We started the class off by doing peer readings of each other's Point 1. Students were given peer reading guidelines, and each student read and commented on at least two papers. At the conclusion of the session, students received comments from the instructor and two of their colleagues. Time was allocated to make sure students understood the comments. The instructor pointed out the proofreader marks on p. 224 of Lester.
Next students were shown the drama game, which we will play next week. Students were asked to study the drama terms from the glossary at the blog. In addition, the instructor showed students the drama reading chapters, which are 1 and 2, and both are found on the blog at the Links section. Students will receive a grade based on how many terms they are able to answer correctly.
The instructor collected the summary and paraphrase worksheets.
We went to the computer lab where we went through an instructional session on the use of the semicolon. The instructor showed students Lukeman's web site and a list of visual imagery for punctuation marks. Last week we covered the "magician" (colon), and this week we covered the "bridge," which is the semicolon.
In the last half hour of the class, we did a test on the poetry reading that was assigned last week. Students were given an extensive number of questions and the grade will be based on how many questions were able to be answered.
For Next Week:
Write Pt. 3 of the research paper. In-text citations and a Works Cited need to be included. Use a semicolon somewhere in the paper.
Study the drama terms.
Read the drama chapters.
Add material from a biography to your poet's background.
