Tuesday, May 3, 2011

English Composition 1 (3231): 1030-1220

IN THE LAB:

We met in the demo room, first, to receive feedback on our introduction paragraphs. I also distributed a HANDOUT that gives TWELVE editing marks I use to tell you what you need to do to make your paper better. You can obtain this from me in 405.

I also reviewed the structure for body paragraphs; you must mark these using the editing function in Microsoft Word, just as you did for your introduction.

We then proceeded to the lab where you:
  • fixed the errors in your introduction
  • asked me QUESTIONS!!! :)
  • and noted that feedback is GOOD!!! :)
  • wrote a minimum of two body paragraphs for DRAFT #2 (10 points: topic sentence, supporting details, and a transition sentence--all labeled)
  • SAVED, PRINTED, and SUBMITTED
HOMEWORK FOR CLASS:

Read "Joy Through the Tears" on page 148; complete the Discussion Questions (1-5) at the end of the essay
There is a quiz on five-paragraph essay structure AND the Writing Process in class, too.

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My basic social character is that of thirty year-old, rambunctious and FULL of energy, 5’3”, red haired, green eyed, sportier of retro/ colorful clothing who lives in an old Victorian house. I teach Critical Thinking, English Composition, and Effective Speech at Pittsburgh Technical Institute (PTI), and I was born in Pittsburgh, but raised in Butler, PA; I was formerly a senior high school English teacher who taught British Literature to seniors for four and a half years at Butler Area Senior High School (BSHS, Butler, PA). I have been teaching college classes since 2008, when I graduated with my Master's degree in Instructional Leadership and English.