Journal, Debate, Journal, Debate, Final ExamFinal Exam

Fall 2006

Designed by Ms. Daphne Shuo-Yin LinDesigned by Ms. Daphne Shuo-Yin LinEnglish 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.

Journal Writing

What to write on?

One of the 4 essays “The Best Training of Real Life—Fiction” “Finishing School” “The Discus Thrower” “Hisstory”

What to write?

A paragraph of summary No less than 5 and no more than 8 sentences

A response No less than 4 paragraphs.

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.

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

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.

Regarding language use

Avoid opinion words. I think In my opinion

Use idiomatic English. Collocation quizzes FYI Common Errors FYI

Final Exam

1/08/2007

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%)

Debate—World Schools Style

1/15/2007

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

A Reminder

Do remember to check out the following ppt files: Daphne’s second lecture notes on “The Discus Thro

wer.” Daphne’s lecture notes on “Hisstory.”