Sat.+p.m.+writing+lab

==The following assignments are to be completed in the Saturday afternoon writing lab and submitted via email (gtucker@unb.ca) by 4:00 Saturday afternoon. I will be available to answer any questions at 471-5483 ==

Class 1. October 03, 2009
===__Writing assignment__: Keeping in mind the Vanier Institute’s definition of the family, discuss how First Nation’s family values have/have not changed over the past 25 years and why. ===

Class 2. October 17, 2009
===__Writing assignment__: Give a definition of culture (you may want to use the dictionary definition or expand on the dictionary definition if you feel it doesn't cover all areas). Using your definition of culture, explore whether James will know himself as an aboriginal person. ===

__Class 3. October 24, 2009 __
===Writing assignment: We have completed Task 21, Writing, p. 29 in class. For each point in the chart, write complete sentences. Vary your sentence structure using simple sentences (p.23); compound sentences (p. 24) and complex sentences (p. 25). In your writing, identify a sentence from each of the three categories. ===

Journal Response: submit your response to today's class
===__ Class 5, November 23, 2009 __ Writing Assignment -- We have discussed various innovations and the creativity necessary to see a need and devise a plan to meet that need. Write at least three recommendations to non-native teachers that will assist them to teach First Nations students (children and/or adults). Make your writing as explicit as possible giving details and explanations. Journal Response: submit today ===

Journal Response: I would appreciate your feedback on the highlights of the class and ways to improve this course.
===Thanks for being such a wonderful group of students -- I've learned a tremendous amount from you and will be pondering your feedback for a long time to come. Have a wonderful and safe Christmas! ===