### Title:
“Outlining and Writing Effective TOEFL Essays”
### Attendance:
– 15 students present
– 1 student absent (Constantine)
### Topics Covered:
1. **Essay Question Selection**
– Abdul Tawab selected a TOEFL sample essay question.
– Discussion on advantages and disadvantages of living in big cities versus small towns.
2. **Essay Structuring**
– Outlining body paragraphs based on advantages (job opportunities, infrastructure) and disadvantages.
– Crafting topic sentences and thesis statements.
3. **Essay Writing Techniques**
– Emphasis on speed and clarity in outlining.
– Practice with sample essay questions.
– Strategies for developing supporting details and examples.
4. **Peer Interaction and Decision Making**
– Students voted on preferences (big city vs. small town).
– Collaborative development of essay structure.
5. **Critical Analysis of AI in Art**
– Debating AI’s ability to replace human creativity in art.
– Outlining an essay on the role of AI in art and creativity.
### Actionable Items:
– **Essay Writing Improvement**
– Students should focus on speed and efficiency in outlining essays.
– Encourage practice with a variety of essay questions for adaptability.
– **Critical Thinking Enhancement**
– Students are to critically analyze the role of emotions and creativity in art, distinguishing human artists from AI.
– **Participation and Engagement**
– Address Constantine’s absence and ensure participation in future classes.
### Homework:
– Draft the introduction paragraph for an essay discussing the implications of AI in the field of art and creativity.
– Review the structure and examples provided in class to strengthen essay writing skills.