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Session 1: Review of Course Objectives

Why I Write – Intro / Motivation

Session 2

Writing a Researched Argument Paper

On Media and its Impact on Learning (lesson 1)

Step 1: Reflect on your personal experince and formulate your opinions on the topic

Session 3

Step 2: Read an expert article on the topic and evaluate the information. Make a list of statements under Pros and Cons after you have formulated your position on the issue.

Read Brain Candy

On Media and its Impact on Learning (lesson 2)

Session 4

Evaluate information from Brain Candy

Position-

Pros-

Cons-

Step 3: Do online databases research

Step 3: Research for two articles that support your position or help you counter argue

On Media and its Impact on Learning

1. Define Media

TV
Internet
Music
Ads
Video games
Movies

2. Define Learning

Knowledge in general such as ELA skills, math skills, etc
Behavior
Crtical thinking skills
ability to analyze
perception toward the world

3. Match the relationship between the two concepts

On Media and its Impact on Learning

Session 5

Find Three Sources of Info to Support yourPosition [Turn in]
Use at least 3 strong evidence to support your position- two to support your position straigtforward; one to counter-argue one of the Con statements you have identofied from the Brain Candy article.

Post your information as you see below-
1. Pro Statement #1--Detailed info with the 1st Example and Souce
2. Pro Statement #2--Detailed info with the 2nd Example and Souce
3. Con Statement #1- Detailed info from an article with specific source. Prove the con statement wrong with specific examples

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28	1	2 Session 6 Outline Step 4: How to research and what information is valid? Take a specific point from your Pro column and research for more in-depth information on that statement Take a specific point from your Cons column and research for more information that counter argues that statement Personal opinions by others are not valid Experts' opinions backed by the field research or statistics are valid. Step 5: Evaluate reseached information. On Media and its Impact on Learning Sample Outline 1Sample Outline 2	3 Instructional Planning	4 Session 7 Researched Argument Paper 1st Draft Due How to use the informtion you have found from credible sources? -Interpret -Papaphrase -Summarize -Quote directly Notes: 1. The importance of topic sentences 2. Categorize the info-make sure you are not using the same type of info repeatedly to prove the same point. 3. When you use inforamtion from an article, ask yourself,"What point am I trying to make?" How to create a "Works Cited" sheet? In-Text Citation Works Cited Sheet	5	6
7	8	9 Session 8 Final Researched Argument Paper Due How to write a reaction paper? Sample Reaction Paper 1 Sample reaction paper 2	10 Instructional Planning	11 Session 9 SAT and Regents connection – how can we use the strategies of an argument essay in these two exams How to write a reflective essay on a given topic? (SAT Essay samples)	12	13
14	15 Columbus Day No School	16 Session 10 Personal Essay Workshop#1 (The School Days of an Indian Girl) by Zitkala-Sa Personal Essay Workshop (The Kite Runner) Personal Essay Workshop ('Tis) Personal Essay Workshop (When I Was Puerto Rican) Teacher Man #1 Teacher Man #2 Papa's Waltz	17 Instructional Planning	18 Session 11 Write about a person in your life who has had great impact on you. Personal Essay Workshop (The Kite Runner) Personal Essay 4	19	20
21	22 Individual Conference	23 Session 12 Comparison / Contrast Essay Smokers vs. runner Article 1 Article 2 Review skills for Task 3 and 4 of the English Regents	24 Instructional Planning	25 Session 13 Session 14 Tip 1 Tip 2 Compare and Contrast Paper Check List 1. I wrote a title that informs my reader about the two things that I will be comparing and contrasting. 2. I wrote an introduction that briefly tells the reader about the two things I am comparing and contrasting. 3. I wrote a paragraph using specific examples to show the differences between my twotopics. 4. I wrote a paragraph using specific examples to show the similarities between my twotopics. 5. I used words and phrases that show contrast, such as however, but, on the contrary and on the other hand. 6. I wrote a conclusion with a new point about my two topics. 7. I checked my writing for misspelled words. 8. I checked my writing for errors in punctuation.	26	27
28	28 Spring Break	29 Spring Break	30 Spring Break	31 Spring Break	1	2

Calendar for April 2010

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4	5	6 Spring Break	7	8 Review how to use literature in the SAT essay Introduction to Research Paper Modeled Mini Research Paper Baruch Databases Gale Resource	9	10
11	12 Individual Conference	13 Research Paper #2	14 Instructional Planning	15 Session 15 Research Paper #3 Guidelines for Research Paper Writing Sample Research Paper Independent Research Paper Research Paper Generating a Topic	16	17
18	19 Individual Conference	20 Session 16 Research Paper Class #2 Finalize the topic Gather information Take notes Independent Research Paper Start writing an outline	21 Instructional Planning	22 Session 17 Research Paper Class #3 For every paragraph, follow the five steps: Topic sentence-Define->Explain->Support->Analyze->Connect Generating an effective thesis statement and outline Sample MLA Format Independent Research Paper Outline of a sample research paper	23	24
25	26 Individual Conference	27 Session 18 Research Paper CLass 4 Complete the Outline for your Research Paper Sample Outline #1 Sample Outline #2 Independent Research Paper Today's Tasks: 1.An Introduction with a valid thesis statement. 2. The first complete paragraph that contains a subtopic, definition, evidence, analysis of your evidence, making connections back to your thesis.	28	29 Session 19 Last Lesson for Research Paper How to use evidence from your research- 1)to prove ( statistics) 2) to illustrate (examples) 3) to support ( other people's opinions, law / legislate) 4)to inform ( definitions, facts) Manual for Using MLA Style Research Unit Research paper Checklist 1) Clear thesis statement with 3 subtopics relating to the thesis 2) Start each body paragraph with a topic sentence, a statement on one of the sub topics. 3) One quotation at least, no more than three in each body paragraph 4) Use your own words (paraphrase) when using evidence from research 5) Work cited (give credit) Research Paper Revision Workshop (Preparation for debate)	30	1
29	30 Individual Conference

Calendar for May 2010

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2	3	4 Session 20 Debate 1 Read the two articles about gender differences A Humorist’s Look at Gender (2 Readings) 1.Dave Barry: Turning Over a New Leaf Blower 2. Dave Barry: We've got the dirt on guy brains 3.Complete the observation sheet 4. Divide the class into two teams	5 Instructional Planning	6 Session 21 Debate 2 1. Research for background information for the debate 2. Share research results on the topic 3.Five background reading and complete worksheet #4(timeline) 4.. Complete Pros/Cons Worksheet #3	7	8
9	10 Individual Conference	11 Session 23 Debate 3 Complete worksheet #6, #7 1. Research lesson on finding the right information for the debate: Same-sex school 2. Final Draft of Research Paper Due 3. Portfolio Contents 1. Researched Argument Paper 2. Personal Writing (pick 1) 3. Camparative Writing 4. Research Paper 5. Pick one work that's your best and write a reflection on why it is your best. 6. Write a flection one work that is the most challenging to you and explain why. 7. Conlusion: Reflect on what you have learned in this course. (Preparation for debate) Read the articles to select a topic for our debate	12 Instructional Planning	13 Session 24 Final Draft of Research Paper Due Debate 4 1. Share worksheet #7 with your group members 2. Complete worksheet #8 3. Practice debate	14	15
16	17 Individual Conference	18 Session 25 Debate # 5 Formal Debate Portfolio Contents Make an appoitment for individual consultation In your portfolio, you’ll need to include the following- Table of Contents page (with page number) Researched Argument Paper Personal Writing (pick 1) Comparative Writing-Smoking vs. Running Research Paper Debate worksheets (Worksheet #2-page 6 & 7, Worksheet #3 pages 16-18; page 28, Worksheet #8 pages 29) Reflection on your favorite work in this portfolio Final Reflection on what you have learned in the College Now class	19 Instructional Planning	20 Session #26 Portfolio Review Celebration: share our best work Last Day of Class	21	22
23	24 Individual Conference	25 Individual Consultation	26 Individual Consultation	27 Individual Consultation	28	29
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Calendar for June 2010