English 1101-17 Oral Presentations

English 1101-17                 11:00  T/TH

Be sure to read the assigned essays for each day and be prepared to either make a thoughtful comment OR ask a relevant question about each essay—one of your OWN, not one from the book.  I will have index cards at the beginning of class; pick one up when you come in. Put your name on one side and your comment(s) or question(s) on the other side. I will ask for the comments and questions BEFORE presentations begin.

DATE OF PRESENTATION	Essay & Page Number	Person Presenting
T    10/18	232 – “Creating a Female Sleuth”	Latesha
10/18	238 – “How in the World…”	Jantzen
10/18	272 - “I’m Happy With …”	Loewana
10/18	275 – “French Sissies vs. German…”	Rotajia
TH  10/20	329 – “But What Do you Mean?”	Aimee
10/20	344 – “People Like Us”	Ditto
10/20	351 – “Shades of Character”	Haley
10/20	397 – “How to Know…”	Catherine
T  10/25	446 – “Analyzing the Marriage Gap”	Janey
10/25	607 – “”What We Eat”	Laquecia
10/25	470 – “Behind the Curtain”	Mitch
10/25	615 – “Watching TV Makes…”	Beckie
TH – 10/27	569 – “Toys for Saps”	Anna
10/27	573 – “Don’t Blame Wal-Mart”	Chandler
10/27	628 – “The Tipping Point”	Tatyana
T  -  11/01	542 – “Why the Drinking Age...”	Brittany
11/01	545 – “The Battle of the Binge”	Krunal
11/01	549 – “There’s No Benefit…”	Shelby

Oral Presentation for 1101-09

English 1101-09                 9:30 T/TH

Be sure to read the assigned essays for each day and be prepared to either make a thoughtful comment OR ask a relevant question about each essay—one of your OWN, not one from the book.

I will have index cards at the beginning of class; pick one up when you come in. Put your name on one side and your comment(s) or question(s) on the other side. I will ask for the comments and questions BEFORE presentations begin.

DATE OF PRESENTATION	Essay & Page Number	Person Presenting
T – 10/18	183 – “All Seven Deadly Sins…”	Danielle
10/18	232 – “Creating a Female Sleuth”	Aneeka
10/18	238 – “How in the World…”	Latoya
10/18	272 - “I’m Happy With …”	Kayla
TH – 10/20	329 – “But What Do you Mean?”	DeAmethyst
10/20	344 – “People Like Us”	Brian
10/20	351 – “Shades of Character”	Brandon
10/20	397 – “How to Know…”	Maxey
T – 10/25	446 – “Analyzing the Marriage Gap”	Wes
10/25	470 – “Behind the Curtain”	Martika
10/25	569 – “Toys for Saps”	Alesia
TH – 10/27	542 – “Why the Drinking Age...”	Lydia
10/27	545 – “The Battle of the Binge”	Josh
10/27	549 – “There’s No Benefit…”	Shelley
T  -  11/01	573 – “Don’t Blame Wal-Mart”	Shawn
11/01	607 – “”What We Eat”	Brittany
11/01	628 – “The Tipping Point”	Angie

WRITING BOOT CAMP - FALL 2011 SCHEDULE

If you are struggling to maintain a "C" in English 1101, this could be very helpful. Consider taking advantage of this opportunity to improve your writing, even if you don't need to pass the COMPASS)

Writing Boot Camp - Fall 2011 Schedule:
All sessions (except Nov. 9) are held Wednesdays, 2 p.m., in H/SS 210

Oct. 12:  Choosing the Right Workout: Planning Your Essay

Oct. 19:  Building up Your Frame: Creating Strong Thesis Statements and Topic

Oct. 26:  That First Taste of Workout Success:  Introductory Paragraphs

Nov. 2:  No More Flab!: Bulking Up Your body Paragraphs

Nov. 9:  Be a WINNER (on the COMPASS) with an introduction to CBSi*  Session held in ARC LAB 2.

Nov. 16:  Don't Just Walk Away; Finish That Workout!:  Writing Thoughtful Concluding Paragraphs

Class - Tuesday - October 11, 2011

Final Drafts of the Comparison/Contrast Essay are due at the end of class today.  No,  you may NOT email them.  These are to be written IN CLASS.

Comparison/Contrast Essay Assignment

In-class assignment:

Choose one of the topics below for your comparison/contrast essay. Compose and print two copies of your introductory paragraph. Be sure to provide:

·        adequate background, if necessary for the reader/audience to understand the topic

·        clear basis of comparison between the topics

·        specific points of contrast that distinguish the two

Remember that the organization of your entire paper is dependent upon this introductory paragraph and the thesis statement. Take one copy of your paragraph with you; work on the rough draft of your C/C essay over the weekend; come to class ready to write your final draft on Tuesday.

Hand-in to me one copy of your paragraph.  I will make comments and return it to you at the beginning of class Tuesday; you will be able to incorporate any changes/corrections into your final draft on Tuesday.

If you missed class on Thursday, October 06, 2011, you will be on your own on Tuesday.

Choose ONE of the topics below for your Comparison/Contrast Essay:

Dressing up for Halloween and Prom Night

Two fast-food restaurants

Two professional athletes in the same sport (or two teams)

Two versions of the same movie

Star Wars and Westerns

Writing essays and going to the dentist

Going to a movie and watching a movie at home

A book and a movie                                                         

College & High School-- Points of Comparison – also  of Contrast

Teachers

Homework                        

Curriculum

Extra-curricular

Subject to Subject comparison/contrast –C/C

High School                                                         College

Teachers-------------------------------------- Teachers

Homework----------------------------------  Homework

Curriculum---------------------------------  Curriculum

Extra-curricular---------------------------  Extra-curricular

POINT BY POINT COMPARISON:

Teachers --- High School;  in college

Homework --- High School; in college

Curriculum --- h.s.; college

Extra-curricular – h.s.; college

 NOTES ON THESIS FOR C/C:

Introductory Paragraph –

Importance of Education—provides basis for one’s entire life; in America we most often find the basis of education provided by high school and college.  Both institutions provide students with 1) instruction via teachers or professors, either in class or online; both require 2)assignments completed outside of class; both high school and college give students an 3)opportunity to not only study the curriculum, but also to participate in extra-curricular activities.  –ALL I’M DOING IS STATING THE POINTS OF COMPARISON/CONTRAST THAT WILL BE DISCUSSED IN THE BODY OF THE PAPER – THIS PROVIDES THE OUTLINE AND ORGANIZATION FOR THE ENTIRE PAPER.

Body Paragraphs follow the organization established in the thesis or introduction

1)      Instruction in today’s schools is provided by faculty both in and out of class. In h.s., most classes are conducted with a teacher who has lesson plans and a who has a degree in education.  College professors, on the other hand, usually do not have a degree in education, but in the subject they teach, and do not consider lesson plans or different learning styles of students