Students brought a draft. Clustering technique. Information by importance.
Did more on interview.
How to do key words.
Bring index card, 2 copies of introduction.
Begin delivery on Wed.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Business Communication 122
Mon., Sept. 8
Write 3/4 page, double-spaced, according to the way we discussed organization in class. Use the clustering technique. Bring two copies and a highlighter to class on Wed.
On Wed, instructor will distribute index cards and show students how to transfer a written script to key words.
We will start the introductions Friday.
The instructor distributed a handout on e-mail writing. Read it before the next class.
Writing 101-10:10 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 12
We began the class by talking about Maya Angelou's essay and why she wrote it. We watched a little of the Joe Lewis/Graziano match that took place back in the 30s and which was the subject of the essay. The instructor then handed out the assignment sheet for the essay that is due Monday. She asked how the essay Angelou wrote might parallel an autobiographical moment about which one might write an essay for the assignment. A few students had ideas for the essay. We brainstormed a few ideas for autobiographical "moments."
The instructor then took students to "turnitin" and showed them the class section where they would upload their essay. It should be uploaded by Sunday at midnight.
We then began our introductions and name-association process. We had four presentations today: Javon, Antonella, Breonna, and Sean.
Assignments: see assignments sheet, also posted above.
Wed., Sept. 10
Students turned in their one-page interviews. The instructor handed out cards for the introductions on Friday.
Mon., Sept. 8
We worked from the text and used a writing technique called clustering. As we went through the interview questions, we clustered the content of the interview graphically.
Once we completed that part, the instructor explained how good writers start with the point they feel most strongly about writing. She said that writing is pieced together/organized later, not written in a linear fashion -->intro-->first main point-->transition-->second main point, etc.
If there is no point one feels like they want to write, just set a timer and write for 15".
When completed, the body of the interview will need an introduction. The instructor noted the suggestions mentioned in the text, such as quotation, brief story, etc.
A conclusion is also needed. Students should repeat the name of the person they are interviewing and add some sort of summary comment.
For next class:
Come to class with two copies of the interview you have written. Bring a highlighter. One interview copy will be handed in.
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Saturday, September 6, 2014
ENG128, Comm Dynamics
Sat., Sept. 6, 2014
What we did in class on Friday, Sept. 5:
The instructor explained open-ended questions. We broke into pairs and did interviews for paired introductions next week. Students are to write 3/4 of a page for their introduction of the person they interviewed today.
On Monday, the instructor will show students how to change the written script into keywords for speaking. They key words will be put on index cards. Students will introduce their partner at the class that starts Wednesday.
Link to TV clip about open-ended questions. (We will watch in class.)
What we did in class on Friday, Sept. 5:
The instructor explained open-ended questions. We broke into pairs and did interviews for paired introductions next week. Students are to write 3/4 of a page for their introduction of the person they interviewed today.
On Monday, the instructor will show students how to change the written script into keywords for speaking. They key words will be put on index cards. Students will introduce their partner at the class that starts Wednesday.
Link to TV clip about open-ended questions. (We will watch in class.)
Friday, September 5, 2014
ENG 122 Business & Tech Writing
We went over the various projects for the class from the Schedule of Activities & Assignments. We discussed the book.
The instructor introduced the memo assignment and showed students how to find the template. She told them they would be writing a memo of introduction based on the interview of another person in the class. We split up into twos and began the intros. We will complete the interviews on Monday. The memo will be written Tuesday and presented on Wednesday. Be sure to have it online or printed out so we can put it on the overhead document cam.
The instructor introduced the memo assignment and showed students how to find the template. She told them they would be writing a memo of introduction based on the interview of another person in the class. We split up into twos and began the intros. We will complete the interviews on Monday. The memo will be written Tuesday and presented on Wednesday. Be sure to have it online or printed out so we can put it on the overhead document cam.
ENG101-Plainfield
Finish organizing your interview content. On Monday, you will be asked to write approximately 3/4 of a page on your interview.
Read Maya Angelou's "Champion of the World." p. 391 older editions, 500, new.
Go to writershelp.com and read the Quick Help section on commas. Should be tagged on front page. Enter "Plainfield."
Assignment for next Friday, Sept. 12, is to write a 3-page narrative on some event in your life that taught you something. It should be biographical in nature.
Read Maya Angelou's "Champion of the World." p. 391 older editions, 500, new.
Go to writershelp.com and read the Quick Help section on commas. Should be tagged on front page. Enter "Plainfield."
Assignment for next Friday, Sept. 12, is to write a 3-page narrative on some event in your life that taught you something. It should be biographical in nature.
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