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Lesson 1
English 150Course Introduction
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Two writers on Writing
Bill Flanagannovel about the 70s rock scene
Cecilia Galantecoming of age novel
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Welcome toWelcome to
English 150English 150Composition OneComposition One
Mr. Harmon
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WRITERS ARE CURIOUS
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Three questions
What is the best book youve ever read?
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
Where is the most beautiful place youve everbeen?
St. Johns, the Virgin Islands
Whats the
w
eirdest thing youve ever eaten? Soy Cheese
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The Daily Writers Prompt:
Examples:
Explain the meaning of life in ten words or less.
Describe your neighbors nose.
What would you do if you had no money?
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me
Born in West Virginia
Married with two children, 2 girls 1st and 3rd
grader Live in St. Charles
Missouri University B.J.; Webster University
M.A.; Linden
wood University
M.A.T.
Enjoy family, reading, writing, and travel
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Alphabet Time
In three minutes time, arrange yourself in a
line alphabetically by your first names.
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On Writing
There is nothing to writing.
All you do is sit down at a typewriter
and open a vein.
Red Smith -Sportswriter
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On Writing
I'm not a very good writer, but I'm an
excellent rewriter.
James Michener-Novelist
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On Writing
Isaac Bashevis Singer
Story teller
The wastebasket is awriter's best friend.
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AND NOW SOME ELEMENTARYADVICE
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It has often been said
theres so much to be read,
you never can cramall those words in your head.
So the writer who breeds
more words than he needsis making a chore
for the reader who reads
Thats why my belief isthe briefer the brief is,
the greater the sigh
of the readers relief is.
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Assignments Due Next Class
Using your handout, pick any two of the words onthe page and combine them to create somethingnew.
Stone and camera
would become a stone camera capable of doing many more things than a
normal camera
Read in Great Writing Pages 2 through 8
Be able to describe thewriting process
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Composition I Overview
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Composition I Overview
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Composition I Overview
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Composition I Overview
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Composition I Overview
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Composition I Overview
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Textbooks
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Syllabus
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Web Resources
Little Brown Handbook:
http://wps.ablongman.com/long_fowler_lbh_
10/
Great Writing: http://highered.mcgraw-
hill.com/sites/0072370645/information_cent
er_view0/
My Blog: http://harmonhd.blogspot.com/
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Turnitin.com
All essay assignments will be uploaded to
Turnitin.com for grading
During the next
w
eek, you must sign up forTurnitin.com
Details next class.
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Expectations
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Student
Be prompt Be ready to learn when class begins.
Be prepared
Have materials with you and knowdue dates; turn in work on time
Be a polite and positive participant Speak in a normal tone of voice, and
listen attentively.
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Student
Turn offall cell phones, mp3 players or
any other electronic devices. Do not be
rude to me and your fellow students by
using these devices in class.
If you need to make a call or a text, you
are more than welcome to do that in the
hallway, as will I. Absences ask classmates or go to class
blog to find out what you missed
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Grading
Grades are based on the accumulationof points.
Points are based on:
Class participation(effort)
Completion of
assignments
(daily work) Major projects,
and exams
Our Grading Scale 90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
Below 60% = F
Grades are calculated oncumulative percentage and arerounded up whenever possible.
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Late Assignments
Any assignment turned in past the due date is
late
The grade for that assignment
w
ill beautomatically reduced by 10%
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A word about participation
Given 150 points at start of semester
Lost points for texting during class, excessive
talking, and/or any unnecessary disruption So, turn cell phones off in class
You are more than welcome to make
important calls during class in the hallway
outside the room
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My Pledge to You
I will trust you until you give me reason
to do otherwise.
I will respect you and work with you tosolve problems.
I will promptly correct and offer
feedback on yourw
ork.
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My Pledge to You
I will work with you to meet learning goals.
I will offer extra help and alternative
assessments should you require them.
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What are some ofyour
expectations for this course?
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Heres to a great
semester!And one more pledge:
I will never give you a test like
this:
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