Lecture 4: Introduction to Expository Essays

Lecture 3: Introduction to Paragraphs

Although the syllabus says we are going to focus on essays today, it makes sense to tackle the essay building blocks first.  So, today we are going to:

• Reading Review
• Introduction to Paragraphs
• Paragraph Activity
• Paragraph Activity
• Homework

 

  

 

NOTE: For homework I will take photos of your group paragraphs so don't worry about that point. All you need to do is read Chapter 3 in Handbook.

Lecture 3: Expository Essay Assigned

EXPOSITORY WRITING ASSIGNMENT

Writing Situation: The notion behind expository writing is that the writer attempts to expose or reveal information that the reader is not likely to know. Your primary goal, then, is to explain a concept. Your objective in this essay is to demonstrate your proficiency at using well-chosen examples of various types. You will be expected to refer to your lecture notes, your textbooks and the class blog as resources for your writing.

Assignment: As we write well when we write about what we know, this essay subject should be about something on which you are an expert. Explain your topic to your audience (instructor, fellow students) through a variety of clear, well chosen examples. There is no requirement in this essay to include references or other evidence in support of your topic. Choose any topic you like.

Lecture 2: Reading Review and Quick Write Activity

Here are photos of the class working hard on the quick writes and peer editing.

 

  

  

  

  

  

 

Lecture 2: Introduction to the Writing Process

Today's outline consists of:

• Blog questions?
• Content Review of “My Canada” by Anita Rau Badami
• Content Review of Chapter 1 (especially pages 4-13) in Handbook for Writers
• Writing Process
• Homework
• Questions?

HOMEWORK:

For Next Class: Read Chapter 2 (especially pages 26-30, 34-48) in Handbook for Writers.


PARTICIPATION:
To add to your participation marks, please comment on someone else's response to what Canada means.

Click the jump link to read more about what we did in class today including examples of the writing process (drafting, revising) and an example spider map.

Course Text Update

It has come to my attention that some students are having difficulty getting a copy of Reader's Choice. In the meantime, there is an online version of "My Canada" by Anita Rau Badami.  

You can read it here: http://www.imperialoil.ca/Canada-english/thisis/publications/2000q2/437mycanada.htm

I have included the story here too. Just click the link below to continue reading.


 

Fall Term Withdrawal

The last day to withdraw from Fall term courses without academic penalty is Friday the 6th of November.