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2 English 1010 Today: p.287 # 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 Check homework: p.287 # 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 I will hand back your Journal #3 and check your Essay 2: First 100 words Read together: Student Zombies Short writing assignment: descriptive More practice with thesis statements p Homework: p all work on Journal 4

3 Grades Review Grading: See syllabus: Grading The grading scale is %=A, 80-89%=B, 70-79%=C, %=D. Points are assigned as follows for work in the course: The four major essays are each worth 100 points. The portfolio is worth 250 points. Journal entries are worth a total of 100 points

4 Journals Today: Journal 1: What did you do for spring festival? Journal 2: Tell me how to write an essay. Journal 3: Choose one of the questions about friendship Journal 4: Choose one: Education or Computer Games ( words, but you have two weeks to complete it) Journal 5: Choose one of the topics

5 Journal 4: Education or PC Games (choose one) 1. What is the meaning of education? Do we go to college just to get a job, or is there a deeper meaning? Write a word essay to argue for your point of view. 2. Computer games are very popular among children. However, some people think that computer games have produced more negative effects than positive ones on children's physical and mental development. What do you think? Write a word essay to state your own opinion.

6 Definition p Think about your audience (your reader) 2. Remember to ORGANIZE!! EX: p.289 “Football Fans” 3. You always need to relate to your topic sentence and thesis

7 Student Zombies p Listen for new words, I will try to define most of them 2. Get some ideas for your Essay 2 3. See how the writer relates the thesis and the topic sentences 4. See how the writer has evidence to support each topic sentence

8 Practice with Peer Reviews p.294 Do the questions You will learn to find the thesis 2. Look for supporting evidence

9 More Thesis Work p Do the questions You will learn to find the thesis 2. Look for supporting evidence

Writing Assignment: Choose one of the following words about people and define them. Remember to make them interesting with lots of description. What is the definition of a lazy persona person who always gets good grades someone who fishesperson who uses a mobile too much someone who huntsa good neighbor a bodybuildera super busy person a history buffa person who is childish a sports coacha con artist a practical joker (person who always tricks others for fun) an optimistan artist or musician (also a dancer) a cheapskatea bully a losera religious person a video game playera snob

11 Course Schedule: Lesson ALesson B Week 5Peer Reviews, Chapter 8Essay 1 Final Draft Due Week 6Essay 2 First 100 words dueChapter 14: Definition Week 7Essay 2 Rough Draft Due (550+ words)Peer Reviews J4 Due Week 8Peer ReviewsEssay 2 Final Draft Due Week 9Writing ConferencesWriting Conferences

12 Reminder Assignments: You will write 4 essays and make a portfolio. 1. Remembering an Event ( words) Something that happened to you. An interesting event that you remember clearly. 2. Writing a Profile ( words) You will describe something or someone. 3. Proposing a Solution ( words) You will discuss a problem and explain how to fix it Also called persuasive or argumentative style. 4. Justifying an Evaluation ( words) You will give evidence to support a decision. 5.Portfolio You will choose 5 journal entries to put in your portfolio. 6. Journal Entries These will be given by the instructor. They will cover various topics.

13 Homework: Work on Journal 4 (Education or PC Games) type and print with heading words Due March 29 th (Week 7 Thursday) Due March 29 th (Week 7 Thursday) Finish: Thesis work p Definition of a Football Fan p All Definition of a Football Fan p All