this unit?

Module #3 - Discussion #1 - How background shapes writing

Mod#2 - Universal Themes in Literature

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