english composition 1 expectations

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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

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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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Textbooks


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Syllabus


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Web Resources

Little Brown Handbook:

http://wps.ablongman.com/long_fowler_lbh_

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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

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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

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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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