Category: Essay

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 #8 Discussion

10/19/2013

Why is writing a research paper difficult? What difficulties have you been having and how have you been able to overcome those struggles?

Your initial post should reflect deep critical thinking and reflection on this topic.

For this session, you MUST only reply to ONE (1) post.

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 #5 - Close Reading Instructions

10/1/2013

During your learning in Module #5, you are learning about close reading, which helps with analysis.

Follow the instructions below in order to prepare for your Death/Loss Unit Test in class on Wednesday, October 9.

Choose 2 stories from the unit in which to perform a close reading. You may need to print a story that was only available via web. You can use the library or my classroom laptops to do this if needed.
Perform a close reading on each story with a focus on: literary devices and theme.
Take notes, annotate print outs, use sticky notes, etc. to gather information you will need for your test.
Bring the notes to class. You can bring your own textbook if you want, or you may use one in the classroom. If you printed a story, please bring that as well.
You are going to use the notes to construct an essay during the in-class unit test.

The unit test will also include questions about each of the readings throughout the unit. Please be sure to review any information needed in order to prepare for the unit test. There will be no reading comprehension questions.

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.

College Essay Writing Session

9/2/2013

Sign up under COMMENTS as to the day you want to come in for a College Essay Session.

Please note the following:
1. I will only allow 2 people to sign up per session. Therefore, make sure you look at the comments posts prior to signing up for YOUR session.

2. You MUST bring a working copy of a college essay with you. For help with this, see links below. The links will assist you with writing a rough copy. Do NOT send me a copy. You need to bring a HARD copy (already printed) in order to attend a session. (If you can bring 2 that would be handy, as well.) I will not print out essays the day of your session. That is your job to be prepared.

3. These are the only sessions I will be holding during school hours. If you (A) cannot make one of these or (B) need a second session, you will have to schedule an after-school session with me.

4. Be prepared to read your essay aloud. This is a great way to provide meaningful opportunity for revision.

5. You will need to look at applications for the colleges in which you will be applying to get the prompt for the essay.
The Common Application

DATES: all dates are during Block 4 - 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 23 - CLOSED
Tuesday, Sept. 24
Wednesday, Sept. 25
Thursday, Sept. 26

LINKS:
College Essay Organizer
10 Tips for Writing the Essay
Dos and Don'ts for Writing the Essay

Module #9 Discussion

Module #8 Discussion

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

Mod #5 - Close Reading Instructions

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

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

College Essay Writing Session

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