Author: Professor Sean Scanlan (Page 3 of 4)

Agenda:

–Freewrite (2)

–Stedman article–summary, questions, citation

–Watch research question film

–Class discussion: W X 5

–Time to research?

HOMEWORK: Coffeehouse #3: Write a research question and then write a short paragraph in which the five Ws are revealed–about the research question. Approx. 200 words.

How to get to Gale Opposing Viewpoints:

1– CT library homepage

2–Research Guides

3–English

4–1101

5–Research Current Events

6– Opposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale)

https://go.gale.com/ps/start.do?p=OVIC&u=cuny_nytc

Note: you can do these searches from home, but you will need your Cuny login info.

Agenda:

1–freewrite: questions

2–underline thesis and discuss

3–peer review

4–revision

Homework: For Monday, bring in a printed revised draft that contains the “While X, I think Y” thesis blueprint, a clear method, and a conclusion.

-Freewrite

-Summary

-Citations

-Thesis/Method

-In-class work

HOMEWORK: Write a 1-2 page draft of our Intellectual Home essay and bring two paper copies to class on Wednesday for peer review.

Peer Review for Essay 1:

PeerReviewComp1-Essay-1

Hi Class,

1–Freewrite

2–Gardner

3–Malcolm X

4–Keller

5–Return Quiz 1

6–Assignment Directions

7–Academic Summary

HOMEWORK: Summarize your favorite article so far. Four sentences maximum–use the academic summary blueprint. Be prepared to present your summary in class.

I have an important meeting at the same time. Please email any questions.

Best,

Prof. Scanlan

***REMINDER: WE DO NOT HAVE CLASS ON MONDAY, FEB 21

Agenda:

1–Discuss Rahmani and his Intellectual Home

2–Extended Freewrite on I.H.

3–Present ideas

Homework: Read Howard Gardner, Malcolm X, and Helen Keller. In your notebook, write a paragraph in which you describe each author’s Intellectual Home.