Friday, September 4, 2015

9/4 Weekend Homework Assignment

Core-
Type a final draft of your 5-6 paragraph paper due to Lauren on Tuesday morning by 8.30 am.

  • The paper should be properly formatted (12pt, times new roman, 2x spaced, page numbers, name/date/class/title)
  • Have proper layout: 
    • Introduction
    •  Summary paragraph of 'Living Outside the Box' article
    • 2-3 body paragraphs expressing your opinion of the article supported with reasons and examples
    • Conclusion
  • Use as reference:
    •  Blog posts from 8/31-today
    •  Q:RW pg 84-86 
    • Lauren's editing notes from drafts as reference.  
EAP- 
Create a 5-7 minute presentation with Power Point (PPT) about 'The Greatest Change in Technology' for EAP class on Tuesday 9/8. 
  • Choose, research and present about what you think is 'The Greatest Change in Technology'
    1. Choose what you believe is the biggest change in technology. (ex: cell phones, computers, internet, ect.)
    2. Research the history of this technology, find 3 sources and properly cite them in MLA style on the last slide of your PPT
    3. Create a timeline of major development in this technology. Write in your own words. Do NOT use language from your sources.
    4. Create a PPT that:
        • introduces the technology
        • shows a timeline of it's developments and highlights the major changes. (verbally explain to the class the impact of these changes on our lives)
        • Explains why you have chosen this technology as the greatest. 
    5. Prepare and present to the class with visuals (5-7 minutes) & cite resources. 
        • Presentation must include presentation skills from Lecture Ready 2 book:
          • Greeting the audience
          • Catching the audience's attention by telling a story
          • Creating rapport with the audience throughout the presentation

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