Embedded Files
RS Composition
M 8/27 ; W 8/28 (M/W 42 days)
-ACT VOCABULARY (always handwritten for your assignment)
-MLA RESOURCE
-MLA EXAMPLE ESSAY for citation and formatting examples (download the PDF from the website/link)
- SYLLABUS; Essay Process Requirements and Grading
-Daily: notes, freewrites, activities, essay drafts, peer review, and ACT Vocabulary (20%)
-Essays: Epistemology (15%); Compare/Contrast (15%); Persuasive (20%)
-Senior Presentation (15%)
-Final Test: Multiple Choice and Essay (15%). Multiple Choice test includes ACT vocabulary and all readings and notes, class discussion, and the writing process, etc. Your project self-evaluation will count as your essay test, and it must be 700 words minimum, MLA formatting, and it is due the next class after you present.
-All typed essays will be 12 point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, MLA 9 format, and will include the word count on the last page prior to the works cited page. The works cited page is not included in the word count. (There will be additional requirements for the various essays.). All final essays must be submitted to turnitin.com.
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-Semester schedule for RS Comp, and overview of RS Literature
-RS Goals are to become better thinkers, listeners, and writers, and college preparation
-Discuss/classify types of beliefs and then FW: How do you determine if a belief is true or not? (10pts)
-List ideas on board together and discuss
-Subjective, Relative, Objective
-Notes: Incommensurability, Epistemology, Metacognition, and the defining of opinion (10pts)
--Epistemology is defined as "the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope. Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion." I.e, How do you know what you think you know?
-Reading materials/photocopies
-Annotating: start on "Talent is NOT the Answer" together
ASSIGNMENT
-ANNOTATION! To annotate is to record your thinking as you read. What's important? What's interesting? What questions do you have? Is there vocabulary you aren't familiar with? Other connections?
1) Read and annotate "Talent is NOT the Answer" (10pts)
2) Read and annotate "Overview of the Academic Essay" (10pts)
3) Define ACT words 1-10 and write a sentence using each word in context. Must write out definition (copy the one listed) and then create your own sentence. ACT VOCABULARY. Two people will be called on next class to write their sentences on the board. Handwritten. (10pts)
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SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
M 8/29; W 9/2
-Questions/comments concerning schedule
-Vocab, 1-10, sentences aloud
- "Overview of the Academic Essay discussion and notes
-"Talent is NOT the Answer": review annotations; FW: Choose one idea, fact, example that you marked and write about that. (10pts)
-"The Limits of Reason": preparatory vocabulary and key concepts (Limits of Reason Vocab)
ASSIGNMENT
1) Complete reading terms (Limits of reason vocab handout), #2 below, for "The Limits of Reason" article before reading the article. Then, as you read the article, underline the sentence where the vocab word appears, and check off each term as you come to it. Note the context of the word. (10pts)
2) Read and annotate and define terms for "The Limits of Reason." Write one question that you have at the bottom of each page. That's three questions total. (10pts)
3) Define ACT words 11-20 and write a sentence using each word in context. Handwritten. (10pts)
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M 9/3 ; W 9/4
-11-20 ACT vocab
-Review annotations of "The Limits of Reason"
-Get group numbers, divide up by page on essay and choose one idea from your page to write about: FW on "The Limits of Reason" (10pts)
-Then go to group and decide on a question to research and answer (five bullets for your response) and then present to the class
-Questions about any other terms/concepts from "The Limits of Reason"
ASSIGNMENT
For 1-3, write your three bullets for each article on a separate piece of paper so that they are all on the same page.
1) Read and annotate "Dunning-Kruger Effect," and then summarize in bullet points three key ideas from the article. (10pts)
2) Read and annotate "Say Goodbye to the Information Age," and then summarize in bullet points three key ideas from the article. (10pts)
3) Read and annotate "Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Summarized" and "Multiple Intelligences: Widely Used, Yet Misunderstood" and then summarize in bullet points three key ideas from "Multiple Intelligences: Widely Used, Yet Misunderstood." (10pts)
4) Define ACT words 21-30 and write a sentence using each word in context. (10pts)
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M 9/5 ; W 9/8
-ACT Vocabulary 21-30
-FW: What is wisdom
-Socrates' Apology: skepticism, wisdom, pursuit of virtue; Plato and "true knowledge"
-perspective, correspondence (subjective, relative, objective), consistency, verification
-bias, assumption, propaganda, ignorance
-empiricism and rationalism
-three spheres of knowledge, Venn style: 1st person internal, 1 person external, 3rd person external
-Review annotations for "Dunning-Kruger" and "Say Goodbye" articles and mark one idea per page
--FW: What connections can you make between the ideas presented in the "Dunning-Kruger" and "Say Goodbye" articles? (10pts)
--discuss
-FW: choose one other idea from any of the articles or lecture to write about
-MODs overview and example
-brainstorming: list 4-6 skills that you have developed in your life (categories: intellectual, emotional, artistic, social, technical, physical)
-Now go through your notes and FW and decide on a topic/idea to research.
-MLA citation for a lecture
Essay 1 Prompt and Overview
MODs (- Methods of Development)
ASSIGNMENT
1) Use MODs (- Methods of Development) to brainstorm ideas related to knowledge/metacognition/reason/learning/education/wisdom/enlightenment. Write down one idea for each MOD (10pts)
2) Find three articles or websites for references related to your essay topic and read and evaluate them using CARS. Write a three sentence summary of each article and apply CARS to each article. One sentence for each letter of CARS. That's seven sentences total per reference (30 pts). CARS references evaluation: Credibility, Accuracy, Reasonableness, Support. Could all be the same topic, or could be different topics.
3) Define ACT words 31-40 and write a sentence using each word in context. (10pts)
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M 9/9 ; W 9/10
-Essay Process Requirements and Grading. Review WRITING PROCESS : Brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing; and drafts, and.-See description of Drafts. You are exploring the concept!!!
Essay 1 Prompt and Overview
--Freewrites on MODS you came up with (Note MODs (- Methods of Development) )
Epistemology/Learning Essay Outline Example
-Work on outline: choose the 3 or 4 most interesting supporting ideas you've discovered so far!!!
ASSIGNMENT
1) Typed outline that is two FULL pages minimum due next class (100 daily points). This will count as Draft 1. 12 point font, Times New Roman, and single-spaced. Basic Outline Format; Epistemology Essay Outline Example
2) Define ACT words 41-50 and write a sentence using each word in context. (10pts)
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M 9/11; W 9/12
-Check structure and relationship of ideas
-*Outline analysis; consider structure before starting to write. What is the overall organization pattern?
-Writing time: the goal is to simply write your essay from beginning to end. Think of this as an organized, focused freewrite.
ASSIGNMENT
1) Draft 2 typed out from outline due next class: Once you have the essay written out from beginning to end, make some notes on organization and unity. What main idea stands out to you? Is there anything you notice that you keep coming back to, or an idea that shows up repeatedly from paragraph to paragraph? (1250 words minimum for this draft). See explanation of "Draft 2" at the bottom of Essay Process Requirements and Grading. (100pts)
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M 9/15; W 9/16
Draft 2:
-Focus: Organization and development
-Reverse Outline: underline the most interesting idea in each paragraph and then write them on a separate sheet of paper
-Idea check: Is there a thesis lurking somewhere in your essay?
- How is the main idea developed from one paragraph to the next? What is the method of development for your essay, the logic of your organization?
-Introductions
-Conclusion (Is your current conclusion actually your introduction?)
It's not enough just to restate your main ideas -- if you only did that and then ended your essay, your conclusion would be flat and boring. You've got to make a graceful exit from your essay by leaving a memorable impression on the reader.
-giving a thought-provoking quotation
-describing a powerful image
-talking about consequences or implications
-stating what action needs to be done
-ending on an interesting twist of thought
-explaining why the topic is important
*Form and Content
Conference with Mr. Howard. What is one question you have about your essay thus far?
ASSIGNMENT
1) Work on introduction and conclusion. Work on that thesis!!!
2) Write three lead-ins (15pts)
3) Add one quote, one paraphrase, one summary, and one long quote. (10 pts) See MLA resources: MLA RESOURCE
MLA EXAMPLE ESSAY
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M 9/17; W 9/18
-Work on essays (Intro/lead-in/thesis and conclusion) and transitions
-MLA (see below)
REVISION CHECKLIST
-Thesis
-Main ideas for each paragraph and overall pattern (logic) of development
-Examples of transitions between paragraphs
-Intra-paragraph Transitions
-Mark example transition sentences in your paper. Sentences you've revised.
-MLA RESOURCE; MLA Example Essay
-Finish conferences with Mr. Howard, if necessary
ASSIGNMENT
-Draft 3 for peer review next class (50pts)
-Get MLA in shape; MLA RESOURCE; MLA Example Essay
1. Work further on introduction (if necessary) and especially on conclusion and transitions between paragraphs and revise rest of essay as needed. Do a quick once-over proofing.
2. Read over the PEER REVIEW
3. Writer Review. Write a 3-4 sentence response to each of the following questions. Focus on the things we've worked on thus far.
-What is the strongest aspect, or part, of your essay?
-What is in need of the most improvement?
-Write down three questions you have for your peer review group. (15 pts)
4. -Draft 3 due next class and writer review completed. Essay Process Requirements and Grading (100 pts)
*Clean up essay for readers. Get rid of "you/I/we", "things," "stuff", "it was," "it is,"and other worthless words/constructions. General proofreading. Punctuation Basics
-Make sure your essay is in MLA format. See MLA RESOURCE, MLA Example Essay.
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M 9/19; W 9/22
ASSIGNMENT
Define ACT words 51-60 and write a sentence using each word in context. (10pts)
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M 9/23; W 9/24
-PEER REVIEW due by end of the class period.
-ESSAY RUBRIC
After receiving the reviews of your essay, annotate draft 3 hardcopy with the recommendations, suggestions, and ideas from your group members. It's nice to have everything in one place. Then work on revising. Remember that your groups' observations and recommendations are things to consider, but you, as the writer, make the final decision of how to revise.
ASSIGNMENT
Revise in response to feedback (see paragraph above). Draft 4 due next class for sentence level work. (25 pts)
Essay Process Requirements and Grading
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M 9/25; W 9/29
--DRAFT 4: label it DRAFT 4 and then note two major changes from Draft 3
Sentence level work
-Examples of sentence level work
-Sentence Work on Draft 4
Sentence work and revision:
-lead-in. detailed, specific, visual, directly connected to thesis
-thesis: placement, idea, word choice, wordiness, specificity
-sentences: wordiness, diction, sentence combining, punctuation
-Transitions between paragraphs and within paragraphs.
-Transitions Resource
*Make sure to rewrite sentences on the paper copy of your draft. DO NOT just change it on the Word document. We need to document the changes. -EXPERIMENT!!!!! This is practice!
1) Rewrite all sentences!!!! wordiness, diction, sentence combining, punctuation; must be rewritten in pen or pencil on your draft!!! Then make the changes in word for next class.
2) Experiment with punctuation
3) Make sure you bring your first draft 4 back with you next class! We will need it for comparison!!!!!
*Get rid of "you/I/we", "things," "stuff", "it was," "it is," and other extraneous words or constructions. General proofreading. Punctuation Basics
Make sure that your MLA is correct!!!!!!!
-Work on MLA formatting. MLA Example Essay
MLA RESOURCE
FORMATTING QUOTES
HOW TO CITE CLASS LECTURES AND HANDOUTS
WORKS CITED PAGE EXAMPLE
Steps for making hanging indents on google word for your Works Cited page.
1. Highlight the citation
2. Format
3. Align and indent
4. Indention Options
5. Special
6. Hanging (and choose to indent .50)
7. Apply
ASSIGNMENT
Revise all sentences and also double-check MLA. Bring draft 4.5 completed and printed out next class. (25pts)
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OCTOBER
OCTOBER
M 9/30; W 10/1
-Peer Editing/proofreading and MLA
-Work on MLA formatting. MLA Example Essay
MLA RESOURCE
FORMATTING QUOTES
HOW TO CITE CLASS LECTURES AND HANDOUTS
WORKS CITED PAGE EXAMPLE
Steps for making hanging indents on google word for your Works Cited page.
1. Highlight the citation
2. Format
3. Align and indent
4. Indention Options
5. Special
6. Hanging (and choose to indent .50)
7. Apply
ASSIGNMENT
1) Final Essay (DRAFT 5), drafts 1-4, Rubric and Self-evaluation. See Essay Process Requirements and Grading . Self-evaluation must be articulate, analytical, and specific. Must use MLA format for final essay. Must have word count at the end of your essay and at the end of your self-evaluation. The word count does not include works cited page. (15% of total grade). ESSAY RUBRIC.
2) Make sure that you also turn in a copy of your final essay to Turnitin.com.
3) Put materials in the following order and do everything listed below:
1) Process Sheet labeled with name, class period, and "Epistemology Essay"
2) Self-evaluation Essay based on ESSAY RUBRIC
3) On Draft 5, the final draft, mark the below with a pen
a. underline your thesis
b. underline your best transitional sentence
c. underline your most detailed sentence
d. Mark in the margin the best example/illustration that you used
e. Number with a pen or pencil your references on your Works Cited page. Then, write those numbers where that reference was used in the main body of your essay.
4) Drafts 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 and include in order "sub-drafts" labeled, e.g., 3.5, 4.5 etc.
5) make sure that essay has been submitted to turnitin.com.
Final Essay (DRAFT 5), all drafts and self-evaluation due next class.
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M 10/2; W 10/3
-Epistemology Essay and related materials due; also turn into Turnitin.com.
-Comparison-Contrast Essay introduction and brainstorming activity (write down 5 possible topics; cluster on 2)
ASSIGNMENT
1) Decide on your senior project topic. This can be fairly general at this point.
2) Define the ACT words 61-70 and write a sentence using each word in context. (10pts)
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M 10/6; W 10/7
- Comparison-Contrast Essay Requirements: 1350-1550 words; eight references; MLA format and citation; quotation, paraphrase, and summary used.
-Hand back epistemology essays.
-If you choose to revise your Epistemology essay further, then you must include the following when you had it in to me by next class.
-Make sentence changes in pen on draft 5.
-Make all changes/revisions noted by Mr. Howard (i.e., respond to my comments and evaluation by rewriting). If you need to revise sentences, it's 10 more sentences.
-Those changes on Draft 5 will then be made and be labeled Draft 5.5
-Must submit to me the "Writing Process Grading Sheet" I wrote on, your Draft 5 with all your changes written down, and Draft 5.5 with changes made and every change underlined/noted on the essay.
ASSIGNMENT
1) Rough brainstorm outline due next class (10 pts). This can just be handwritten notes on paper. A list of the possible supporting ideas, the similarities and/or differences, that you will be discussing.
2) Four articles or websites for references and read and evaluate them using CARS. Write a three sentence summary of each article and apply CARS to each article. One sentence for each letter of CARS. The CARS page is in your reading packet. That's seven sentences total per reference (40 pts). CARS references evaluation: Credibility, Accuracy, Reasonableness, Support
3) Define ACT words 71-80 and write a sentence using each word in context. (10pts)
NOTE: -If you choose to revise your Epistemology essay further, then you must include the following when you had it in to me by next class.
-Make sentence changes in pen on draft 5.
-Make all changes noted by Mr. Howard (i.e., respond to my comments and evaluation by rewriting). If you need to revise sentences, it's 10 more sentences.
-Make those changes on draft 5.5 and print out
-Must submit to me the "Writing Process Grading Sheet" I wrote on, your Draft 5, and Draft 5.5 with changes made and every change underlined/noted on the essay.
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M 10/8; W 10/9
- Working from rough outline/notes, now make a detailed outline, which will be Draft 1
-Incorporating sources, research, revision
ASSIGNMENT
Start on Formal Outline (which counts as Draft 1).
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M 10/10; W 10/14
Draft 1 will be the outline you are working on
ASSIGNMENT
1) Outline: 2-3 pages, typed, single-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 point font (50 pts)
2) Define the ACT words 81-90 and write a sentence using each word in context.
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M 10/15; W 10/16
-Label outline as Draft 1 and write down logic of organization
-Write out essay, draft 2, from your outline
ASSIGNMENT
1) Draft two for next class, 1350 words, (50pts)
2) Work on organization and research
3) Should have 8 references/sources
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M 10/17; W 10/20
Work on Draft 3
-MLA Example Essay
-for draft 3, reverse outline, thesis, method of development, overall development, intro/conclusion, transitions, general sentence editing for informal language and obvious wordiness
ASSIGNMENT
Draft 3 for peer review next class; essay written out, fully developed to the best of your abilities. (50 pts)
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M 10/21; W 10/22
PEER REVIEW (10 pts)
ESSAY RUBRIC
ASSIGNMENT
Define the ACT words 91-100 and write a sentence using each word in context. And that's all of them!!!! (10pts)
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M 10/23; W 10/27
Complete PEER REVIEW (10pts)
ESSAY RUBRIC
Work on revising draft 3. Intro/Lead-in/Thesis, organization, development, transitions, conclusion should all be done.
You may have whichever references work best for your essay and topic at this point.
ASSIGNMENT
1) Revise based on feedback. For draft 4, Intro/Lead-in/Thesis, organization, development, transitions, conclusion should all be done.
2) DRAFT 4 due next class for sentence level revision (25 pts). You may have whichever references work best for you essay and topic at this point.
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M 10/28; W 10/29
Sentence revision
-Sentence level revision on Draft 4 (15 pts)
-Sentence Level Work: check sentence structure for complexity and variety
-sentence combining
-sentence variety
-so many punctuation marks, so little time
-Word Choice!!!
-Lead-in, thesis (specific and interesting) and conclusion
MLA Review
Reminder: Backwards proofreading
ASSIGNMENT
1) Complete sentence level revision for next class and check MLA. (25pts)
2) Revise your draft 4 and be ready for peer editing next class
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NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER
M 10/30; W 10/31
Peer editing on draft 4.5
ASSIGNMENT
1) Comparison-Contrast Final Essay and self-evaluation due next class: Check MLA. Essay Process Requirements and Grading . (150 pts Essay Category). Essay Rubric, essay, drafts, self-evaluation due next class.
2) Turning in Compare/Contrast final essay, Draft 5:
Order of drafts, etc., for turning in:
1) Process Sheet labeled with name, class period, and "Compare-Contrast"
2) Self-evaluation Essay based on ESSAY RUBRIC
3) Drafts 5 (final essay), 4, 3, 2, and 1
4) make sure that essay has been submitted to turnitin.com.
On Draft 5 mark the following with a pen:
1. Brackets around your five best sentences
2. Circle the five most interesting words (diction)
3. Underline your best transitional sentence
4. Number references on Works Cited page and then number them correspondingly in the text where they are cited.
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M 11/3; W 11/4
-Compare/Contrast Essay and related materials due, including self-evaluation
-Work on Senior project/presentation proposal. Proposal Requirements.
-ethos, pathos, logos notes
-turn in self-evaluation, final draft, drafts and submit to turnitin.com
ASSIGNMENT
1) Senior Project proposal due next class (25 pts). Proposal Requirements.
2) Read and annotate "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," by Martin Luther King, Jr. Note 2 examples each of ethos, pathos, logos that we didn't note together in class, and then choose the passage/paragraph in the essay that you thought was the most persuasive.
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M 11/5; W 11/6
-Senior Project/presentation overview
-Persuasive Essay: 1750 words minimum; 12 references; MLA format and citation; quotation, paraphrase, and summary used; ethos, pathos, logos.
Senior Presentation overview and related work
1) Proposal (25 daily pts.) (700 words, MLA format)
2) Three interviews and your questions and notes from those interviews (75 daily points). Your interview notes are due on the day you present.
3) Presentation/slideshow: 10-12 minutes and 3 minute question/answer. No notes are to be used during the presentation (15%).
4) Presentation Self-Evaluation 700 words minimum, typed, MLA format. A paragraph on what you can improve on and another on what you think you excelled at. Due the class period after you present. The self-evaluation counts as the essay portion of your semester test.
-Work on Senior project/presentation proposal. Proposal Requirements.
-Persuasive or Problem-Solution Essay: 1750 words minimum; 12 references; MLA format and citation; quotation, paraphrase, and summary used; ethos, pathos, logos.
-Argumentation, Ethos, Pathos, Logos
-Research and work on Persuasive/Problem-Solution essay
ASSIGNMENT
1) Brainstorm notes for essay: list three arguments for and three against your proposition and note what mode of persuasion they rely on (ethos, pathos, logos) It's fine if you are using "subtle" persuasion. Mr. Howard appreciates nuance. Or, if you are doing problem/solution write down the problem/challenge and six possible solutions (20 pts)
2) Research and read and annotate two articles (20pts)
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M 11/7; W 11/10
-Persuasive Essay
-Organization (strawman/Ironman)
-work on outlines
ASSIGNMENT
1) Detailed outline due, which counts as Draft 1 . For outline, must include lead-in summary, thesis, arguments/counter-argument (or if problem/solution, clearly state the problem and several solutions), and conclusion. Outline form, so no huge paragraphs. Focus on ideas and arguments/support and note type of argument used (ethos, pathos, logos). (50 pts)
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M 11/11; W 11/12
-Reflect on outline, makes notes
-Write draft 2 from your outline
ASSIGNMENT
-SOLID Draft of Persuasive Essay Due, DRAFT 2 (50pts). 1750 words minimum. Include word count and print out draft. Development and Organization focus.
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M 11/13; W 11/14
Conferencing and revision
-Thesis
-Topic Sentences
-Identify modes of argumentation used: pathos, ethos, logos
-Transitions
ASSIGNMENT
- Draft 3 , 1750 words, ready for peer review next class. Include word count and print out draft. (50 pts)
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M 11/17; W 11/18
- PEER REVIEW (10 pts)
-ESSAY RUBRIC
ASSIGNMENT
-We will continue Peer Review next class
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M 11/19; W 11/20
-Finish PEER REVIEW (10 pts)
-ESSAY RUBRIC
-revise in relation to feedback
ASSIGNMENT
-revise in response to feedback and have draft 4 (25pts) ready for sentence revision
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M 11/21; W 11/24
-Sentence work and short conference with Howard, looking at draft 3 notes and draft 4 sentences you've started on in class today.
-Sentence level revision on Draft 4 (15 pts)
-Sentence Level Work: check sentence structure for complexity and variety
-sentence combining
-sentence variety
-so many punctuation marks, so little time
-Word Choice!!!
-Lead-in, thesis (specific and interesting) and conclusion
ASSIGNMENT
-Complete sentence level revision and work on MLA, etc. Draft 4.5 for next class!!! (25pts)
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DECEMBER
DECEMBER
M 11/25; W 12/1
-Peer Editing
-Final Draft and related materials due next class
ASSIGNMENT
1) Persuasive Essay, Drafts (including draft 4 sentence level), and Self-evaluation due next class; Persuasive Essay Final Due with self-evaluation (ESSAY RUBRIC ) and drafts as required (see Essay Process Requirements and Grading) (200 pts Essay Category)
-make sure that MLA is correct: Owl, Purdue writing lab website and How to do Works Cited entries for Web Publications
*Essay Process Requirements and Grading
Order of drafts, etc., for turning in:
1) Process Sheet labeled with name, class period, and "Persuasive Essay"
2) Self-evaluation Essay based on ESSAY RUBRIC
3) Drafts 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1
4) make sure that essay has been submitted to turnitin.com.
On Draft 5 mark the following with a pen:
1. Brackets around your five best sentences
2. Circle the five most interesting words (diction)
3. Underline your best transitional sentence
4. Number references on Works Cited page and then number them correspondingly in the text where they are cited.
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M 12/2 (early out); W 12/3
-Persuasive Essay, Drafts, and Self-evaluation due
Senior Presentation and related work
1) Proposal (25 daily pts.) (700 words, MLA format) (already done)
2) Three interviews and your questions and notes from those interviews (75 daily points). Your interview notes are due on the day you present.
3) Presentation/slideshow: 10-12 minutes and 3 minute question/answer. No notes are to be used during the presentation (15%). Wear business attire or what is appropriate to your presentation. No blue jeans, hoodies, t-shirts, sandals, flip flops, tennis shoes, etc.
4) Presentation Self-Evaluation 700 words minimum, typed, MLA format. A paragraph on what you can improve on and another on what you think you excelled at. Due the class period after you present. The self-evaluation counts as the essay portion of your semester test.
-Slideshow review by Howard
- Slideshow Tips
-Presentation Work
Presentation basics: lead-in, intro, conclusion and FLARE
-Attire Presentation by Howard
-Presentation Schedule
-Each presenter must have three people to watch all the presentations that class period. Visitors must be from outside the building and must be adults, etc. Two of the three may be relatives.
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M 12/4; W 12/5
-Work on presentation outline
-Basic Outline Format
ASSIGNMENT
-start on outline for presentation. This will be due in two classes.
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M 12/8; W 12/9
-continue work on presentation
ASSIGNMENT
--Outline for presentation, typed, completed, though it will change/be revised. Basic Outline Format
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M 12/10; W 12/11
Presentations work day
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M 12/12; W 12/15
-Presentations start next class
Senior Presentation and related work
1) Proposal (25 daily pts.) (700 words, MLA format) (already done)
2) Three interviews and your questions and notes from those interviews (75 daily points). Your interview notes are due on the day you present.
3) Presentation/slideshow: 10-12 minutes and 3 minute question/answer. No notes are to be used during the presentation (15%). Wear business attire or what is appropriate to your presentation. No blue jeans, hoodies, t-shirts, sandals, flip flops, tennis shoes, etc.
4) Presentation Self-Evaluation 700 words minimum, typed, MLA format. A paragraph on what you can improve on and another on what you think you excelled at. Due the class period after you present. The self-evaluation counts as the essay portion of your semester test. Discuss what you could improve on, what you excelled at, and the most important things you learned.
You must invite three people to your presentation. They must stay for the whole period. Two of them can be relatives.
ASSIGNMENT
-PRESENTATIONS START NEXT CLASS
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M 12/16; W 12/17
-Presentations. Senior Project Standards
-Presentation Self-Evaluation (700 words, MLA). Explain what you can improve on, what you think you excelled at, and they key things you learned. Due the class period after you present. (counts as essay portion of semester test)
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M 12/18; W 12/19/2
-Presentations. Senior Project Standards
-Presentation Self-Evaluation (700 words, MLA). Explain what you can improve on, what you think you excelled at, and they key things you learned. Due the class period after you present. (counts as essay portion of semester test)
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JANUARY
JANUARY
M 1/5; W 1/6
-Presentations. Senior Project Standards
-Presentation Self-Evaluation (700 words, MLA). Explain what you can improve on, what you think you excelled at, and they key things you learned. Due the class period after you present. (counts as essay portion of semester test)
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M 1/7; W 1/8
Presentations. Senior Project Standards
-Presentation Self-Evaluation (700 words, MLA). Explain what you can improve on, what you think you excelled at, and they key things you learned. Due the class period after you present. (counts as essay portion of semester test)
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M 1/9; W 1/12 (40)
-Presentations. Senior Project Standards
-Presentation Self-Evaluation (700 words, MLA). Explain what you can improve on, what you think you excelled at, and they key things you learned. Due the class period after you present. (counts as essay portion of semester test)
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M 1/13
-Presentations continued if necessary, or semester test prep time
Senior Project Standards
-Presentation Self-Evaluation (700 words, MLA). Explain what you can improve on, what you think you excelled at, and they key things you learned. Due the class period after you present. This paper counts as essay portion of semester test.
ASSIGNMENT
-Study for Semester Test. There are two sections to the test.
-Multiple Choice (35 questions, 50pts; see below for further description)
- Essay Test (50pts): senior project presentation self-evaluation
College essay test general standards.
For the multiple choice section, study notes taken in class, reading packet, and all handouts, which would include the essays we read, writing process and drafts explanation, methods of development, punctuation basics, all main ideas and terms related to readings, notes taken in class, and ACT vocabulary, and know the basics of MLA citation, etc.
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FINALS WEEK
-Semester Test (15%). Multiple Choice(50pts)
(The other half of you semester test was your senior project presentation self-evaluation (50pts)
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