October 18, 2011 - Tuesday

Class Work
1. Share research progress to date. Write your topic on the front board. We will group by "like" topics if possible. Please sign your name by the topic.
Take out your graphic organizers for the definition paper.  Share the following at your table:
A. Topic
B. Most interesting information
C. Boxes left to fill
D. Why you selected that term
2.  Are you keeping track of your sources? If not, please begin a new project on EasyBib. If you are using another source, save the information there.
3. Let's take a look at sample Definition Essays
A. "What is a Yankee?" http://www.northland.cc.mn.us/owl/Doing%20the%20definition%20essay.htm
B. "A Few of My Favorite Things" (Handout)
C. "Break It to 'Em Gently" (Handout)

4. Here are some quick guidelines for writing a Definition Essay: http://www.northland.cc.mn.us/owl/Doing%20the%20definition%20essay.htm
Also see pp. 446-448 in Write Now.
5. Let's meet the FANBOYS and learn to avoid Run-on sentences and Comma Splices. (Take Notes)
6. PowerPoint: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/powerpoint.htm
7. Practice: # 75, 76, and #77 at: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htm
8. I have some of the "Quotation" essays ready for you. Check BlackBoard for your grade. If you do not see a grade, please see me.

Homework
1.  Work on your definition essay. Create an outline like the sample in #4 above. Continue your research. Bring our outline to class on Thursday.