Day 28- Review, Party, and ICES Forms

Class Today:
1. Collocations

• Worksheet
• Login to COCA with my information
• Username: katbecker22@gmail.com
• PW: ESL505

2. Preposition Handout
This comes from the book, Advanced Grammar in Use by Martin Hewings. I highly recommend purchasing it as a reference book!

3. Party

4. ICES

• Evaluate me! I will leave the room and you fill out ICES forms. 
• Please feel free to put comments! I do read these and discuss them with my peers. 
• Please don't forget to fill out the top part of the form. Here is a picture: 

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• 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:
• After you finish ICES, you may leave :) 

Homework:
1. Bring the handout I gave you to our conference next week. This spreadsheet lists when you are supposed to attend.
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.
3. Final version of your case-based essay is December 15th by NOON.  Turn the essay into the Unit 4 Case Based Essay folder. No late assignments will be accepted. You may e-mail me earlier drafts. 


Materials:
1. Collocations Worksheet (Answers)
2. Conference Handout
3. COCA Website
4. Advanced Grammar in Use by Martin Hewings

Next Class: Meet me for conference!

Day 27- Peer-Review

Class Today:
Warm-up: Do you like doing peer-review? Why or why not? Explain in this google doc.

Group discussion: What has been hardest about writing this essay? Why? Discuss with two other people.

Peer-Review: Using this handout to help you, read a classmate's second draft of their case-based essay.

Next Class: Last class! Review the structure of case-based essays, discuss common errors and PARTY!

Homework:
1. Using this spreadsheet, 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.
2. Have a second draft prepared by December 5th. Turn it into Compass.

Day 26: Integrating PIE and Cohesion into a Decision Case-Based Essay

Class Today:

1. Review Outlining

• In groups of 3, discuss was hardest about writing an outline. We will discuss your answers after 5 minutes.

2. PIE
Now we have an outline! But to develop the paragraphs we need PIE.

• 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!
• Next,  download this paragraph and highlight it according to instructions. Do this with your partner.

3. Cohesion
Now you know how to develop your paragraph, but how can you make sure it makes sense?

• In groups, brainstorm words you have used to make your writing easier to understand.
• Then in groups of 3, do this cohesion worksheet together.

4. Putting it all together
Working on integrating PIE and cohesion into your first body paragraph from your outline.

• If we have time, we will do a mini peer review. 

Next Class: Peer-Review

Homework:
1. The first draft of your case-based essay is due November 23rd by Midnight.
2. Have a great Thanksgiving break!

Materials:
1. Answers to PIE paragraph
2. Cohesion Answer Key

Day 25: Outlining a Decision Case-Based Essay and Action Plan

Class Today:
1. Quiz: I will give you 10 minutes to summarize the article. Submit your answer to compass for a quiz grade.

2. Warm-up: Can you guess what the five headings were? Hint: you already know the first one! Share your ideas in this google doc.
Answer: 1. Problem & Position Statement 2. Decision Options 3. Decision Criteria 4. Decision Options 5. Disadvantages of Recommendation 6. Action Plan
3. Jigsaw Activity
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.

4. Powerpoint

• Let's discuss this powerpoint

5. Action Plan Activity
Read the action plan from the GE case and the action plan from the Whistler case, here. What are the four main elements of an action plan?  What kind of information is included in each section? Discuss with your group.

6. Work on your outline (if time)

Class Materials:
Outline Powerpoint
Action Plans
Action Plan Powerpoint
Greenpeace/Facebook Article
Outline Guidelines

Homework:
1. First draft of your entire case study essay is due Sunday, November 23rd by Midnight.
2. If I told you to rewrite your Position/Problem statement, please rewrite and turn into compass by 7AM on Thursday.
3.  Turn in your outline to compass by 7AM on Thursday.

Next class:
Writing an action Integrating PIE and coherence into a decision case-based essay

Day 24: Evidence in a Case-Based Essay

Today you will learn:

• How to use two different types of evidence (qualitative vs. quantitative) to support your position statement in a case-based essay
• Use 4-step rebuttal strategies to defend their argument against (potential) criticism and evidence contrary to their position. 
• Qualify and moderate a claim effectively.

Class Today:

• Warm-Up: What was wrong with the bad case based analysis? Turn in your answers on compass for a quiz grade. (10 minutes only!)
• Last class you learned how to write a problem and position statement (introduction). Today we will learn how support your body (evidence).
• Evidence (body):
• What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative based evidence?
• Quantitative Evidence: Any support for your argument that can be expressed as a number (e.g., statistics, calculations). 
• 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)
• Do Task 1 of Evidence Handout
• Addressing Contrary Evidence and Alternative Options 
• How would you handle alternative points?
• Do Task 2 & 3 of Evidence Handout in your groups. I will help you.
• Discuss answers
• Do Task 4 of Evidence Handout in your groups. I will help you.
• Discuss answers
• Hedging Language
• Discuss Hedging Language Handout
• Do Task 5 of Evidence Handout individually.
• Discuss Answers

Homework:

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.
2. The first full draft of your case based essay is due November 23rd by midnight.
3. Read the following GE Essay. There will be a quiz next Tuesday. Think about what headings you would use based on what we have done in class.

Class Materials:

• Evidence Worksheet
• Hedging Language Handout
• GE Essay

Next Class:  Outlining the Body & Action Plan (Conclusion)

Day 23-Problem and Position Statement

Today You Will Learn:

• How to explain what case-based essay is and its three essential components: position statement, evidence and action plan
• How to describe the three most common types of case-based essays and their different foci: decision, problem and evaluation essay

Class Today:

• Warm-Up:
• In this google doc, write what you think is important in a case study. Why? (5 minutes)
• Discuss this handout
• In groups of 3-4, discuss these questions and share your answers on google docs:
• 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?  
•    How did you structure the writing? What did you put in the beginning, the middle, and the end?
• Return to handout
• In the same groups, discuss these two articles:
• 1. Heineken Case Analysis
• 2. Wal-Mart Case Analysis 
• Does 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. 
• Position and Problem Statement Powerpoint
• Group Presentation

Class Materials:

• What is a Case Based Essay Handout
• Heineken Case Analysis
• Wal-Mart Case Analysis 
• Position and Problem Statement Powerpoint

Homework:

1. Read this bad case analysis on Heineken.  Be prepared for an in-class quiz on the reading.
2. Finish Plagiarism reflection

Next Class:
Evidence in a case based essay

Day 22- Case Study Discussion Day 2

Today you will learn:

• How to discuss and debate about a case study

Class Today:

• In two groups, prepare for a debate.
• Present opinion
• Group presentation.

Next Class: Problem & Position Statement

Homework:

1. If you presented this week, be sure to turn in your reflection by Friday.

2. Start trying to summarize the case study we've read in class.

Day 21: Case Study Discussion Day 1

Today you will learn:

• How to discuss a case study

Class Today:
1. 8:00 AM Class- Group 3's Presentation
3:30 PM Class- Group 2's presentation

• Others, please fill out this 5 minute feedback on their presentation.

2. Introduction to The Case Study Unit
3. Group Discussion of Article:

1. What is GreenPeace?
2. 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?
3. What is Facebook wanting to do in Oregon?
4. Why is this an ideal location for Facebook?
5. Why does GreenPeace have an issue with this?
6. How does GreenPeace go about addressing this issue?
7. Do you think Facebook will change their plan because of GreenPeace’s concerns?

4. Google Doc Response:

• What would you do if you were Mark Zuckerberg? Why?

Next Class: Debate on the article!

Homework: 
1. If you presented today, book a time to meet with me here. This will be individual and the meeting will last for 30 minutes. Afterwards, you will write a reflective paragraph.

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!

3. Read the assignment prompt and rubric for The Case Study Unit

Day 19& 20-Oral Presentation Workshop and Library Day

Class Today:

Section Z- 8:00 AM - Please meet me at the Undergraduate Library, Room 291. You will be getting a library tour!

Section L- 3:30-4:50 PM:
1. Plagiarism Survey
Please take this survey on the plagiarism assignment we did in class.

2. Pick days for each group presentation.

3. Final Presentation Workshop

Homework:
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.

2. Read and annotate this article for our next unit.

Next Class: 
Section L: Meet at Undergraduate Library, Room 291
Section Z: Lesson above.

Day 18- Presentation Language

Today you will learn:

• How to use phrases to make your presentation sound smoother.

 
Class Today:

• Powerpoint
• Handout
• Presentation Workshop

Homework:

• Practice your presentation while adding presentation language.
• Submit your final powerpoint by next Thursday.

Next Class: Presentation Workshop Continued

Day 17- Presentation Delivery

Class Today:

• Warm-up: First slide on the powerpoint
• Rest of Powerpoint
• Voice practice- Do with a partner
• Make a mini version of your ppt presentation. You will show it to other groups and get feedback. Use this peer-review form to critique each other. 

Next Class: Continue Presentation Delivery

Homework: Be prepared to do a practice presentation on Thursday.

Materials:
Powerpoint
Voice Practice
Answering Questions Handout
Peer-Review

Day 16- Outlining Continued and Visual Aids

Today you will learn:

• How to apply outlining to develop a good presentation.
• How to develop a strong visual aid for an effective presentation.

Class Today:

• Review: 
• What is necessary for the structure of an oral presentation?
• Warm-up
• Death by Powerpoint youtube video.
• Discussion:
• Look at these powerpoints. Decide in your groups what is good and bad about each one.
• One, two
• Visual Aids Tips Powerpoint
• Workshop (if time)
• Develop your visual aid (powerpoint or prezi) with your group.

Next Class:

Finish visual aids, oral presentation delivery

Homework:

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." 

Day 15- Introduction to Oral Presentation: Creating Effective Teams & Presentation Outline

Today you will learn:

• How to develop a good team for an effective oral presentation.
• How to structure an outline in an oral presentation.

Class Today:

• Introduction to Oral Presentation
• As a group, present on a business topic for approximately 20 minutes. 
• Must use a visual aid.
• Must include all members of the group.
• Read this prompt for more information.
• Warm-up
• 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.
• Think on your feet activity
• Pick one of these topics and make a 3 minute presentation with your group members:
• How to make your favorite dish.
• Your favorite place to visit.
• Rent an apartment in the US.
• Do another favorite hobby/activity
• First group decision: Choose a topic
• Decide on a business topic you want to present and get approval from me. 
• Every group must do a different topic.
• Please put your choice in this spreadsheet
• (If time) Come up with a loose outline.

Next Class: Continue Presentation Outline and start Visual Aids

Homework: 
1. Choose a topic and post it in this spreadsheet.
2. Use this outline handout to help you develop an outline for your presentation.

Day 14- Plagiarism Test, Writing Concisely, and Peer-Review

Class Today:

• General Housekeeping
• Common issues in summary drafts
• Punctuation
• Format
• Spelling/Usage errors
• Citation
• Not paraphrasing
• Box folders
• In-Class Plagiarism Test
• Go to Compass 2g 
• Writing Concisely Activity
• Peer-Review

Homework:
1. Final draft of summary due Sunday, October 12 by Midnight
2. Read Ch. 9 of our textbook. There may be a quiz :)


Next Class: New unit! Oral Presentation

Day 13- Academic Language and Style

What you will learn today:

Learn what constitutes a formal academic tone

Understand the difference between a formal academic tone and tone for e-mails and memos.

Class Today:

• Powerpoint
• Verbs Worksheet
• Formal Grammar Worksheet

Materials:
1. Academic Style Powerpoint
2. Verbs Worksheet (Answer Key)
3. Formal Grammar Style Worksheet

Next Class: In-class Plagiarism Test, Review Unit 2

Homework:
1. Study for in-class plagiarism test
2. Revise your summary draft to include more formal language.
3. Final draft of your summary is due Saturday, October 11th by Midnight

Day 12, Documenting Sources

What you will learn:

• How to write in-text APA citations
• How to write APA reference lists
• How to use online resources to organize citations

Class Today:
Review

• While you copy and paste the thesis statement, please show me the annotated article.
• Put your thesis statement in this google doc. I will give you some general feedback.

Transitions Activity

• Let's look at the Transitions Handout
• Now let's do the Transitions Activity
• Share your answers in google doc.

Warm-up

• In groups of 3, look at "A Grade Summary."  How does the summary refer to the article?
• What information is at the end of the document? 

APA 

• Briefly watch this Prezi to get a basic overview of how APA works. 
• Note: Business Writing citation style varies. See this handout. 
• APA Reference Activity

Materials:

• Transitions Handout
• Transitions Activity
• APA Prezi
• Business Citation Style Handout
• APA Activity

Homework:
1. Develop body paragraphs for summary
2. Add transitions and reporting verbs to make your summary more coherent.
3. Add citations in text and on the reference list to avoid plagiarism.
4. Prepare for the Plagiarism Test next Thursday.
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.
6. Final draft of summary is due Saturday, October 11th by Midnight.

Next Class: Academic Writing Style

Day 11- Writing a Good Summary

Today you will learn:

• How to write a good summary by:
• Finding the main ideas from a summary
• Writing a good thesis statement that focuses on the most important main idea in the article.
• Writing strong supporting paragraphs and a good conclusion sentence
• Use reporting verbs to make your writing more coherent

Class Today:

• Warm-Up: 
• Please show me the annotated article and comprehension questions.
• Look at two summaries from last semester. 
• "A" summary
• "B" summary
• In groups of 4, discuss why the first summary earned an A and the second summary earned a B. 
• Guided Practice: Part II Powerpoint
• Do this worksheet as we watch the powerpoint.
• Use the Reporting Verbs Handout to help you with part IV. 
• Refer to "The Kitchen Conundrum."

Materials used in class:

• Part II Powerpoint
• Part II Worksheet
• Reporting Verbs Handout

Homework:

1. Read and annotate one of these articles:

• Why Bitcoin Could Fail
• Why Minimum Wage Makes Sense
• Bringing Jobs Back to the US is a Bruising Task

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.
3. You should finish the plagiarism tutorial on compass by Wednesday, October 1st at NOON.
4. First draft of summary is due Saturday, October 4th by Midnight.
5. Final draft of summary is due Saturday, October 11th by Midnight.

Next Class:

1. Review Summarizing
2. Using Transition words
3. Documenting Sources

Day 10- Continue Paraphrasing, Summarizing, and Quoting

You will learn today:
1. How to write a paraphrase well.
2. How to annotate a reading, so you can understand a reading more clearly.
3. What a summary is and how to use it in your writing.

Class Today:

• Announcements:
• Responses to IEF
• Course Website Explanation
• Group Work Vs. Individual Work
• Gap between other classes? 

• Review Paraphrasing
• Practice Paraphrasing - Paraphrase a quote in google docs. 

• Summarizing
• Warm-up: In groups discuss ways you use summarizing for assignments in this class or others. 
• What is a summary? Let's look at Summary: Part I powerpoint
• How to annotate a reading
• How do you read? Discuss answers briefly in groups. 
• Active Reading Powerpoint

Homework:

1. Read and annotate "The Ketchup Conundrum." I strongly suggest printing it out.
2. Read and answer the comprehension questions for "The Ketchup Conundrum," here.

Next Class: Continue Summarizing

Day 9- Peer-Review; Paraphrasing, Summarizing, and Quoting

Class Today:

• 8:00 AM
• Announcement: New Unit- Summary
• Summarizing, Quoting, and Paraphrasing
• Powerpoint
• Discuss the answers on the first part as a group and share them in this google doc.
• Informal Early Feedback
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• 3:30 PM
• Informal Early Feedback
• Announcement: New Unit-Summary
• Peer-Review
• Using this document to help you, give a classmate feedback on their memo drafts. 
• Continue Paraphrasing, Summarizing, and Quoting (if time)
• Warm-Up
• What is the difference between paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting? 
• What are the steps for paraphrasing?
• Share your answers in google docs. 
• Practice Paraphrasing more in class

Next Class: Continue Summarizing, Quoting, and Paraphrasing, Start lesson focusing on Summarizing

Homework:
1. Finish the final draft of the memo diagnostic revision. The memos are due September 25th by 4PM.
2. Do the plagiarism tutorial through compass.
3.  Read The Ketchup Conundrum

Day 8- Peer Review and Plagiarism

Class Today:

1. Review PIE Structure

• In groups of 3-4, come up with a paragraph to persuade your friends from abroad to visit Urbana-Champaign. 
• Share your paragraph in this google doc. 

2. Consequences of Plagiarism- Discuss the Article

3. Peer-Review Workshop

• Find a partner and read each other's memos. 
• Use this handout to guide you. 

4. Avoiding Plagiarism-Paraphrasing and Quoting (if time)

• Powerpoint
• Worksheet

Next Class: Paraphrasing and Quoting, Summarizing

Homework:

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.
2. If you haven't already, read Revision and Rhodes. Answer these questions in preparation for our discussion.