Introduction to College Reading and Writing/Fall 2013 TTH 10:00 – 11:50 AM/Section: 74776/Room: MB 263 ASSIGNMENTS Points Possible YOUR SCORE How is my work graded? MAJOR PROJECTS (500 points) Project One 100 points Each project is assessed with consideration of the English Department grading standards. In addition, I consider how well your projects meet specific objectives listed on the project assignment sheets. Reminder: All projects are expected to be formatted according to Modern Language Association (MLA) requirements. (Further guidance will be provided.) Projects One, Two, Three, and Four must be typed in order to earn points. Project Two 100 points Project Three 125 points Project Four 125 points Group Project & In-Class Essay: Hunger Games Debate 50 points PRACTICE AND PROCESS MATERIALS (500 points) Student Success Notebook Assignments 196 points (28 applicable days X 7 points each) Earning Notebook Assignment Points: Assessment Questions Is the work completed appropriately and entirely (including all sections and word count requirements)? Is the work submitted on time? (See the late work policy.) Are all of the assignment labeled clearly? In-Class Participation 160 points (32 applicable days X 5 points each) Earning Participation Points: Assessment Questions To what extent do you complete the written participation requirements? To what extent do you actively and effectively engage in group and individual activities? To what extent do you participate in the entire class session? To what extent do you help maintain an effective learning environment which is free of unnecessary distractions? Class Warm-Ups 62 points (31 applicable days X 2 points each) Earning Warm-Up Activity Points: Assessment Questions Did you arrive to class on time and participate in the entire activity? Did you submit the warm-up activity work as required? Essay Drafts 4 projects X 8 points each = 32 points Earning Essay Draft Points: Assessment Questions Did you provide each group member with a printed copy of your draft when required? Did you participate in the entire draft feedback process on the required class day(s)? Did you share your work and respond to the work of others? Supplemental Learning Activities (Seven) 50 points For more information about earning Supplemental Learning (SL) points and completing SL activities, please review the third part of the syllabus. up
may take advantage of our transfer agreements with prestigious institutions like UCLA. Visit or SSA-122 for more information and admission requirements. I reserve the right to make schedule and related changes to the syllabus. Updates are announced in class and posted on the course website. We will regularly use the course books in class. Also, you need textbook access outside of class in order to complete notebook assignments. TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE DAY ONE (Thursday 8/15) COURSE INTRODUCTIONS DAY TWO (Tuesday 8/20) Audience, Purpose, Tone Taking Notes CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY (worth up to six notebook points) Review: The English 575 Course Syllabus Complete: introductory letter to the instructor Complete: introductory letter to other students DAY THREE (Thursday 8/22) Reading as a Process CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY (worth up to six notebook points) Read: The Hunger (chapter one) Read: The Hunger Games (assigned articles) Complete: Reading Response Activities (as explained in class) DAY FOUR (Tuesday 8/27) Student Success Strategies CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY (worth up to six notebook points) Read: The Hunger Games (chapter two) Read: “Start Strong: Taking Charge of Your Success in College” (pgs. 78-107/Custom) Complete: Reading Response Activities (as explained in class) Chaffey College Student Handbook (2013-2014 edition), syllabi for your classes, other scheduling information DAY FIVE (Thursday 8/29) Strategies for Reading Various Genres CHECKLIST: WORK DUE (worth up to six notebook points) Read: The Hunger Games (chapter three) Read: “Get Ready to Read: Active Strategies for Managing Texts” (108-171, Part One, as explained in class/Custom) Complete: Reading Response Activities (as explained in class) Bring: Texts from Other Courses DAY SIX (Tuesday 9/3) Overview: Academic Essay Structure Major Project One CHECKLIST: WORK DUE TODAY (worth up to six notebook points) Read: The Hunger Games (chapter four) Read: “Get Ready to Read: Active Strategies for Managing Texts” (108-171, Part Two, as explained in class/Custom) Complete: Reading Response Activities (as explained in class)