Exemplification Essay

HOMEWORK

• Choose 4 diagrams and write a topic sentence for each that would start a hypothetical process paragraph. 
• Work on your exemplification essay - topic of your choice & aim for 5 paragraphs long.

Transition words & then ... an ESSAY

HOMEWORK: 
For tonight, I would like you to do the exercise on Cohesive Elements (transition words) and share with me when you are done. 

For Friday, I would like you to write a 5 paragraph Exemplification/Illustration essay. You can use the topics that are in our document or think of one of your own. If you do one that is not on the list, please talk to me beforehand. 

Weekend

There is no homework this weekend, but if you haven't done your essay, please finish it and share it with me. Thanks =)

Working on my essay ....

HOMEWORK: 
Write a 5 paragraph essay about the topic of your choice, try to include at least 2 external sources. Share with me by Friday January 26. 

Conclusions

HOMEWORK
Last week we looked at the different parts of an essay, now you need to put all those elements together and write an essay of your choice. Hand in your essay for FRIDAY January 26.

For tomorrow I would like to know your topic and see an outline. 

Things to do for your essay: 

1. choose type of essay
2. choose topic of essay - talk to Amber
3. generate ideas
4. outline essay
5. research essay - try to use information from at least two external sources
6. write
7. proofread/ edit
8. hand in

Class Notes

Introductions

HOMEWORK
Choose two topics from our list and write an introduction for each. Share it with me when you have finished. REMEMBER that this is just an introduction - focus on Hook, Transition, and Thesis Statement. 

Class Notes

Hooks & thesis statements

HOMEWORK: 
** Write an outline for one of the topics you have generated ideas for. 
** Write a thesis statement and hook for Part II, Topic#1. 

Thesis Statements

HOMEWORK
Write thesis statements for the different topics, we'll go over your thesis statements tomorrow in class. 

Writing Process - Define & Brainstorm

HOMEWORK

• Make any changes to your paragraphs that were for homework yesterday, I will read them on Wednesday. 
• Brainstorm for one or two of the essay topics in the slide presentation. 
• Start to think of some different essay topics you would like to write about, think of at least FOUR (4) - you won't be writing about all of them, but it is good to have variety. 

Brainstorming Example

Paragraphs

HOMEWORK: 
Write two SEPARATE paragraphs that have the three elements (topic sentence, supporting sentences, and concluding sentence) that we have seen in class and share with me. You can use the topic sentences you worked on last week OR you can do new topics. 

Class Notes Jan.15.18

Pronoun & Antecedents

HOMEWORK

• Do Exercise 1 in the "Pronoun & Antecedent" worksheet, don't share with me, we'll go over the answers on Monday. 
• If you did not do the topic sentences from Thursday, please have some topic sentences ready for Monday's class. 

Topic Sentences

Homework: 
Write 2 topic sentences for 2 or 3 topics of your choice. Remember to have a clear topic and controlling idea. 

Reading for Main Idea

HOMEWORK: 
Do "Reading for Main Idea" Part I (all) and IF you have time do Part III (Exercise 1). 

Types of sentences

HOMEWORK
Do the first 5 questions in each section.

Class notes:

Modifiers

Misplaced or Dangling
Do the worksheet about modifiers. 

• Activity 1 - all
• Activity 2 - the numbers I gave you in class
• Activity 3 - #s 1 - 15

1st week 2018!

Welcome back! 

You survived the first week of "Academic Writing".

Your writing has given me some insight into what you need to work on, and I'd like to leave a little homework for this weekend. 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

1. Choose one of the topics below. 
2. Write for 30-45 minutes about that topic. 
3. Proofread/Edit what you have written. 
4. Share with me in a google doc. 

TOPICS: 

• Should students’ textbooks be replaced by notebook computers?
• Should cities offer free public Wi-Fi?
• Should alcohol manufacturers be allowed to advertise on television?
• Is it appropriate for students and teachers to be friends on Facebook?
• Eating a balanced diet is the most important factor for a healthy life. To what extent do you agree?
• Do you think that modern technology, such as the internet and computers will ever replace the book or the written word as the main source of information?
• Many high-level positions in companies are filled by men even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 per cent female. Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree?