1. Welcome - sign in please.
2. Overview of syllabus - the hard copy is the same as the copy on this blog. Questions please!
3. Writing is . . . What is writing? Is is difficult or a pleasure? Does it delight you or frustrate you? Why? To what extent is writing beneficial to the writer? To what extent is writing beneficial to readers? Why write? What are some modes of writing? What writing delights you?
4. Find a quotation that states how you feel about writing. See "syllabus post" for the link.
5. Locate a dictionary definition of writing. Note your sources!
6. Documenting sources: sign in to http://www.easybib.com/ This site is your best friend for citing sources in Word formatting without tears.
7. When have you used writing in your life? What writing do you like to read? Favorite authors????
8. Compose a draft of "Writing is . . ." Use your quotation as the "thesis" for the paper. Everything in the paper must relate to that quotation in some way. Print a copy of the draft for me.
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9. Review of the writing rubric: A copy of this can also be found on Blackboard.
Body Art
1. Take a look around the room - what body art is obvious? Why do humans feel the need to decorate the natural body?
2. Looking at articles related to body art . . . "On Teenagers and Tattoos" p. 24 and "Under My Skin" p. 29 in Between Worlds. (If you do not have the book, locate two articles in the Internet to read and annotate.
3. Should body art be accepted by society? Justify your response.
4. Should children be allowed to have piercings and tattoos? Why/why not? At what age is is appropriate? Is it ever appropriate for children to be given tattoes or piercings without their permission? Explain.
5.On a more personal note, explain why you do or do not have piercings, tattoos, or other body art. "Every tattoo tells a story. .." from "Under My Skin" by Jon Bowen
6. Learn when and how to use narratives to make a point. What are the elements of a good story? See p. 63 in The McGraw Hill Handbook. (4D)
7. See pp. 429+ in Between Worlds for tips on using narration, organizing for narrative writing, brainstorming for a subject, drarting, sample essay, and final tips. Pay careful attention to the final tips. (p. 437)
Homework
1. Be sure to read "Under My Skin" and "On Teenagers and Tattoos" in Between Worlds. Respond to any 3 questions under "Thinking About Text" following each selection. (Total of 6 - three per article.)
2. Also, look up the history of tattoos. Where did they begin? Why were they used? Why were they important? Note your sources. Start a new Works Cited list at Easybib.com. Title it: Body Art. Note where you located your information on the history of tattoos. (2 sources.)
3. Locate two additional articles about body art/tattoos. Add the sources to Easybib. Highlight important words, lines, and phrases. Be prepared to share on Thursday.
4. If possible, conduct an interview with someone who has piercings, tattoos, or other body art. Add the source to Easybib. Ask the normal Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How questions that news reporters ask. Also, ask for permission to quote them in an upcoming essay for class.
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