IE3 Core Spring 2013: Lesson 4

Hi everyone,

It was another busy three hours!  Unfortunately, there was still problems with the projector, so I am trying to change our room so that our lesson will go more smoothly next week.  

Body Paragraphs:
We learned about the structure of the body paragraphs.  In BP#1 and BP#2, you give your reasons for your position and support your reasons with supporting ideas and details.  

There are four types of details you can use in your essay:  (1)  facts; (2) descriptions; (3) statistics; and (4) expert opinions.  

Remember that BP#3 is very different from your other body paragraphs.  In BP#3, you need to include counter-arguments and rebuttals.  

If you would like to review the slide presentation from our lesson, you can find it at this link:  Persuasion Essay Body Paragraphs

Introductions:  First drafts
I returned the first drafts of your introductions in class.  We went through the different types of comments on your drafts:  blue comments for structure/content and red comments for grammar.  You also received Correction Symbols.  I will use correction symbols to give you hints about the errors you make in your writing.  

Outlines:
For next week, you need to complete an outline for your body paragraphs.  Make sure you download the outline template.  You can find it at the end of this summary.  

Group Discussions:
Before our discussion, we reviewed Anglo-Saxon Conversational Style.  The handout from our lesson at in a file at the end of this summary.  Remember that you can "jump into" a discussion and that you don't have to wait to give comments. 

I was very impressed with your discussions, especially with your conversational style; most members gave their opinions and commented on each other’s opinions.  In addition, you’ve done a good job pre-teaching your vocabulary before the start of your discussion.

For next week's lesson, remember these points to help you improve your discussions:

1. When you pre-teach your vocabulary, make sure that each group member says the word until she can pronounce fluently.  In order to remember vocabulary, you must SEE, HEAR, and SAY the word.  
   
2. Don't play with your hair during discussions.  It shows that you aren't interested in the topic, and can be a sign of "flirting" in other cultures. 

Homework:
1.  Discussion preparation
2.  Journal Topic #4:  an interesting place
3.  Blog Post #4
4.  Outline:  due May 13 before 12 noon

• Your outline will be returned by email by 6pm on May 13.  Remember to check your email on Tuesday.
• Make sure to print out your outline with my comments and bring it to our lesson. 
  

Blog Question #4:

Read through the comments on the first draft of your introduction.  What are three grammar points you need to remember when you write the rest of your essay?

(For students who missed last week's lesson, you will have to submit your blog post after this week's lesson).

* Write 8-10 sentences.
* Use capitalization & spelling correctly.
*  Submit by Tuesday, May 14 by 6:00pm

Conversational Style
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Persuasion Essay Outline Template
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