Transition to College/ Postsecondary Writing How do we use writing in our everyday lives? What is college writing? What is the Framework for Success in Postsecondary Writing? Please take Cornell notes & have a blank sheet of paper

Agenda Class Activity: Writing in the “real” world; writing as a student. Group Activity: What are the features of college writing? Quarter 1 Essential Question/Learning Goals

Class Activity – Writing in Our Everyday Lives Fold a blank sheet of paper into 4 quadrants Label each quadrant one of the following categories: Social Workplace Academic Personal Write as many examples of “types of writing” that you do regularly (and categorize them by quadrant) EX: Workplace: Writing the menu changes on the blackboard at your job

Sharing Turn to a shoulder partner and share the different types of writing that you came up with If you discover your partner thought of ideas that apply to your life as well (that you left off), please add them to your brainstorm

Let’s hear what you came up with  Results Let’s hear what you came up with 

1. Formally introduce yourselves to each other Class Activity – What is postsecondary writing? What should you expect? Form groups of three 1. Formally introduce yourselves to each other 2. Plan to introduce each other to the class. his or her name where he/she is from an interest/hobby – something that gives us a sense of the person Discuss: What is college writing? What kinds of writing might you have to do in the future? What concerns do we have?

Report to the Class Begin with the introductions Then each person presents something salient (important) to the prompt from the group’s discussion.

De-brief - What is college writing? Presents an academic response to an academic prompt; generally presents an argument or explanation (exposition). Essay structure expected. Contains clear thesis statement and topic sentences. Clear, specific, and reasonable convincing evidence supports claims and subclaims. Written in a more formal, academic tone. Written in a richer, more descriptive vocabulary than informal writing. Awareness of contrasting points of view. (“You are joining an existing conversation.”) Correctness matters.

Postsecondary writing involves the study and practice of writing and reading rhetorically. So . . . what is “rhetoric”?

Basic definition Rhetoric is: SITUATED COMMUNICATION (rhetorical situation) Communication in some context The art of speaking or writing effectively and persuasively in a particular context (context = a social space, i.e., classroom, work environment, dinner gathering) Forms of communication that are shaped by a particular social situation Rhetor’s purpose: to inform, to persuade, to entertain

Example: Studying Rhetoric in Politics Studying the “rhetoric” of political speeches might include: Understanding how politicians use language to persuade Looking at their non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions, hand movements, etc. Considering how politicians use tone and intonation to get a reaction or a rise out of the audience

Expanding the Definition of “Text” Studying the “rhetoric” of some text means understanding all relevant communicative devices a “text” = anything that communicates, not just written texts this includes written devices, spoken devices, nonverbal gestures, or actual objects (i.e. an outfit)

Aesop Rock and Kirby Examples of “Texts” Studying the “rhetoric” of hip-hop could include: Analyzing song lyrics, beats, styles of hip-hop Considering clothing styles Thinking about messages Who has the largest vocabulary in Hip Hop study? http://poly-graph.co/vocabulary.html Aesop Rock and Kirby

Quarter 1 Essential Questions What does it mean to be a success? How will I find success?

Q1 Major Texts & Assignments Beowulf Refreshing/perfecting our Writing On Demand skills Nickel and Dimed Strengthening our grammar Smiley Face Tricks for writing  Senior career/college research assignments that will help us create our very own SENIOR WEBSITES (more info to come)

Quarter 1 Learning Goals Read and comprehend complex literature Determine themes/central ideas from literature Draw evidence from literary and/or informational texts to support analysis, reflection and research Conduct research Create clear and cohesive writing (narrative writing, synthesis of research, WODs) Strengthen technology skills (Word/databases/Internet/creating websites)

On the BACK of your 4 quadrants paper, brainstorm and write: 2 things you learned today 1 question you still have for Coach Bailey Include MLA heading on the upper right hand corner of the paper and submit