1. Today’s goals Review reflective and descriptive writing vocabulary
Share the results of our WTR outlines
Continue our discussion of quality writing
Analyze sample reflective essays

2. Reflective Writing vocabulary-review

3. Descriptive writing vocabulary - review
Dominant Impression
Concrete words
Active verbs
Descriptive verbs

4. Group discussion- WTR outline
Each person in the group should share what they have written for their WTR outline
Make sure to discuss how media/globalization impacted you as well as your reflection on this experience.
How did you feel about this experience?
What did you learn from it?
Consider the topics of your groupmates and offer a few suggestions about what could be a compelling element of their story

5. Group activity: defining quality writing
In your unit 1 groups
Answer the following questions below (adapted from activities on pg. 16 of I&A)
What is quality writing? Come up with a definition in your own words.
Pick one type of media your group has discussed earlier this week. Identify at least 3 things you would look for to determine quality in that type of media.
What, in your opinion, are the criteria for earning an F, D, C, B, or A in a college course?
Should a student who received high grades in high school expect similarly high grades in college? Why or why not?

6. Group Activity: WTR sample analysis
In your unit 1 groups:
Select and read through one of the sample WTR essays on the class website. When you are finished, answer the following questions:
What characters does the writer give detailed descriptions for?
What setting/locations does the writer describe? What is the dominant impression of these settings?
What emotional responses does the writer show in their essay? Use specific examples here.
What did the writer learn from their experience?
How would you evaluate this student essay? Does it meet your criteria for high quality writing?

7. homework Sign up for a conference by Monday 9-12 WTR Draft 1
Conferences will be held over a weeklong period, but you must sign up by Monday
Sign into your FIU
Enter your name at a time available
Bring a printed copy of your WTR draft to the conference
WTR Draft 1
Due Thursday 9-15
500+ words
Printed and brought to class