1. 1 English 1010 Writing Workshop Spring 2013 Meet twice a week M, Th (Sec.1a) Monday 4:10-6:00 (2-116) Thursday 4:10-6:00 (2-221) E-mail: Austin Casey austinkc@hotmail.com Phone: 134 3922 0499 Website: http://austincasey.yolasite.com/ Office Hours:

2. 2 English 1010 Writing Workshop Spring 2013 Meet twice a week T, Th (Sec.1b) Tuesday 4:10-6:00 (2-105) Thursday 8:00-9:50 (2-215) E-mail: Austin Casey austinkc@hotmail.com Phone: 134 3922 0499 Website: http://austincasey.yolasite.com/ Office Hours:

3. Important Announcement I will be attending an IELTS Teacher Training Workshop on Mar 12, 13 (Next Week, Tuesday & Wednesday) I will miss the class next Tuesday afternoon (sec.1b). I will let you know later about a makeup class.

4. Class Schedule

5. 5 Today: Read: Hazards of Moviegoing (Draft) activity: p.9-10 #1-6 MLA Referencing / Citing Sources Grammar Handout Homework: p. 32-37, 42-43, Essay 1 – first 100 words, grammar worksheet Part 1-2

6. 6 Review: A Hassle Hook:Have you ever fought or yelled at another bus patron for a seat? Thesis: Taking a bus can be a hassle because it is dirty, crowded, and slow. P1 The bus is dirty. –Seats are not clean –People throw garbage on the floor P2 The bus is crowded - So many people in the morning and rush hour - Cannot find a seat to sit down P3 The bus is slow - I can walk faster than the bus -The bus can get into a traffic jam just like nay other cars Conclusion: The bus is cheap, but it can be a hassle.

7. 7 Thesis Statement Review: When you write a thesis, try not to use the word “I”, its not professional It is like you are recommending something to the reader Example: I did not realize how scary ski jumping was, until I tried it! Better: Ski jumping is an unexpectedly exciting sport due to several reasons. Basketball taught me many new things like teamwork and how to challenge myself. Better: Basketball can develop various skills like teamwork and how to challenge oneself.

8. 8 Thesis A thesis statement must be an argument. That means that the reader can agree or disagree. Example: I had a great time with my small cousin when we went shopping. Better: Taking a small cousin shopping can teach her the values of money. I had a good experience mountain climbing Huashan in Xian. Better: A visit to Xian would certainly not be complete without a climb of Huashan mountain because it is challenging, refreshing, and traditional. You see that you cannot argue the first examples?

9. 9 Thesis Another type of thesis is one where you have learned something Example: I have a pet cat named Lucy, she is so nice and pretty. Better: There can be so many unexpected things learned from a cat, like how to take a nap or enjoy the sunshine. I am just incredible at sports and my friends respect me. Better: If you always try your best, people will learn to accept your weak points and respect you. Tell the reader what you have learned

10. 10 Supporting Evidence Examples In the Body of your paper: Give personal examples as evidence Example: It is a fact that computers are great for communication, but these days children use computers too much. Better: I used computers too much until I hurt my hand. After that I stopped using it so much. Now I try to write in my notebook instead of typing sometimes. Better: I met a child who played his video games too much and he didn’t even look at his parents when he was talking to them. I felt it was so sad.

11. 11 Activity: p.9-10 all p.32 #1-7 (skip #2) p.35-36 #1-9 p.37 # 1-4 Homework for Week 4 Homework for Week 4 Essay 1: First 100 words Make sure you print it and bring it to class.

12. 12 Citing Sources: Guide to MLA Style MLA is a style of citing sources (another is APA). MLA =Modern Language Association MLA is a popular and simple way to cite sources. In the back of your book (391,406)

13. 13 MLA Example Essay See the Film Review doc titled “October Sky” Pay attention to in text citations and works cited page

14. 14 MLA p.391, 406 p.391: Citations within a paper (in text citations) p.406: Works Cited page (some books call it a reference page). It is an extra page, that is separate from your essay It tells us where you got your information

15. 15 Book by One Author Last Name, First Name. Title. Place: Publisher, Date. Smith, Bill. A History of Everything. New York: Broadway Books, 2012. “….” (Smith p.17-18).

16. 16 Book by Two or More Authors Last Name, First Name, and First Name Last Name. Title. Place: Publisher, Date. Simon, David, and Edward Burns. The Corner. New York: Broadway Books, 2009.

17. 17 Magazine Article Last Name, First Name. “Title” Magazine Name Day Month. Year: Pages. Kalb, Claudia. “Brave New Babies.” Newsweek 26 Jan. 2008: 45-52 “….” (Kalb p.45-52).

18. 18 Film Title. Director, Producer, or Writer Name (normal English order). Company, Year. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Dir. Peter Jackson. New Line Cinema, 2003. “….” (Jackson 10:00-11:00)

19. 19 Article from Website Last Name, First Name “Article.” Title. Year (last update). Day Month Year (when you went there) Jack Jackson “Being Chased.” BBC News. Internet Resources. 2009. 19 September. 2012. (Jackson p.3-4), (Jackson pp.2-3), or (Jackson l.3-4)

20. 20 Paraphrasing Mention the authors full name: Scott Smith identified… Several researchers such as Anthony Li, Greg Jacobs, and James Duck reported… At the end of the paragraph put the Author’s last name and page number: (West p.47).

21. 21 Make it simple: I want it to look like this: In his book Physics for Future Presidents, Richard Muller writes that we must overcome political differences and understand the science to make a better future. “I think the president has to understand the physics to make correct decisions”. (Muller p.76) Works Cited / Reference Page: Muller, Richard. Physics for Future Presidents. Berkeley, California: Berkeley Books, 2010.

22. 22 Paraphrase Example: I think people should have the right to own a gun and go hunting. According to Lucky Smith in Hunting Diaries, hunting is an old custom and it makes us feel more natural. We also get the benefits from cleaner meat and good exercise in the forest. “hunting is a way of life” (Smith 78)

23. Introduction with hook & thesis Topic Sentence 1 a. Evidence b. Evidence c. Example Make an Outline: Topic Sentence 2 a. Evidence b. Evidence c. Example Topic Sentence 3 a. Evidence b. Evidence c. Example Conclusion

24. 24 Activity: Look at p.41 Start off with a big topic (work and college) Divide it into 3 sub-topics Divide those again into 2 points each Do p.42-43

25. 25 Reminder Assignments: You will write 4 essays and make a portfolio. 1. Remembering an Event (550-650 words) Something that happened to you. An interesting event that you remember clearly. 2. Writing a Profile (550-650 words) You will describe something or someone. 3. Proposing a Solution (650-750 words) You will discuss a problem and explain how to fix it 4. Justifying an Evaluation (550-650 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.

26. 26 Course Schedule: Lesson ALesson B Week 2Writing + MLA styleGrammar Week 3Essay 1: Profile Week 4Essay 1 First 100 words DuePeer Reviews Week 5Essay 1 Rough Draft Due (550+ words)

27. 27 Homework: p. 9-10, 32-37, 42-43 p.32 #1-7 (skip #2) p.35-36 #1-9 p.37 #1-4 Essay: first 100+ words due Week 4, rough draft on Week 5 (550-650 words) Grammar Worksheet Part 1-2