English 1010 Writing Workshop

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English 1010 Writing Workshop

Spring 2013 Meet twice a week M, Th (Sec.1a)

Monday 4:10-6:00 (2-116) Thursday 4:10-6:00 (1-308)

E-mail: Austin Casey austinkc@hotmail.com

Phone: 134 3922 0499

Website: http://austincasey.yolasite.com/

Office Hours: Wednesday 6-8, Thursday 10-12 (ICB319)

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English 1010 Writing Workshop

Spring 2013 Meet twice a week T, Th (Sec.1b)

Tuesday 4:10-6:00 (2-105) Thursday 8:00-9:50 (2-215)

E-mail: Austin Casey austinkc@hotmail.com

Phone: 134 3922 0499

Website: http://austincasey.yolasite.com/

Office Hours: Wednesday 6-8, Thursday 10-12 (ICB319)

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Today: HW Due: Essay 2: First 100 words

Thesis workRead:

Homework: Journal 4

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IELTS Score TOEFL Score

9 118-120

8.5 115-117

8 110-114

7.5 102-109

7 94-101

6.5 79-93

6 60-78

5.5 46-59

5 35-45

4.5 32-34

0-4 0-31

Labour Day Holiday: April 29(Monday) through May 1(Wednesday) (3 days) are the official Labour Day Holiday period. No class will be given during the three days. The weekend of April 27 & April 28 before the holiday are scheduled as the working days to replace April 29(Monday) and April 30 (Tuesday), which means classes on April 29 will be moved to April 27(Saturday) and classes on April 30 will be moved to April 28 (Sunday). There is no change about the class time and classroom. Our Office will be closed during the festival and will be open at the weekend of April 27 & 28.

Monday = Saturday, Tuesday = Sunday

May Day

Rhetorical question = use no more than 1 per essay/journal (hook)Its not academic

Essay

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Activity: write supporting evidence, choose a side

I believe that students / parents should pay for college

1.

2.

3.

Nuclear technology should / shouldn’t be developed

1.

2.

3.

Write about the following topic:

These days the collegiate system in Western academia relies on students loans to pay for its costs and this has contributed to the problem of student debt.

Who should be responsible for paying college costs: the parents or the students themselves?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Independent Task Example: College Tuition

The university's bread and butter is student loans

Crushing debt = too much debt (collocation set)

Interest rates = what percentage you pay on loans

Filial piety = love/duty/honor of parents (Confucius philosophy)

Independent Task Example: College Tuition

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Essay: Useful Idioms 4: on Money1. bread and butter = ?

2. bread winner = ?

3. bring home the bacon = ?

4. at all costs = ?

5. born with a silver spoon in one's mouth = ?

6. face value = ?

7. to cash in on sth = ?

8. hit the jackpot = ?

9. strike it rich = ?

10. to be in the red = ?

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Essay: Useful Idioms 4: on Money1. bread and butter = reliable income

2. bread winner = the supporter of the family

3. bring home the bacon = bring home money for family

4. at all costs = no matter what

5. born with a silver spoon in one's mouth = rich/spoiled kids

6. face value = the obvious value, surface (superficial) value

7. to cash in on sth = draw out money, take advantage of sth

8. hit the jackpot = to get rich, lucky

9. strike it rich = to get rich

10. to be in the red = to be in debt

Activity – make a sentence with the following idioms

Born with a silver spoon in one's mouth

face value

hit the jackpot

to be in the red

Independent Task Example: Nuclear Tech

Write about the following topic:

Some people think that nuclear technology is a danger to life on earth, while others believe it can bring great benefits to mankind.

Which side do you support and why?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 300 words

Independent Task Example: Sports

Write about the following topic:

Recently, there has been a debate about athletes in sports. In 2008 Michael Phelps was accused of using Marijuana while in 2013 bicyclist Lance Armstrong was found to have been using “performance enhancing drugs”.

To what extent do you believe they should be punished?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 300 words

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Activity: supporting evidence

I am for / against teenagers working part time jobs

1.

2.

3.

I support that people have / don't have the right to own guns

1.

2.

3.

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Activity: supporting evidence

I support teenagers working. List 3 good points and 3 bad points

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

I support that people have the right to own guns. List 3 good points and 3 bad points.

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

Personal Statement (PS)

Your name (Chinese and English)Some general information (GPA, TOEFL, certificates)Job experience, volunteer experience (responsibility)Any certificates or diplomas or licenses you haveHobbies/interestsYour major / future planWhy you choose US, how can you adapt to local environment, how can you communicate with US people

Have you traveled abroad? Have you experienced another culture?

Always exaggerate

How Far Can We Go: Argumentative Essay

… ellipses (not a complete thought)

Rules for Essay 3:

1.Research Essay (3 Academic References)

2.Counter argument + refute

3.Who disagrees with you

4.One quote (1-3) Academic

5.Cannot use first or second person (I, you, etc)

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How far can we go – New Expressions

1.To secure sth = to make sure to get sth

Ex: Secure one's salary = to makes sure to get one's salary

2.to promote sth = to get

Ex: promote the grade = get a good grade

3.sphere = globe/global world

Ex: sphere of influence = area of influence

Ex: Sinosphere = Chinese world (East Asia)

Ex: Twittersphere = Twitter's world

Ex: blogosphere = the blog world

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How far can we go – New Expressions

4. correct pressure = appropriate pressure

5. pile pressure on (the shoulder of) = put a lot of pressure on sb

6. reclusive behavior = shy / introverted behavior

7. dog eat dog world = cruel world (extreme competition)

8. a burden = negative / influence pressure on you

9. dark depression (collocation)

10.correct pressure is a force that …. force=factor

11.jump to one's death = commit suicide

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How far can we go – New Expressions

12.to have the eye of the tiger = to be totally focused on sth

13.unforeseen problem = problem that is not anticipated (you did not predict it)

14.loads of sth = loads of stress = a lot of

15.psychological damage = mental damage / trauma

16.muscle one's way = to force your way into somewhere

17.recall = remember

18.alter = change

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How far can we go – New Expressions

19. strain = stress

20. cater

21. implement = to carry out = to do

22. implementation = the act of carrying out

23.in spite of = despite = although

Ex: In spite of having a hurt arm, she played badminton very well. = Although she had a hurt arm, she played badminton very well.

24.get ahead of sb = do better than sb

25.school pressure = academic stress

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How far can we go – New Expressions

26.daft = stupid (more academic)

27.drop off = fall = decline

Hook = a sentence to catch the reader's attention, the first sentence. “In this dog eat dog world, every second 4 people are born, while 2 die.”

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Activity: Small Arguments (150+ words)

1. Make your own argument about something that doesn’t really matter. It is not a serious social problem.

2. List 3 pros and 3 cons

3. Say who disagrees specifically

4. agree with part of what they said, but then disagree as a whole

4. counterargument: how do you respond to that

Example:

Bananas are the most convenient food because they have their own wrapper and you can carry them around and trade them.

Other's Opinion: Many people think eggs are more convenient, but they can easily spoil or break and make a mess.

Counterargument / refute

Example: with small arguments

Opinion  I like cats.

Rice is better than noodles.

TVs are bad.

Blue is the best color.

Argument  Cats are a useful pet

because they can catch mice.

Rice is better than noodles because it is healthier.

TV programs are bad for children because they show a lot of violence.

Blue is the best color because it can make you feel calm.

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Social Issue Rule

You must choose a topic that at least 50% of people disagree about.

Ex: I think eating well is healthy for your life. NO

Ex: I think pollution is wrong because... NO

Ex: Why the pencil is better than the pen. NO, small problem

Ex: How to install windows 7 NO, too small

Ex: Once I saw a dog eating a pie. NO, horribly written, not a thesis

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Social Issue from Basic Life

1. Family: Growing Up, Love, Friends, Family, Education, Child Raising

2. Jobs:

3. Health & Safety: Security & Police, Crime, Censorship

4. Sharing: Resources & Energy & Land (food, water, oil, land/animals, etc)

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Examples:

The government needs to control the food industry more

Gender specific schools are better (all-boys or all-girls school)

International companies need to be controlled more

Lotteries are effective to raise money

Curfews help teenagers stay away from trouble and get better grades

Companies should not market to children

Children should be 17 before dating

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Challenge an Serious Topic, p.380

You may want to challenge something serious:

Interracial adoption, Human Cloning, Nursing homes, Cremation, Censorship of the internet, Organ donation, Death penalty, Animal rights, Gambling, Hunting and Guns, Steroids in Sports, Robots & Jobs, Genetically Modified Foods, Space Exploration, One Child Policy, Euthanasia, Vegan, Student Suicide, Political Dispute

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Remember

At least 50% of people should disagree with you

Pollution is bad = No, nearly everyone agrees

Government needs to control companies more to prevent pollution even if it hurts the economy = Yes, about 50% will disagree

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Don't be afraid if 60% or more disagree. It may be more interesting 60% or more disagree:

Ex: Unfortunately, ...

Ex: Unlike many of my classmates, I think we should...

Ex: I may be different, but ...

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Read Teenagers and Jobs (Rough Draft) p.327

1. How is the organization?

2. Does the essay follow the correct structure?

3. Does the essay have appropriate hook, collocations, topic sentences?

4. Does the essay have enough examples and supporting evidence to convince you?

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TOEFL Writing Question 2: Independent Task

Essay based on your own personal experience and ideas.

Rang of topics – politics, health, economy, business, education, the environment, social issues

30 minutes, 300+ words long.

Introduction

Body: main part of the essay - should give your reasons with details that support your opinion.

Conclusion: restate your view and summarize the reasons you gave to support it.

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TOEFL: Useful Idioms 21. paint the town red = ?

2. kill two birds with one stone = ?

3. don't cry over spilled milk = ?

4. the early bird catches the worm = ?

5. butterflies in the stomach = ?

6. fish out of water = ?

7. give it a whirl = ?

8. tip of the iceberg = ?

9. black sheep = ?

10. bring home the bacon = ?

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TOEFL: Useful Idioms 21. paint the town red = have an amazing night around town!

2. kill two birds with one stone = accomplish 2 things at once

3. don't cry over spilled milk = don't worry about a small thing

4. the early bird catches the worm = early person has advantage

5. butterflies in the stomach = nervous

6. fish out of water = in a new environment

7. give it a whirl = give it a try

8. tip of the iceberg = just a small part of the whole

9. black sheep = sb who is different than others in a group

10. bring home the bacon = the bread winner, provide for the family

Journal 1

Do you prefer to shop online or at a real store?

Write a short essay comparing and contrasting the experience of shopping at these two different kinds of stores. Use specific reasons and examples to illustrate the stores' similarities and differences.

Write 250-300 words and make sure there is a thesis, introductory sentence, and concluding sentence

Journal 2

Choose a TOEFL Task 2 question and answer it. Remember choose a trend or a problem. Then use the format “what are your opinions on this”

Follow the standard format, 250-300+ words, 4 paragraphs etc.

Journal 3: Bucket ListA bucket list is a list of things you want to do in your life before you die.

Although this is a creative writing assignment, you must still follow the correct structure as usual.

300+ words

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Journal 4: Perfect Day

Someone you really want to impress or must pay back is visiting you soon. They have asked you to plan out the perfect visit.

Write an essay explaining exactly how your friend should spend his or her day with you. Be sure to include specific details about each activity.

Remember: use personal examples/experiences

300+ words

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Journal 5: Small Arguments (300+ words)

1. Make your own argument about something that doesn’t really matter. It is not a serious social problem.

2. Be creative

3. Choose a small topic

4. It can just be a simple opinion

5. Describe your point and counterpoint (like a mini Essay 3)

5. Due Week 10 (After May Day)

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Journal 6: Superstitions (300 words)

1. Many people say that we must believe in superstitions or stories to keep our minds healthy and explain things that are unknowable. What is your opinion? Do you think they are necessary for the development of society?

2. Explain a superstition of your family. How does it benefit the family and describe the other advantages or disadvantages.

3. Describe an interesting superstition It can be a local one from your hometown or another country.

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Essays:You will write 4 essays and make a portfolio.

1. Remembering an Event (550-650 words)Something that happened to you. An interesting event that you remember clearly.2. Writing a Profile (550-650 words)You will describe something or someone.3. Proposing a Solution (650-750 words)You will discuss a problem and explain how to fix it4. Justifying an Evaluation (550-650 words)

You will give evidence to support a decision.5.Portfolio

You will choose 5 journal entries to put in your portfolio.6. Journal Entries

These will be given by the instructor. They will cover various topics.

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Course Schedule:Lesson A Lesson B

Week 4 Essay 1 First 100 words Due Peer Reviews

Week 5 Essay 1 Rough Draft Due (550+ words) Journal 1 Due

Week 6 Essay 1 Final Draft Due (550+ words) Journal 2 Due

Week 7 Karate Life: Journal 3 Due

Week 8 Essay 2 (first 100 words)

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Homework:

Journal 4: Perfect Day Journal 4: Perfect Day Essay 2: Rough Draft (Saturday 1010a, Sunday 1010b)Essay 2: Rough Draft (Saturday 1010a, Sunday 1010b)