4-27-2011

Today's moodle session we discussed about chapter 15 , argument , and we already discussed it in the previous session . Have a good weekend everyone and good luck on the final exam!!

April 27, 2011

Today's session was on moodle and we just had discuss what argument is. Then we just had to give an example of this kind of writing. I am hoping you guys understood my example and made sense to this type of writing for argument. Well hope you all have a good weekend and study for the exam for those taking chapters 1 to 16 with me. Good Luck! :)

04/27/11

We did moodle sessions online again. We were instructed to elaborate on what argument means and then at least illustrate an example. I was not sure if my example was understanding enough, but it is the easiest argument I could think of. Have a great weekend classmates and Good luck on the final project for next week.

04-27-11

Today, we have another online Moodle session. We were assigned to discuss what is the meaning of argument and give an example. What is also due today is our "All About Me" essay. I honestly almost forgot. Well I hope everyone has a good week and I will see everyone next week. Have a nice weekend everyone!!

Arguments 04/27/2011

Today was another moodle session and we were to discussed about an argument.
An argument is an influential force that contradicts an opposing party in which it exhibits a level of controversy and debate. There are 5 keys of element to keep in mind when applying an argument- Background, Proposition, Qualification of Proportion, Refutation, and Support (see Chapter 15 for more details)
In addition, always consider the strength of your evidence and reasoning. Make sure that you state a proven statistical rating when establishing an argument or case. Also, remember to cite your facts to refrain from plagiarism and copyright violations. Additionally, beware of any logical fallacy, for they can cause weak ineffective points of view. All in all, arguments are a great practice in exercising the three stages of the writing process.
See you all next class!!

Moodle Session, 04/27/2011

Today's moodle session concentrated on Chapter 15, Argument, Writing to Persuade. The topic shed some light on what an argument is and gave us the tools to approach an argument effectively. Before reading over the chapter I was very unfamiliar with this type of persuasive writing and was always afraid to engage in an argument. Now I have a better understanding of what techniques to utilize when taking on an argument.

Have a great weekend everyone!

4/27/11

Today we went on moodle for a class session and it was on the topic of Argument: Writing to Persuade. When we went over this in class it got understanding the material better and it was pretty interesting. Today we have to turn in our essay, the "All About Me". Thanks to Dr. Rivera for editing it for us. Well have a good day and I'll see you all in class.

P.S. May 2nd is the final exam for those who chose a topic.

Moodle Session

Today I turned in my forum on Argument and my revised "All About Me" essay. Hope to see you all next class session!!

April 25, 2011

Today we covered quite a few things. First we covered chapter 14 on Clarifying Terms. Writing definition which most are short, they consist of a synonym a phrase or a sentence. Some terms can also be defined by etymology, or word history. Sometimes definitions occupy a paragraph or an entore essay. Short definition is simple definition; and the longer one is extended definition. Some techniques for writing simple definitions are basic dictionary meaning, synonyms, direct explanation, indirect explanation, and analytical or formal definition. Then we did the exercise on writing simple definitions which was pretty easy and fun. With the second exercise on a text-based activity for groups or individuals I really didn't understand it until i heard some of the examples. Then for the third exercise on completing patterns of definition was a bit confusing at first then as i was putting my ideas together it was pretty easy afterwards. Chapter 15 Writing to Persuade we scanned through it but it was pretty straight forward and understandable. Argument is writing to persuade and persuasion on a topic about which reasonalbe people disagree. Persuasion is when we try to influence people to think a certain way. We covered Logical fallacies which are thought patterns of primary concern in argument. Eight kinds of logical fallacies are Post hoc, false analogy, hasty generalization, false dilemma, argumentum ad hominem, begging the question, circular reasoning, and non sequitur. Then as a class we covered exercise 1 on identifying logical fallacies and some of the statements were really funny. Then the last thing we covered was chapter 16 on writing the research paper. We went through the steps and did the exercise 1 on form for bibliography and works cited. Class was really interesting and time was used wisely. See you all next week!

4-25-2011

Today we went to through chapter 13~16 . And we did a lot of exercises . Our final exam is coming up , hope everyone can passes this class . See you guys next next week!

4-25-2011

Today`s class day was alright, sadly I forgot my text book because I was in a rush. Today we covered the topic of Argument: Writing to Persuade. This subject taught me a few pointers when proposing an argument. You will want to persuade the reader about your unit or subject.

We have also covered chapter 16 about Citing your work in the M.L.A. format. M.L.A. is the acronym for modern language association. To cite your work in this format you will need to start with the author`s last name first, first name last. The title of the work used in your report. After would be the city of publication, publisher & finally the year.

See you all on Wednesday! Good luck on your finals!

04/25/11

I apologize for missing out on the lectures that were shared and discussed today. I do hope to see you with your presentations ready for the final project next week. Good luck my fellow peers and I will see you online next class session.

April 25, 2011

So today I missed class session and I wish I didn't because I really want to leave this English class with a good grade. I understand that there are important deadlines coming up for us these last few weeks, I hope to get a clear understanding of what I need to submit and the rubrics or guidlines I must follow. I got an email from Dr.Rivera but I still have some questions I need to ask. I hope everyone that attended class today had a good time, and I hope you all had a great time over spring break.

Good luck to everyone on these last few weeks, summer vacation is just around the corner. Keep up the hard work!

Today we had our class session inside EC 103. For our class discussion, we focused on Clarifying Terms, Argument, and writing a research paper. I was a bit unsure when it came to discussing one of the activities and I felt uncomfortable sharing my thoughts, but as we went into detail, I understood a little more. I was also able to classify a subject and determine what characteristics it has. When we moved on to the next topic, I understood that argument is writing to persuade someone to think a certain way or do something. I am also going to re-read chapter 16, so I can fully understand it more.

04-25-11

Today's class we went over chapters 13 through 16. It was a lot to take in and digest all the information. Final exam date is coming up fast, and I hope everyone passes the course. Wow the semester flew by so fast. I hope everyone has a good week. I will see everybody next week!

Chapters 13-16 04/25/2011

Today, we have gone through a few chapters which was (a bit) lengthy--
not to mention about our final exam/writing project which is dated/due
next Monday.
Well, see you guys on moodle.

Spring break

Hope you guys are having a great spring break!
see you all next class!

04-20-11

Hi classmates!
I hope everyone is having a good Spring Break! Unfortunately, I however am working. But it's alright. I will see everyone next week! Happy Easter!!!!

04-18-11

Hi everyone!
Sorry I totally forgot to blog for Monday. Honestly, once there is no classes I totally block everything in my mind that is school related. Well I hope everyone has an awesome Spring Break!!!

4/20/11

Happy advanced Easter everybody! I hope you all have a wonderful spring break with the families and friends. Be sure to help your children(s) hunt for eggs okay? Do not hunt other children's basket instead. If you are having a difficult time finding one, then that is when borrowing comes along. Take care everyone and have an awesome break. Peace, love, and pancakes.

Test #4

On Wednesday, we took test number 4. I was really confused because I’m so used to having a word bank present, but there was none. Hopefully I did well this time because I did study. I hope we did all well on the test because I heard that some of us are failing. I am glad we do have an option to pass the course. We can either take the final exam or we can do a project and present it. I am definitely taking up that offer to make a poem or write a short story, and I am also aware that we include the whole writing process into the project as well. Anyways, Good Luck!!

4-13-2011

Today we had test number 4 . I dont think i did very well this time. And I really need to do very well on my final exam ,otherwise I will have to take this class again....... Have a great spring break everyone!

4/13/2011 - Test day

Today we started class with a small talk about some options to improve our overall grade for the class and Dr. Rivera offered to have us do a project along with our reflective paper. I think that would help the class a lot, so thank you for that. After, we had a test on chapters 9, 10, and 11. I think I did okay but okay is never good enough. Today's quote on the test was interesting. It had me thinking a lot about the small efforts I should put into my work study. This would be the last day for english class until the end of Spring break, so everyone have a safe Easter sunday and enjoy your Spring break! Be safe and be catious! See you all next next week!

English Today

Today we had a test on chapter nine through eleven. I hope I did well on it, and goes for the rest of you. After the test Dr. Rivera showed us what we were averaging, and I'm just glad I am passing. So I hope you all have a great and safe Easter Break! See you soon!

04-13-11

Today's class we had test #4. I feel I did ok. However, I wasn't really expecting my current overall grade to be what Dr. Rivera has shown me. Hopefully I will do well on this test and our last chapter test for the semester. I hope everyone did well on their test and I hope everyone will have good weekend. Have an awesome Spring Break everyone!!!!

4/13/11 - Test day

In class we had to take a test on chapter 9, 10, and 11. After the test, we all found out our grade as of today. On my behalf, I believe the project will help my grade out and I find it to be fun. I don't mind doing the test as well just so that I could help my overall score. English is a world wide language yet very critical when it comes down to the sense of how it really works. I just want to pass with a B at the least. Dear Lord help me and all those who need it.

See you all after spring break! Be safe and cautious.

Test day, 04/13/2011

Today we had another test over chapters 09, 10 and 11. Again, there were some parts of the test I was unfamiliar with but I am hoping that the other parts of the test that I did go over will help pick my score up. I am excited about doing a final project for english, I am still deciding what I would like to do. I am hoping to get out of our English 100 class with a good grade, so I am going to have to work extra hard on the final paper and the final project.

I hope everyone else is doing great in our class! Just a few more weeks and the semester is over, good job to all of you for sticking with the class. Diligence is key.

4/13/11

Today was our test on Chapters 9-11. I am anxious to find out my results. I hope I pass. Good luck to you all. Have a great spring break as well.

Test day 04/13/2011

Today, we just finished another test which was somewhat "easy"- I think.
But i hope everyone did well and is passing at this point.
Well, see you guys next class and have a fun spring break.

I've been having a hard time signing into my blog which explains why I also have not been posting anything up for a while. Now that I am finally able to get back online, I will be posting regularly. Test #4 tomorrow so I must get back to studying. :) See you all in class tomorrow.

Moodle today.

Well I didn't know there was no class today until I went and saw the sign on the door, it was pretty much a bummer but it's all good. So on moodle we had to discuss the importance of comparison and contrast and list an example. On the other forum we had to talk about our thoughts on Thung Tran's writing process worksheet. It was an easy day today. So i hope you all had a good day, see you on test day!

04/11/11

Since class was canceled. Everyone was to go on moodle to read chapter 13 and state our opinions on Comparison and Contrast. I explained my part of it and I gave an example. After that I read an essay written by Thung Tran and I found it very interesting. I love the differences that was written between the Vietnamese and American culture. So much has changed and I am glad the female character in the story is having a happy life.

Moodle April 11, 2011

Good Monday! Class meeting cancelled to be a moodle session :)! Todays assignment was on Chapter 13 comparison and contrast, Showing similarities and differences. The main purpose will be either to inform or to persuade. Then we had to discuss our thoughts about Thung Tran on his comparison about vietnam and america in their cultural background. See you all next class for our Test #4!

Compare and Contrast 04/11/2011

Today, we had another moodle session in which we were to discuss the importance of compare and contrast. Compare and Contrast is a technique that shows the connection and diversity between unique subjects. Likewise, when comparing subjects, you base your concern with organizing and developing points are of similarity; similarly, when contrasting subjects your concern with organizing and developing points are of difference. (p280)

Next class is our test, good luck!

Moodle Session

Today, I went on Moodle to turn in my forums. I went over the importance of comparing and contrasting. Comparing is developing points in similarities, and contrast serves the same purpose for differences.

Moodle Session, 04/11/2011

Today we ended up having class on Moodle, discussing the method of compare and contrast. This method is really helpful when trying to expand on a topic. Most of the time when I work with comparing and contrasting, I draw two big circles on my paper having them intertwine to make a third circle in the middle. The circle on the left and right serve as the sections where I contrast the topic and the circle in the middle is used as the space for similarities.

I hope everything is okay for Dr. Rivera, as well as everyone else! Have a good and safe week, see you guys on test day!

04-11-11

Today's class was cancelled and we were assigned to go on our online moodle session. We were assigned to talk about the importance about comparison and contrast and give examples. The second assignment were assigned to discuss our opinions about Thung Tran's Writing Process Worksheet and how he used comparison and contrast. Aisde from that I will see everyone on Wednesday when we have our Test #4. Hope everyone will do well!!

April 6, 2011

Well today is our online session for moodle and our assignment was pretty okay. The essay was interesting and got me thinking. Today felt really long and actually tired me out and it is only Wednesday. Its almost time for bed, Good night all!

Today we had moodle online session again . We discussed about chapter 12 -Classification and read a essay and explain our opinions about it.

Moodle April 06, 2011

Moodle assignment for today was on chapter 12 classification establishing groups. We had to discuss the importance of Classification. It's when we put persons, places, things, or ideas into groups or classes based on their characteristics. Then we just had to write what we thought about for the essay by Boris Belinsky. Have a good weekend!

04-06-11

Today, we had another one of our moodle sessions. We were assigned to explain what classification is and give examples. Our other assignment was to explain our opinion on boris balinsky's work process worksheet. Aside from that, I hope everyone has an awesome weekend. I will see everyone next week!!

04/06/11

Today's session was to go through parts of chapter 12. The chapter was about Classification: Establishing groups. We were to define what writing classification means and and illustrate an example and then read an essay and explain our opinions about it. I liked the essay. It was pretty funny like the other readings we read from the last couple of chapters.

Classification 04/06/2011

To successfully practice classification, one must classify people, place, things and ideas into a cluster that is based upon its characteristics, thus obtaining a status of a plural unit.
To classify efficiently, (NT pg. 255)
1) Select a plural subject
2) Decide on a principle for grouping the units of your subject
3) Establish the groups , or classes
4) Write about the Classes

Moodle Session

Today I went online to complete both of the forums on classification. What I understand that classification is just basically placing objects, people, or ideas into different groups and classes, hence the term, classification and how complex classification works. I find it very interesting and effective.

4-4-2011

Today We had test number 3 , I hope everyone did well .Good Luck everyone!!!

Test #3 April 04, 2011

Today we met in EC103 our classroom to take test #3. It covered chapters 7&8. I'm glad i came a bit early and had time to go over the chapters again. I'm hoping I did better than the previous test. See you all next week!

04/04/11

Today was okay. We did out test number 3. I thought it was pretty good. I hope I have a good grade when I find out my results next week. Good luck everyone.

04-04-11

Today we had test #3. It was alright. I was expecting a lot of other things on the test. I studied a lot of the key terms, but it turned out a little different. Right when we started the test I almost forgot what I have studied, that was funny. We ended up doing short stories and writing examples. It was pretty ok. The criteria was different than what I expected it to be. I just hope I passed this test. I hope we all get good results when find out what our scores are. Have a good week everybody! See everyone next week!

4/4/2011 - TEST DAY

Well, today we had a test once again and it was pretty okay. It was on short stories with examples that we had to pin point out and use our skill of what we have read in the book. Although I took up the whole class time, i think i did okay. I just want to pass the class and get it over with! See you all online!

Test, 04/04/2011

Today's test went by alright, as usual I hope I get a good grade on it. This test included a different section, comprehension. I believe that will help us get a few more points on the test because the questions gave us a chance to explain our own personal views on the essays we were given to write. I hope everyone did great on the test! See you all next class.

Test day

Today we just had a test and i feel quite anxious to see what i get for this test.
Hopefully everyone did great. See you all online!

Test #3

Test Today! I'm not proud, but I spent all day trying to study! Hopefully we all pass and get it done and over with. I think if we study the right way, we'd be more confident on taking the test:) Good Luck, Classmates! May the Good Lord guide You to Success!