On successful completion of the course, you should be able to:
use a range of strategies to brainstorm
select relevant ideas
structure and organize ideas logically
analyze a problem and provide possible solutions/recommendations
express ideas in writing, supporting this with evidence
use a range of strategies to expand your vocabulary
Attendance
The minimum attendance is 80%. If attendance falls below 80%, then the student will fail.
Assessment
You will receive a letter grade that will affect your GPA at the end of this course.
Coursework (40%)
One (20%) - Report Writing
You will prepare a problem-solution report for assessment one on your own time. Meanwhile, in class we will go through the first five units which contain practice problem-solution reports. In changing the canteen, groups of three will redesign only two of the following aspects:
Layout
Ventilation
Lighting
Furniture
Decoration and colors
Other facilities
There are no options to change the food; neither will anyone be able to change the staff!The deadline for submitting the first draft is lesson 7, after which, I will edit them; consultations will be held during lesson eight. Final versions are due in week 9.
Two (20%) - Argumentative Essay
In one hour, write 400 to 500 words; will be held in week 11.
We'll arrange the desks into pairs and you'll be given three minutes to both read and write the syllabus information. After everyone has been given a chance to hear all of the syllabus, you'll report back to me and the information will be put on the wiki.
Assignment
Date
Topic
Materials
Lesson 2 (19.1.09)
Introduction to coursework assessment 1 and Mind Mapping
Teacher's notes; SAC notes; Wiki
T16 Lesson Flow
Distribute folders; explain today's lesson (CILOs 1 and 3)
Mind-Mapping 1
Distribute mind map cards; students find related items and sit down in groups of four with chairs facing each other
Draw their simple mind map on the board; review
Then give students time to integrate all three mind maps; one student per group shall explain their integrated mind map
Mind-Mapping 2
Brainstorm "My plans for the future"
Lead them through list-group-label (semantic mapping)
Mind-Mapping 3
Each student brainstorm designs a mind map for their topic
A short presentation (under two minutes) based on each map
Discussion: did your mind map help you in your talk
If yes, how?
If no, why not?
Each group shall report their findings to the class; to be put on Google Documents
Take the students to the SAC and let them work on the SAC Writing Activities in the Supplementary Materials. The activities shouldn't take them more than an hour to complete.
Review answers in class
Begin going over coursework assessment 1 packet
Assignment
Date
Topic
Materials
Lesson 3 (2.2.09)
Introduction to coursework assessment 1 and Mind Mapping
Teacher's notes; SAC notes; Wiki
T16 Lesson Flow
Explain today's lesson
Select relevant ideas
Structure and organize ideas logically
Express ideas in writing, supporting this with evidence
E-mail finished documents to teacher, classmates for review
Check for topic sentences, supporting details, and concluding sentences
Include two types of supporting details from page 30
Add quotation, paraphrase or reference
Five minutes to finish tasks five and six on linking words; another five to review
Try to include at least three linking words; highlight target language in a different color - red
Peer-Editing - Provide three points for improvement, one of which should be directed at the linking words, another of which should be about quotations, paraphrase or reference, the last three of which should refer to the types of supporting details
Show students sample report; collect it and return to G.O.
Go the the computer lab
E-mail finished documents to teacher, classmates for review
Check for topic sentences, supporting details, and concluding sentences
Include two types of supporting details from page 30
Add quotation, paraphrase or reference
Five minutes to finish tasks five and six on linking words; another five to review
Try to include at least three linking words; highlight target language in a different color - red
Peer-Editing - Provide three points for improvement, one of which should be directed at the linking words, another of which should be about quotations, paraphrase or reference, the last three of which should refer to the types of supporting details
Introduce solution paragraphs
Task 1
Mind map solution to problem (if HW wasn't completed, complete textbook task)
Organize groups by descriptions, explanations, examples/personal experience, facts/statistics, and consequences
Write solution paragraph
Check for topic sentences, supporting details, and concluding sentences
Include two types of supporting details from page 30
Add quotation, paraphrase or reference
Try to include at least three linking words; highlight target language in a different color - red
Share solution with me, and a partner
Assignment
For homework, please use your chart and write your solution paragraph on your Google document. Highlight your linking words - include at least three; and add either a quote, reference or a paraphrase.
Finally, please revise your problem paragraphs. Have a good week!
Date
Topic
Materials
Lesson 6 (23.2.09)
Conclusions
Teacher's notes; SAC notes; Wiki
T16 Lesson Flow
Explain today's lesson
Review homework; keep groups accountable
Lesson 5 CILOs
E-mail finished documents to teacher, classmates for review
Check for topic sentences, supporting details, and concluding sentences
Include two types of supporting details from page 30
Check quotation, paraphrase or reference
Check for at least three linking words; highlight target language in a different color - red
Introduce conclusion paragraphs
Task 1; outline topic sentences of problem and solution paragraphs; complete outline if paragraphs haven't been written yet
Then comlete task 2
Answer the questions to task three either in last part of conclusion or in the solution paragraphs; that is, does your solution paragraph provide this information? If so, how much of it?
Task 6; are the questions answered?
Introduce introductions
Be mindful of focus boxes on 56 and 58;
Write introduction
Go through proofreading checklist and reference list
Assignment
Complete first draft of 1,000-1,200 word essay; there should be one introduction, two problem paragraphs, two solution paragraphs and a conclusion. Please list your references (there should be several). Put your essay, with references on one, tidy document please.
Date
Topic
Materials
Lesson 7 (2.3.09)
Argumentative Essays
Teacher's notes; SAC notes; Wiki
T16 Lesson Flow
Explain today's lesson
Review argumentative essay outlines
Try laptops and clipboards on the floor.
Administrative Work
Distribute motivation - marking scheme and grade scale
Problem Solution Essay Topic Generation (30 minutes)
Each student gets a slip of paper on which to write a clear problem-solution essay topic
Something in HK that you would like solved; write a sentence
Teacher collects slips, and picks topics for each round and announces them
One student from each team goes to the board and hears the problem and then must create a sentence which includes a solution
Loser goes; winner stays on
Problem Solution Outline (15 minutes)
Students draw slips; and then should be given ten minutes and paper, on which they should outline a scope and four topic sentences, two highlighting the problems and two espousing solutions
Recall that a scope gives an overview of the different sections that will be included in the report
Everyone stands close to the screen; line by line analysis as a class; ask students for corrections; the student whose paper is being checked should take notes - Tommy Ex's introduction
In pairs, they should then review another student's essay for grammar, spelling and punctuation; take notes! - Samuels' introduction
Using the topic, "God is real and alive today in this world", create a strong thesis statement and tell your partner; share the thesis going around the circle
Brainstorm reasons for and against - task 7, pg. 73
Write a thesis statement to go along with your scope
Work on outlining pro-arguments, counter-arguments and refutations on pg.76
Outline in groups (Pro-God; Anti-God) on either pages 78 or 82
Topic sentences, and complete draft for HW
Assignment
Date
Topic
Materials
Lesson 10 (23.3.09)
Argumentative Essays
Laptops; clipboards; patience
T16 Lesson Flow
Review Lesson Objectives
Next week you will have your second assessment so today, our objective is to go through each stage of the argumentative writing process with you; ancillary objectives can be found on pg. 66
Student complaints
I received a complaint from students in this class regarding the choice of topic. I respect your concern and will change the topic. However, I want to remind you that you yourselves selected the argumentative essay topics, and of the ones that we chose, this topic led to the most fruitful discussion, whether or not people are "familiar" with God, because that itself is not a prerequisite to arguing about His existence. I recommend that if there is a complaint about the topic, then provide one that everyone can enjoy and with which everyone is familiar.
Read the two articles from the Standard
Identify the controversy
Create a controversial statement using a modal verb; write it on the board
Brainstorm arguments for and against
Do you agree or disagree with the statement; and why?
Write answers on board
Label statements as for or against
Thesis statement
Write a thesis statement on Google Documents
Scope
Read box on page 73
Select from ideas on board, or your own
Write SCOPE in Google Documents
Counter Arguments and Refutation
Read pgs 76-78;
Select two arguments from the other side; and complete the possible counter-arguments and refutation on page 78
Task 10
Complete the analysis of a model argumentative essay
Outline
Page 82
Complete and then see the teacher for approval before writing
Writing
Follow instructions on page 83
Use language on 84 and 85; at least three examples
Read pages 86 and 87
Editing
Partners analyze argumentative essays for structure
Proofreading for grammar, spelling and punctuation
Proofreading for linking words and cohesive devices, and conjunctions
Assignment
Date
Topic
Materials
Lesson 11 (30.3.09)
Argumentative Essays
Laptops; clipboards; patience
T16 Lesson Flow
Explain lesson objectives
Warmup
On your own, write down all the components that you need to include in an argumentative essay, as well as a problem-solution essay.
Share them with your partner and make sure you have a clear understanding of how you need to organize your essay.
In pairs, come up with one thing that you should do in writing an essay, either argumentative or problem-solution; and one thing that you shouldn't do. Those will be your goals for this practice test.
Review Textbuilding note for students
Practice Exam
Break
Review essays based on organizational structure and for goal achievement
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