Hello all,
For our first workshop, we'll get to know each other a bit, and then we'll try to unpack the prompt and do a little freewriting.
Your homework is as follows: create a detailed outline (so not just 5 words- I'm looking for 5 or more actual sentences you can later develop into a paragraph) for the Prompt 1 question. Don't worry about Prompt 2 yet. Let's do one at a time.
If you need help with outlines, here are some really great links:
http://www.lavc.edu/Library/outline.htm
http://www.eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Meteorology/MET0202c.pdf
To turn in your outline, you have 3 options:
- Submit your outline as a comment for the blog. Make sure you write your name is on the posting as otherwise it may post as "anonymous." If you do this, post by June 30 at 10pm.
- Email your outline to me, personally, at misshsfsu@yahoo.com, by June 30 at 10pm.
- Bring a typed or handwritten (neatly enough to read, please) version to workshop on July 1. I will try to find time to write comments, or possibly just discuss the outlines with you.
Week 2, July 1
In workshop we will discuss PIE paragraphing and transitions which help hold the sentences together in a smooth paragraph.
Homework:
Write out your paragraph(s) for Prompt 1, taking your oultine into an actual draft. This is a rough draft, so isn't perfect maybe, but is still your best work.
Here is an example of how to take an outline to a paragraph:
- First, the outline:
Sample Outline for a One-Paragraph Essay
This is in relation to "The Hazards of Movie going" (the paragraph)
Introduction: Thesis statement: I love going to the movies but there are problems going there.
Body:
- First Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): Time getting there long drive long lines
- Second Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): The theater smelly broken seats sticky floors
- Third Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): Other moviegoers kids running noisy teenagers people of all ages make noises dropping cups and popcorn tubs cough and burp elbowing one another
Conclusion Restate topic: I prefer staying at home where it is comfortable and safe.
- Now make it into a paragraph:
Introduction/Thesis
Although I love movies, going to see them drives me slightly crazy.
Body
First of all, getting to the movie can take a lot of time. I have a thirty five-minute drive down a congested highway. Then, with a popular film, I usually have to wait in a long line at the ticket booth. Another problem is that the theater itself is seldom a pleasant place to be. A musty smell suggests that there has been no fresh air in the theater since it was built. Half the seats seem to be failing apart. And the floor often has a sticky coating that gets on your shoes. The worst problem of all is some of the other moviegoers. Kids run up and down the aisle. Teenagers laugh and shout at the screen. People of all ages loudly drop soda cups and popcorn tubs, cough and burp, and elbow you out of the armrest on either side of your seat.
Conclusion
All in all, I would rather stay home and wait for the latest movie hits to appear on TV in the safety and comfort of my own living room.
Easy, right?
In working on your paragraph, you may want to edit or proofread after you write out your draft. Here are some good sites for editing and drafting.
http://college.cengage.com/devenglish/fawcett/evergreen/7e/students/grammar_errors.html
http://www.tameri.com/edit/gramerrors.html
The procedure for turning this draft in is the same as for your outline. Post to the blog or email to me by July 7, 10pm, or bring the draft to class July 8.
Week 3, July 15
In workshop we will unpack Prompt 2, and generate ideas. We will discuss how to "fill in holes" on the applications, and review Shannon's advice. We'll then freewrite for the this prompt. Next we will discuss using vibrant language and you will get to try it in class.
Homework: draft prompt 2, as complete as possible.
Turn in via blog comment or by emailing it to me by July 21, 10pm.
Last workshop, July 22:
- Please bring your most recent and updated draft of Prompt 1 response to class, as well as your outline for prompt 2 if you did not email or post the outline before class. You need 2 copies of each prompt for peer review. You can email this to Andrew or Jean to print and copy for you if you don't have a printer!!
I am leaving this open to see what you all need most, but for sure we will discuss common problems and questions you have as you work on your draft of Prompt 2. Then you will get actual time to draft, and review your Prompt 1 draft with classmate peer review groups as well as with me.
Homework:
Email both prompts, edited, or post it to the blog, by July 28 at 10pm. We do not meet again, so this is your only option. I will email any feedback I have.
Final draft deadlines:
Final drafts of Prompts 1 and 2 are both due at the latest by July 31, emailed to me or posted to the blog, by 10pm. If I feel your draft if final before this date, I will let you, Andrew, and Jean know that this is complete and you are free then focus on abstracts and poster sessions!
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“Take your time Brandan” my mother said, while we made our way toward the Kaiser Permanente Emergency Hospital.
Instead of listening to my mother, I continued to walk vigorously, acknowledging only the sound of my pounding heartbeat “Lub-dub, lub-dub, lub-dub …”
“Nurse, nurse!” my mother gasped, as we entered the hospital’s waiting room. She immediately began to converse with the nurse regarding our visit to their hospital.
On the other hand, I slowly made my way to a chair located in the room and distracted myself with pokemon card I had in my pants pocket.
“Click!”
Suddenly, a large door swung open and out came the nurse my mother had previously spoken to.
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“Do you feel any lightheadedness?”
“Having any trouble breathing?”
“Do you feel faint?”
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They told me to strip down to my underwear and put on a small patient robe. I did then I laid on top of the bed waiting for instruction.
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