Category: Spring 21

Aim Part A: A problem related to Japan “Obesity” and prepare a short essay to present the problems, and give an objective opinion based on the information.

Three body paragraphs relate to information in 3 websites:

• Body Paragraph 1 – FOI 1 – 75 words
• Body Paragraph 2 – FOI 2 – 75 words
• Body Paragraph 3 – FOI 3 – 75 words

Objective writing: will be instructed in the next class (May 18th).

In your body paragraph write the main points. If the main points are similar – make a connection with the other paragraph. For example, This main point is also [similar / different ] to information in Website 3, paragraph 2. Then in Website 3: This main point was [ mentioned before in Paragraph 1 / not mentioned in the previous paragraph ].

• Objective opinion Paragraph 5 – 50words May 18th

Steps in class: follow and participate

• step1: find a definition on the internet for the topic, to identify key words. For example;

Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity isn’t just a cosmetic concern. It’s a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers.

• step2: do a more specific search for information. For example;

obesity health problems in Japan / excessive amount of body fat in Japanese people / Obesity is a complex disease

• step3: reading other websites is a way to “cross examine” the information.

Prepare a circle diagram on note paper, write the main points and then identify points which are same or different. You need websites that have the variation of information (range). Show me in the next class – zoom

Referencing

• Reference – add you resource links / information at the bottom of the page, and use the number system [1] / [2] / …. in your paragraphs

23rd Aim 1: To complete a FOI essay based on an additional topic – see the topic list

Method: Research the topic and write a body paragraph, following these techniques

Procedure:

• find three websites, and research information
• each paragraph contains FOI from only one website
• record the research this way (format below):
• Write your conclusion (finish it)
• Write your introduction (finish it)
• Turn your self-correction on and check

Objective: to self check using tonight’s method – turn tracking on in word document and show me your self correction on Tuesday. Focus on order of ideas; keywords are easy to explain, and make connections between your paragraphs

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Special Note: How do you consider the information you will search; do you select information that is different, similar, or the same. Each condition has various strengths and weaknesses. This will be later discussed in Mondays class April 25

26th Aim 2: In class on Monday I will show the class your 3 body paragraphs on the white screen. I will conduct the following

1. I will correct any format mistakes – word document
2. I will correct your body paragraphs
3. I will write the introduction paragraph – to give you a demonstration about how to introduce various sources of content (3 websites)
4. Summary of the work we did – we focused on essay format, and connecting title to keywords; keywords to body paragraphs; introducing the body paragraphs using the keywords – the objective is to increase comprehension for the reader.
5. I will tell you how to complete the essay for Wednesday’s class – 27th – finish this essay in class on Wednesday – I will check it for you.

Pre-task: Body paragraph 4 – please follow these ideas;

1. sentence one: think about the issue and state your opinion
2. sentence two: explain your opinion using the information in your essay
3. sentence three: support your opinion with other peoples opinion
4. sentence four: give a summary of the topic – highlight the most important information in your essay
5. give your opinion paragraph (body paragraph number 4) a title: 3-7 words

In class: I will give a demonstration on how to write a short summary. The write your short summary, and check your essay.

Two types will be demonstrated: A and B

Summary type A: please write a summary that follows this writing objective:

1. Write your opinion again – new wording (not exactly the same sentence)
2. Write the three main points; body paragraph 1, 2, and 3. The three main points in this essay were 1…………, 2…………., and 3………….. .
3. Write the importance for people to know about this topic – why should people know about this?
4. Recommendation – write a sentence to recommend to know more and learn about this topic.

Summary Paragraph B: reorder these sentences:

• Write the three main points; body paragraph 1, 2, and 3. The three main points in this essay were 1…………, 2…………., and 3………….. .
• Write the importance for people to know about this topic – why should people know about this?
• Write your opinion again – new wording (not exactly the same sentence)
• Recommendation – write a sentence to recommend to know more and learn about this topic.

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Block Writing

Aim: A simple form of writing, that we define as writing in blocks of information.

Method: These texts do not have to link and can be based on different sources of information. Keep a record of where you get your information from. Copy and past the URLs below your essay.

Advantages: Block writing is thinking about the topic for the first time. There are some benefits and I will explain them to you now:

• By writing you can understand how much or how little you know about the topic
• You can understand if you know the vocab, or if you need to research the words you need.
• As you write, you can develop your ideas – writing is a good way to develop your ideas
• This format of writing is a pre-writing activity – you can use this information, or you can change this information (delete)
• You can think about how long the writing exercise will take you? So, you can organise your work schedule.

Writing Objectives: Based on your initial topic based on the theme ‘Global’ write the following;

• title
• introduction – 1 sentence
• define topic- research the internet (30words)
• research and explain in more detail the topic (50words)

• in your explanation; please think about your main points (highlight). You need 2 main points.
• next, research the main points on the internet, and take notes
• write two (2) sub-paragraphs for your main points
• for example: Main Point 1: name / explain more information / write another 35 words; Main Point 2: name / explain more information / write another 35 words;
• type your sub paragraphs on computer for the next class

There are several ways to explain to give more information:

1. say your ambitions in the future; study or work
2. specific study goals at this university
3. explain the reasons why you are studying this course

Conclusion (30words):

Objective A: After you have written your text of information (blocks), now it is time to summarise your information. The best way is to re-word some information that you have already written. Select the main ideas or points. Do not write anything new.

Introduction (30-45 words):

Expand introduction: From the information you have please re-write the introduction sentence. there are two important points;

1. Introduce the importance of the topic; explain your two main points
2. Explain the content of the essay; write a preview of the information in sub-paragraph 1 and sub-paragraph 2

Teacher example:

Introduction – 1 sentence [The major of my study background is mathematics and computer science]

Introduction: The major of my background study is on mathematics and computer science. In the first main point I will explain the maths in relation to the second main point, math in robot making. I will preview how to teach maths to students so they can apply maths to making robots.

Main Point 1: Maths in everyday life

Write here the sub-paragraph 35 words

Copy&Paste the website URL

Main Point 2: Using Maths in robot building

Write here the sub-paragraph 35 words

Copy&Paste the website URL

List A

1. Pension System for retirement in Japan
2. Aging Society in Japan
3. Unemployment
4. Japanese Economics
5. Education System in Japan

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1. Japan Food Supply
2. Recycle in Japan
3. Vacant houses / places in Japan
4. Learning a language for employment in Japan
5. Other – related to your course / study / or interest

Additional Topics;

1. The relation between diet & exercise
2. Learning language and culture
3. Climate change
4. English is the modern international language
5. Olympic games in Tokyo 2021

Topic List B:

• Transportation in Japan – Yuya:)
• Nuclear Power in Japan – Reina
• Endangered Animals (species) – Sakura
• Inventions (technology) – Riku
• Living in the future; focus on the futuristic aspects (things)

Please write a 25 word abstract (pre introduction – short) – what you would like to write your essay about / and present (PowerPoint)

Slide 1: Title / name

Slide 2: Abstract