1. Journal, Debate, Final Exam Fall 2006 Designed by Ms. Daphne Shuo-Yin Lin English Department, Fu Jen Catholic University

2. Due or Performance Dates* Journal—1/08/2007 Final Exam—1/08/2007 Debate—1/15/2007 Please note that the dates for the final examination and the debate are changed.

3. Journal Writing

4. What to write on? One of the 4 essays “The Best Training of Real Life—Fiction” “Finishing School” “The Discus Thrower” “Hisstory”

5. What to write? A paragraph of summary No less than 5 and no more than 8 sentences A response No less than 4 paragraphs.

6. How to write the summary? Sentence 1—Topic sentence that tells Who the writer is What the essay title is What the main idea of the whole essay is Sentences 2-5/8: Supporting sentences that tell Main details of the essay The author’s skills in presenting the details Principles No plagiarism! Use your own words! (90% of your summary has to be in your own words!) Use quotation marks around borrowed texts! Retain the order/sequence of development of the original essay.

7. How to write the response? Paragraph 1—introduction Your response in general Likes/dislikes Your interpretation of the main idea of the essay A thesis statement that states A particular point you want to discuss Two/three aspects of the point Paragraph 2—Aspect 1 of the point Paragraph 3—Aspect 2 of the point Paragraph 4—Conclusion

8. Examples: An Effective Thesis Statement Richard Selzer reveals an insight into the truth of life through the presentation of the ward and the dialogue between the patient and the doctor. The sharp contrast between the characters work perfectly with the framing skill to disclose the theme of the essay.

9. Regarding language use Avoid opinion words. I think In my opinion Use idiomatic English. Collocation quizzes FYI Common Errors FYI

10. Final Exam 1/08/2007

11. Final Exam Chapters to be covered Chapters 1 & 2—10% (on language only) Chapters 3 & 4—90% Types of questions Part I: Grammar (40%) Multiple Choice Questions Cloze Test Part II: Essay Questions (60%)

12. Debate—World Schools Style 1/15/2007

13. Sequence & Time 1st speaker (pro side): 5 minutes 1st speaker (con side): 5 minutes 2nd speaker (pro side): 5 minutes 2nd speaker (con side): 5 minutes 3rd speaker (pro side): 5 minutes 3rd speaker (con side): 5 minutes 4th speaker (pro side): 4 minutes 4th speaker (con side): 4 minutes The judges: 8 minutes

14. Debaters’ Responsibilities 1st speaker State the topic. Define the topic. Present position. Present arguments in general. 2nd speaker Give elaborate evidence to support arguments. 3rd speaker Present definitional challenges. Present rebuttal arguments. 4th speaker Present a reply speech in response to the other side’s arguments. Conclude arguments.

15. Judges’ Responsibilities Keep time and maintain order. Take notes. Discuss and vote. Announce the winner. Give comments. Criteria for voting Weaknesses and strengths of both sides Explanation of the result

16. Labor Division Debaters 1st, 2nd, 3rd speakers—prepared speeches 4th speaker—impromptu speech Non-debaters When your team is debating Note-takers WWhat is left out from the speeches by your teammates WWhat points are made by the opponents WWhat points made by the opponents can be challenged Writers/opinion providers of the fourth speech When your team is not debating Judges

17. Suggestions Debaters Collect and read reference materials. Discuss with your teammates. Rehearse your speech individually. Rehearse your speech with your teammates. Judges Ask for reference materials, NOT the written speeches, from both sides. Read the materials. Discuss with the other judges.

18. Daphne’s Evaluation Criteria Logic Content Richness Depth Familiarity with the topic Use of language Fluency Comprehensibility Word choice Performance Powerfulness—tone & body language Confidence—facial expressions & the speech itself Spontaneity

19. A Reminder Do remember to check out the following ppt files: Daphne’s second lecture notes on “The Discus Thrower.” Daphne’s lecture notes on “Hisstory.”lecture notes