Title: Artificial Intelligence and Writing Skills Development
Attendance:
– Absent: Askele, Aytolkoun
– Total Absent: 2
Topics Covered:
1. Outline Exercise:
– Students practiced creating outlines with topic sentences and supporting details (facts, examples, explanations).
2. Midterm Exam Clarification:
– Midterm exam was mistakenly not given; rescheduled for Friday.
– Students will write two paragraphs on given topics during class time.
3. Discussion on Artificial Intelligence:
– Students shared opinions on whether AI is dangerous, providing supporting details for their stance.
4. Attendance Check and Student Participation:
– Attendance was taken and students were encouraged to share their outlines.
5. Homework Review:
– Students who completed their homework paired up to review each other’s paragraphs.
– Focus on identifying supporting details and categorizing them as fact, explanation, or experience.
6. Grammar Focus – “There is” and “There are”:
– Reviewed usage of “There is” for singular and uncountable nouns, “There are” for plural nouns.
– Practice rewriting sentences using “There is” and “There are.”
7. Grammar Focus – “Because of” and “Because”:
– Discussed using “Because of” with noun phrases and “Because” with full sentences to express reasons.
– Students practiced rewriting sentences using “Because of” and “Because.”
Actionable Items:
– Review and clarify midterm exam structure and expectations.
– Ensure students understand the difference between “Because of” and “Because” for homework review.
– Address any confusion regarding full essays and thesis statements in future classes.
Homework:
– Edit and submit the paragraph written for today’s class on eCourse before Friday.
– Prepare for the midterm exam on Friday, which involves writing two paragraphs on given topics.