Compare/contrast an aspect (or aspects) of the culture of your home country and the culture of the U.S. Feel free to write about any topic listed below, but please avoid making stereotypes. Give examples to support your opinions.
First, you must create a diagram to compare/contrast between the two cultures using either a chart or the Venn diagram.
Then, please write a one page summary or critique of your findings from brainstorming the similarities and differences of the two cultures.
You may discuss one or more of the following subjects:
- sports/activities
- food
- weather/geography
- language
- politics/voting
- family
If you have other topics about the two different cultures you wish to discuss, please do so!
Have a nice weekend,
Ms. Coleman
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Journal #3
The topic for journal #3:
What is your favorite movie? It does not have to be an American film. Please briefly summarize the film, introduce the main characters, and explain why it is your favorite movie.
The usual journal requirements apply.
What is your favorite movie? It does not have to be an American film. Please briefly summarize the film, introduce the main characters, and explain why it is your favorite movie.
The usual journal requirements apply.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Announcement for Week 9/21- 9/25
Well, I have finished grading the rough draft of Assignment #1, which was due this past Friday. If you have not turned it in, make sure you bring it to the next class session. This Monday will equal a 10 point reduction, Wednesday a 20 point reduction, and Friday a 30 point reduction.
Class has been canceled for Wednesday 9/23 to allow for our first week of conferencing! These are sessions where we will discuss your graded rough draft for Assignment #1. Please come to my office (Faner 4333) at the time for which you signed up. If you are late, it could throw off the rest of the conferences, so BE ON TIME. Thank you in advance. Also, if you cannot make it, let me know in advance that you need to reschedule. Otherwise, you cannot make up the points that are given for these conferences.
A new tentative schedule was handed out in class on Friday with some changes. Please check Blackboard or remind me to give you a copy of the handout.
Although there is no class on Wednesday, the Assignment #1 rough draft (for the students turning it in late) must be brought to my office by 2:00 PM, or it will become late and due by Friday's due date (in class at 2:00PM also). Remember, do NOT put late assignments in my mailbox!
There will be a journal assigned tomorrow to be turned in by Wednesday. These can be emailed to me before 2:00PM on Wednesday or brought to my office before 2:00PM.
This should be all for now! I had lots of announcements this week!
See you tomorrow,
Ms. Coleman
Class has been canceled for Wednesday 9/23 to allow for our first week of conferencing! These are sessions where we will discuss your graded rough draft for Assignment #1. Please come to my office (Faner 4333) at the time for which you signed up. If you are late, it could throw off the rest of the conferences, so BE ON TIME. Thank you in advance. Also, if you cannot make it, let me know in advance that you need to reschedule. Otherwise, you cannot make up the points that are given for these conferences.
A new tentative schedule was handed out in class on Friday with some changes. Please check Blackboard or remind me to give you a copy of the handout.
Although there is no class on Wednesday, the Assignment #1 rough draft (for the students turning it in late) must be brought to my office by 2:00 PM, or it will become late and due by Friday's due date (in class at 2:00PM also). Remember, do NOT put late assignments in my mailbox!
There will be a journal assigned tomorrow to be turned in by Wednesday. These can be emailed to me before 2:00PM on Wednesday or brought to my office before 2:00PM.
This should be all for now! I had lots of announcements this week!
See you tomorrow,
Ms. Coleman
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Research Day
As you know, tomorrow (9/14) is "Research Day" for our class. We will not have our regular class session. However, I will be in my office (Faner 4333) from 12:00-3:00 PM; I will not come to our regular classroom during our class time (2:00-2:50). I will still be in my office. This time is reserved for you to research in preparation for Assignment #1 which is due Friday 9/18. My extended office hours are for you. Some people cannot make it to my regular office hours, so I've specifically canceled our class so you have an opportunity to speak with me. If you have any questions about your topic or Assignment #1, please stop by my office tomorrow. Good luck researching - come with any questions about Assignment #1 on Wednesday.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
From class on Wednesday 9/9/09...
Please check Blackboard for the handouts I gave to the students who attended class on Wednesday. Also, as a reminder, your research topic or question needs to be emailed to me after 4:00PM today (9/9) and before midnight on Friday (9/11). After midnight on Friday, it will be an automatic 5 point reduction from the rough draft of Assignment #1. Do not email me before 4:00PM because I will automatically delete it!
In class, we discussed Assignment #1 - Research Proposal and Annotated Bibliography. I have the handout on Blackboard and I can give you the hardcopy in class Friday. The rough draft is due Friday 9/18. All of the information about an annotated bibliography can be found in your textbook (Writing from Sources) and the handout.
I hope to hear from you soon,
Ms. Coleman
In class, we discussed Assignment #1 - Research Proposal and Annotated Bibliography. I have the handout on Blackboard and I can give you the hardcopy in class Friday. The rough draft is due Friday 9/18. All of the information about an annotated bibliography can be found in your textbook (Writing from Sources) and the handout.
I hope to hear from you soon,
Ms. Coleman
Friday, September 4, 2009
Homework due Wednesday (9/9)
1.) Read WFS p. 347-353
2.) Do activity #3 on page 347 - you will turn this in WITH your journal #2.
3.) Journal #2 - Do activity #4 p. 347. Write one complete page summarizing your results from the interviews done in class Friday. Also, you should discuss which side you think is best and why. Make sure you have a title and explain to your readers what your topic was.
Hopefully you exchanged emails with your partner to share data collect from interviews so that you have at least four different sets of interviews.
Have a good weekend!
2.) Do activity #3 on page 347 - you will turn this in WITH your journal #2.
3.) Journal #2 - Do activity #4 p. 347. Write one complete page summarizing your results from the interviews done in class Friday. Also, you should discuss which side you think is best and why. Make sure you have a title and explain to your readers what your topic was.
Hopefully you exchanged emails with your partner to share data collect from interviews so that you have at least four different sets of interviews.
Have a good weekend!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Journals
Journals
During this course, you will be required to complete 10 journal exercises. For each journal assignment, you will be given a different topic (sometimes free writing in class). Journals are usually one complete page; however, you are welcome to write more if you wish.
Your journals done outside of class should be typed double spaced, 12-point font size, and “Times New Roman” font style. Journals are the only assignments I accept via email as long as it is sent to me, attached, before 2 PM on the day it is due. It will not be excused if you forget to attach it or there is a problem with your email. Remember, printer/computer problems are not excuses either. So, do not wait until the last minute!
Late journals will not be accepted. If you are tardy on the day it is due, your journal will not be accepted. If you know you are going to be late, then make sure you email it to me well in advance.
Journal #1 – Due at the beginning of class Wednesday, September 2.
Topic: Write about a time you had a bad experience with writing. What are some of your weaknesses in general with your writing? Where do you want to see improvement?
During this course, you will be required to complete 10 journal exercises. For each journal assignment, you will be given a different topic (sometimes free writing in class). Journals are usually one complete page; however, you are welcome to write more if you wish.
Your journals done outside of class should be typed double spaced, 12-point font size, and “Times New Roman” font style. Journals are the only assignments I accept via email as long as it is sent to me, attached, before 2 PM on the day it is due. It will not be excused if you forget to attach it or there is a problem with your email. Remember, printer/computer problems are not excuses either. So, do not wait until the last minute!
Late journals will not be accepted. If you are tardy on the day it is due, your journal will not be accepted. If you know you are going to be late, then make sure you email it to me well in advance.
Journal #1 – Due at the beginning of class Wednesday, September 2.
Topic: Write about a time you had a bad experience with writing. What are some of your weaknesses in general with your writing? Where do you want to see improvement?
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