You have probably heard the news by now that Michael Jackson died this morning of cardiac arrest. To be honest, I didn't really like Michael Jackson or his solo music very much, but some of the music that The Jackson 5 did in the 1970s was really wonderful! Their biggest hit was the number one I'll Be There in 1970. He was a very talented child star that created a positive multiracial pop atmosphere for America in the 1970s. I grew up hearing this music and I don't know how anybody could dislike this song or this kid.
Do you want to search YouTube for other "Jackson 5" "I'll Be There" videos?
Friday, June 26, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Homework for June 19-June 26
Read Paragraph 1 (My Daily Prison) on page 73 and Essay 1 (Prisoner at Work) on page 74-75. Then, answer the questions on pages 76-77. Type or write the answers on a separate sheet of (A4) paper to hand in. Question 3 should change so that you write your answers on the paper you hand in.
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3. => Write (or type) the topic sentences for paragraphs 23, 24, 25, and 26 on your paper.
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We will do the Outline exercise (page 77-79) together in class, so prepare it if you have time.
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We will do the Outline exercise (page 77-79) together in class, so prepare it if you have time.
Rainy Season of the Frogs
Recently, the Mainichi Daily News (June 10 & 16), Japan Times (June 17 & 18), and other news media have reported cases of frogs and tadpoles falling from the sky. Frog rain is a strange phenomenon that is sometimes reported around the world. Some possible explanations are that they were sucked up by waterspouts or tornadoes, or that they were vomited by birds.
Speaking of frogs, did you know that frogs and other amphibians around the world are growing extra legs and dying off? There is a fungus that kills them, and it has spread to many places.
Speaking of frogs, did you know that frogs and other amphibians around the world are growing extra legs and dying off? There is a fungus that kills them, and it has spread to many places.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Homework for June 19: Cause (and Effect) Paragraph
You will write a Cause/Effect paper (a variation of the assignment on pages 64-65).
> Choose an endangered species. (tiger, elephant, snow leopard, panda, polar bear, etc)
> Do a little research to find out WHY the species is endangered.
> Draw the Brainstorming Box (mind-map diagram) by hand or with software.
> Choose your audience from such possibilities as:
___A group of elementary school students
___A group of junior high school students
___A group of high school students
___A group of university students
___Another audience (please explain clearly who they are)
> Be aware of person (1st, 2nd, 3rd). Specify that.
> Make a Purpose statement:
___Are you trying to persuade somebody of something? If so, what?
___Are you trying to inform somebody of something? What?
___Is it entertainment?
> Prepare a powerful Topic Sentence with a clear Controlling Idea.
> Plan your Supporting Details. (2-4)
> Let’s type it! Double-spaced! A4! Indent! One paragraph. Two paragraphs IF you have two ideas and if one paragraph is too short.
> Keep your paragraph under 200 words.
> Choose an endangered species. (tiger, elephant, snow leopard, panda, polar bear, etc)
> Do a little research to find out WHY the species is endangered.
> Draw the Brainstorming Box (mind-map diagram) by hand or with software.
> Choose your audience from such possibilities as:
___A group of elementary school students
___A group of junior high school students
___A group of high school students
___A group of university students
___Another audience (please explain clearly who they are)
> Be aware of person (1st, 2nd, 3rd). Specify that.
> Make a Purpose statement:
___Are you trying to persuade somebody of something? If so, what?
___Are you trying to inform somebody of something? What?
___Is it entertainment?
> Prepare a powerful Topic Sentence with a clear Controlling Idea.
> Plan your Supporting Details. (2-4)
> Let’s type it! Double-spaced! A4! Indent! One paragraph. Two paragraphs IF you have two ideas and if one paragraph is too short.
> Keep your paragraph under 200 words.
Friday, June 5, 2009
New Homework assignment: a compare-contrast paragraph
June 5, 2009
New Homework assignment: Write a compare-contrast paragraph.
Follow the plan on pages 58 to 59, but write it on a separate sheet of paper. You may also think about the checklist questions on the Peer Editing sheet on page 167 to help guide your writing. You can write about similarities only, differences only, or both similarities and differences. Check your topic with me if you are not sure. Include your brainstorming and diagramming (mind-mapping). It is best if your mind-map (diagram) has more items in it (probably at least 5 or 10). For compare and contrast, sometimes a table is used instead of a mind-map diagram. Decide who your audience is. Is it 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person? Make a short purpose statement. Write a topic sentence with a clear controlling idea. Your “Supporting Details” will probably be the points that you are comparing. The textbook has some suggestions and here are some other suggestions from me:
__ The differences (and similarities?) between this university and another university
__ The differences (and similarities?) between two similar products (2 mp3 players, 2 hybrid cars, 2 laptop computers, etc)
__ The differences (and similarities?) between two jobs which you have held
__ The differences (and similarities?) between two similar restaurants (2 Thai restaurants, 2 yakiniku restaurants, 2 fast-food restaurants)
__ The differences (and similarities?) between two musicians or bands (you will be describing the sound and other characteristics of the two)
__ The differences (and similarities?) between two movies
__ The differences (and similarities?) between two tourist attractions
Be sure to write a paragraph (not a list of sentences)! Indent! Don't forget the usual things.
New Homework assignment: Write a compare-contrast paragraph.
Follow the plan on pages 58 to 59, but write it on a separate sheet of paper. You may also think about the checklist questions on the Peer Editing sheet on page 167 to help guide your writing. You can write about similarities only, differences only, or both similarities and differences. Check your topic with me if you are not sure. Include your brainstorming and diagramming (mind-mapping). It is best if your mind-map (diagram) has more items in it (probably at least 5 or 10). For compare and contrast, sometimes a table is used instead of a mind-map diagram. Decide who your audience is. Is it 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person? Make a short purpose statement. Write a topic sentence with a clear controlling idea. Your “Supporting Details” will probably be the points that you are comparing. The textbook has some suggestions and here are some other suggestions from me:
__ The differences (and similarities?) between this university and another university
__ The differences (and similarities?) between two similar products (2 mp3 players, 2 hybrid cars, 2 laptop computers, etc)
__ The differences (and similarities?) between two jobs which you have held
__ The differences (and similarities?) between two similar restaurants (2 Thai restaurants, 2 yakiniku restaurants, 2 fast-food restaurants)
__ The differences (and similarities?) between two musicians or bands (you will be describing the sound and other characteristics of the two)
__ The differences (and similarities?) between two movies
__ The differences (and similarities?) between two tourist attractions
Be sure to write a paragraph (not a list of sentences)! Indent! Don't forget the usual things.
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