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 * NOTE: Dr. Forrest C.Helvie**

Back to Dr. Helvie's Main Page =**ENG 088: Foundations for College Study / Reading / Writing**= MEETING TIMES AND LOCATIONS 8:00—10:50am || W 206 || ENG 088 8:00—10:50am || W 133 || Monday & Wednesday - 1:50-2:20pm, Tuesday 11:00-1:00pm, or by appointment.
 * **Mon.** ||  **Rm**  ||  **Wed.**  ||  **Rm**  ||
 * ENG 088
 * __Office Hours:__**

**What Should Bring to Class Today?**

 * Notebook
 * Writing Utensil
 * Texts
 * Independent Reading Novel
 * USB Thumb Drive
 * Highlighters (3-4 colors)
 * Homework1
 * Banner ID & password
 * A Positive Attitude!-)

LINK TO REGISTER FOR REMIND 1. Final portfolios are due on Monday. Bring in printed copies to class. I will provide you with the folders to store them. 2. Read the following article in preparation for Part 1 of the In-Class Essay. Take notes on your copy and be prepared to discuss (briefly) Monday.
 * 5/2 **

//Wednesday, May 2nd:// --Final Reading Exam: Don't forget to type, print, and bring in the take-home portion of the reading exam! --Final Portfolio "Dress Rehearsal": Bring in a complete portfolio to include the final reflection letter. These drafts can be updated next week, so don't stop editing or revising these essays. --You will be given the article that we will base your in-class essay on to take home, read, and annotate. While you can have notes on the article, you may not pre-write any portion of the essay.
 * 4/30 **

// Monday, May 7th: // --Part 1 of the Final In-Class Essay: Don't forget to bring in your copy of the article! --Final Portfolios Due

// Wednesday, May 9th // : --Part 2 of the Final In-Class Essay --Any updates to the Final Portfolio essays are due at this time.

1. For //ReadTheory//, you need to have taken __no less than 30 quizzes__ by Monday. 2. For //Quill//, you need to have completed __at least__ 8 activities plus the diagnostic by Monday. 3. Review the final portfolio guidelines and reflection letter. We will go over this in detail on Monday. 4. Edit and Revise Essays 1 + 2 in preparation for the final portfolio. 5. Edit and revise Essay #3 on Gun Control. Submit to e-tutoring.org. Final Draft is due on Monday. 6. If you wish to use Essay #4 - the Practice In-Class Essay, you must make an appointment with me for feedback on how to edit and revise that essay.
 * 4/18 **

1. For //ReadTheory//, you need to have taken __no less than 24 quizzes__ by Wednesday. 2. For //Quill//, you need to have completed __at least__ 5 activities plus the diagnostic by Wednesday. 3. Practice "Filling in the Gaps" for your in-class essay (rewriting those parts of your essay you didn't get to over and over AND reading about your topic so you're ready to complete Part II of the in-class practice essay).
 * 4/16 **


 * 4**/11
 * 1) Edit and Revise Draft #2 of Essay #3. Bring in a print copy to class on Monday.
 * 2) For //ReadTheory//, you need to have taken __no less than 20 quizzes__ by Monday.
 * 3) For //Quill//, you need to have completed __at least__ three activities plus the diagnostic by Monday..

1. Have the final copy of Essay #2 ready for turn-in. 2. Complete 1 hour of //ReadTheory// for this week. Your login info is listed below if you forgot it. 3. Go to Quill.org and select the “Sign-up” button. Create a username and password. You will be prompted for a class code (Code: Space-Offer). Once you input the class code, you will be connected to the ENG 088 Class. Complete the diagnostic and spend at least two hours completing the activities you are assigned based on your diagnostic.
 * 4**/9:
 * Class is canceled for today. Please make sure that you complete the following for Wednesday's class:**

4. Complete Draft #1 of Essay #3. Bring in a DIGITAL copy to class on Wednesday.


1. Edit and revise Essay #2 making sure to include at least 2-3 direct quotes from Marie Winn's "Television the Plug In Drug" using correct MLA citation and documentation. 2. Submit this draft to e-tutoring requesting specific feedback on 1. how effective are the quotes you selected, and 2. how well you integrated them into your argument. 3. The Final Draft for Essay #2 will be due next Wednesday. Make sure you review the feedback provided on the final draft of Essay #1 and apply that feedback to Essay #2 as appropriate. 4. Recently, we've been exploring the gun control debate. I'd like you to watch this short video (warning: there is some vulgar language) and then write a paragraph responding whether or not you think that arming teachers is a good response to school shooters.
 * 4/4:**


 * 4/2:**
 * NOTE: We WILL meet today for class despite the weather. The college opens up at 10:00am, so plan to come for a short class.**

1. Bring in a digital copy of your edited and revised 3rd Draft of Essay #2. We will be working on it together in class on Wednesday. 2. Complete at least 10 rows of dual-entry notes focusing on Marie Winn's "Television the Plug In Drug." I will check these on Wednesday. 3. Continue working on your ReadTheory. This week's winner will be determined by 8:00am on Wednesday morning. The prize? I will remove either ONE late __or__ add +10 points onto a quiz. (Use this format)

Edit and Revise Draft #2 of Essay #2 making sure it is fully developed (min. 5 paragraphs - 1 intro, 3 body, and 1 conclusion) now that this will be a revised essay. Submit to e-tutoring and bring in proof of submission. (I need to see the date and title of the essay) This will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis. - Edit and revise Essay #2 and bring in a print copy to edit in class on Wednesday. - Go back and re-analyze the CNN and NYT articles. Be prepared for a seminar discussion on Wednesday. - Complete the close reading packet for Wednesday.
 * 3/28:**
 * 3/26**

Print out and Read the articles "Why I Didn't Join my School's Walkout" and "Florida Student Emma Gonzalez Speech transcript." -- Conduct a basic analysis (5Ws +H) for both; -- Identify the author's purpose, audience, tone, POV, and any use of figurative language (and how & why it's being used); -- For each article write a paragraph discussing about why you think it was effective for the primary audience. Commercial presentations on Monday.
 * 3/21:**

Complete the following reading exercises: 1. Before, During, and After 2. Check your email and sign into **READ THEORY** using the log in info in the email. 3. Complete the pretest and at __least__ two other quiz activities. No need to print your results as I can see you progress online.
 * 3/19: **
 * NOTE: I understand the email invitation did not make it out to everyone. Download the attached PDF, find your log in name, and use the common class password. That should help you access the material.**


 * Work to be completed on 3/19: **
 * 1) Context Clues Exercises 1, 2, and 3.
 * 2) Determining Topics Exercises 1 and 2.
 * 3) Stated Main Ideas Exercises 1, 2, and 3.
 * 4) Supporting Details Exercises 1 and 2.
 * 5) Implied Main Ideas Exercises 1 and 2.


 * Complete ALL 12 exercises and printout the results. This will count as TWO quiz grades! **


 * 2/28: **
 * NO HOMEWORK [You're welcome ;-] **

1. Study for the Midterm Exams (in-class essay and reading exam. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">2. Go on Youtube and pick one commerical between 30 seconds and 2.5 minutes in length. Then, I want you to prepare a handout for the class where you: <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">A.) Conduct a basic analysis (identify the 5Ws +H) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">B.) Identify the primary purpose for the commercial as well as any secondary purposes (and explain!). <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">C.) Evaluate the overall effectiveness and quality of commerical based on your critical analysis. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">You will be discussing this commercial in class on Wednesday.
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">2/26: **


 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">2/21: **
 * 1) <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">Watch the TED Talk on boredom. Then, write a one-page response discussing what truths you find in this video based on your personal experiences and something you have read this semester.
 * 2) <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">Read Marie Winn's "Television: The Plug in Drug." In your journal, create a list of 5-10 ways in which Winn's argument is and/or is not relevant today.
 * 3) <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">Bring in a final copy of Essay #1 (printed) on Monday.
 * 4) <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">Complete the last five questions in the Main Idea packet (focusing on Implied Main Ideas).

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">1. Edit and revise Essay #1 based on the feedback you received from me on your body paragraphs. <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">2. Submit your essay to e-tutoring. (See the main page of this website at the bottom for how to register for e-tutoring). If you need help, stop by the tutoring center either today, Thursday, or next Tuesday. <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">3. Be prepared for a debate about the effects of media on students today! 4. Remember: There is no class on Monday due to the President's Day Holiday -- enjoy the long weekend!
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">2/14: **

1. Edit and revise Essay #1 based on the feedback you received on your first two drafts. 2. Write a phantom ending for any of the essays we've read so far! (NOTE: This means that you write a conclusion of //your own// ). This can go in your journal. 3. Bring in two copies of your fully edited and revised essay. --COPY #1: The complete essay (intro, 3 body paragraphs, and a **revised** conclusion) --COPY #2: The whole essay MINUS the conclusion (intro and 3 main body paragraphs only!)
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">2/12 **
 * 1) <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">Come to class with a //digital// copy of your revised copy of Draft #4 Essay #1.
 * 2) <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">Complete pages 227-34 in the handout packet on Determining Topics and Main Ideas.
 * 3) <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">Read the article “[|Students Think They Can Multi-task]” and conduct a basic analysis of it (5Ws + H)
 * 2/7 **


 * 2/5**

1. Go back to the "Clinical Report" article in your text and complete 5 Vocabulary entries in your journal/notebook. FORMAT COUNTS! 2. Edit and revise Draft #3 of Essay #1. Bring in a print copy for submission on Wednesday.


 * 1/31**
 * 1) Draft #3 of Essay #1:
 * Rewrite your body paragraphs using the format discussed in class.Read “Clinical Report – The Impact of Social Media…” from Gwenn Schurgin O’Keefe in your text. Conduct a basic analysis (5Ws +H).
 * 1) Complete the body paragraph editing worksheet.

1. Updated copy of Draft #2 of Essay #1 2. Be prepared for a debate about the place of academic failure: Should teachers fail students and make them repeat a grade/course? Use your assigned readings and personal experience to support your argument.
 * 1/29 **


 * 1/24**
 * 1) Draft #2 of Essay #1: Rewrite your introduction using the format taught in class today. Due Monday.
 * 2) Read William Zinsser’s “The Right to Fail” in your text and complete ONE discussion question in your journal. Due Monday.
 * 3) For the Mary Sherry article, __print out a copy and bring it to class__. Then, complete ALL five questions for discussion, typing them up and printing them out. (No less than two full pages). Due Monday.
 * 1/22 **
 * 1) Course Materials Quiz
 * 2) Email Quiz
 * 3) Draft #1, Essay #1 (print copy)
 * 4) __ Print __ out and read Mary Sherry's " __In Praise of the F Word__ " and respond to ONE of the five questions for discussion in your notebook - your choice which one. Your response should be a complete paragraph.