ENGL 0097 LAB

Week 13 and 14
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: ACTIVE READING, WRITING,
REFLECTING, CONNECTING, THINKING AND RESPONDING
(30 points***)
I Think I Can, I Think I Can: If Only I Could Think by Sandra L. Cavender

Hello, Out There Is Anybody Thinking?- partial text - by Veronica P. Stephen

First preview the two articles (all on one document)

Second read the titles, connect to the topic, and think

Third Using no more than 4 words write the topic:

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Fourth read these two pieces, paragraph by paragraph. Highlight and take notes on a separate
sheet of paper on the main points in each paragraph. You should have at least one note per
paragraph.

Fifth write one of your margin notes below:

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Fifth Create two claims (one for each piece) by looking over all of your notes. What main
point or argument is each author trying to make about the topic? Using a complete sentence for
each claim. Write the claims:

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Sixth Answer the following questions about margin notes:

1. When and how did you first learn to think ?

 2. What do you think about the authors points of view?

3. Do you think learning how to think is an ongoing process? Explain

4. a. How does your thinking impact your participation (discussion, raising your hand to
participate, etc.) in your classes?

b. Is it different for different classes?

5. How does your thinking impact your performance as a reader?

6. How does your thinking impact your performance as a writer?

On a separate document, write a two paragraph essay about your how you think and include an
example of a situation where you were asked to think. Think about your thinking.