Title: Final Class Recap and Essay Workshop
Attendance:
– Several students absent, exact number not mentioned.
Topics Covered:
1. Semester Recap
– Reviewed progress from basic English academic writing to analyzing tough texts like the Constitution.
– Praised students for their ability to understand, analyze, and rewrite ideas in their own words.
2. Current Essay Progress
– Discussed the current essay’s focus on drawing conclusions from multiple sources and expressing these in a clear, understandable way.
3. Future Coursework
– Introduced the next semester’s focus on persuasive essays and independent research to create strong academic arguments.
4. Essay Outline Activity
– Conducted a timed exercise to create topic sentences based on a given essay question.
– Reviewed and provided feedback on students’ topic sentences and their connection to main points.
Actionable Items:
1. Students to refine their essay outlines based on feedback.
2. Encourage students to submit essay maps for review.
3. Remind students of the final essay deadline (December 18th).
Homework:
1. Complete and submit the final essay by December 18th.
2. Optional: Submit essay maps for additional feedback.