Essay Critiques and SLC Preparation

Essay Critiques
Complete critique of essay 2nd drafts and responses.

SLC Overview
What they are, what to expect, why we do them.

SLC Brainstorming

1. In your group, brainstorm (talk, then write) a list of all of the skills, behaviors, and knowledge we work on in Humanities class.
2. Debrief as a class, get list on the board.

SLC Freewrites

1. What skill is hardest for you in Humanities?  Why do you think you struggle with this?
2. What behavior do you need to work on the most in Humanities?  Why is this behavior a problem for you?
3. What content area, or knowledge is most difficult for you to master in Humanities.  Why do you think this is hard for you?
4. Choose the most pressing of the issues above (the one you think is most important for you to work on).  For that issue, how can you make sure that you improve in that area?  What have you already tried?  What do you want to try in the future?

SLC Notecards OR Essay Revisions.

HOMEWORK:

Revise essay to get it ready for Lori's feedback.  To get feedback from me, your essay must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Must have a title
2. Text must be in 12 pt font, Times New Roman
3. Meet minimum paragraph requirements (Intro + at least 4 body paragraphs + Conclusion)
4. Double-spaced
5. There is quoted evidence in every body paragraph of the essay (not required for intro and conclusion)
6. Every quotation is set up correctly
7. The essay must be spellchecked and free of typos (if I find more than 3 typos, I stop giving feedback)
8. The essay must be free of slang and IM speak

3rd Drafts must be emailed to Lori no later than the end of class on Wednesday.

Bring all project supplies with you to class for Tuesday!