Welcome to WB BET,

Welcome to Writing Class!

Writing to Become a Better English Teacher
Thursday, October 21, 2010
 Who is Christian?

Thursday, October 21, 2010

 Who is Christian?

Thursday, October 21, 2010

 Who is Christian?

Toronto, Canada
Canadian Born Chinese

In Korea since:
October 2009
Niagara University,
New York State

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 Who is Christian?
I to teach.

Toronto, Canada
Canadian Born Chinese

In Korea since:
October 2009
Niagara University,
New York State

Thursday, October 21, 2010

 Writing Better English Teacher

Welcome to Writing Class!

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OLD TREE(s)

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 Announcements

• Origami Night
Thursday @ 7:00pm

Wednesday October 13, 2010

Thursday, October 21, 2010

 Today’s Schedule

1. Introductions

2. Speaking vs Writing

3. “The Pile Activity”

4. Course Overview

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 Speaking vs Writing

Writer

10 . 12 . 2010
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 Speaking vs Writing

Different Dialects

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 Speaking vs Writing

Different Dialects Written language is

standard

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 Speaking vs Writing

Different Dialects Written language is

standard

Voice & Body

Language

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 Speaking vs Writing

Different Dialects Written language is

standard

Voice & Body

Writers rely on words
Language

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 Speaking vs Writing

Pauses &
Intonations

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 Speaking vs Writing

Pauses &
Intonations Punctuation

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 Speaking vs Writing

Pauses &
Intonations Punctuation

Speakers
pronounce

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 Speaking vs Writing

Pauses &
Intonations Punctuation

Speakers
Writers Spell
pronounce

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 Speaking vs Writing

Spontaneous

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 Speaking vs Writing

Spontaneous Planned

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 Speaking vs Writing

Spontaneous Planned

Immediate
response

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 Speaking vs Writing

Spontaneous Planned

Immediate • Delayed response

response • Should be interesting
and accurate

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 Speaking vs Writing

Informal &
Repetitive

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 Speaking vs Writing

Informal &
Formal & Compact
Repetitive

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 Speaking vs Writing

Informal &
Formal & Compact
Repetitive

Simple sentences

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 Speaking vs Writing

Informal &
Formal & Compact
Repetitive

More complex
Simple sentences
sentences

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Thursday, October 21, 2010
 1. Please select one fear you have for this writing
course.

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 1. Please select one fear you have for this writing
course.

2. Please select one positive attitude required

for success in this course.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

 1. Please select one fear you have for this writing
course.

2. Please select one positive attitude required

for success in this course.

3. Please select one reason why writing is

important to you.

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Thursday, October 21, 2010
 1. Why did you choose these fears and attitudes?

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 1. Why did you choose these fears and attitudes?

2. Why is writing important to YOU?

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 WB BET
Writing to Become a Better English Teacher

• Syllabus
• Classroom Contributions
• Personal Essay
• Course Website
• Writing Reflection Journal
Thursday, October 21, 2010
 Classroom Contributions

Word of the Day

Famous Quotes
Your Favourite Poems

Anything that will benefit your class!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

 Classroom Contributions

Word of the Day

Famous Quotes
Your Favourite Poems

Anything that will benefit your class!

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 Personal Essay

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 Personal Essay

• Step-by-step process

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 Personal Essay

• Step-by-step process

• Samples

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 Personal Essay

• Step-by-step process

• Samples

• Consultation (Optional)

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 WRJ
Writing Reflection Journal

• WB BET
• 2 random collections
• Confidential

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 Homework

1. Reflection Questions

2. Select your essay topic

3. Review the Syllabus

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 Writing Reflection Journal

Writing Reflection Journal

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