Welcome to Writing Class!

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

 Who is Christian Poon?

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

 Who is Christian Poon?

Toronto, Canada
Canadian Born Chinese

In Korea since October Niagara University,

N.Y, U.S.A
M.Sc. Ed.

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 Announcements

• Extra-curricular
programs

Tuesday June 8, 2010

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

 Today’s Aims

1. Course Introduction
2. Why is writing important?
3. Possible challenges
4. Helpful attitudes

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 Today’s Agenda

• Warm-Up
• Activity
• Administration
• Introduce essay assignment
• Introduce writing website

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 1. Please select one fear you have for this writing
course.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

 1. Please select one fear you have for this writing
course.

2. Please select one positive attitude required

for success in this course.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

 1. Please select one fear you have for this writing
course.

2. Please select one positive attitude required

for success in this course.

3. Please select one reason why writing is

important to you.

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 1. Why did you choose these fears and attitudes?

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

 1. Why did you choose these fears and attitudes?

2. Why is writing important to YOU?

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 Classroom Community
Contributions

• Definitions
• Quotes
• Idioms
• Homophones
• Others: poetry, online resources, etc.

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 My Advice:

• Relationships

• One day at a time

• Clear File Folder

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 Formal Essay

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 Formal Essay

• Step-by-step process

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 Formal Essay

• Step-by-step process
• Select a topic

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

 Formal Essay

• Step-by-step process
• Select a topic
• Samples

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

 Formal Essay

• Step-by-step process
• Select a topic
• Samples
• Due Dates

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

 Formal Essay

• Step-by-step process
• Select a topic
• Samples
• Due Dates
• Consultation

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

 Formal Essay

• Step-by-step process
• Select a topic
• Samples
• Due Dates
• Consultation
• Evaluation

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

 Survey: Getting to know you!

• Writing opportunity
• Will not be graded
• Kept confidential

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

 Homework

1. Survey

2. Review Syllabus

3. Select your essay topic

Wednesday, June 9, 2010