Hey Guys,
Here are a couple of essays that you are going to read over the weekend, annotate, and use as source material as you build your argument for essay #3.
"Changing Memories to Treat PTSD" by Cari Romm
"How Americas Leading Science Fiction Authors are Shaping Your Future" by Eileen Gunn
We'll talk about them in class a little today, and then I'll post some discussion questions to help you as you read through the articles.
See you soon!!!
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Thursday, October 13, 2016
HW for Week 7
Hey Class, so here is the Homework for week 7:
1. Make sure to read chapter 5 of Slaughterhouse 5. It's only one chapter, but its a beefy one, and it's a really important one for the story.
2. Based on the prompt from the previous post, choose an injustice (whichever you feel the most drawn to) and think about what subject you want to focus on. Then, for the sake of preparation for Weds in class essay, write a thesis statement (detail an "injustice", and tell me why it is a problem). Or don't, but the draft you write in class NEEDS A CLEAR THESIS STATEMENT so form one over the weekend
- It would be wise of you to also make a brief outline of your argument's paragraphs so that you have a skeleton of what you want your essay to consist of. Pre-writing will not be required for this essay, although it would definitely influence my grading of your paper if you chose to draft some and turned them in with the final product
THEN, find a newspaper article or an essay or an excerpt from a book that discusses your "injustice." You are going to be required to use references/quotes from the article on Weds, so make sure you find an article that YOU CAN PRINT UP or PHOTOCOPY. You need to be able to reference the article or essay or book excerpt while writing the essay, so bring the article to class. I will be checking to make sure you printed it out and brought it Weds, and it will be part of the overall grade, so make it happen.
So the short version of your hw this week:
1. Read
2. Write a thesis for your In Class essay and Print an Article or Essay of some sort to reference in said essay.
Send me your questions
David
1. Make sure to read chapter 5 of Slaughterhouse 5. It's only one chapter, but its a beefy one, and it's a really important one for the story.
2. Based on the prompt from the previous post, choose an injustice (whichever you feel the most drawn to) and think about what subject you want to focus on. Then, for the sake of preparation for Weds in class essay, write a thesis statement (detail an "injustice", and tell me why it is a problem). Or don't, but the draft you write in class NEEDS A CLEAR THESIS STATEMENT so form one over the weekend
- It would be wise of you to also make a brief outline of your argument's paragraphs so that you have a skeleton of what you want your essay to consist of. Pre-writing will not be required for this essay, although it would definitely influence my grading of your paper if you chose to draft some and turned them in with the final product
THEN, find a newspaper article or an essay or an excerpt from a book that discusses your "injustice." You are going to be required to use references/quotes from the article on Weds, so make sure you find an article that YOU CAN PRINT UP or PHOTOCOPY. You need to be able to reference the article or essay or book excerpt while writing the essay, so bring the article to class. I will be checking to make sure you printed it out and brought it Weds, and it will be part of the overall grade, so make it happen.
So the short version of your hw this week:
1. Read
2. Write a thesis for your In Class essay and Print an Article or Essay of some sort to reference in said essay.
Send me your questions
David
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
In Class Essay (Essay #2) Prompt
Essay #2 Prompt (in class):
There are social injustices everywhere in today’s culture, and it is very hard to look past any of them. That said, some injustices are still swept under the rug and ignored by mainstream media, or skewed in a way that may make the idea unimportant. Think of injustices such as (but not limited to) sexism, racism, ageism, bullying, religious intolerance, political intolerance, or anything else that you find personal stake in and that you think is worthy of a wider discussion. Argue why you think it is an important issue, and talk about what exactly needs to change to help the issue see more light so it can have a chance at someday being diffused. Be as specific as possible. Be as detailed as possible. Be as angry as you like.
Make sure your essay is no less than than two and half full double spaced pages. Essay must have a clear introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email, talk to me to set up an appointment for office hours, or flag me down if you see me power walking out of the parking lot and ask me a question then.
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I will specify what your hw is for tonight, in preparation for this essay.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
HW For Week Five
Hey Class,
Here's a reminder of the homework for this week:
1. Buy the Books - Especially the novel, because you are expected to read the first two chapters over the weekend.
2. Short Response #3: Read the first two chapters (at least START the second chapter; I know it's a lot at once) of Slaughterhouse Five, and write a short response that reflects how you feel at that point of the novel. In addition to that reflection, I want you to pick one of the themes that we discussed today in class (Free Will vs Fate / Time / Wartime and its effects / The Fool Character or Scapegoat / etc.) and apply it to the book. Which theme did you find? Find an example to maybe share in class. Even if not to share, find an example.
3. Short Response #4: Read Chapter 9 of "They Say I Say" (Link emailed to you for precaution) titled "Aint so / Is not", then do the two activities at the end of the section.
THESE SHOULD BOTH BE TYPED, MLA FORMATTED.
If you have any questions, let me know!
And I'll be 100% next weds; thank you to everyone for coming ready to work. We'll go full writing mode next week.
David
Here's a reminder of the homework for this week:
1. Buy the Books - Especially the novel, because you are expected to read the first two chapters over the weekend.
2. Short Response #3: Read the first two chapters (at least START the second chapter; I know it's a lot at once) of Slaughterhouse Five, and write a short response that reflects how you feel at that point of the novel. In addition to that reflection, I want you to pick one of the themes that we discussed today in class (Free Will vs Fate / Time / Wartime and its effects / The Fool Character or Scapegoat / etc.) and apply it to the book. Which theme did you find? Find an example to maybe share in class. Even if not to share, find an example.
3. Short Response #4: Read Chapter 9 of "They Say I Say" (Link emailed to you for precaution) titled "Aint so / Is not", then do the two activities at the end of the section.
THESE SHOULD BOTH BE TYPED, MLA FORMATTED.
If you have any questions, let me know!
And I'll be 100% next weds; thank you to everyone for coming ready to work. We'll go full writing mode next week.
David
Kurt Vonnegut Obituary
Hey Guys,
This is the Obituary I neglected to read to you in class today. You should definitely read it through, it helps to build a context for some of the events in the novel, and creates more of that "reliable narrator" that we were talking about today in class.
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2007/apr/13/usa.kurtvonnegut
This is the Obituary I neglected to read to you in class today. You should definitely read it through, it helps to build a context for some of the events in the novel, and creates more of that "reliable narrator" that we were talking about today in class.
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2007/apr/13/usa.kurtvonnegut
Saturday, September 24, 2016
HW for Week 4 / MLA Style INFO
Hey Guys,
So as you know, your hw for this week is to finish your essay. Bring an MLA formatted, typed, final draft of Essay #1 to class on Tuesday.
Bring in all of the drafts, and outlines that you have (I still have a lot in my bag which I'll include in your paperwork)
The image below is how your Header, Title, Page Number, and Paragraphs should be formatted to meet MLA requirements.
So as you know, your hw for this week is to finish your essay. Bring an MLA formatted, typed, final draft of Essay #1 to class on Tuesday.
Bring in all of the drafts, and outlines that you have (I still have a lot in my bag which I'll include in your paperwork)
The image below is how your Header, Title, Page Number, and Paragraphs should be formatted to meet MLA requirements.
Essay #1 Rubric / Sample Conclusion
Hey Everyone!
Hope the writing is going well.
Here is the Rubric that I'll be basing your grade on. If you feel lost, if you just follow the modeling that we've done in class, you will have a very solid start.
Organization - 25
Clear Thesis - 10
Mechanics - 10
Content / Argument Built with examples and sources - 25
Using at least two quotes/paraphrases from the article you are referencing - 5
MLA Style / Paragraph Format - 15
Outline and Prewriting Items - 10
Total Points Possible: 100
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Sample Conclusion:
I also remember mentioning something about modeling conclusion paragraphs, so I'll show you the type of Conclusion paragraph I think is appropriate for this type of essay:
If I were to have written my essay about the influence of New Media on my community, and I'm arguing that it is a complete detriment to our society.
My argument would then include a background about how new media has effected society over all,
then a paragraph about the effects on the younger generations, specifically.
(remember to mimic the ideas and language of your Intro / Thesis statement, then just send the reader off.)
Even in consideration of the few benefits that new media offer our communities, it is startlingly clear that social media is damaging new generations. Cell phones and computers have caused people to disconnect from one another and the world around them. This is occurring across age groups, but it is most clear among the younger generations; we've seen a shift from social and "outdoors" oriented children, to those who would rather stay inside and stream a show, or see who's TBHing them on Instagram. Hope isn't lost though, since we still retain the luxury of free choice, so it's important that parents and those around kids, encourage a less disconnected lifestyle. Remind new generations that you came from an older time before the Matrix was real life, and outside was still good for skateboarding and riding bikes. It's up to us to stop the disconnect while we still have a chance to.
This paragraph simply recaps the stuff that I just focused on, and ends with a little bit of the way that I like to write. Like I said, the Intro and the Conclusion are the places where you can be the most creative. I'm not adding any new information (because were assuming that all the things that I talk about were already talked about in one of the Body Paragraphs above).
And It doesn't have to be this long either. I just like to talk, and write. Just recap your argument, and talk about what's next. That's it. (Shoot for Three-Five Sentences)
Hope the writing is going well.
Here is the Rubric that I'll be basing your grade on. If you feel lost, if you just follow the modeling that we've done in class, you will have a very solid start.
Organization - 25
Clear Thesis - 10
Mechanics - 10
Content / Argument Built with examples and sources - 25
Using at least two quotes/paraphrases from the article you are referencing - 5
MLA Style / Paragraph Format - 15
Outline and Prewriting Items - 10
Total Points Possible: 100
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Sample Conclusion:
I also remember mentioning something about modeling conclusion paragraphs, so I'll show you the type of Conclusion paragraph I think is appropriate for this type of essay:
If I were to have written my essay about the influence of New Media on my community, and I'm arguing that it is a complete detriment to our society.
My argument would then include a background about how new media has effected society over all,
then a paragraph about the effects on the younger generations, specifically.
(remember to mimic the ideas and language of your Intro / Thesis statement, then just send the reader off.)
Even in consideration of the few benefits that new media offer our communities, it is startlingly clear that social media is damaging new generations. Cell phones and computers have caused people to disconnect from one another and the world around them. This is occurring across age groups, but it is most clear among the younger generations; we've seen a shift from social and "outdoors" oriented children, to those who would rather stay inside and stream a show, or see who's TBHing them on Instagram. Hope isn't lost though, since we still retain the luxury of free choice, so it's important that parents and those around kids, encourage a less disconnected lifestyle. Remind new generations that you came from an older time before the Matrix was real life, and outside was still good for skateboarding and riding bikes. It's up to us to stop the disconnect while we still have a chance to.
This paragraph simply recaps the stuff that I just focused on, and ends with a little bit of the way that I like to write. Like I said, the Intro and the Conclusion are the places where you can be the most creative. I'm not adding any new information (because were assuming that all the things that I talk about were already talked about in one of the Body Paragraphs above).
And It doesn't have to be this long either. I just like to talk, and write. Just recap your argument, and talk about what's next. That's it. (Shoot for Three-Five Sentences)
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