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To be ready for this class:

Here' an explanation by video if you prefer.

1. Create notes as we saw in class for the segment from 8:26 to 9:45 of the video "Narcissist, psychopath, or sociopath: How to spot the differences."
2. Practice making notes for the paragraphs in this document.
3. Learn about how to cite sources for our course and why.
4. Learn some useful phrases for politeness:
   1. 1. • asking
         • saying NO

What we'll do:

• Listening Project (30 minutes, in groups)
  • Start it:
    • Form groups.
    • Create shared document for notes:
      • Share link with all group members.
      • Share link with teacher.
    • Put first set(s) of notes:
      • 8:26 to 9:45 from "Narcissist, psychopath, or sociopath: How to spot the differences."
    • Take turns speaking from first set of notes:
      • Improve notes as necessary so that everyone speaks well from them:
        • Find a way to include a polite NO as you do this
• How to cite our sources (30 minutes)
  • page that explains why
  • video that shows how
    • APA example
    • CSE example
• Vocabulary Tables (10 minutes)
  • We'll quiz each other with politeness.
• Note-taking practice (30 minutes, in pairs)
  • • Review notes for segment 8:26 to 9:45 from "Narcissist, psychopath, or sociopath: How to spot the differences."
    • Paragraphs to note solo practice

• Begin Target Errors List for writing (10 minutes)
  • Review the feedback from the teacher on your 200-word text from Class 1.
  • Add an error to your Target Errors list that the teacher identifies in your feedback.
• Text types: First contact
  • Browse these pages:
    • Text types
    • Academic registers
      • especially the table titled "Academic Register Characteristics"