Good morning, Barbara, Francisca R., Francisca S. Marcela, Fernanda P., Fernanda I., Vanessa, Vania, Leonor, Freddy, Cecilia, Alejandra, Valeria, Andrés, Ana, Marta, & Nathalie.
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Continuing with peer editing, today you will read and evaluate 2 classmates’ papers, focusing this time on language use: vocabulary, structures, and mechanics.
You can get from me two copies of the handout that will help you focus on key elements so that you can provide more helpful feedback. (I expect that it will take 15 minutes to read a classmates’ paper and provide adequate marking and comments.) You can also make marks on your classmates’ paper, however, do not fix any errors—just point them out—and maybe put a symbol (g, sp, punct, ww, etc.)—so that your classmate can first try to fix the mistake on his/her own.
Important: When you get your paper back from a classmate, read through his/her comments, marks, scribbles, etc. to be sure you understand what they say, thus, to be able to conisder them in your revision which will most likely happen out of class.
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On Monday, we are going to start talking about art. Get ahead start by reading 1 of these two articles during the remainder 20 minutes of class:
How to talk about art like you’re smart
http://www.ehow.com/how_2101424_talk-art-like-youre-smart.html
How to look at and enjoy art
http://artsociety.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_look_at_and_enjoy_art
BUT don’t just read, create a vocabulary list or page in your notebook to write down important (new!) words. Remember: If it’s a new ajective or verb, include the preposition that follows so you can use the word correctly (For example, write “jot down” not just “jot”). You should also include a synonym or explanation and use it in sentence to help you retain it later.
Homework for Monday: As you continue to work on your paper, study the rubric in the files folder to see how exactly your article will be marked. You may consider having a classmate mark your paper using the rubric. Remember that the final draft is due on Wednesday, September 30th at
On Monday, come to class having read one of the above articles and your vocabulary table/list completed.
Have a great weekend!
PS: I heard a rumor that I’m leaving soon! Well, it’s not true. It’s my full intention to finish the semester with all of you as normal. No matter how BIG I get, I can assure you that Baby is not supposed to come until late summer. =)
