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Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Each assignment you complete in this course will contribute to your growth towards meeting these goals. After this class has ended, it is my hope that you will use many of these skills in your daily life.
Select and narrow an essay topic
Formulate a specific, arguable, complex thesis statement
Select an appropriate pattern of organization
Write a structured essay with an introduction, developed support, and conclusion
Write coherent, unified, and detailed supportive paragraphs
Write structurally sound sentences varying in length and style
Effectively use transitional words, phrases, and sentences
Exhibit a command of college-level vocabulary appropriate to the essay subject.
Master prewriting strategies to generate content and pattern of development
Effectively use peer editing techniques to respond to essays
Identify structure, development, and features of writing style in expository prose
Develop 4-6 page argumentative papers, including the use of outside sources
Find, read, Summarize, analyze, interpret, synthesize, and evaluate outside sources
Appropriately incorporate sources into your writing
Use MLA format and documentation.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Out-of-Class: English 1A students will write an essay of 900+ words, which demonstrates the following outcomes.
Controlling Idea (SLO #1)
Students who complete this course will be able to write an essay that contains an arguable thesis.Development (SLO #2)
Students who complete this course will be able to write an essay that contains at least 900 words and develops the thesis through summary, analysis and evaluation.Sentences / Style (SLO #3)
Students who complete this course will be able to write an essay that contains a variety of sentences that have no fragments, comma splices, and run on sentences.MLA (SLO #4)
Students who complete this course will be able to write an essay that integrates MLA standards to the following (8) items: heading, running header, fonts, spacing, indentation, works cited page, in-text citations and use of outside sources with minor errors.
What kinds of assignments do we do?
What kinds of assignments do we do?
We have a variety of assignments to help every student succeed & achieve the course objectives. You might like certain activities better or certain lessons better. Each is ultimately designed though to help you learn a concept and succeed on a major paper assignment. There is no busy work, because like you, I'm busy. I respect your time and understand that this isn't the only "thing" you have going on. So, try not to skip an assignment or lesson. Chances are then you will have to spend more time later trying to relearn a concept or catch up on reading material needed for an essay.
We have a variety of assignments to help every student succeed & achieve the course objectives. You might like certain activities better or certain lessons better. Each is ultimately designed though to help you learn a concept and succeed on a major paper assignment. There is no busy work, because like you, I'm busy. I respect your time and understand that this isn't the only "thing" you have going on. So, try not to skip an assignment or lesson. Chances are then you will have to spend more time later trying to relearn a concept or catch up on reading material needed for an essay.
High Engagement Activities
In-Person classes allow for dynamic discusses and collaborative learning. We use this benefit to learn from each other through various activities, both written and verbal, including discussions and even debates. To ensure every learning modality is accommodated, there will be lectures, small group work, and individual work. We will also have a hands-on approach discovering deeper levels of our material through activities.
Skill Builders
Good writing takes practice. So we use this low stakes, skill builders to work on areas of our writing that may be challenging or use them as a way to practice aspects of our writing we hope to use in full length essays.
We will have at least 16 throughout the semester.
Reading Material & Notes
We have two types of reading material in this course. One is that which helps develop different writing techniques or skills. The other gives us multiple perspectives on a complex issue so that we may dive deeper into subject matter that may be new to us. For either, we will directly apply these concepts and ideas to our larger papers, making each piece relevant to our coursework, and hopefully interesting!
Throughout the semester, Reading Notes will be assigned on various writing techniques.
Major Papers
Paper #1: Personal Narrative Traditions
3+pages/ 900 Words Minimum
15% of grade
Paper #2: Analytical, Direct Response Argument
Free Speech on College Campuses
3+pages/ 900+ words
17% of grade
Paper #3: Analytical/ Argumentative Essay
How to Achieve Happiness
4+ pages/1000+ words
1+ Scholarly Sources
20% of grade
Paper #4:
Argumentative/ Persuasive Research Essay
Environmental Research
5+ pages/ 1200+ words
2+ Scholarly Sources
25% of grade
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