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Journal, Debate, Final Exam

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

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Journal, Debate, Final Exam

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  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 • What is left out from the speeches by your teammates • What points are made by the opponents • 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.”

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