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The document appears to be notes from an English writing course. It includes introductions of the instructor Christian and announcements about origami night. It outlines the course schedule which involves speaking versus writing, an activity called "The Pile Activity" and a course overview. Additional slides cover requirements like a personal essay, classroom contributions, and a writing reflection journal. The document provides details on each requirement and homework involves reflection questions, selecting an essay topic, and reviewing the syllabus.

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Oct 2010 - Introduction - 1

The document appears to be notes from an English writing course. It includes introductions of the instructor Christian and announcements about origami night. It outlines the course schedule which involves speaking versus writing, an activity called "The Pile Activity" and a course overview. Additional slides cover requirements like a personal essay, classroom contributions, and a writing reflection journal. The document provides details on each requirement and homework involves reflection questions, selecting an essay topic, and reviewing the syllabus.

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Welcome to WB BET,

Welcome to Writing Class!


Writing to Become a Better English Teacher
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Who is Christian?

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Who is Christian?

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Who is Christian?

Toronto, Canada
Canadian Born Chinese

In Korea since:
October 2009
Niagara University,
New York State

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Who is Christian?
I to teach.

Toronto, Canada
Canadian Born Chinese

In Korea since:
October 2009
Niagara University,
New York State

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Writing Better English Teacher

Welcome to Writing Class!


Thursday, October 21, 2010
Insert Photo:

OLD TREE(s)

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Announcements

• Origami Night
Thursday @ 7:00pm

Wednesday October 13, 2010

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Today’s Schedule

1. Introductions

2. Speaking vs Writing

3. “The Pile Activity”

4. Course Overview

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Speaking vs Writing

Writer

10 . 12 . 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Speaking vs Writing

Different Dialects

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Speaking vs Writing

Different Dialects Written language is


standard

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Speaking vs Writing

Different Dialects Written language is


standard

Voice & Body


Language

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Speaking vs Writing

Different Dialects Written language is


standard

Voice & Body


Writers rely on words
Language

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Speaking vs Writing

Pauses &
Intonations

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Speaking vs Writing

Pauses &
Intonations Punctuation

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Speaking vs Writing

Pauses &
Intonations Punctuation

Speakers
pronounce

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Speaking vs Writing

Pauses &
Intonations Punctuation

Speakers
Writers Spell
pronounce

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Speaking vs Writing

Spontaneous

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Speaking vs Writing

Spontaneous Planned

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Speaking vs Writing

Spontaneous Planned

Immediate
response

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Speaking vs Writing

Spontaneous Planned

Immediate • Delayed response


response • Should be interesting
and accurate

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Speaking vs Writing

Informal &
Repetitive

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Speaking vs Writing

Informal &
Formal & Compact
Repetitive

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Speaking vs Writing

Informal &
Formal & Compact
Repetitive

Simple sentences

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Speaking vs Writing

Informal &
Formal & Compact
Repetitive

More complex
Simple sentences
sentences

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Thursday, October 21, 2010
1. Please select one fear you have for this writing
course.

Thursday, October 21, 2010


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

2. Please select one positive attitude required


for success in this course.

Thursday, October 21, 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.

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Thursday, October 21, 2010
1. Why did you choose these fears and attitudes?

Thursday, October 21, 2010


1. Why did you choose these fears and attitudes?

2. Why is writing important to YOU?

Thursday, October 21, 2010


WB BET
Writing to Become a Better English Teacher

• Syllabus
• Classroom Contributions
• Personal Essay
• Course Website
• Writing Reflection Journal
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Classroom Contributions

Word of the Day


Famous Quotes
Your Favourite Poems

Anything that will benefit your class!

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Classroom Contributions

Word of the Day


Famous Quotes
Your Favourite Poems

Anything that will benefit your class!

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Thursday, October 21, 2010
Personal Essay

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Personal Essay

• Step-by-step process

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Personal Essay

• Step-by-step process

• Samples

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Personal Essay

• Step-by-step process

• Samples

• Consultation (Optional)

Thursday, October 21, 2010


WRJ
Writing Reflection Journal

• WB BET
• 2 random collections
• Confidential

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Homework

1. Reflection Questions

2. Select your essay topic

3. Review the Syllabus

Thursday, October 21, 2010


Writing Reflection Journal

Writing Reflection Journal

Thursday, October 21, 2010

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