The document contains journal prompts and homework assignments for a class. It asks the student to write a 100-word story about a picture and identify their MATC email address. It also asks what the five header elements are for a journal entry. The homework assignments are to read about preparing oral presentations and be prepared to do a 5-minute self-introduction speech for the class using notes.

1. Journal Prompt 8/31 In a 100 words or more, tell me what’s the story behind this picture? What could be the “exigence”?

2. Quiz

3. Question #1 What is your MATC student email address?

4. Question #2 What are the five things you should have in the header of your journal entry?

6. Homework for 9/2/11 Read the section on “Preparing Oral Presentations” (it starts right after page 729). Then…

7. Homework for 9/2/11 Be prepared to give a 5-minute speech introducing yourself to the class. You can use notes, but try not to just read them----practice using them so you can tell us about yourself without looking at them.