Group Essay Collaboration

Due Monday: 2 copies of your complete body paragraph. Work on the essay in the lab during class and turn in 2 complete copies of the entire essay at the end of class.


Before you begin your post, please keep in mind that you need to have the core of your paragraph (all concrete details and commentary) complete or nearly complete.


In Friday's class, body paragraphs were in varying stages in every group. Write your post focusing on what has changed or developed since your group members read your paragraph in class and how your group members can help you transition into their paragraphs (see the previous post on transitions between paragraphs.)

Post: 
1. What you haven't seen yet. Tell you group members what's new in your paragraph. Are you using a different concrete detail? If so, your group members need to know to avoid repetition. Did you change or add commentary? Explain the new commentary so your group members can make sure it ties in with the thesis.
2. Ask questions of your group members to get feedback in their comments. This could be anything ranging from asking for synonyms for words you're repeating, asking for ideas on how to write a topic sentence for your paragraph that ties into the thesis, asking for help on commentary, proofreading questions, etc. 

Comment: Read each of your group members’ posts and comment back to them. Your comment should include your critique what's new in their paragraph, respond to their questions, and give them ideas for their three-fold transition sentence. Give each member of your group an idea for how they can transition from or to your paragraph and refer subtly to the thesis without being overly repetitive. *The comments are each worth 10 points and need to be substantial and thoughtful.

The three-fold transition sentence is explained in detail with examples in the previous post.


Post and comment on each group members' blogs by Saturday, February 12.