Transcript VoiceCulture Day 2 8-2

Welcome and Reminders (8/2/16)
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We will be seated in alphabetical order by 1st name, so don’t unpack.
Reminders
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Thinking Outside/Inside the Box – due Friday
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Pre-Course Reading
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Book should be read by Monday 8/8
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Completed chart should be with you in class Monday 8/8
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Need a copy of The Tragedy of Othello (No Fear copy is OK) by Monday, 8/22
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Be sure you have (I couldn’t upload PPT to blog – should have this fixed by today):
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Completed the Student Survey online
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Signed up for the Edmodo class
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Signed up for the Remind messages
Classroom Expectations/Policies
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Handout
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Student Survey – complete tonight – use the QR code to link to it
(probably have to do it at home with Google issues on BYOD) OR
use the following link: http://tinyurl.com/spruillsurveyfa16
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Edmodo Class – sign up for it tonight – join codes are below; if you
do not have an account, sign up for a free one as a student.
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1st Block: 8rts7c
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2nd Block: a6qvu9
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3rd Block: ebsm8x
Remind – sign up for these tonight – Text @sprulit16 to the number
81010
Writing: Precision- Basic Example
The exchange students were able to view, but not
handle, the fragile artifacts of the archaeological site.
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no change
weak
decrepit
sickly
Recap of Article: What is Cultural
Identity?
Kahoot Quiz
Small Group discussion w/Spruill (station rotation)
Station Work
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You will rotate through 3 stations. (approx. 15 minutes each)
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“What is Cultural Identity” discussion (w/Spruill)
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Expectations
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Getting to know your classmates
Carefully read the directions for each station’s assignment.
Writing an Objective Summary
Writing an Objective Summary
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Writing an objective summary involves recording the main ideas of a
text while showing your understanding of the topic.
Objective means:
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No opinions
No reactions
No personal connections
Just the facts!
What is an objective summary?
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A good objective summary:
 Focuses on the main idea and only the details that support it
 Brief
 Accurate
 Objective
What to Avoid in an Objective Summary
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Do not copy any part of the original source.
Is not long and detailed
Does not include any opinions or reactions
Minor details
What should a complete summary include?
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At least five sentences:
 Main Idea sentence
 Most important idea of original source
 Three supporting detail sentences
 Three details that relate to and support the main idea
 Concluding sentence
 A summarizing sentence
Step #1: 3 Part Topic Sentence of Summary
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Name It: Identify the title of the text and the author
Verb It: Use one of the following “summary” verbs:
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Shows, describes, explains, discusses, lists, explores, illustrates, compares, states
Central Idea/Main Point: Identify the central idea of the text
Step #2: 3-4 Essential/Key Ideas
Important = Interesting
 If the article has sub-headings:
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Pick 1-2 essential details from the introductory section and each sub-section.
These details should make up your central idea.
If the article does not have sub-headings
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Pick 1-2 essential details from the BEGINNING of the text, 1-2 essential details from
the MIDDLE of the text, and 1-2 essential details from the END of the text.
Pratice
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With a partner:
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read the article “Stomp Out Bullying”. Annotate as needed.
Write an objective summary. (use your notes to guide your writing)
Whole group: Comparison of summary to a sample
Your Turn: Homework
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Write an objective summary for “What is Culture?”
Syllabus
RETURN SIGNED SHEET ASAP
Final Thoughts (If time)
Index Card Response (to turn in)
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I came to class expecting…
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I learned…
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One question I have is…
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The authors of the “What is Culture” essay conclude that…
Homework
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Work on your Thinking Outside/Inside the Box assignment – due
Friday
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Read/review pre-course reading and work on chart