Today in the 8-8:50 class, we started with sharing homework assignments. The conversation was also on President Obama's conversation last night to the nation. His claim, why America should issue a "strike" on Syria. Multiple students, for extra credit, analyzed his argument.
They Say Homework
There were quite a few students who did not understand how to do Exercises 1 and 2 (pages 28-29) in They Say, difficult. If you received a check-plus on your assignment and would like to share, post it here. You can be anonymous.
I am thinking of Susan, Daniel, Jacky and Melon presently.
See http://www.npr.org/2013/09/10/221186456/transcript-president-obamas-address-to-the-nation-on-syria
We then shifted to They Say again, the chapter on summarizing. Students were to, in groups, use the templates to write a three paragraph summary of a chapter. We chose chapter 4, when no one could claim chapter 5 or 6.
Pedagogy
The way this class is run, is, students are to come to class each week with all the readings completed. FYI for the future.
We will write a summary together tomorrow, or at least a paragraph. I thought the task would be easy, given each students' notes for each chapter.
We didn't get to "Somebody Blew Up America." We will listen to the poem tomorrow in all classes.
Homework (all classes) is to complete the two exercises at the end of the chapter on "The Art of Summarizing" in They Say. Do not forget what we learned about summarizing in Hacker (76).
They Say Homework
There were quite a few students who did not understand how to do Exercises 1 and 2 (pages 28-29) in They Say, difficult. If you received a check-plus on your assignment and would like to share, post it here. You can be anonymous.
I am thinking of Susan, Daniel, Jacky and Melon presently.
See http://www.npr.org/2013/09/10/221186456/transcript-president-obamas-address-to-the-nation-on-syria
We then shifted to They Say again, the chapter on summarizing. Students were to, in groups, use the templates to write a three paragraph summary of a chapter. We chose chapter 4, when no one could claim chapter 5 or 6.
Pedagogy
The way this class is run, is, students are to come to class each week with all the readings completed. FYI for the future.
We will write a summary together tomorrow, or at least a paragraph. I thought the task would be easy, given each students' notes for each chapter.
We didn't get to "Somebody Blew Up America." We will listen to the poem tomorrow in all classes.
Homework (all classes) is to complete the two exercises at the end of the chapter on "The Art of Summarizing" in They Say. Do not forget what we learned about summarizing in Hacker (76).
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Susan Gyemant
Professor Sabir
English 1A 11/11:50
They Say/I Say p28 ex1
10 September 2013
Plug in “They Say”
1) Corporate paid biologists insist they have cleared all samples of any compromising elements, yet, our experiments suggest that there are dangerous levels of chemical X in the Ohio groundwater.
2) When I was a child I used to believe that money was not the root of all evil but as I learn more about the world I now understand that material forces drive history, and history tells a scary tale.
3) When it comes to the saying “mind over matter,” it is implied that humans are in control of their consciousness; this concept might be in conflict with proponents of Freudian psychology who question standard notions of “rationality.”
4) On the one hand, female students argue that student participation is lacking. On the other hand they also complain when male students dominate class discussion.
5) Seasoned movie critics point out that mainstream audiences will not relate to a futuristic war story ignoring that the film is about the problems of romantic relationships.
6) Common knowledge has it that copying other writer’s works without giving credit is plagiarism. Even though the authors confirm their guides are community property, still I am afraid that templates like the ones in this book will stifle my creativity.
Thanks for reading.
Susan
Susan Gyemant
Professor Sabir
English 1A 11/11:50
They Say/I Say p29 ex2
10 September 2013
Stay Tuned
If ever there was an idea custom-made for a Jay Leno monologue, this was it: tune in and write well. Isn’t that like saying watch a lot of television and get smarter? Whatever happened to nurturing your mind with scholarly texts?
I happen to sympathize with people in search of entertainment via radio shows though, perhaps because of a radio station I discovered - 88.5 FM; “easy listening” yet tunes are seldom heard here. What this station lacks in pop culture they make up for in smart news coverage. By tuning in to their savvy interviews, in my opinion, out-of-practice essayists can capture the essence of academic writing.
Thank you for reading.
Susan
thanks for posting Susan (smile).
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Denise Burgara
Professor Sabir
English 1A 11-11:50
10 September 2013
"They say, I say" (26-27)
Plug in "They say"
a) In their recent work biologists and scientists claim that there shall be no harm to any person, but our experiments suggest that there are dangerous levels of chemical X in the Ohio groundwater.
b) You would think that a book that has been published has great writing in it, but as I started reading it and analyzing it, my own view is that the novel has certain flaws.
c) Americans today tend to believe that we can be identified through these main sports, Baseball, Basketball, and Football, but to me Football is so boring.
d) While they rarely admit it as much, Females tend to be more laid back and do not participate as much or even raise their voices because they feel Male dominated, they often dominate class discussions.
e) Movie critics say that the film has many issues and point out some key ideas but in my view the film was really about the problems of romantic relationships.
f) On one hand, taking these sources' templates will really help me get going on my writing, but one the other hand I'm afraid that templates like in this book will stifle my creativity.
If there ever was an idea custom -made for a Jay Leno monologue, this was it: a high school student working at City Hall, a very precise and strategic office, who would of thought. Isn't that really amazing, having the opportunity to be just a normal kid, working around people with Majors and careers done and met. What ever happened to students working at fast food places? I happen to sympathize with the people whom gave me this really great opportunity to learn and expand my knowledge though, perhaps because they saw my skills and everything I had to offer them. They should give these opportunities to people who like me, love to help out and have knowledge and determination.
Ivon Pena
Professor Sabir
English 1A 10:00am-10:50am
11 September 2013
"They say/I say" pg.28 exercise:1
A. Due to complications within our clean water system, the environmental agency made many people concerned that unsafe materials may have contaminated the groundwater. An experiment was conducted and found dangerous levels of chemical X, just to be sure, more experiments should be conducted to prove that harmful chemical contaminated the water supply.
b. Book reviews have stated that this novel has certain flaws.
C. Need assistance
D. After observing today's Math class, it seems to be true that males dominate more in class discussions. They only dominate in discussions that they are interested in.
E. Due to the suspense, resolution, drama, and relationship building displayed in the film, I could conclude that the film was about problems rising in romantic relationships.
F. The templates in this book portray a sense of structure rather than originality. Because of the way it structures my writing, I'm afraid that my creativity will be stifled.
Ivon Pena
Professor Sabir
English 1A 10:00am-10:50am
11 September 2013
"They say/I say" pg. 29 exercise:2
If there ever was a custom made idea for a Jay Leno monologue, this was it: movie directors being more concerned with the amount of money made versus the strength of the story they portray. Isn't that like said the money equals power and art equals the poorhouse. Whatever happened to the film industry being about the art that is on the screen and not the money that goes into our pockets? I happen to sympathize with those artists that truly are in it for the art versus the money, though perhaps that is because I am a self-proclaimed starving artist that is always looking to put the message above the money. Always trying to do my best to remember that the art not others opinions is what counts.
Milin Khunkhun
Jacky Christie
Professor Sabir
English 1A 10:00-10:50
11 September 2013
Rosa Parks Summary (Chapter 4)
The Effects of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
As Jeanne Theoharis makes apparent in her book The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks, the African American "leader of the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott" already had a history of fighting racial oppressions, while at the same time, was not the first to do so. It is also clear that she was one of the most praised of the Black Rebellion movement at this time, and stood out in terms of her courage and achievements. One of the biggest consequences of Parks' stand was her arrest. White she was not the first (or the last) African-American to be sent to jail for "rebelling the law", Theoharis explores the specific effect that the imprisonment had on Parks, the actual Boycott, ad especially individuals on the outside. For example, Theoharis states, "Raymond …found this a difficult time and began drinking a lot. 'He was very shaken and very upset..because we had lived under this tension for so long'"(pg.102, par.3). As Theoharis illustrates here, while it was Parks who was in prison, close friends and fellow activists were being just as deeply affected by Parks' actions.
While those outside the bars were being affected, the process of being arrested, going to jail, being tried, and staying in prison all had- unsurprisingly- quite an impact on Parks' ever-developing character . It is often illustrated throughout Theoharis' depiction of Parks' legal struggle the transformations Parks goes through to her newfound title of "felon" For example, the excerpt from Dr. King's essay Strike Toward Freedom Theoharis uses states,
She wasn't 'planted there [in jail] by the NAACP, or any other organization; she was planted there by her personal sense of dignity and self-respect. She was anchored to that seat by the accumulated indignities of days gone and the boundless aspirations of generations yet unborn. (pg.78, par.2)
Kings' basic point in this selection is that Parks' personality was what got her put in jail, that it wasn't just an act of chance. As this shows, Parks' dignity is only strengthened by her getting arrested for fighting for her freedom.
Once Parks had been arrested, and it was very clear her imprisonment had a great affect on those on the outside, the Boycott really kick-started into full effect. Many who didn't originally feel as much of a drive to rebel- or perhaps were afraid of the consequences- saw Parks' arrest as an extreme injustice, and became motivated to join the movement toward racial equality. There was already a growing following for the blacks' rights protest, but with Parks' arrest came even more supporters- by the thousands. Many of the movements' primary leaders claimed that this (the occurrence of Parks' arrest) was the first time they'd seen their group act so courageously (pg.89)
Mervin Deguzman
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A 0800-0850
11 September 2013
1. Engineers had made a crucial mistake on constructing one of the buildings that let a high amount of Chemical X to the city of Ohio. Our experiments suggest that there are dangerous levels of chemical X in the Ohio groundwater.
2. Because of shortage of oil in the U.S, the U.S Government had been very active in looking for a new oil source even if it takes invading countries. Material forces drive history.
3. Many psychologist have been questioning if Freud is a brilliant man. Proponents of Freudian psychology question standard notions of "rationality."
4. Female students tend to dominate spelling be competitions. Male students often dominate class discussions.
5. The Korean drama, Secret Garden is a wonderful series that everybody would enjoy. The film is about the problems of romantic relationships.
6. I love how the book "They say/ I say" helps me write a paper. Although, I'm afraid that templates like the ones in this book will stifle my creativity.
Mervin Deguzman
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A 0800-0850
11 September 2013
They Say/I Say Ex. 2.
If ever there was an idea custom-made for a Jay Leno monologue, this was it: a guy dressed in a super hero outfit who comes out of phone booths. Isn't that like interesting to see? Whatever happened to the regular phone booths where ordinary people use it to make phone calls in? I happen to sympathize with people who takes advantage, though, perhaps because everybody needs a hero to look up to. A certain person who can say "look at me world, I am making a difference".
Roberto Urias
Professor Sabir
English 1A 11-11:50
10 September 2013
"They say, I say" (26-27)
Plug in "They say"
1.A) Our experiments suggest that there are dangerous levels of chemical X in the Ohio groundwater. While they rarely admit as much, people often take for granted that chemical x saves the lives of trees.
B) Material forces drive history. Although none of them have ever said so directly, my teachers have often given me the impression that material forces other countries to go to war.
C) Proponents of Freudian psychology question standard notions of “rationality”. In discussions of Freudian psychology, one controversial issue has been said that’s it’s not quite rational.
D) Male students often dominate class discussions. Teachers apparently assume that male students dominate class discussions because they talk more.
E) The film is about the problems of romantic relationships. My whole life I have heard it said that everyone wants a romantic relationship like the ones in the films.
F) I’m afraid that templates like the ones in this book will stifle my creativity. At the same time I believe templates are helpful, I also believe that they help develop good writing.
2)If ever there was an idea custom-made for a Jay Leno monologue, that was it: Jay Leno and sports. Isn’t that like a cow announcing the sports scores? Whatever happened to people with common sense? I happen to sympathize with a cow announcing my sports, though, perhaps because it could actually be a good laugh.
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Fin Saephan
English1A
Wanda Sabir
13 September, 2013
They Say P. 40 Exercises 1,2
1. There are many unknown entity that we are all unsure of. For instance, when we think we see something in the corner of ours eyes and we turn to look, but that thing just disappears. Some say it's a ghost or evil beings that have not crossed over yet. However, because it is unquantifiable, perhaps it was just our brains playing tricks on ourselves.
2. David Zinczenbo's wrote, "Don't Blame the Eater" in which he made an observations on the unhealthy effects of fast food. He himself have put on lots of pounds eating fast food because of the life style he lived. On the other had, there are many other fast food places that serve healthy alternative. For example, people can choose Subway or Quiznos for their meals.
In a controversial essay written by David Zinczenko, " Don't Blame the Eater", the author compared unhealthy eating happens with fast food joint. The author claims that fast food had made him put on lots of pounds which causes him to be unhealthy even though he was brought up eating them. Because these are just claims and not based upon facts, it may not be a true medical problem but just a social cliche.
comparison: Though they are about the same topic, they are different because each paragraph can hit a different direction with more options to write about.
Milin Khunkhun
Professor Sabir
English 1A (10-10:50)
10 September 2013
They Say/ I Say Pg. 28 #1&2
Starting with What Others Are Saying Exercises
1) a. Some experiments apparently assume that there are dangerous levels of chemical X in the Ohio groundwater.
b. Many people assume that material forces drive history.
c. The standard way of thinking about proponents of Freudian psychology has it that to question standard notions of “rationality.”
d. When it comes to the topic of dominance, many believe that in a classroom setting, it is often dominated by male students.
e. Many reviews suggest that the film is about the problems of romantic relationships.
f. At the same time that I believe creativity cannot be limited I am afraid that templates like the ones in the book will stifle my creativity.
2) If ever there was an idea custom-made for a Jay Leno monologue, this was it: Dwight Howard leaving the Lakers because of Kobe’s behavior was not nice. Isn’t that like a brother and sister “telling on” each other for small reasons? Whatever happened to letting things go?
I happen to sympathize with Howard, though, perhaps because I would not want someone harassing be in a public setting that would affect my career.
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Hun Kim
Profesor Sabir
English 1A 10-10:50
11 September 2013
Problems 1 and 2 pages 40-41
1. I strongly disagree with the theory of quantum physics. The belief that light and perspective of the viewer is highly fallible, since that an object in this universe must be one absolute thing and one thing only-not two different things depending on the position of the eye. Also, the evidence for quantum physics is all highly theoretical, all stemming from the imaginations of physicists who claim wonders that are beyond God and the universe itself. Lastly, the fact that these hypotheses cannot be experimented mean that these beliefs can never be confirmed- thus not being as a scientific theory as much as a playful imagination.
2. Although quantum physics has a few fallacies in its theories, there is a stem of quantum physics that actually holds a scientific merit-the branch of atomic physics, in which scientists study the molecular composition of tiny atoms-and how they have shaped the universe. Unlike its relative quantum physics, atomic physics conduct various experiments that can shape the perspective of a viewer, and how this perspective can alter one’s view of the universe.
1. America has an obesity problem caused by the irresponsibility of human consumers, which is usually targeted to fast food conglomerates such as McDonalds and Burger King. Although it is the fast food restaurant’s fault to create such fattening meals, it is mainly the fault for the consumer to both purchase and consume the food. However, there is a solution There are many alternatives to fast food such as organic markets such as the farmers market, or even cheaper, personal gardens, where one can create their own food without having to pay for it later.
2. Being overweight is a medical problem in the world. Although many blame the general stereotype of American fast food, it is caused by the economic factor of fast food which causes this problem. Since fast food is generally cheaper than organic meals from the farmers market, or real farms, many low income families have no choice but to order junky fast foods-which later results in an unhealthy family.
Saleena Carpenter
Professor Sabir
English 1A 10-10:50am
14 September 2013
Chapter 5 summary
Struggles of a Hero
Chapter 5 of Jeanne Theoharis's "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks" recounts all that Rosa Parks relinquished to be a revolutionary in the Civil Rights Movement. Mrs. Parks sacrificed her job and finances, her friends and her family. The added responsibilty of volunteering to deliver speeches, distribute food and clothes, attend meetings and traveling for the National Association for Colored People (NAACP) and MIA. To have lost her job, to only be volunteering and unable to receive help made it hard to provide for her family: "No civil rights group -- not the NAACP she had worked for over the past decade nor the MIA she helped create -- felt primarily responsible for Park's imperiled situation, even though she fundraised for both during the year of the boycott (114).
Besides Mrs. Parks financial predicament chapter 5 also focuses on her travels and her experiences meeting other African American civil rights activist. After returning to Highlander to speak at a workshop Mrs. Parks spoke on how the city changed because of the boycott and how her taking a stand and refusing to give up her seat impacted the movement, even though Nixon thought of it as a "very little thing."
Being asked to give up her seat was "too much....it meant that I didn't have a right to do anything but get on the bus, give them my fare then be pushed wherever they wanted me." She also highlighted how others in Montgomery "had experienced something of the same" humiliating treatment that spurred the protest (127).
This shows the connection and sympathy that Mrs. Parks had with African Americans struggling for they rights and equal treatment. She took her first flight to Detroit raising money for MIA I'm multiple churches and spoke to the Local 600,"a militant Detroit UAW local. " Mrs. Parks spoke at NAACP events in Seattle, Los Angeles, Indiana, Pittsburgh and New York. During her visit to New York she spoke to the crowd at the "Heroes of the South" event, where she was awarded her first plaque from the "Committee for Better Human Relations."
The last sacrifice but definitely not the least was Rosa Parks health. She contracted ulcers and insomnia because of financial trouble, public surveillance and constant life threats but she did not let it stop her from continuing to speak for the Civil Rights Movement. "Parks publicly urged perseverance. "... she promised to "continue in every way I can" and urged people not to "give up faith, and one day we will have the Democracy we are hoping for (134 Jeanne Theoharis)." On June 19, 1956 the boycott ended. The U.S Court for the Middle District of Alabama ended the "seperate but equal" doctrine. Rosa Parks continued to travel to build the membership for the NAACP. She still struggled in Alabama with no job, her health and still recieving threatening hate calls. Unable to get a job with MIA she remove herself from their project and with the growing strain on her health and constant calls Mrs. Parks decided to leave Alabama for Detroit. There she found a job, then moved to Hampton but moved back to Detroit and back to financial hardship. Mrs. Parks and her family continued to struggle to be economically stable but her health was back on track and that would soon change. As a civil rights figure she was asked to attend many events including the March on Washington; Mrs. Parks had also received many plaques and awards. She eventually ended up in a good place, starting to end her economic dilemma.
Works cited
1. Theoharis, Jeanne. "Chapter 5." The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks. Boston: Beacon, 2013. 116-64. Print.
Saleena Carpenter
Professor Sabir
English 1A 10-10:50am
11 September 2013
They Say, I Say p.40-41 excercises
Believing Game Summaries:
Animals or Experiments?
1a. Animal testing benefits researchers and scientist in finding treatments and medicines to cure diseases and improve health in humans. Numerous medicinal treatments have been accomplished, due to animal testing, for diseases such as cancer, HIV &AIDs, etc. Animal testing also provides guaranteed safety for human use of drugs, medicines and other products.
1b. When animal testing, incalculable animals are used as experimental subjects and killed after they are used. These animals endure painful test that if known my the entire public would be disapproved of and seem as immoral. Countless innocent animals due in vain because test proved no benefit to human health. Animal testing has been said to be inaccurate because animals rarely make excellent models for the human body. Scientists try to infect them with diseases they would never contract, it is mostly done out of curiosity.
2a. In his article "Don't Blame the Eater," David Zinczenko emphasizes that fast-food restaurant industries are continuously increasing today's widespread obesity because they do not specify sufficient calorie counts in their food and also accommodate for meals that low income working parents are unable to provide. Zinczenko insists that children are influenced to eat low-cost, high-calorie foods due to the lack of parental supervision and control of their diet. On the other hand, I have no doubt that there are tons of healthier and inexpensive ways for children to eat. If parents make the effort
to wake up slightly earlier and prepare a healthy breakfast and pack a healthy lunch, like sandwiches, water and fruit, they can avoid options such as fast food and school lunch. Small changes like these will provide children with meals that are preferable variety, more desirable for good health and exceptional taste.
2b. In his article "Don't Blame the Eater," David Zinczenko suggests that being overweight and diabetic was a genetic problem that became more of a medical problem. Some people may feel that being overweight and obese is a cultural stereotype, especially in America where there are more fast-food restaurants than healthy super markets or grocery stores. However, I do believe that being overweight is a genetic problem because there are individuals that constantly consume fast-food and fail to put on weight. Although I agree it is a genetic problem, it also tired into society and the stereotypes and it can be changed if people who suffer from obesity want to change. We do not have to obtain the majority of our meals from fast-food industries, by cutting down or cutting it from our diets completely we can decrease maybe eventually reverse the obesity epidemic. Zinczenko may believe that people are not to blame but if someone is determined they can lose the weight and live a healthier life.
Saleena Carpenter
Professor Sabir
English 1A 10-10:50am
10 September 2013
1. a) Some would say that the levels of Chemical X in Ohio groundwater is not dangerous if large amounts are not consumed.
b) Human morals drive history.
c) Individuals that support Fruedian psychology may agree with the general approved beliefs of being reasonable.
d) Female students elaborate more in class discussions.
e) The film shows you how to fix and avoid problems in romantic relationships.
f) I'm confident that the templates in this book will enhance my creativity.
2. If ever there was an idea custom-made for a Jay Leno monologue, this was it: Interracial relationships. Isn't that like integrating breeds of dogs? Whatever happened to racial equality?
I happen to sympathize with people in interracial relationships, though, perhaps because my boyfriend and I are different race and that is possibly what I love most about him. I learn a lot of new interesting things from him everyday.
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