Thursday, September 30, 2010

Expository Essay Due 10/5

Please review Owl's transitional phrases lesson on the Purdue website. In addition, please print and study the writer's web by University of Richmond for your reference. 

Lastly, be sure to incorporate transitional phrases into your essay!

Presentations will take place on Tuesday!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Purdue Owl - Transitional Phrases

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/574/02/

Transitional Phrases

http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/trans1.html

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Assignment for Thursday 9/30

Reading Selections:
English-Only Movement : Can  America Proscribe Language with a Clear Conscience? by Jake Jamieson

(Based on your own research) Define acculturation. Give an example of acculturation in Jaimeson's essay. 2-3 paragraphs

Print and Read ONLY - Please have these articles in class in order to participate in a writing workshop on Thursday!

"Turkishness is Not Always Delightful"
http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/07/24/turkishness-is-not-always-delightful/6446/

AND

"Greenland's People Take Pride in Traditional Language"
http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/07/31/greenlands-people-take-pride-in-traditional-language/6571/


Watch the following video . Be sure to take notes. You will be asked to recall the information in class on Thursday
http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/04/08/lithuanians-cling-to-their-language-to-protect-culture/4844/
Note:
9:30am class- I will have photo copies of the essay topics for you in class on Thursday.
12:30- Take a look at the topic sheet. Start thinking about the topic you would like to write about.

MLA In- Text Citations

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/

MLA - Works Cited

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/06/http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/06/

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Due Tuesday 9/28

Selected Reading
Carl T. Rowan, Unforgettable Miss Bessie  p.163
Alice Walker, Childhood p.222
Writing Assignment :
In your reflective journal
Define Self Discovery. How can others aid in the process of self discovery? Discuss the ways in which a person/group of people can help you to discover something within yourself you never thought possible?
Describe a time in your life when you were influenced in a positive way. How did this experience transform you?  2-3 paragraphs
In your notebook: Based on Reading Rowan and Walker discuss the following in 2-3 paragraphs – Using Concrete Examples and Quotes!!!!
Discuss the external influences that have helped shape the lives of the authors? How can external influences shape our perspective (understanding of the world)?
 Tips:
Introduce both Rowan and Walker. Discuss external influences. Relate to both works and in your second and third paragraph.. give concrete examples…. With a quote for each paragraph!
Must use concrete examples from the reading to support your statements
Must provide at least one quote for each selected reading to support your statements.
You must cite your quote by using quotation marks, parentheses and page numbers.
For example " quote insert here" (Rowan 7). 

Or if you write Walker notes that “     (23).

Homework Part 2 – Please print out.. “ How to Write an Expository Essay” located in the archive post section!!! Bring with you on Tuesday!!!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Due Thursday September 23, 2010 Total 4 paragraphs

In your Reflective Journal 2 Paragraphs
Define religion as it relates to your life. What is religious tolerance? What is religious intolerance? Has religion ever become a dominant influence in your life? If so how? If not, why do you suppose it has never become a part of your identity? Do you believe that religion can dictate how a person perceives themselves/ others?

Watch the video - "Young, Muslim, and French" AS WELL AS  "Secularity and Religious Identity: The French Headscarf Dilemma"    by John R. Bowen, Patrick Weil, Jacqueline Bhabha, Sir Keith Ajegbo, and Maleiha Malik

In your  Notebook - 2 Paragraphs
Discuss the concept of freedom in your own words. Is freedom attainable in a place where there is a separation between public life and private life?
Extract two main points that you derived from the video Young , Muslim and French. Discuss why these arguments are important . Where do you stand in the debate of the Islamic head scarfs? Give two concrete examples to support your statements.

Based on watching  "Secularity and Religious Identity: The French Headscarf Dilemma" , What is the concept of secularism and religious identity noted by university professors in this video.    Point out at least two significant arguments that were illustrated in the video. Why are these arguments so important? Do you agree or disagree with any of the arguments made? What does this have to do with the theme of identity?

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/episodes/young-muslim-and-french/video-full-episode/334/

http://www.facinghistory.org/video/secularity-religious-identity-french-headsca

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Outline Worksheet for 9/14 assignment

http://www.scribd.com/doc/37161455

Purdue Owl: Outlining

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/544/02/

DUE ON THURSDAY 9/8

 There are TWO SECTIONS to the Homework due on Thursday. ( IN YOUR NOTEBOOK)

SECTION 1 - RE-READ the Essay by Gloria Naylor " The Meanings of a Word".
http://www.mpsaz.org/mtnview/staff/lmbormann/class1/links/files/the_meanings_of_a_word_text_version.pdf

Part I - ( Total 2 Paragraphs) What is the author's purpose for writing this essay? What ideas is the author trying to communicate? Provide two arguments the author is trying to make in her essay and choose one to either agree or disagree with. 
Does the author use Imagery ( vivid words that create a portrait in the reader's mind) in to communicate a particular theme to the audience? Provide one theme with one concrete example and quote to support the theme.



SECTION 2 -  Choose ONE of the articles to print and read in order to complete the writing assignment.
Please complete this assignment in your notebook not your journal.

Part I- In 2 paragraphs, discuss the main idea of the article. What is the author attempting to convey? . Discuss the purpose of the article?

Part II - Create an outline in your notebook based on the article you have chosen. Construct an outline of all the important ideas. Your outline should highlight all of the significant people, places, events and points the author makes. Be sure to print out the "How to Write an Outline" worksheet and follow the format for constructing an outline. Bring your outline and the  printed worksheet to class on Tuesday.

Article 1
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/26/world/asia/26indo.html?sq=social identity&st=cse&scp=7&pagewanted=all

OR

Article 2
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/26/nyregion/26names.html

Note: Your written response and outline should reflect the ideas of ONE article. You do not have to read or respond to two articles.  Please print the article out as well as the "How to Write an Outline" and bring with you to class on Tuesday.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Monday, September 6, 2010

Diagnostic Essay

4-5 paragraphs - handwritten
Due: Tuesday September 7th

Selected Reading for Tuesday 9/7


Sandra Cisneros, "My Name" p.98

Gloria Naylor, "The Meanings of a Word" p.108