For Monday, June 13, 2011

Due Monday, June 13th:

1. Revisions for Autobiographical Narrative (with original). (Just come long enough to drop these off if you have not done so already.)

As discussed last Friday, June 10th, you will spend this week outside of class writing your FINAL Research paper! *Be sure to make use of your time this next week because your Rough Draft really needs to be completed or near completion by Monday, June 20th! Work hard and just get done with it!

*The following individuals were not in class last Friday MUST come to class on Monday, June 13th as I will have to REPEAT instructions on how to write your final paper:

1. Joshua Porter

2. Becky Madsen

3. Stephanie Grimes

4. Erick Rodriguez

5. Natalie Reynolds

*Anyone else is also welcome to come to class on Monday, June 13th if you have any questions.

Outline for Summary/Strong Response Paper!

Title (centered)

Hook/Introduction

Summary of article

Your thesis statement

Your response that supports your thesis statement

Conclusion

Works Cited

*Follow MLA requirements: double space, 12 pt. font, Times New Roman, 1" margins, indent all paragraphs. (You can put a heading on the top of this page, but single space your heading.)

*Remember there is NO exact or right way to write your response, because it is YOUR response. You just need to have an intelligent thesis in response to your article and support what you are saying in an organized way! (Follow the example on p. 127.)

Review for X-Men: First Class

Ok, here's my review of X:Men: First Class (Titles of movies are italicized.)

*All you guys will LOVE it!

First of all from a bias view (my 17 year-old son), this movie "blows ALL other X-Men movies out of the water!" He says it's less "corny" than the others. About the "Wolverine" movie, he thinks "Deadpool" ruined it, whatever that means?!?

As for my humble opinion, I'm learning to enjoy "Action" movies because my sons drag me along, and I refuse to be left behind. I liked X-Men: First Class and thought it was fun. James McAvoy (Professor Charles Xavier) was my favorite character for his belief in humanity and Michael Fassbender (Erik Lehsherr/Magneto) was just cool, and Kevin Bacon was plain ridiculously funny to watch.

But personally I liked Thor better because it had more of a fantasy factor as it focused on more realms in the universe. (Oh! And I love Anthony Hopkins for his depth and wisdom! And of course Chris Hemsworth as Thor!)

So maybe we NEED a class movie night! :)

For Friday, May 10th, 2011

Due Friday, May 10th:

1. Summary/Strong Response Papers!

In a folder turn in the following items in this order:

1. Summary/Strong Response Paper (Just single space a regular heading on the top of your paper.)

2. (2) RAPPELS:

(1) RAPPEL for the article you are responding to.

(2) RAPPEL for your response to the article.

3. A copy of the article you are responding to. (Underline or highlight any quotes you include in your paper.)

4. A "Double Entry" Log for your article. (Just follow the example on the back of your "Exploration Paper" handout.) (This is an easy assignment that forces you to identify strong points (with-the-grain) and weak points (against-the-grain) that will help you write your Summary/Strong Response Paper! I would do this assignment before writing your paper!)

*Your key to success is to pick something you care about and something you will want to expand on for your final "Exploration Research Paper"!

**Most importantly--TRUST what YOU think and TRUST your own voice! After all, this is YOUR response to an article of your choice! Don't make it harder than it is! Get a good attitude and have FUN organizing and supporting your opinion!

For Wednesday, June 8, 2011

On Wednesday, June 8th:

1. I will be meeting with select individuals to proofread your Autobiographical Narratives to improve your scores. You will need to bring a copy of your essays to class, so you can work individually in finding your punctuation errors.

2. If you were absent on Monday, June 6th, you need to come to class to pick up your Autobiographical Narrative. (Also, bring a copy of this paper.)

3. *If you got your Autobiographical Essay back today in class, just do your revision (due Monday, June 13th) and don't worry about coming to class. (Spend class time on writing your Summary/Strong Response paper that is due Friday, June 10th.)

HapPy BirThDaY to your favorite "Sensei" :)

For Monday, June 6, 2011

Due Monday, June 6, 2011

"Exploration Paper" for Summary/Strong Response

This includes the 5 following questions:

1. State your controlling question.

2. Why do you care about this topic? (role)

3. Who else will care? (audience)

4. What do you already know?

5. What type of research are you going to do?

*If you change your topics, you will need to write a new "Exploration Paper."

In-class work:

1. We will review and discuss the assignment for the Summary/Strong Response Paper as explained on the handout I gave you. (This paper is due on Friday, June 10th!)

2. You will turn in LL#7 with questions pertaining to today's discussion.

3. We will share your Autobiographical Narratives! (I LOVED reading your personal stories!)

(Revisions for your Autobiographical Narratives are due next Monday, June 13th!)

For Friday, June 3, 2011

On Friday, June 3rd:

Please meet in the Library at 3:00 pm, room #205

I have scheduled a research orientation with Annie Smith, Reference Instructor Librarian, and she is really good! (You NEED to choose a subject or a question that you want to answer in your research and get going! The orientation will help you find credible resources!)

*For those of your who were absent on Wednesday, you also need to pick up the Summary/Strong Response Assignment sheet from me.

See you ALL on Friday in the LIBRARY!