The element that I chose to use in my writing is development because in every assignment that has to be done I’d like for myself and the person who is reading to develop a newer form of thinking . I would want my writing to make a positive and informative change to the readers mental state. I can always apply this development in my writing by doing more research and adding more details in my writing. I chose this element over all of the others because in life Learning is key. We are always learning something inside and outside of school and when you learning something new is developing in your mind. And so when i’m writing I want someone to develop something positive when the are reading one of my writings. And that is why I chose development as my element.
Category: Announcements (Page 2 of 8)
Hi you guys! It’s getting to be the end of the semester (believe it or not!) I’ve decided to make a big change:
For the final portfolio, instead of revising units one and two, you must revise Unit One and either Unit Two or Unit Three. In other words, you must revise two units, and one of those units must be Unit One.
In other words, your final portfolio will contain:
Final Reflection, Unit One,Unit Two, Unit Three
EITHER UNIT TWO OR UNIT THREE WILL BE REVISED.
Please note: If unit three was not turned in on time, you may not revise unit 3.
Now the homework:
By noon Friday Dec 4:
READ: “The Maker’s Eye” by Donald Murray. https://robertnazar.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/themakerseye.pdf
In this essay, Donald Murray names several different elements writers can focus on when revising their work (here, I’m talking about the words he’s italicized). This is a lot to think about in your revision, so I’d like you to choose one of these element write about how you can apply it to improve your own work. Be specific. You may also want to discuss why you’ve chosen to focus on this element over the others! Write a blog post and post on Open Lab.
Keep an eye on this space! I’ll be writing a slide show about what I’ll be looking for with revision and posting it here.
By noon on Weds Dec 9 (our last class!):
REVIEW: Final Revision and Portfolio Assignment (see: Major assignments)
WRITE: A draft (at least 400 words) of your final reflection. You can use the exercise we did in class as a starting point. Other starting points? The questions on the assignment sheet or your: letter to your future self from the first week!)
One more thing: Next Monday, Dec 7, I will be holding office hours during class time. I’ll send out a sign up sheet. If you want to meet with me, but can’t make that time, feel free to call!
Yes, this is the homework for WEDNESDAY– meaning I am giving you a week– but remember, this is a LOT of work! I’m giving you a week so you get something done. Your main task is to work on Unit 3. By Noon Weds, Nov 18, please post as much of Unit 3 as you have done. We will spend most of class talking about projects. Simply presenting ANYTHING counts toward your final essay grade (that is, you have two options: post a rough draft and get full credit, don’t post a rough draft and get zero credit.)
I would also like everyone to write a brief blog post (approx 150 words) about the mentor text you found in class on Weds.
- Who is the audience of that mentor text? Would they also be interested in your project for Unit 3 (they should be!)
- Look at the intro of that mentor text– or if it’s something like a website, etc.. look at how the designers got the viewers interested– how do the writers “hook” the readers? Can you learn anything about how to hook your readers from this text?)
- How are they using formatting or visuals? Are they using pictures? Headings? Subtitles? Etc… Will this help you in your own formatting?
NOTE: you do not have to copy your mentor text exactly, but remember– if you are writing a TED talk, looking at a TED talk you like will probably help you learn how to put one together. If you are writing for TIME magazine, you should look at TIME magazine articles to see what they look like!
I am finishing up comments on Unit Two– I may have told you I need to meet with you on Monday– if so, or if you want to meet with me on Mon for any reason, please sign up for office hours here: https://calendly.com/chall-citytech/office-hours. Please be on time! If you’re late, you might miss your appointment.
Many people need to review P-I-E paragraphs. HERE is the link to the PIE slideshow. Please review it! Remember, every paragraph should only have one main point. Really long paragraphs with multiple points are very confusing to readers!
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