TAKS : WORKSHOP 1

 EGL 101: Identity Through Writing

J. Mignano - Brady

Workshop # 1- MINI FISHBOWLS

Workshop 1 : (Names & Identity) - WORKING IN GROUPS  ( Students will form groups based on Index card and articles for homework ) This is a 2 day workshop . All group members will present together. All group members must participate for a grade.

Task: Create A Group Outline : FOLLOW THE OUTLINE FORMAT

Using the “ How To Create An Outline “ handout , create an outline together.  

This asks you to collaborate as a group. You will need to develop a clear and well – developed Thesis (THIS IS THE HARDEST PART) .

BRAINSTORM IDEAS TOGETHER -WHAT DO YOU THINK THE ARTICLE IS ABOUT? ( Pre-Writing : Clustering, Listing, Free Writing ) ARE THERE THREE OR FOUR IDEAS that can later on be broken down into topic sentences? These are sub – categories later to be translated into topic sentences. All sub – categories ask the group to provide CONCRETE EXAMPLES to support the ideas within the category.

Outline Checklist:

ü  Thesis

ü  Main Points

ü  Concrete Examples

ü  MLA Format

ü  Transitional Phrases

ü  Edit for Grammar and Spelling

 

Evaluation:  The group will present their outline in  Google Docs OR Power Point for a Participation Grade- participation is 20% of your overall grade.

 

 MLA In Text Citation Tips :

According to Roberts in the article .. .OR Roberts states that (5) OR (Roberts 5).

 

NOTES *Be sure to exchange contact information with your group so you have access to the document . You will need to collaborate after to class in order to prepare for your presentation

 

 

*Groups will roll the dice to see which group goes first!