IN CLASS:
We reviewed some previous in class/ lab concepts, especially in terms of the emphasis placed on the ARGUMENT that consists of the claim and reasons. Since some students had not had me as a teacher for English Composition 1, I also reviewed the proper structure for a five-paragraph essay.
Students were guided to reread page 3 (in the text) about claim and reasons, and then complete the activity on creating THESIS STATEMENTS (a handout). We discussed each of the examples, there were four, and after discussing our answers, I collected the activity for credit.
I passed-back the "Wolf" essay question answers you provided for me in the previous lab class. We then read "Wolf" and answered the questions as a class.
We then proceeded to REVIEW the text through page 7 and ESPECIALLY the section: RESPONDING TO SOURCES. Today we focused upon THE RESPONSE TO CONTENT (What does it say?--a summary) and THE ANALYTIC RESPONSE (How is it written/ How does it compare with another work?--analysis and evaluation).
We continued to each of the other two ways to respond to sources on pages 7-8, we discussed active reading, summarizing, and attributing authors and works when writing; this is ALL in Chapter 1. WE HAVE NOW COMPLETED CHAPTER1.
I passed-out an essay on teen drinking (HANDOUT) and four questions (HANDOUT) that are to be answered in conjunction with RESPONDING TO SOURCES. If you were absent, you need to see me for an explanation. Essentially, you will be comparing two essays and answering questions about them. One essay I gave to you and another is referenced on the "four questions" handout--it is in your text. We will also be reading another essay on teen drinking in the classroom on May 9, 2011.
HOMEWORK:
Finish reading and analyzing the two essays. Answer the four questions associated with comparing and contrasting the two essays. The assignment is worth 20 points. Each question is worth five points, and they must be in complete sentences! Please write at least three sentences per question! This is due on May 9, in the classroom.
In our lab class, this week, we will be writing letters to the editor! :)
