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Room – A31
Spring 2017
Mr. Alfera
Reseda High School
The Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC), is a full-year college preparatory English course for high school seniors taken in place of the traditional British Literature or Advanced
The ERWC addresses critical reading and writing problems identified by the CSU English Placement Test Committee, and prepares students to meet the expectations of college and university faculty.
Over 77% of the incoming freshmen in the CSU system alone are currently required to take remedial English courses. The ERWC is intended to prepare students for reading and writing at the college level.
Course Description and Objectives
How to take this course
It’s not what you “get” in this course, it’s how deep you go. People take the ERWC in 12th grade because they are forced to, “it is required.”
Think about why someone has decided that learning this material might be essential to his life, and what that means for him personally. It is entirely possible to do well in the class without
Waders Snorkelers Scuba Divers
You need this class to get a diploma. You do not necessarily enjoy English class, but you are willing to be here and do what you must
There is nothing wrong with walking along the shore; this may likely be the last English class you will
Snorkelers like to get below the surface and dig around a bit.
Perhaps you have enjoyed an English class in the past or are open to some new ideas.
Snorkelers understand the depth and
Scuba divers wish to dive deeper and use the cognitive tools and equipment of critical thinking.
Deep divers recognize the variety of perspective because they see it all around them.
That which can be presented without evidence must be dismissed without
consideration.1st Semester 2nd Semester What’s Next? Value of Life Rhetoric of the
Op-Ed Page
Bring a Text to Class
Juvenile Justice
Racial Profiling
Language-Gender-Culture
Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk
Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned by Walter Mosely
How to take this course
It’s not what you “get” in this course, it’s how deep you go. People take the ERWC in 12th grade because they are forced to, “it is required.”
Think about why someone has decided that learning this material might be essential to his life, and what that means for him personally. It is entirely possible to do well in the class without
You need this class to get a diploma. You do not necessarily enjoy English class, but you are willing to be here and do what you must
There is nothing wrong with walking along the shore; this may likely be the last English class you will
Snorkelers like to get below the surface and dig around a bit.
Perhaps you have enjoyed an English class in the past or are open to some new ideas.
Snorkelers understand the depth and
Scuba divers wish to dive deeper and use the cognitive tools and equipment of critical thinking.
Deep divers recognize the variety of perspective because they see it all around them.
I think, therefore I am
.
You will need to keep a portfolio of your work in
order to make the argument that you have achieved the
objectives of the ERWC.Elements of your portfolio
Best Practices Reflecting on process Detail the revisions you've
made and the improvements and changes that you want readers to notice.
Outline the process you went through to produce one or more of your entries.
Reflection and action
are necessary
for all individuals who wish to
become whole and
I think, therefore I am
.
Demonstrate what this portfolio illustrates about you as a writer, student, researcher, or critical thinker.
Acknowledge your weaknesses, but show how you've worked to overcome them.
Reflect on what you've learned about writing, reading, or other topics of the course.
Discuss each piece of writing you've included, touching on its strengths.
A three-ring binder for all units with dividers
Composition Book for journaling
Highlighters (3-4 of varying colors)
Blue/Black/Red or other color pens
College-ruled paper Sticky notes (post-it, or any
like brand)
Stuff and Things
You Need
Empathy and compassion are necessities, not luxuries; without them humanity cannot survive.
Grading Policy: Student’s grade will be based upon a cumulative point system. The final grade for the semester is determined by computing a percentage of a student’s points. A passing grade on the final exam will NOT guarantee a passing grade in the class.
*** Participation will contribute to your success; thus, good
attendance is mandatory. ***
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