Author: Rebekah Coleman (Page 7 of 15)

PowerPoint and Homework: Oct. 26th

PowerPoint

Here is the link to today’s PowerPoint

Homework

For EACH SOURCE, find at least one direct quote from the author that you feel really exemplifies the document’s claims or interpretations (really shows what the author is arguing or trying to say). Or, you might want to choose a sentence that you really agree with (or really disagree with) that you want to refer back to later. You don’t need to repeat something you’ve quoted earlier– this is just a place to take note of quotations you feel you may want to use later.  Put it in quotes– and don’t forget the page number (if applicable).

 

Unit 3 – Writing in a New Genre

Unit 3: Writing In a New Genre

Wed. Nov. 9         

In Class

Homework

  • Final Project 2 Due Mon. Nov. 14th

Mon. Nov. 14th

In Class

  • PowerPoint
  • Continue to explore how different genres address different topics for a specific audience
  • Discuss how to identify what genre elements must be included
  • Discuss and model how to write a Project Proposal. Begin to draft a project proposal. 
    • A 1-2 sentence statement of what you want to teach your audience (the most important thing you learned in Unit 2) 
    • The audience you are trying to reach
    • The genre you are planning to write in and why you chose it
    • A plan — how do you intend to get started?
    • Anything you might be worried about.  What are your concerns about finishing this project? 
  • Project 3: Step 1 – Choose an audience and a  genre! 

Homework

Wed. Nov. 16

In Class

  • PowerPoint
  • Share and revise your project proposals
  • Discuss “Annoying Ways People Use Sources”  by Kyle Stedman 
  • Review how to integrate information from different sources into a text
  • Complete the “Know Your Publication Worksheet” and choose a publication

Homework

  • Begin Project 3 Draft

Mon. Nov. 21     

In Class

  • PowerPoint
  • Strategies for explaining complex concepts and expanding ideas
  • Individual meetings with students / Drafting Projet 3

*Project 3 Draft Due Wed. Nov. 30th

Homework 

Wed. Nov. 23

In Class

  • PowerPoint
  • Discuss “Popular Culture Is Killing Writing” by Bronwyn T. Williams
  • Continue drafting Project 3

Homework

  • Continue drafting Project 3

*Project 3 Draft Due Wed. Nov. 30th

Mon. Nov. 28

In Class

  • PowerPoint
  • Explore different examples of Artist’s Statements
  • Discuss the elements of an Artist’s Statement
  • Begin Drafting Artist’s Statement

Homework

  • Draft Artist’s Statement

*Project 3 Draft Due Wed. Nov. 30th

Wed. Nov. 30

In Class

  • PowerPoint
  • Read “Sh*tty First Drafts” by Anne Lamott
  • Peer revision and editing of Project 3 and Artist Statement
  • Review of how and when to cite sources. Add citations. 

Homework

  • **Final Project 3 Due Mon. Dec. 5

Module 2 Reflection

Unit 2 Reflection

Due on Monday, Nov. 14th. 

Write a reflection on Unit 2 that is at least 250 words. Please include the word count on the top of the page. The reflection should be typed in Times New Roman 12 point font and double spaced. 

Questions to Consider: 

Metacognition is what we call reflection: an awareness of our learning process—both how and what we learn.

Transfer Is the concept of how we can transfer this knowledge/ awareness/ learning into other aspects of our lives. For example, how can we use this learning in other classes (math classes, architecture classes, nursing classes) or in the world outside of City Tech (our careers, etc). 

We have talked a lot about the research and inquiry process. We have discussed the importance of letting questions guide our research and using sources in different genres to help us better understand our topics. Now, it is time for us to reflect on this learning! 

A Unit Reflection asks you to reflect or look back at the Unit and think deeply about the readings, the major project, and the short writing assignments you completed. 

First, let’s think about what each of these mentor authors taught us:

  • Your 3 sources
  • “Wikipedia Pops Up in Bibliographies” by Larry Gordon
  • “Backpacks vs. Briefcases” by Laura Bolin Carroll

Next, let’s think about what we learned from all of our different writing assignments, both short and long! 

  • Reading Responses
  • Research Questions
  • Source Credibility Assignment
  • MLA Citations
  • Reflective Annotated Bibliography
  • Research Presentations

Guiding Questions: You do not have to answer each question, but rather use them as a guide or inspiration as you reflect or look back on the module! 

  • Discuss what you learned about yourself as a writer and a reader in the process of writing your reflective annotated bibliography. 
  • For example, what part did you find the most challenging? Or the most successful? Did you try anything new like analyzing the author’s craft or evaluating a source’s credibility?
  • Which of the readings, if any, influenced you or inspired you? Explain the influence, USE SPECIFIC examples. Your 3 sources, “Wikipedia Pops Up in Bibliographies” by Larry Gordon, and “Backpacks vs. Briefcases” by Laura Bolin Carroll
  • The focus of the unit was on Genre and Research and Inquiry (asking questions), what did you find interesting? What did you learn? What would you still like to learn more about?
  • What are your thoughts on the experience in general? Was it a useful learning experience? What specific skills or perspectives did you acquire as a result?
  • How could you transfer something you learned in this module to other aspects of your life both in City Tech and outside of City Tech?
  • Is there anything else you want me to know about you as a writer or reader or your work in this class?
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