tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88675645288905593272024-02-06T18:09:06.179-08:00ESL 505 L and ZKat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-65881774360132183252014-12-03T12:47:00.002-08:002014-12-03T13:06:21.922-08:00Day 28- Review, Party, and ICES Forms<b>Class Today:</b><br />
1. Collocations<br />
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAQnVHd2M0RFd2TlE/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Worksheet</a></li>
<li>Login to <a href="http://corpus.byu.edu/coca/" target="_blank">COCA</a> with my information</li>
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<li>Username: katbecker22@gmail.com</li>
<li>PW: ESL505</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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2. Preposition Handout<br />
This comes from the book, <a href="http://product.half.ebay.com/_W0QQprZ45323749" target="_blank">Advanced Grammar in Use</a> by Martin Hewings. I highly recommend purchasing it as a reference book!<br />
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3. Party<br />
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4. ICES<br />
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<li>Evaluate me! I will leave the room and you fill out ICES forms. </li>
<li>Please feel free to put comments! I do read these and discuss them with my peers. </li>
<li>Please don't forget to fill out the top part of the form. Here is a picture: </li>
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<li>Someone will need to volunteer to drop off the forms in the mailbox. You must go to the lobby of the Foreign Language Building and put the folder in this mailbox:</li>
<li>After you finish ICES, you may leave :) </li>
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
1. Bring the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ezmkEiGwij_ZZC_qaQSDlJ5EkcESNzDKbBYhjLdfteU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">handout </a>I gave you to our conference next week. This spreadsheet lists when you are supposed to attend.<br />
2. Write a final reflection of 250-400 words. This is worth 2.5% of grade. Turn the assignment into Compass2g by December 15th at MIDNIGHT.<br />
3. Final version of your case-based essay is December 15th by NOON. Turn the essay into the Unit 4 Case Based Essay folder. <i><span style="color: red;"><b>No late assignments will be accepted. You may e-mail me earlier drafts. </b></span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span></i><b><i><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></i>Materials:</b><br />
1. <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAQnVHd2M0RFd2TlE/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Collocations Worksheet</a> (<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAdS1POFE0N3FsdGs/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Answers</a>)<br />
2. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ezmkEiGwij_ZZC_qaQSDlJ5EkcESNzDKbBYhjLdfteU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Conference Handout</a><br />
3.<a href="http://corpus.byu.edu/coca/" target="_blank"> COCA Website</a><br />
4. <a href="http://product.half.ebay.com/_W0QQprZ45323749" target="_blank">Advanced Grammar in Use</a> by Martin Hewings<br />
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<b>Next Class: </b>Meet me for conference!Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-38205421694715784862014-11-28T11:46:00.000-08:002014-11-28T12:13:04.523-08:00Day 27- Peer-Review<b>Class Today:</b><br />
Warm-up: Do you like doing peer-review? Why or why not? Explain in this google doc.<br />
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Group discussion: What has been hardest about writing this essay? Why? Discuss with two other people.<br />
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Peer-Review: Using this <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAZlRody1DVnZQNW8/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">handout</a> to help you, read a classmate's second draft of their case-based essay.<br />
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<b>Next Class:</b> Last class! Review the structure of case-based essays, discuss common errors and PARTY!<br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
1. Using this <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xOtnWlwrthYm_egD-A82VLNvNNg0Zr07QPUhSD7sjp8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">spreadsheet</a>, pick a date and time to meet with me for the conference. We will discuss all your writing over the semester AND the case-based essay.<br />
2. Have a second draft prepared by December 5th. Turn it into Compass.Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-4135200837522956012014-11-19T19:46:00.000-08:002014-11-20T10:44:50.755-08:00Day 26: Integrating PIE and Cohesion into a Decision Case-Based Essay<b>Class Today:</b><br />
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1. Review Outlining<br />
<ul>
<li>In groups of 3, discuss was hardest about writing an outline. We will discuss your answers after 5 minutes.</li>
</ul>
2. PIE<br />
Now we have an outline! But to develop the paragraphs we need PIE. <br />
<ul>
<li> Get in pairs, one student will be student A and the other one will be student B. Read the paragraphs to your partner. Ask your partner if the phrase is a P, I, or E. If your partner does not know the answer, you can help. Do not show the answers!</li>
<li>Next, download this paragraph and highlight it according to instructions. Do this with your partner.</li>
</ul>
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3. Cohesion<br />
Now you know how to develop your paragraph, but how can you make sure it makes sense?<br />
<ul>
<li>In groups, brainstorm words you have used to make your writing easier to understand.</li>
<li>Then in groups of 3, do this cohesion worksheet together.</li>
</ul>
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4. Putting it all together<br />
Working on integrating PIE and cohesion into your first body paragraph from your outline.<br />
<ul>
<li>If we have time, we will do a mini peer review. </li>
</ul>
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<b>Next Class:</b> Peer-Review<br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
1. The first draft of your case-based essay is due November 23rd by Midnight.<br />
2. Have a great Thanksgiving break! <br />
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<b>Materials</b>:<br />
1. Answers to PIE paragraph<br />
2. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Q9PueklrEclSfMW6QzXHVAi3uyb07pXwk9fS7N1W5Y/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Cohesion Answer Key</a>Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-53920294953467369112014-11-17T14:00:00.000-08:002014-11-18T14:27:04.913-08:00Day 25: Outlining a Decision Case-Based Essay and Action Plan<br />
<b>Class Today:</b><br />
1. Quiz: I will give you 10 minutes to summarize the article. Submit your answer to compass for a quiz grade.<br />
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2. Warm-up: Can you guess what the five headings were? Hint: you already know the first one! Share your ideas in this <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TcfTJyIP0CGT6E0HOnvSgwfwDrWoPnQLRMZH4wmNAHM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">google doc.</a><br />
<span style="color: white;">Answer: 1. Problem & Position Statement 2. Decision Options 3. Decision Criteria 4. Decision Options 5. Disadvantages of Recommendation 6. Action Plan</span><br />
3. Jigsaw Activity<br />
I will give you a part of the article and a heading from a different article. In your groups, summarize the section of the article you received. When you are done summarizing, talk to other groups to find the correct heading of your article.<br />
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4. <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PBQmINPQ5ib2TlH2qMNNDxodblZuEdkQGbsfaxHCCIQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Powerpoint</a><br />
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<li>Let's discuss this <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PBQmINPQ5ib2TlH2qMNNDxodblZuEdkQGbsfaxHCCIQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">powerpoint</a></li>
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5. Action Plan Activity<br />
Read the action plan from the GE case and the action plan from the Whistler case, <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAZ2NYU1VzYi1PYjQ/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>. What are the four main elements of an action plan? What kind of information is included in each section? Discuss with your group. <br />
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6. Work on your outline (if time)<br />
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<b>Class Materials:</b><br />
<a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PBQmINPQ5ib2TlH2qMNNDxodblZuEdkQGbsfaxHCCIQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Outline Powerpoint</a><br />
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAZ2NYU1VzYi1PYjQ/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Action Plans</a><br />
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAYm1EMVBBU3pGUFE/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Action Plan Powerpoint</a><br />
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAQlQxTHNmWTFJZ0E/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Greenpeace/Facebook Article</a><br />
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwlEgmYu1jHZSzRfR1B4OXZRWms/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Outline Guidelines</a><br />
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<b>Homework:</b><br />
1. First draft of your entire case study essay is due Sunday, November 23rd by Midnight.<br />
2. If I told you to rewrite your Position/Problem statement, please rewrite and turn into compass by 7AM on Thursday.<br />
3. Turn in your outline to compass by 7AM on Thursday.<br />
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<b>Next class:</b><br />
Writing an action Integrating PIE and coherence into a decision case-based essayKat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-4414318641559709982014-11-12T17:07:00.002-08:002014-11-13T07:17:14.736-08:00Day 24: Evidence in a Case-Based Essay<b>Today you will learn:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>How to use two different types of evidence (qualitative vs. quantitative) to support your position statement in a case-based essay</li>
<li>Use 4-step rebuttal strategies to defend their argument against (potential) criticism and evidence contrary to their position. </li>
<li>Qualify and moderate a claim effectively.</li>
</ul>
<b>Class Today:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Warm-Up: What was wrong with the bad case based analysis? Turn in your answers on compass for a quiz grade. (10 minutes only!)</li>
<li>Last class you learned how to write a problem and position statement (introduction). Today we will learn how support your body (evidence).</li>
<li>Evidence (body):</li>
<ul>
<li>What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative based evidence?</li>
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<li></li>
<li><span style="color: white;">Quantitative Evidence: Any support for your argument that can be expressed as a number (e.g., statistics, calculations). </span></li>
<li><span style="color: white;">Qualitative Evidence: Any support for your argument that cannot be quantified (e.g. historical narrative, policies, logical explanation that appeals to common sense, shared knowledge, beliefs and values between the reader and the writer)</span></li>
<li>Do Task 1 of <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJALVktbmM5b2twYXc/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Evidence Handout</a></li>
</ul>
<li>Addressing Contrary Evidence and Alternative Options </li>
<ul>
<li></li>
<li>How would you handle alternative points?</li>
<li>Do Task 2 & 3 of <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJALVktbmM5b2twYXc/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Evidence Handout</a> in your groups. I will help you.</li>
<ul>
<li>Discuss answers</li>
</ul>
<li>Do Task 4 of <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJALVktbmM5b2twYXc/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Evidence Handout</a> in your groups. I will help you.</li>
<ul>
<li>Discuss answers</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li>Hedging Language</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o8nj-AM4tWdo2Ell_rYSHUAvk1xP4wkBc9xXEQpaotE/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Discuss Hedging Language Handout</a></li>
<li>Do Task 5 of <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJALVktbmM5b2twYXc/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Evidence Handout </a>individually.</li>
<ul>
<li>Discuss Answers</li>
</ul>
</ul>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Homework:</b><br />
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1. Write a draft of your problem & position statement (introduction) and turn it into compass. This is due by Sunday, November 16th at midnight. This will be part of your homework/participation grade.<br />
2. The first full draft of your case based essay is due November 23rd by midnight.<br />
3. Read the following <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAN1lhVkdUOUxMSUE/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">GE Essay</a>. There will be a quiz next Tuesday. Think about what headings you would use based on what we have done in class.<br />
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<b>Class Materials:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJALVktbmM5b2twYXc/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Evidence Worksheet</a></li>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o8nj-AM4tWdo2Ell_rYSHUAvk1xP4wkBc9xXEQpaotE/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Hedging Language Handout</a></li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAN1lhVkdUOUxMSUE/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">GE Essay</a></li>
</ul>
<b>Next Class: </b> Outlining the Body & Action Plan (Conclusion)Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-69416512093100686602014-11-10T18:34:00.000-08:002014-11-12T17:39:46.013-08:00Day 23-Problem and Position Statement <b>Today You Will Learn:</b><br />
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<ul>
<li>How to explain what case-based essay is and its three essential components: position statement, evidence and action plan</li>
<li>How to describe the three most common types of case-based essays and their different foci: decision, problem and evaluation essay</li>
</ul>
<b>Class Today:</b><br />
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<ul>
<li>Warm-Up:</li>
<ul>
<li>In this <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ocHiESV2fpIrnzmJOa2r5RWEQW5wfa2X4pyTnQ1GtHg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">google doc,</a> write what you think is important in a case study. Why? (5 minutes)</li>
</ul>
<li>Discuss this <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAUmlaNXhCcmVEclk/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">handout</a></li>
<li>In groups of 3-4, discuss these questions and share your answers on <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ocHiESV2fpIrnzmJOa2r5RWEQW5wfa2X4pyTnQ1GtHg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">google docs</a>:</li>
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<li>Have you written a case-based essay or case analysis before? If so, what was the purpose and the topic? Was it one of the three types described above? </li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">How
did you structure the writing? What did you put in the beginning, the middle,
and the end?</span></li>
</ul>
<li>Return to handout</li>
<li>In the same groups, discuss these two articles:</li>
<ul>
<li>1. <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5wtdeRpLbeFeWN2ZDhycURsczg/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Heineken Case Analysis</a></li>
<li>2. <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5wtdeRpLbeFWkZBUldxNzJGM0U/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Wal-Mart Case Analysis</a> </li>
<ul>
<li>Does <span style="text-indent: -18pt;">each paper includes all three parts described above and if it
follows the same order described above. Discuss why they do or do not follow
the same order and structure. </span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5wtdeRpLbeFczEzaTFSeVVDb2c/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Position and Problem Statement Powerpoint</a></li>
<li>Group Presentation</li>
</ul>
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<b>Class Materials:</b></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/zhiyuwd35ijgcb0/Heinekin%20case%20essay%20sample%20%231%20%28Bad%20Memo%29.doc" target="_blank">What is a Case Based Essay Handout</a></li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5wtdeRpLbeFeWN2ZDhycURsczg/view" target="_blank">Heineken Case Analysis</a></li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5wtdeRpLbeFWkZBUldxNzJGM0U/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Wal-Mart Case Analysis</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5wtdeRpLbeFczEzaTFSeVVDb2c/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Position and Problem Statement Powerpoint</a></li>
</ul>
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<b>Homework:</b></div>
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1. Read this<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/zhiyuwd35ijgcb0/Heinekin%20case%20essay%20sample%20%231%20%28Bad%20Memo%29.doc" target="_blank"> bad case analysis on Heineken. </a> Be prepared for an in-class quiz on the reading.<br />
2. Finish Plagiarism reflection<br />
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<b>Next Class:</b><br />
Evidence in a case based essay<br />
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Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-79051666158325824182014-11-05T15:43:00.001-08:002014-11-05T15:43:04.208-08:00Day 22- Case Study Discussion Day 2<b>Today you will learn:</b><br />
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<ul>
<li>How to discuss and debate about a case study</li>
</ul>
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<b>Class Today:</b></div>
<div>
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<ul>
<li>In two groups, prepare for a debate.</li>
<li>Present opinion</li>
<li>Group presentation.</li>
</ul>
</div>
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<b>Next Class: </b>Problem & Position Statement</div>
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<b>Homework:</b></div>
<div>
1. If you presented this week, be sure to turn in your reflection by Friday.</div>
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2. Start trying to summarize the case study we've read in class.</div>
Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-49427578392869426382014-11-03T10:50:00.002-08:002014-11-04T06:12:40.701-08:00Day 21: Case Study Discussion Day 1<b>Today you will learn:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>How to discuss a case study</li>
</ul>
<b>Class Today:</b><br />
1. 8:00 AM Class- Group 3's Presentation<br />
3:30 PM Class- Group 2's presentation<br />
<ul><ul>
<li>Others, <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17x3G-zc-sZd6jTezVq8Qd21REdb90Wf1bLyp7dlnmyU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">please fill out this 5 minute feedback</a> on their presentation.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
2. Introduction to The Case Study Unit<br />
3. Group Discussion of Article:<br />
<ol>
<li>What is GreenPeace? </li>
<li> Compare the two entities: GreenPeace and Facebook. How are they growing or changing over time, and how influential and powerful are they currently? What are their goals? </li>
<li> What is Facebook wanting to do in Oregon? </li>
<li> Why is this an ideal location for Facebook? </li>
<li> Why does GreenPeace have an issue with this? </li>
<li> How does GreenPeace go about addressing this issue? </li>
<li> Do you think Facebook will change their plan because of GreenPeace’s concerns?</li>
</ol>
4. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TcfTJyIP0CGT6E0HOnvSgwfwDrWoPnQLRMZH4wmNAHM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Google Doc</a> Response:<br />
<ul>
<li>What would you do if you were Mark Zuckerberg? Why? </li>
</ul>
<b>Next Class: </b>Debate on the article!<br />
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<b>Homework: </b><br />
1. If you presented today, book a time to meet with me <a href="https://esl505.youcanbook.me/" target="_blank">here</a><b>. </b>This will be individual and the meeting will last for 30 minutes. Afterwards, you will write a reflective paragraph.<br />
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2. Read the article I will give to you, "How to write a case-based essay. The Case Study Handbook: How to Read, Discuss, and Write Persuasively About Cases." (pp.105-118). They may be a quiz on this!<br />
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3. <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAZThMajRGc1FZb0E/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Read the assignment prompt and rubric</a> for The Case Study UnitKat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-2372064129508317332014-10-26T10:49:00.000-07:002014-10-26T10:49:14.534-07:00Day 19& 20-Oral Presentation Workshop and Library Day<b>Class Today:</b><br />
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Section Z- 8:00 AM - Please meet me at the Undergraduate Library, Room 291. You will be getting a library tour!<br />
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Section L- 3:30-4:50 PM:<br />
1. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HpYdqouaeFXXrv-R18N6Ip2PmbucIUyUT4_EU6cwl1I/viewform?usp=send_form" target="_blank">Plagiarism Survey</a><br />
Please take this survey on the plagiarism assignment we did in class.<br />
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2. Pick days for each group presentation.<br />
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3. Final Presentation Workshop<br />
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H<b>omework:</b><br />
1. Make final draft of powerpoint and upload it to compass. You may revise it for your presentation, but I still want to see a tentative final version.<br />
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2. Read and annotate this <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAQlQxTHNmWTFJZ0E/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span id="goog_1219273623"></span>article<span id="goog_1219273624"></span></a> for our next unit.<br />
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<b>Next Class: </b><br />
Section L: Meet at Undergraduate Library, Room 291<br />
Section Z: Lesson above.Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-37330383000143040662014-10-22T20:23:00.004-07:002014-10-22T20:23:35.481-07:00Day 18- Presentation Language<b>Today you will learn:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>How to use phrases to make your presentation sound smoother.</li>
</ul>
<b> </b><br />
<b>Class Today:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAeHRsXzdxRDE3T1U/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Powerpoint</a></li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAS3F4ZHBKb2VfNWM/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Handout</a></li>
<li>Presentation Workshop</li>
</ul>
<b>Homework: </b><br />
<ul>
<li>Practice your presentation while adding presentation language.</li>
<li>Submit your final powerpoint by next Thursday. </li>
</ul>
<b>Next Class:</b> Presentation Workshop Continued<br />
<br />Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-36798067420474867902014-10-20T11:31:00.005-07:002014-10-21T14:10:51.327-07:00Day 17- Presentation Delivery<b>Class Today:</b><br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>Warm-up: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAYW1qSWNiazVKa1E/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">First slide on the powerpoint</a></li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAYW1qSWNiazVKa1E/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Rest of Powerpoint</a></li>
<li><a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14735473/ESL_505_Lesson_Materials/ESL%20505%202013/Unit%202%20Oral%20Presentation/Delivery/Voice%20Practice.docx" target="_blank">Voice practice</a>- Do with a partner</li>
<li>Make a mini version of your ppt presentation. You will show it to other groups and get feedback. Use this <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5wtdeRpLbeFQllBUzJNMU9oU2JYdzVjYnNhXzZWN3pYVHhF/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">peer-review form</a> to critique each other. </li>
</ul>
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<b>Next Class: </b>Continue Presentation Delivery<br />
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<b>Homework: </b>Be prepared to do a practice presentation on Thursday.<br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Materials:</b><br />
<a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eYLtBjQwW1R0oEhL_85rreKGFDD00WO4yH_cI-cwmo0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Powerpoint</a><br />
<a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14735473/ESL_505_Lesson_Materials/ESL%20505%202013/Unit%202%20Oral%20Presentation/Delivery/Voice%20Practice.docx" target="_blank">Voice Practice</a><br />
<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/t6y1cd1dr9mda21/2.3%20how%20to%20answer%20questions.docx" target="_blank">Answering Questions Handout</a><br />
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5wtdeRpLbeFQllBUzJNMU9oU2JYdzVjYnNhXzZWN3pYVHhF/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Peer-Review</a>Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-32648616583776951702014-10-15T08:54:00.000-07:002014-10-15T08:55:23.498-07:00Day 16- Outlining Continued and Visual Aids<b>Today you will learn:</b><br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>How to apply outlining to develop a good presentation.</li>
<li>How to develop a strong visual aid for an effective presentation.</li>
</ul>
<div>
<b>Class Today:</b></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Review: </li>
<ul>
<li>What is necessary for the structure of an oral presentation?</li>
</ul>
<li>Warm-up</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbSPPFYxx3o" target="_blank">Death by Powerpoint youtube video.</a></li>
</ul>
<li>Discussion:</li>
<ul>
<li>Look at these powerpoints. Decide in your groups what is good and bad about each one.</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11a1Ax0wBsT4gup63l0XGVueKPMiHVL95VyTcq-Uo_mY/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">One</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fmDdxCVR_55pM-js2Nn_eReEO4_VUQjKcBaYfvplKn8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">two</a></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li><a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14735473/ESL_505_Lesson_Materials/ESL%20505%202013/Unit%202%20Oral%20Presentation/Visual%20Aids/Presentation%20Tips.ppt" target="_blank">Visual Aids Tips Powerpoint</a></li>
<li>Workshop (if time)</li>
<ul>
<li>Develop your visual aid (powerpoint or prezi) with your group.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
</div>
<div>
<b>Next Class:</b></div>
<div>
Finish visual aids, oral presentation delivery</div>
<div>
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<div>
<b>Homework:</b></div>
<div>
1. Develop a first draft of your powerpoint presentation by Monday at 6 pm. Upload your powerpoint to Compass2g. Save the file as "TeamMemberFirstNamesFirstDraft.ppt." </div>
<div>
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Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-50447464122882969202014-10-13T11:56:00.001-07:002014-10-14T11:06:57.335-07:00Day 15- Introduction to Oral Presentation: Creating Effective Teams & Presentation Outline<b>Today you will learn:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>How to develop a good team for an effective oral presentation.</li>
<li>How to structure an outline in an oral presentation.</li>
</ul>
<b>Class Today:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>Introduction to Oral Presentation</b></li>
<ul>
<li>As a group, present on a business topic for approximately 20 minutes. </li>
<li>Must use a visual aid.</li>
<li>Must include all members of the group.</li>
<li>Read this <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAR2IyaTJMdlBpRm8/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">prompt</a> for more information.</li>
</ul>
<li><b>Warm-up</b></li>
<ul>
<li>Discuss in groups what experiences you have in public speaking. How have you used public speaking in business? Have you ever had to do group presentations? What are two benefits and two difficulties from doing group work? Share your answers with the class.</li>
</ul>
<li><b>Think on your feet activity</b></li>
<ul>
<li></li>
<li>Pick one of these topics and make a 3 minute presentation with your group members:</li>
<ul>
<li></li>
<li>How to make your favorite dish.</li>
<li>Your favorite place to visit.</li>
<li>Rent an apartment in the US.</li>
<li>Do another favorite hobby/activity</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li><b>First group decision: Choose a topic</b></li>
<ul>
<li>Decide on a business topic you want to present and get approval from me. </li>
<li>Every group must do a different topic.</li>
<li>Please put your choice in this <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/125Qf1nXQcGoi-OZaZdV4L3R6CPxzXMXaXUaadEJBzxY/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">spreadsheet</a></li>
</ul>
<li><b>(If time)</b> Come up with a loose outline.</li>
</ul>
<b>Next Class:</b> Continue Presentation Outline and start Visual Aids<br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Homework: </b><br />
1. Choose a topic and post it in this <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/125Qf1nXQcGoi-OZaZdV4L3R6CPxzXMXaXUaadEJBzxY/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">spreadsheet</a>.<br />
2. Use this <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAaXRmSHRYcEdSLWM/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">outline handout</a> to help you develop an outline for your presentation.<br />
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<b><br /></b>Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-90697652564606299462014-10-08T14:36:00.004-07:002014-10-08T14:59:06.782-07:00Day 14- Plagiarism Test, Writing Concisely, and Peer-Review<b>Class Today:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>General Housekeeping</li>
<ul>
<li>Common issues in summary drafts</li>
<ul>
<li>Punctuation</li>
<li>Format</li>
<li>Spelling/Usage errors</li>
<li>Citation</li>
<li>Not paraphrasing</li>
</ul>
<li>Box folders</li>
</ul>
<li>In-Class Plagiarism Test</li>
<ul>
<li>Go to Compass 2g </li>
</ul>
<li>Writing Concisely Activity</li>
<li>Peer-Review</li>
</ul>
<b>Homework:</b><br />
1. Final draft of summary due Sunday, October 12 by Midnight<br />
2. Read Ch. 9 of our textbook. There may be a quiz :)<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Next Class: </b>New unit! Oral PresentationKat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-60985988099377462012014-10-05T13:34:00.000-07:002014-10-07T05:48:54.072-07:00Day 13- Academic Language and Style<b>What you will learn today:</b><br />
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Learn what constitutes a formal academic tone</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Understand the difference between a formal academic tone and tone for e-mails and memos.</li>
<b><br /></b>
<b>Class Today:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAdzhyRURlZEt1b1U/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Powerpoint</a></li>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UY8zcd9nUeiW2M7B0qE9k7PeUmJfYHB-r-j94R1EJ6M/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Verbs Worksheet</a></li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAT2RWRF9keU1BT2s/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Formal Grammar Worksheet</a></li>
</ul>
<br />
<b>Materials:</b><br />
1. <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAdzhyRURlZEt1b1U/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Academic Style Powerpoint</a><br />
2. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UY8zcd9nUeiW2M7B0qE9k7PeUmJfYHB-r-j94R1EJ6M/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Verbs Worksheet</a> (<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Cpiq0JE1syEJ4nt4bb-tDzdVRxQEXLs9ASv5F0xIdQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Answer Key</a>)<br />
3. <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAT2RWRF9keU1BT2s/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Formal Grammar Style Worksheet</a><br />
<br />
<b>Next Class:</b> In-class Plagiarism Test, Review Unit 2<br />
<br />
<b>Homework:</b><br />
1. Study for in-class plagiarism test<br />
2. Revise your summary draft to include more formal language.<br />
3. Final draft of your summary is due Saturday, October 11th by Midnight<br />
<br />Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-27807145937919803812014-10-01T19:26:00.002-07:002014-10-02T14:08:07.474-07:00Day 12, Documenting Sources<b>What you will learn:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>How to write in-text APA citations</li>
<li>How to write APA reference lists</li>
<li>How to use online resources to organize citations</li>
</ul>
<b>Class Today:</b><br />
Review<br />
<ul>
<li>While you copy and paste the thesis statement, please show me the annotated article.</li>
<li>Put your thesis statement in this <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oZ8gX5rNJwny7GkV3q8ZvE5QFYkvu4q_JGQTw2ph3Q0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">google doc</a>. I will give you some general feedback.</li>
</ul>
<div>
Transitions Activity</div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Let's look at the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAeFpsWktSb0RyaTg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Transitions Handout</a></li>
<li>Now let's do the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJANWRQYWQwRUVSUFk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Transitions Activity</a></li>
<li>Share your answers in <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oZ8gX5rNJwny7GkV3q8ZvE5QFYkvu4q_JGQTw2ph3Q0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">google doc.</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
Warm-up<br />
<ul>
<li>In groups of 3, look at "<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAN0lPSlg2S1pLRDg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">A Grade Summary.</a>" How does the summary refer to the article?</li>
<ul>
<li>What information is at the end of the document? </li>
</ul>
</ul>
<div>
APA </div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Briefly watch this <a href="http://prezi.com/wyehhmjsgsto/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy" target="_blank">Prezi</a> to get a basic overview of how APA works. </li>
<ul>
<li>Note: Business Writing citation style varies. <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAVnlQYnlHX1Qtb0E/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">See this handout</a>. </li>
</ul>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAeUlzZEMyZ0s5WjQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">APA Reference Activity</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
<br />
<b>Materials:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAeFpsWktSb0RyaTg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Transitions Handout</a></li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJANWRQYWQwRUVSUFk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Transitions Activity</a></li>
<li><a href="http://prezi.com/wyehhmjsgsto/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy" target="_blank">APA Prezi</a></li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAVnlQYnlHX1Qtb0E/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Business Citation Style Handout</a></li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAeUlzZEMyZ0s5WjQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">APA Activity</a></li>
</ul>
<b><br /></b>
<b>Homework:</b><br />
1. Develop body paragraphs for summary<br />
2. Add transitions and reporting verbs to make your summary more coherent.<br />
3. Add citations in text and on the reference list to avoid plagiarism.<br />
4. Prepare for the Plagiarism Test next Thursday.<br />
5. First draft of summary is due Saturday, October 4th by Midnight. Remember you must turn in your first draft in order to earn a grade on your final draft.<br />
6. Final draft of summary is due Saturday, October 11th by Midnight.<br />
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<b>Next Class: </b>Academic Writing StyleKat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-40754535937879300292014-09-26T07:01:00.000-07:002014-09-30T08:47:56.815-07:00Day 11- Writing a Good Summary<b>Today you will learn:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>How to write a good summary by:</li>
<ul>
<li>Finding the main ideas from a summary</li>
<li>Writing a good thesis statement that focuses on the most important main idea in the article.</li>
<li>Writing strong supporting paragraphs and a good conclusion sentence</li>
<li>Use reporting verbs to make your writing more coherent</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<div>
<b>Class Today:</b></div>
<div>
<ul>
<ul>
<li>Warm-Up: </li>
<ul>
<li>Please show me the annotated article and comprehension questions.</li>
<li>Look at two summaries from last semester. </li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAN0lPSlg2S1pLRDg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">"A" summary</a></li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAbm1LSEdhOWlZZEk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">"B" summary</a></li>
<ul>
<li>In groups of 4, discuss why the first summary earned an A and the second summary earned a B. </li>
</ul>
</ul>
</ul>
<li>Guided Practice: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAdmFtZ1BCeTNodjg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Part II Powerpoint</a></li>
<ul>
<li>Do this <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJALUR2WWE0U2NZbVU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">worksheet</a> as we watch the powerpoint.</li>
<li>Use the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAMG9RdkZJd3NhaVU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Reporting Verbs Handout</a> to help you with part IV. </li>
<li>Refer to <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAUTY5RXd2bTBTaDQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">"The Kitchen Conundrum."</a></li>
</ul>
</ul>
</ul>
<div>
<b>Materials used in class:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAdmFtZ1BCeTNodjg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Part II Powerpoint</a></li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJALUR2WWE0U2NZbVU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Part II Worksheet</a></li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAMG9RdkZJd3NhaVU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Reporting Verbs Handout</a></li>
</ul>
<b>Homework:</b></div>
</div>
<div>
1. Read and annotate <b>one</b> of these articles:<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/gbrlis12n1iccfx/SanghoeeWhyBitCoinCouldFail.docx?dl=0" target="_blank">Why Bitcoin Could Fail</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/l9ju1jq6hh11j2r/BernsteinAMinimumWageThatMakesSense.docx?dl=0" target="_blank">Why Minimum Wage Makes Sense</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/rd0pyth75ndd0jk/Bringing%20Jobs%20Back%20to%20the%20US%20is%20Bruising%20Task.docx?dl=0" target="_blank">Bringing Jobs Back to the US is a Bruising Task</a></li>
</ul>
<div>
2. After annotating, write a thesis statement, three supporting ideas, and a conclusion sentence. You do not need to write paragraphs yet. Please do this for class on Thursday.<br />
3. You should finish the plagiarism tutorial on compass by Wednesday, October 1st at NOON.<br />
4. First draft of summary is due Saturday, October 4th by Midnight.<br />
5. Final draft of summary is due Saturday, October 11th by Midnight.<br />
<br /></div>
</div>
<div>
<b>Next Class:</b></div>
<div>
1. Review Summarizing<br />
2. Using Transition words<br />
3. Documenting Sources</div>
Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-63287797597847892922014-09-24T16:27:00.002-07:002014-09-25T06:50:29.529-07:00Day 10- Continue Paraphrasing, Summarizing, and Quoting<b>You will learn today:</b><br />
1. How to write a paraphrase well.<br />
2. How to annotate a reading, so you can understand a reading more clearly.<br />
3. What a summary is and how to use it in your writing.<br />
<br />
<b>Class Today:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Announcements:</li>
<ul>
<li>Responses to IEF</li>
<ul>
<li>Course Website Explanation</li>
<li>Group Work Vs. Individual Work</li>
<li>Gap between other classes? </li>
</ul>
</ul>
</ul>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Review Paraphrasing</li>
<ul>
<li>Practice Paraphrasing - <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oZ8gX5rNJwny7GkV3q8ZvE5QFYkvu4q_JGQTw2ph3Q0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Paraphrase a quote in google docs. </a></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Summarizing</li>
<ul>
<li>Warm-up: In groups discuss ways you use summarizing for assignments in this class or others. </li>
<li>What is a summary? Let's look at <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAVFRERnNINHVUa00/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Summary: Part I powerpoint</a></li>
<li>How to annotate a reading</li>
<ul>
<li>How do you read? Discuss answers briefly in groups. </li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAVnhXNkdBM2NBOU0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Active Reading Powerpoint</a></li>
</ul>
</ul>
</ul>
<div>
<b>Homework:</b></div>
<div>
1. Read and annotate "<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAUTY5RXd2bTBTaDQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">The Ketchup Conundrum.</a>" I <b>strongly</b> suggest printing it out.<br />
2. Read and answer the <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwlEgmYu1jHZZU9icGE2cFhLdmM/edit" target="_blank">comprehension questions</a> for "The Ketchup Conundrum," <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwlEgmYu1jHZZU9icGE2cFhLdmM/edit" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<b>Next Class: </b>Continue Summarizing</div>
</div>
Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-64608798605801403762014-09-20T16:38:00.000-07:002014-09-23T13:46:02.239-07:00Day 9- Peer-Review; Paraphrasing, Summarizing, and Quoting<b>Class Today:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>8:00 AM</li>
<ul>
<li>Announcement: New Unit- Summary</li>
<li>Summarizing, Quoting, and Paraphrasing</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14735473/ESL_505_Lesson_Materials/ESL%20505%202013/Unit%203%20Summary-Critique/How%20to%20integrate%20sources%202/Quotes%20and%20Paraphrasing.pptx" target="_blank">Powerpoint</a></li>
<ul>
<li>Discuss the answers on the first part as a group and share them in this <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oZ8gX5rNJwny7GkV3q8ZvE5QFYkvu4q_JGQTw2ph3Q0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">google doc</a>.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Tmpn2URd3SfGOQM8q2p59vOZ9a_ygrc9rq5VreLeCI8/viewform?usp=send_form" target="_blank">Informal Early Feedback</a></li>
<li><br /></li>
</ul>
<li>3:30 PM</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Tmpn2URd3SfGOQM8q2p59vOZ9a_ygrc9rq5VreLeCI8/viewform?usp=send_form" target="_blank">Informal Early Feedback</a></li>
<li>Announcement: New Unit-Summary</li>
<li>Peer-Review</li>
<ul>
<li>Using this <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/rjicm56py2wsufe/ESL505MemoPeerReview.docx?dl=0" target="_blank">document </a>to help you, give a classmate feedback on their memo drafts. </li>
</ul>
<li>Continue Paraphrasing, Summarizing, and Quoting (if time)</li>
<ul>
<li>Warm-Up</li>
<ul>
<li>What is the difference between paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting? </li>
<li>What are the steps for paraphrasing?</li>
<li>Share <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oZ8gX5rNJwny7GkV3q8ZvE5QFYkvu4q_JGQTw2ph3Q0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">your answers in google docs.</a> </li>
</ul>
<li>Practice Paraphrasing more in class</li>
</ul>
</ul>
</ul>
<br />
<b>Next Class: </b>Continue Summarizing, Quoting, and Paraphrasing, Start lesson focusing on Summarizing<br />
<br />
<b>Homework:</b><br />
1. Finish the final draft of the memo diagnostic revision. The memos are due September 25th by 4PM.<br />
2. Do the plagiarism tutorial through compass.<br />
3. Read <i><a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwlEgmYu1jHZNVdlYVRLUTZWcW8/edit" target="_blank">The Ketchup Conundrum</a></i><br />
<br />Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-59897683387078460392014-09-16T17:51:00.001-07:002014-09-18T07:07:27.750-07:00Day 8- Peer Review and Plagiarism<br />
<b>Class Today:</b><br />
<br />
1. Review PIE Structure<br />
<ul>
<li>In groups of 3-4, come up with a paragraph to persuade your friends from abroad to visit Urbana-Champaign. </li>
<li>Share your paragraph in this <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oZ8gX5rNJwny7GkV3q8ZvE5QFYkvu4q_JGQTw2ph3Q0/edit?usp=sharing">google doc</a>. </li>
</ul>
2. Consequences of Plagiarism- Discuss the Article<br />
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3. Peer-Review Workshop <br />
<ul>
<li>Find a partner and read each other's memos. </li>
<li>Use this <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/rjicm56py2wsufe/ESL505MemoPeerReview.docx?dl=0">handout</a> to guide you. </li>
</ul>
4. Avoiding Plagiarism-Paraphrasing and Quoting (if time) <br />
<ul>
<li><a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14735473/ESL_505_Lesson_Materials/ESL%20505%202013/Unit%203%20Summary-Critique/How%20to%20integrate%20sources%202/Quotes%20and%20Paraphrasing.pptx">Powerpoint</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14735473/ESL_505_Lesson_Materials/ESL%20505%202013/Unit%203%20Summary-Critique/How%20to%20integrate%20sources%202/How%20to%20quote%20and%20paraphrase.doc">Worksheet</a></li>
</ul>
<b>Next Class:</b> Paraphrasing and Quoting, Summarizing<br />
<br />
<b>Homework: </b><br />
<br />
1. The final draft of the Memo Diagnostic Revision is due September 23rd by 4PM. Every day the assignment is late, the grade will drop 25%. Weekends are included. A day is a day.<br />
2. If you haven't already, read <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bwe2hIh1G8kdX1dzdkVlUmZhakk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Revision and Rhodes.</a> Answer <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bwe2hIh1G8kdbldjNks3Ty1iY2s/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">these questions</a> in preparation for our discussion.Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-51232577166508320852014-09-15T19:25:00.000-07:002014-09-16T07:15:43.478-07:00Day 7-Paragraph Development, Memo Workshop<b>Class Today:</b><br />
1. Announcements<br />
<ul>
<li>Writers' Workshop</li>
<li>Getting Extra Help</li>
<li>EPT Test</li>
<li>Office Hours</li>
</ul>
<div>
2. Review Writing a Reader Centered Memo<br />
<ul>
<li>What are some ways to make a memo "you" or reader oriented? List two ways in this shared <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oZ8gX5rNJwny7GkV3q8ZvE5QFYkvu4q_JGQTw2ph3Q0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">google doc</a>. </li>
</ul>
</div>
<div>
3. Paragraph Development for Memos and Beyond<br />
<ul>
<li>Open this <a href="http://prezi.com/lhrwt_dklxor/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy" target="_blank">Prezi</a></li>
<li>Now with a partner, do this <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/d7zc5eslw2guldi/ESL505PIEWorksheet.docx?dl=0" target="_blank">worksheet</a>.</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div>
4. Peer-Review Workshop<br />
<ul>
<li>Find a partner and read each other's memos. </li>
<li>Use this <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/rjicm56py2wsufe/ESL505MemoPeerReview.docx?dl=0" target="_blank">handout</a> to guide you.</li>
</ul>
</div>
<br />
<b>Next Class: </b>Avoiding Plagiarism<br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Homework:</b><br />
1. Do the following:<br />
<ul>
<li>Read my feedback on your draft. Revise.</li>
<li>Read the feedback from a classmate. Revise.</li>
<li>In other words, revise :)</li>
</ul>
<br />
2. The final draft of the Memo Diagnostic Revision is due September 23rd by 4PM. Every day the assignment is late, the grade will drop 25%. Weekends are included. A day is a day.<br />
<br />
3. Read <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bwe2hIh1G8kdX1dzdkVlUmZhakk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Revision and Rhodes.</a> Answer <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bwe2hIh1G8kdbldjNks3Ty1iY2s/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">these questions</a> in preparation for our discussion.Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-61529701602418984942014-09-11T06:00:00.000-07:002014-09-11T14:44:44.767-07:00Day 6- Writing a Reader Centered MemoClass Today:<br />
1. Review Writing Persuasively<br />
<ul>
<li>What are the four components of writing persuasively? (hint: AIDA)</li>
</ul>
2. Writing a "you" oriented memo.<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14735473/ESL_505_Lesson_Materials/ESL%20505%202013/Unit%201%20Diagnostic%20Memo%20Revision/Writing%20Reader-Centered%20Memos/Memo%20(warm-up).docx">Warm-up</a></li>
<ul>
<li>What's wrong with this memo?</li>
<li>Now check out the <a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14735473/ESL_505_Lesson_Materials/ESL%20505%202013/Unit%201%20Diagnostic%20Memo%20Revision/Writing%20Reader-Centered%20Memos/Revised%20memo%20(warm-up).docx">revised memo</a>. How is this an improvement?</li>
</ul>
<li>While I show you this <a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14735473/ESL_505_Lesson_Materials/ESL%20505%202013/Unit%201%20Diagnostic%20Memo%20Revision/Writing%20Reader-Centered%20Memos/Reader-Centered%20Memos.pptx">powerpoint</a>, follow along with this <a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14735473/ESL_505_Lesson_Materials/ESL%20505%202013/Unit%201%20Diagnostic%20Memo%20Revision/Writing%20Reader-Centered%20Memos/Handout-Reader-Centered%20Memos.docx">handout</a>.</li>
<li>Now, revise this <a href="http://tinyurl.com/mbgf84u" target="_blank">memo </a>to be more "you" oriented.</li>
<li>Answers to handout, <a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14735473/ESL_505_Lesson_Materials/ESL%20505%202013/Unit%201%20Diagnostic%20Memo%20Revision/Writing%20Reader-Centered%20Memos/Handout-Reader-Centered%20Memos-Key.docx" target="_blank">here</a>.</li>
<li>Answer to revised memo, <a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14735473/ESL_505_Lesson_Materials/ESL%20505%202013/Unit%201%20Diagnostic%20Memo%20Revision/Writing%20Reader-Centered%20Memos/Letter%20for%20Revision%20-%20Key.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</li>
</ul>
Next Class: Review "You" orientation, PIE Paragraph Development, Workshop<br />
<br />
Homework:<br />
1. I will have feedback on your Memo revision by the end of the weekend. The final draft of your Memo Revision is due September 23rd by 4PM. If an assignment is late, the grade drops 25% every day. <br />
<br />
<br />Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-31785243130989968902014-09-07T16:12:00.000-07:002014-09-08T18:06:25.702-07:00Day 5-Memo & Purpose<b>Class Today:</b><br />
1. Contribute to Assignment Anthology. Click this <a href="https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/862632">link</a>.<br />
2. Review Audience Analysis and Types of Memos<br />
<ul>
<li>What type of <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwlEgmYu1jHZalFodFI5akFDQ2c/edit">memo</a> is this memo? Why?</li>
<li>Who is the audience? Why?</li>
</ul>
<br />
3. Deciding Purpose in a Memo-Writing Persuasively<br />
<ul>
<li>Watch this <a href="http://prezi.com/_onmovprn4by/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy">prezi</a>. After each point, refer the paragraph on p. 106 in our textbook.</li>
<li>How would you adapt your memos to be more persuasive? </li>
</ul>
<br />
<b>Next Class: </b>Writing a Reader Centered-Memo, Memo Workshop<br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Homework:</b><br />
1. The first draft of the Diagnostic Memo Revision is due Thursday, September 11th by 4PM. Please turn in your draft to compass. Remember this is <b><i>just a draft</i></b>.<br />
<br />
2. Read Ch. 5 of <i>Improving Business Communication Skills</i> and then evaluate your memos based on the checklist on page 115. Bring your draft to class on Thursday.<br />
<br />Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-2846995232927802282014-09-03T20:54:00.001-07:002014-09-04T06:29:34.633-07:00Day 4- Memo Audience<b>Class Today:</b><br />
1. Announcements<br />
<ul>
<li>SEC </li>
</ul>
2. Review Memo Basics<br />
<ul>
<li>Look at the the sample memo I will give you. Evaluate it based on:</li>
<ul>
<li>The 7 C's</li>
<li>What we learned about Memos on Tuesday </li>
</ul>
<li>Then, write how you would change the memo. </li>
</ul>
3. Memo & Audience<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>First, watch let's watch these three youtube videos. </li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5hI9U19-m0">One</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2mldoDXVwA">two</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4IrfObVzJo">three</a></li>
<ul>
<li>Who is the audience in each of these videos? Why?</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li>Using this <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5wtdeRpLbeFUC1TZ0NZWkNxNUk/edit">handout</a> to help you, design a presentation in groups persuading one of the following groups to eat at McDonalds.</li>
<ul>
<li>A child under 10</li>
<li>A Health-Conscious Business Person</li>
<li>A Graduate Student</li>
<li>A Couple with 3 Children</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<b>Next Class:</b> Memo & Purpose<br />
<br />
<b>Homework:</b><br />
1. pg. 68 Exercise 7 "Courtesy" based on reading pg.54<br />
2. pg 95 Exercise 1 "Identifying Direct and Indirect Writing Strategies" based on reading pg.87-90<br />
3. pg. 95 Exercise 2 "Positive Writing Strategies" based on reading pg.93-94Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867564528890559327.post-38085152663722905352014-09-01T18:21:00.002-07:002014-09-02T13:33:58.012-07:00Day 3- Memo Basics<b>Class Today:</b><br />
Today, we will learn about the basics of a memo.<br />
1. Let's do this <a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14735473/ESL_505_Lesson_Materials/ESL%20505%202011/Week%207%20Memo/Day%2018%20Introduction%20to%20Memo/Warm-up_Memo%20%28Student%29.docx" target="_blank">warm-up activity</a> with partners. You may use the book to help you.<br />
2. Next, let's watch this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5Zyn9y_MDs" target="_blank">youtube video</a>.<br />
3. Now, let's do this <a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14735473/ESL_505_Lesson_Materials/ESL%20505%202013/Unit%201%20Diagnostic%20Memo%20Revision/Memo%20Basics/Characteristics%20of%20Successful%20Memos.docx" target="_blank">handout</a> together.<br />
4. Now using your textbook, figure out the types of memos in groups with this <a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14735473/ESL_505_Lesson_Materials/ESL%20505%202013/Unit%201%20Diagnostic%20Memo%20Revision/Memo%20Basics/Types%20of%20Memos.docx" target="_blank">handout</a>.<br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Next Class:</b><br />
Memo Audience & Purpose<br />
<br />
<b>Homework:</b><br />
1. The first draft of your memo is due September 11th by 4PM. Please submit your memo draft to compass.<br />
2. Using this <a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14735473/ESL_505_Lesson_Materials/ESL%20505%202011/Week%207%20Memo/Day%2018%20Introduction%20to%20Memo/Parts%20of%20a%20Memo.docx" target="_blank">guideline</a> to help you, rewrite your memo to follow the right structure.<br />
3. Review the description and rubric for <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B74IyWlG5BJAUWViaUd3YloyV3c/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Diagnostic Memo Revision</a>.<br />
4. If you haven't already, please upload a photo of yourself to the shared box folder. Everyone should be invited.<br />
<br />Kat Becker :Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115887960391509917noreply@blogger.com0