Assignment 10/22

We will begin our lesson on environmental studies as well as discuss the film Gasland.

• Choose an online article dealing with environmental studies, or anything newsworthy 
• Post it on my Google+
• Write one page response on that article

Attendance

Dear Students,
 
I will start implementing strict attendance guidelines that will affect your grade.  In order to pass this class, you need to attend the class.  I will begin to hold students accountable for absences, tardiness, and early leave.  If there is a concern over this; it will be important that you communicate with me the reasons for your absence or tardiness.  Thank you.  

Assignment 10/20

We will begin our lesson on environmental studies next week.  

Watch Documentary: Gasland
Written and Directed by: Josh Fox
Provide 1 page written response
Take notes as we will be discussing the film in class.

Click Here To Watch Film!!

Assignment 10/15

Read: "Helping Students Use Textual Sources Persuasively" by Margaret Kantz

Cite the following within the essay:

3 Parenthetical Citations (MLA)

• Paraphrased or summarized versions of the text

3 Direct Citations (APA)

• Direct "quotations" of the text
• In total, you should have 6 citations

We will discuss the article as well, make sure to take down notes!

Class Cancelled Today

Apparently there is an issue in the building

Assignment 10/8

Due next time: 1st Draft of Gender Studies Paper
Length: 3-4 pages

• If citing something, make sure that you list it in your paper
• I want to know what your Thesis (Big Idea) is in the first paragraph
• Remember CONTENT/CONTEXT 

Assignment 10/6

We will begin working on out second major paper of the semester.  I want you to start generating ideas for topics dealing with gender studies.

• Look for online articles or newsworthy information
• Make sure to have read them before class
• We will discuss them in class.

Assignment

• Present an abstract of what you plan on discussing in the paper (a short abstract is normally half a page in length)
• Essentially I want you to write the first page of your paper, or have an idea of what you will be discussing.
• REMEMBER:  What is your big idea?? (Thesis) What is your content and context? (See Our Words Tab)
• All of this should be included in your first page