Eng102BH Intro Portfolios BasicMLA

8/9/2019 Eng102BH Intro Portfolios BasicMLA

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Eng 102

English Composition 2

Jeannine Stanko


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Instructor Information

Jeannine Stanko

724-396-4158

[email protected]

Office Hours: Mondays Braddock Hills

Tuesdays & Thursdays - BoyceOffice Location: Writing Lab


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Activity DirectionsYou will be given a blank sheet of paper.

Answer the questions on the next slide by drawingpictures (think cave drawings).

Meet with a classmate who you do not know.

Explain your drawings to this classmate.

The classmate will use the drawings to introduce youto the class.


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Ice BreakerDraw only pictures to answer these questions no

numbers or letters!!!!

1. If you could have an endless supply of any food,what would it be?

2. Who is your favorite cartoon character and why?

3. If someone made a movie of your life would it be adrama, comedy, romantic-comedy, action film, orscience fiction?

4. If you were to perform in the circus, what would

you do?5. If you were stranded on a deserted island, what

three books and three people would you take withyou? Why?


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Materials & Resources

Behrens, Laurence and Leonard J. Rosen. Writingand Reading Across the Curriculum. 12th ed. NewYork: Pearson Longman, 2013.

Computer and internet access

Flash drive

Tutoring Options: The Learning Assistance Center,Smartthinking.com, Writing Lab, Instructor byappointment


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Learning Outcomes Use Standard Written English to create well-

structured sentences, paragraphs, and essays Review the writing process and use strategies to

further revising and editing skills Write extensive multi-paragraph essays using

argument and a variety of structural patternsconsidering audience and tone

Read critically, learning to summarize, analyze,interpret, and evaluate relevant information from avariety of print and electronic sources, as well as fromdirect observations, interviews and surveys

Make distinctions about the credibility, reliability,consistency, strengths, and limitations of resourcesbut not limited to information gathered from Websites


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Listed TopicsReview as Needed:

Grammar and mechanics Organization, including introductions and

conclusions

Peer evaluation

Writing process

Unity and coherence

Summary, paraphrase, and direct quotation

plagiarism


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Listed TopicsFurther Develop

Analytical thinking and writing skills using argumentative and persuasive strategies

Writing sound theses

Audience, purpose, and tone

Locating print and electronic source material Evaluating sources and evidence

Proper documentation

Synthesizing sources

Critical thinking

Clarity: syntax, semantics, and diction

Sentence variety and coherence


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Evaluation

Grading scaleA = 100-90%

B = 89 80%

C = 79-70% D = 69-60%

F = 59% or below


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Workload Expect to write 15-20 polished pages for the

semester

In-class 3 hours per week Spend 4 - 6 hours preparing for class weekly


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Grammar Portfolio (which is your homework)20% of final grade

2 submissions each worth 100 points

Why are we doing this???

Objective is to show mastery knowledge ofvarious grammar topics

Further instructions to follow


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Essays 50% of final grade

Summary 100 points

Critique 100 points

Analysis 100 pointsArgument Synthesis 200 points


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Assessments & Attendance

30% final grade Final (grammar) 100 points

Final (writing) 100 points

Attendance TBD (min. 100 pts.)


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MulligansEach portfolio and essay can be redone

once

Due before next portfolio or essayMulligan is forfeited if absent on

assignments due date

Further instructions for mulligansubmission described in syllabus


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Essay Submission

Must be submitted at beginning of class! Late papers forfeit mulligan

Essays will not be accepted after mulligandeadline

Computer problem is NOT an emergency. Email essay option

Attach & copy/paste into body

Must be received before class on due date I will respond for your reassurance (text!)

A plagiarized essay will result in failure ofassignment!


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Attendance: Expect to attend every class Each class is worth a portion of your final grade. Rough drafts, in-class work, quizzes, and homework

cannot be made up. Forfeit all mulligans If you choose to come to class unprepared, you will be

marked absent. For example, in order to participate inthe peer review process, you must have a completedrough draft. Rough drafts are due the class beforesubmissions no exceptions.

You will be considered absent if you are not in class.

You will be considered late if you arrive after I have taken roll.Lateness or early departure of 20 or more minutes counts as acomplete absence. After three late entries or early departure,coming in late or leaving early will count as an absence.

After 3 missed classes, the final grade will drop 1 letter

grade for each subsequent absence.


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Electronics Must be silenced

Texting or engaging in social networking Computer/internet activities during instruction

Receive an absence for class period

No personal calls or bathroom breaks Inform about emergencies


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Disclaimers

Disruptions talking during instruction orstudent Q&A Refer to Student Handbookfor

acceptable/unacceptable behavior

Disciplinary policies & procedures of college

CCAC makes every effort to provide reasonableaccommodations for students with disabilities.Questions about services and procedures shouldcontact the Office of Supportive Services.

During the semester, reasonable changes to thecourse outline may be academically appropriate.Students will be notified of these adjustments ina timely manner.


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Class Website can access through Blackboard

Can access directly

www.english102stkitts.weebly.com
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Questions?


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Portfolio


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Grammar Portfolio Following in-class direct instruction and practice,

a task for each topic will be assigned. Studentswill complete each task according to the followingguidelines.


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Grammar Portfolio

Format & Creativity Each task is labeled. Itemswithin tasks are labeled as needed.

Knowledge is presented in an original way. Examplesinclude but are not limited to using technology suchas websites, PowerPoints, Prezi; scrapbooking,incorporation of pictures, etc. The portfolio showsmore effort than typed or handwritten entries in abinder or notebook.


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Suggestions for creativityhttp://summerinstitute2013.weebly.com
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Grammar Portfolio

Completeness Every task item must be complete.For example, if Task Item #6 requires threesentences and only two are written, the task item isincomplete.

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Grammar PortfolioAccuracy Task items will be graded according to

the correct application of the grammar or

mechanical rule.

General Grammar & Mechanics Adherence tobasic grammar and mechanical rules such as endpunctuation, beginning capitalization, MLAformat, etc. is evident. Each task builds uponanother. For example, Task Item #4 teachescapitalization. Every Task Item completed

afterwards must follow all of the rules ofcapitalization.


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Due Monday 2/2Diagnostic essay

Read Behrens chapter 1 (summary)

skim sample essays on weebly

skim Behrens pgs. 33-45

skim Behrens chapter 3


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Writing Sample Due Monday 2/2Write an essay answering one of the following

prompts. You may use the computer, textbook, andany other necessary sources to complete this task.

Should Americans worry about companies moving

jobs off-shore?

Are Americans concerned enough about theenvironment?

Is gay marriage atypical?

How important is sleep?

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Eng102BH Intro Portfolios BasicMLA