ENG088TR

//Assistant Professor of Developmental English// Back to Dr. Helvie's Main Page
 * Dr. Forrest C.Helvie**

=**ENG 088:** **Foundations for College Study / Reading / Writing**= MEETING TIMES AND LOCATIONS 9:00—11:55am || W 248 || ENG 088 9:00—11:55am || W 206 ||
 * **Tues.** ||  **Rm**  ||  **Thurs.**  ||  **Rm**  ||
 * ENG 088

What Should Bring to Class Today?

 * Notebook
 * Writing Utensil
 * Texts
 * Independent Reading Novel
 * USB Thumb Drive
 * Highlighters (3-4 colors)
 * Homework
 * A Positive Attitude!-)


 * Weekly Assignments and Announcements: **
 * 5/8:**
 * Final portfolios are due Tues.**


 * 5/6:**
 * Essay #3**


 * 5/1:**
 * 1) Comments on //at least 3// of your classmates' book reviews in their e-portfolios by Friday at midnight.
 * 2) Essay #3 (The Book Review) is due on Tuesday. Be sure to include the e-tutoring printout
 * 3) If you did not finish the Townsend Press exercises (or were absent), have the exercise scores printed out for Tuesday.
 * 4/29:**
 * 1) E-Portfolios due the end of this week.
 * 2) “This I Believe Essay” due next class (can be turned in today though)
 * 3) Essay #3 Final due next one week from today.
 * 4) Final Portfolio due date changed to 12/13 MAY.
 * 5) Sign up for a free user account at [] . Bring in earbuds / headphones to our next class.

1. Using the feedback from your classmates, edit and revise your "This I Believe." THEN, submit it to e-tutoring.org. Completion of today's work constitutes completion of Draft #1. Completion of the e-tutoring submission is Draft #2. Your final, revised copy is due on Tuesday WITH a copy of the e-tutor's feedback. 2. Write an anecdotal paragraph for Essay #2: The Midterm Essay. Having reviewed some of the "This I Believe" essays on the website, I want YOU to write your own essay discussing a particular belief you hold to be true. Although this essay will be a personal narrative (1st POV), you need to be sure you do not simply tell a story. You need to have a clear thesis that is present throughout the essay. Moreover, all of your details should serve to underscore this thesis in some clear fashion.
 * 4/24 (Homework that will be assigned Thursday):**
 * 1) Students will be required to have their e-Portfolios completed NO LATER THAN APR 30 (MW section) or MAY 1 (TR section). You will then be required to comment on at least three other e-Portfolios prior to 5 MAY (MW section) / 6 MAY (TR section).
 * 2) Integrate at least two quotes into Essay #3 (The Book Review). Submit to e-tutoring asking them to pay particular attention to your use of outside source material.
 * 3) Essay #4 (This I Believe) is due APR 30 (MW section) or MAY 1 (TR section). You need to include the e-tutor's feedback as well as a clean, final copy.
 * 4/22: **
 * 4/17: **

Your essay should be ** __no less__ ** __ **than** __ 500 words. It needs to include an introduction, a main body, and a conclusion. It will also need to be typed and prepared for class on Tuesday. Due Monday/Tuesday: Academic Festival. See below.
 * 4/10: **
 * 1) Read Dumbing of America in your text.
 * 2) Select three television shows; watch them, and then evaluate them based on whether or not they are contributing to the problem America presently faces as Jacoby sees it.
 * 3) Seminar #3: Media Today
 * 4) Browse through the [|“This I Believe” essays]. Select one or two essays you found to be particularly effective / moving. Write a one paragraph summary of the essay followed by one paragraph analysis of how the writers was effective as a writer (pay attention to Author’s Patterns, Tone, Purpose, Audience, POV, etc).
 * 5) Continue working on your IRP capstone projects.
 * 6) You need to ensure you have a reflection for each mini-project. These two reflections must address all of the learning outcomes listed on the capstone handout.
 * 7) Reflections should be no less than 250 words.
 * 4/8: All of this mentioned in class; however, I realize this was late getting up. Do your best. **
 * 1) Edit & Revise Essay #3, Draft #2 and then submit to e-tutoring. Bring in a printout showing you’ve submitted this draft to e-tutoring to class on Wed.
 * 2) Read “The Issue Isn’t Sex, It’s Violence” for Wed. analyzing Author’s Purpose, Tone, and Intended Audience.
 * 4/3: **

FOR THURSDAY:
 * 4/1:**
 * 1) Edit and revise Essay #2, Draft #2 based on feedback from class today. Submit this to e-Tutoring.org. (see Main Page for direction on how to do this). Final copy will be due April 8TH. You __ must __ print out and include the e-tutor's feedback with your final draft.
 * 2) Bring in a printed copy of Essay #3: The Book Review to class next Tues.
 * 3) Read "Televising Humiliation." Graded dual entry notes: 10 bullets or more formatted correctly = Check +, 6-9 bullets formatted correctly = Check; 5 or less OR not formatted correctly = Check –. Due next Tues.
 * 4) "Tag" your e-Portfolios with IRP. Now, your classmates can find your e-Portfolio through searching the IRP e-Portfolios here.
 * 5) Make sure you have "Allow Tagging" in your Settings.
 * 6) Comment on at least __three__ of your classmates' published e-Portfolios. Comments should be constructive and discuss ONE strength you see and ONE point s/he should consider for revision. Due before class on Tues.
 * 7) Be SURE to review your comments and post those that were submitted for your portfolio under the "Manage Comments" section at the bottom of each page.
 * 1) You __ must __ attend the panel that meets during our class time in the East Campus Forum ("Comics Publishing"). Then, write a fully developed paragraph summary of the panel. Your paragraph should be arranged in chronological order focusing on what was discussed in the beginning, middle, and end of the panel. Additionally, you should end with one piece of information that was informative that stood out to you. This paragraph should be **no less than 200 words**.
 * 2) You must then attend a second panel - either immediately following the first or a later one. You must write a second summary paragraph based on what you saw using the same guidelines. Be sure to list the title of the panel as the title above ea. paragraph.
 * 3) Must be typed and prepared for turn in next Mon.
 * 4) I will post any additional assignments due next Mon. Wednesday evening, so be sure you check in!


 * 3/27:**
 * 1) You need to upload all of your IRP capstone projects to your e-portfolio. You should have at least two of the options uploaded before class on Monday. I am guessing most of you selected the book review and the image gallery. If you don't remember how we did this, see the PDF guide below.
 * 2) You've received your final draft of Essay #1 back and edited it. Submit it to e-tutoring.org. If you scroll down to the bottom of the Main Page, you will see a link to this site and directions for registering for an account (if you don't have one). Submit your essay to e-tutoring and revise based on the tutor's advice.
 * 3) Draft #2 of Essay #2 is due Tuesday. You will need to edit and revise according to the feedback you received. Have a hard copy in class.
 * 4) Watch the video lecture on "Conducting a Close Reading" and complete the notes. These will be checked in class on Tuesday, and failure to complete them will result in a **0%** for your class discussion grade for today.




 * IMPORTANT:** In order to receive credit for attendance today, you MUST email me once you've uploaded your two IRP capstone mini-projects. Bear in mind, you will still have time to continue editing and revising your work, but I NEED to see you have your capstone "rough draft" finished. **DUE THURSDAY 11:59PM. FAILURE TO COMPLETE #1 AND EMAIL ME WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING MARKED ABSENT FOR THE DAY.**


 * 3/25:**
 * 1) We will **not meet for class on Thursday**. Instead, check HERE for a list of activities that you will be required to complete within a set period of time. Failure to complete the activities within the allotted time will result in your being marked absent for class on Thursday. I will have regularly email access, so be sure to email me right away if you have questions.
 * 2) Have digital copies of your IRP capstone complete. You will be both uploading them and reviewing each other's work on Thursday (at home through e-Portfolio - more to follow on Thursday).
 * 3) Edit and revise Essay #2 Draft #1 based on my feedback.
 * 4) Read "The Issue Isn't Sex, It's Violence" in your text.

FOR THOSE WHO WERE ABSENT, YOU MUST ALSO WATCH THE FOLLOWING VIDEO LECTURES AND COMPLETE THE NOTES: Author Patterns: Part One Author Patterns: Part Two Author Patterns: Part Three 1. For either "A Father's Character, Not His Success, Shapes Kids' Careers" or "Your Mirror Image?" use one of the two note-taking strategies discussed in class (idea mapping or plot mapping). Bring to class on Tuesday. 2. Continue developing your response to the IRP discussion questions from today: 3. Have revised conclusion prepared for turn in on Tuesday. --> NOTE: You have already received your introductory paragraphs back with feedback. Edit and revise your intros as necessary. Final drafts will be due before you go on break!
 * 3/13:**
 * 1) Begin editing and revising Essay #2: The Midterm Essay
 * 2) [[file:Midterm In-Class Writing Assessment (2).docx]]
 * 3) Begin working on your IRP Capstone Projects ( see handouts )
 * 3/11:**
 * Day 2 of the Midterm takes place on Thurs.
 * Have your final draft of essay #1 printed out and ready for turn in.
 * 3/4:**
 * Bring in a digital copy of Essay #1. This should include revised versions of your Intro, Body, and Conclusion. If you own a Mac, you’ll want to email the doc to yourself as Mac thumb drives aren’t compatible.
 * We will be conducting Socratic Seminar #2 next week. Begin preparing accordingly.
 * The Final Draft of Essay #1 will be due next Thursday. Make sure you are continuing to edit and revise your essays accordingly. Also, you may wish to go to the Writing Center (W110A) and sign up for a free, 30 minute session to review your work as well.
 * The midterm reading exam is Thursday. Be sure to review your notes on writing, reading, and critical thinking that we've covered so far.
 * 2/27:**
 * //--Rainbow in the Dark://** Metaphors are when you compare two subjects that seem to be very different from one another; however, there is some characteristic about the first “thing” that allows the viewer to better understand the second “thing.” Color in this book is __very__ important as it serves as a metaphor for a variety of reasons. Discuss the use of color in this book so far.
 * //--American Born Chinese://** This book is often viewed as a coming of age story. What coming of age journeys do you encounter in this book, and what lessons do you see each character learn? How does this relate to your coming of age journey?
 * //--Batmwoman://** In comics, the superhero genre is often dominated by heavily-muscled men with the mental power ability of Sherlock Holmes while women are often portrayed as something of a mix between a Barbie doll and a Sports Illustrated swimsuit magazine. In what ways does this version of Batwoman challenge this stereotype?
 * 2/25: **
 * Edit and Revise your conclusions for Essay #1 (This will be draft #4). FOR NEXT TUESDAY
 * Read "A Father's Character, Not His Success, Shapes Kids' Careers" DUE THURS
 * Graded Dual Entry notes: 1.5 pages and no less than 7 full and correctly formatted bullets. DUE THURS
 * 2/20: **
 * Have Context Clues and Word Part Analysis notes ready to be checked.
 * Complete Journal #4: Evaluate YOUR performance during Socratic Seminar #1.
 * Print out Draft #3 of Essay #1: The body paragraphs. You will turn this in for review on Tuesday.
 * Be prepared for a quiz on Main Ideas, Critical Thinking, Essay Writing, and/or "Your Mirror Image"
 * Bring in your IRP Books
 * 2/18: **
 * CLASS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. FOR THURSDAY, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: **
 * 1) Watch the Context Clues video lecture.
 * 2) Complete the notes - these will be checked on Thursday. **NOTE: The notes were updated as of 8:30pm Thursday. Please check to make sure you have the correct notes.**
 * 3) [[file:Context Clues - Notes.ppt]]
 * 4) Seminar #1 is on Thursday - be prepared.
 * 5) FOR THURSDAY: Bring in the revised body paragraphs on your thumb drives (Draft #3 of Essay #1).
 * 6) FOR THURSDAY: Bring in a one-paragraph personal introduction (who are you, where are you from, what's your major / area of interest, hobbies, etc) along with a digital photograph on your flash drive for Thursday.
 * 7) Read "Your Mirror Image?" in your textbook.
 * 8) Complete 1.5 pages of dual-entry notes (minimum of 6 bullets)

**2/11:**

 * 1) Edit and revise the body paragraphs in Essay #1. Bring in a digital copy to class on Thursday.
 * 2) Since I did not collect your revised introductions for Essay #1, bring a printed out copy to class on Thursday.
 * 3) Complete the third section (10 total questions) for Supporting Ideas in the packet. We will review this Thursday.
 * 4) Bring in a one-paragraph personal introduction (who are you, where are you from, what's your major / area of interest, hobbies, etc) along with a digital photograph on your flash drive for Thursday.

**2/6:**

 * DUE TUES--**
 * 1) Read "In Praise of the F Word" in your text.
 * 2) Answer all of the Understanding Content questions.
 * 3) Complete two full pages of dual-entry notes on this article. SEE THE DUAL-ENTRY NOTES FILE
 * 4) Bring in a revised copy of your introduction. You do not need to print out the rest of the essay - just the intro - but the formatting should be done correctly. SEE THE MLA STYLE CHECKLIST
 * 5) Bring in your IRP books!

**2/4:**

 * 1) Rewrite your introductory paragraphs for Essay #1 using the method for organizing an introduction discussed today. DUE TUESDAY.
 * 2) Review Essay #1 Draft #1 looking for any absolute terms and definitive statements and rewrite these words and phrases so you are hedging yourself (as covered in the //Grammar Girl// article). DUE TUESDAY.
 * 3) Reread “Zero” – but this time, apply the POV Building Strategy discussed in class today. Take notes on what you find (based on your role), and be prepared to report to the class on your experience THURSDAY.
 * 4) Journal #2: Write a one-page (FULL) response where you discuss the similarities between "The Survival Guides" and "Zero." Completion check THURSDAY.

**1/30:**

 * 1) Journal Entry #1: Discuss the ways in which the Murder Mystery Activity tested your critical thinking. You should write one developed paragraph for each step of the critical thinking process and explain - with examples - how this activity reinforced each step. DUE TUESDAY.
 * 2) In your text book, read the article "Zero." DUE TUESDAY.
 * 3) Then, complete the questions for Understanding Content. DUE TUESDAY.
 * 4) Finally, read the following article from Grammar Girl on absolute and definitive terms. Be prepared for a quiz on it in class on TUESDAY.
 * 5) For those who did not earn a 100% on Quiz #1, you can still bring in all 5 items on your course materials quiz to earn a 70% if you have everything by TUESDAY.

**1/28:**
>> (//Passage: "The Survival Guides"// is available to download below and you will have a hard copy from class). > > > P.S. Don't worry about any articles/assignments I may mention during the video. Focus your attentions strictly on the content behind the critical thinking process and completing your notes! > >
 * 1) ## Read the Survival Guides in //Passage//—DUE THURSDAY
 * 2) Essay #1: Draft 1—DUE THURSDAY
 * 1) Watch the four video lectures on the Critical Thinking Process video and complete the Power Point notes. You will need to print the notes out and bring them to class for a grade—DUE THURSDAY
 * 1) Quiz #1: Course Materials Quiz—DUE THURSDAY
 * 2) Bring in your IRP reading selections—DUE THURSDAY
 * You must have your 1. ENG 088 Textbook (//Viewpoints// and //Building Better Grammar//), a 3-ring binder w/ looseleaf, a separate notebook for journaling (NOT to be shared w/ any other subject), and a USB drive on Thursday to earn a 100%. If you do not have these materials, you may try for a 70% next Tuesday. If you do not have these materials by next Tuesday, you will receive a 0% for Quiz #1.