Title: Rethinking the Background Paragraph: Online vs. Traditional Learning
Synopsis: This lesson focused on the evolution of the background paragraph in essay writing, particularly in the context of online versus traditional learning. The objective was to help students understand the importance of source credibility and how to structure their background paragraphs to reflect the experience and knowledge of their audience.
Attendance:
– Number of students absent: Not explicitly mentioned in the transcript.
Topics Covered:
1. Introduction and Valentine’s Day Greetings
2. Attendance Check
3. Review of the Old Background Paragraph
– Purpose and function
– Difference from the introduction
– Contextual information and historical facts
4. New Era of Background Paragraphs
– Shift in topic to online vs. traditional learning
– Experience with the topic among the audience
– Persuasive essay writing and source credibility
5. Comparison of Old vs. New Background Paragraphs
– Audience and purpose
6. Types of Sources and Credibility
– Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sources
– High, Medium, and Low Credibility Sources
7. Peer Review of Homework
– Analysis of sources provided by students
– Categorization by type and credibility
8. Homework Assignment Explanation
– Continuation of finding evidence with a focus on high credibility sources
9. Mock Exam Reminder
Actionable Items:
1. Follow-up with the student who missed classes for a catch-up plan.
2. Review and address any confusion regarding the homework assignment.
3. Ensure students understand the distinctions between types of sources and levels of credibility.
4. Prepare for individual student consultation on missed assignments and grades.
Homework:
1. Part two of the finding evidence assignment, focusing on a second learning characteristic.
2. At least one source used should be of high credibility (e.g., peer-reviewed journal, official report).
3. Reminder that there is no class on Friday due to the mock exam.