Welcome to English 101 - Summer 2017
Week #1 - 101 on-line beginning May 30, 2017
Week #1
Welcome to English 101 - an on-line experience!
Tips for success:
1. Start early in the week!. Most assignments will be due by 6:00 am on the Monday following the post for the week. Exceptions will be clearly noted. New assignments for each week will be posted by noon each Monday.
2. Discussion board topics are due at various times throughout the week. You must post early in the week in order to give others time to react to your post and to give you time to react to the posts of others. Do NOT skip the discussion boards!
3. Keep up. There is NO late work. Once an assignment is closed, you may not post. I do NOT accept assignments via e-mail. All assignments must be posted in the assignment spot on CANVAS.
4. Compose all work in Microsoft Word. Copy/paste into CANVAS. For some assignments, you will be asked to use PowerPoint or Prezi when completing an assignment.
5. Ask questions. Post your questions to me in a message in CANVAS. It works like regular e-mail.
Each Monday by noon you will find an outline of all assignments for the week listed here on the Blog along with links to readings and visuals. Post finished assignments on CANVAS.
Assignment #1: (20 possible points.)
Tips for success:
1. Start early in the week!. Most assignments will be due by 6:00 am on the Monday following the post for the week. Exceptions will be clearly noted. New assignments for each week will be posted by noon each Monday.
2. Discussion board topics are due at various times throughout the week. You must post early in the week in order to give others time to react to your post and to give you time to react to the posts of others. Do NOT skip the discussion boards!
3. Keep up. There is NO late work. Once an assignment is closed, you may not post. I do NOT accept assignments via e-mail. All assignments must be posted in the assignment spot on CANVAS.
4. Compose all work in Microsoft Word. Copy/paste into CANVAS. For some assignments, you will be asked to use PowerPoint or Prezi when completing an assignment.
5. Ask questions. Post your questions to me in a message in CANVAS. It works like regular e-mail.
Each Monday by noon you will find an outline of all assignments for the week listed here on the Blog along with links to readings and visuals. Post finished assignments on CANVAS.
Assignment #1: (20 possible points.)
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Read and respond to the syllabus. It is posted on CANVAS.
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Write three sentences that note items of interest.
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Write up to three questions or concerns you might have regarding
this course.
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Write three sentences explaining what you think you will or will
not like about an on-line writing course. Also, let me know if you have ever
taken an on-line class.
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DUE: By 11:59 PM on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. This
counts as the official entrance to the course. (20 points) If you do not do this assignment, you will be dropped from
the course. This is EMCC policy.
Assignment #2: (Discussion
board - 50 possible points)
Getting to know you activity - you need the camera; the one on your phone will do.
Getting to know you activity - you need the camera; the one on your phone will do.
A. Look
around your home or yard or neighborhood. Take a picture of an object or
space that is representative of you as a writer. For example, perhaps you get
frustrated when writing. A cactus just might represent that aspect of your
writing!
B.Write a
well developed paragraph or two that explains why you are like the photo. What
characteristics do you share with the item in the photo? What does it
say about you as a writer?
C. Share
the picture on the discussion board and explain to the group why the picture is
a great representation of you. Also explain what you do or do not like about
writing. If you have trouble posting the picture, share a brief description of
the object or space.
You must post this by Wednesday, June 1, 2017, at 11:59 PM. (25 points.)
FYI: Canvas gives me the date and time that you post. Be prompt! If you make your first post later than June 1, you will be docked points. However, some points are better than no points! Do join in the discussion even if you miss the midnight on Wednesday deadline.
You must post this by Wednesday, June 1, 2017, at 11:59 PM. (25 points.)
FYI: Canvas gives me the date and time that you post. Be prompt! If you make your first post later than June 1, you will be docked points. However, some points are better than no points! Do join in the discussion even if you miss the midnight on Wednesday deadline.
D. React
to at least three student posts. Your reactions must be positive. The
discussion board is NOT the place to be rude. You may make statements or ask
questions. All remarks must be made by 11:59 pm on Sunday, June 4, 2017. (25 points)
Assignment #3: Reading - Getting ready for the first major writing assignment! (40 points)
This assignment is due by 11:59 PM, June 4, 2017.
Let's talk about body art. How would you define body art? Is body art limited to piercings or tattoos? Perhaps it is a bit more.
A. To begin, read and respond to this article about
tattoos.
"History of Tattoos"
What did you learn that was new or interesting? The article is
divided into the following sections:
1.
Primitive Tattoos
2.
Funereal Art
3.
Branding
4.
Clan Markings
5.
Rites of Passage
6.
Love Charms
7.
Physical Health
8.
Good Luck
9.
Celtic Tattoos
10.
Pilgrim Tattoos
11.
Oriental Tattoos
12.
Sailor and Military
Tattoos
13.
Electronic Tattoo
Machines
14.
Modern Tattoos
B. List two new or interesting pieces of information from each section (28 pts.)
C. Share your thoughts about tattoos and piercings. This should be a quick-write paragraph or two that simply and quickly notes your reaction to the topic. Perhaps you or someone you know has piercings or tattoos. Consider sharing an experience. There are no right or wrong answers. Just set a timer. Give yourself 10 minutes, and write! Quick-writes help to develop fluency in writing. I will be grading on content, not on accuracy. However, do your best to write complete sentences! (12 points)
Assignment 4: Grammar Moment - Sentence Fragments (35 points) Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 4, 2017.
A. View the video that explains what sentence fragments are and how to avoid them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_loC2XMeqxc
After viewing the video, in your own words, explain what a sentence fragment is. (10 points)
B. Practice: Complete the three practice exercises on Sentence Fragments. Read and follow the instructions for each quiz. Find the quizzes at this site. Simply click on Sentence Fragment Quizzes #1, #2, and #3. After you complete a quiz, be sure to find out your score by clicking on the appropriate box at the bottom of the quiz.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htm
Report your scores for Practice #1, Practice #2, and Practice #3. Tell me how you are doing. Ask questions if you are having trouble understanding. Your score will not determine your grade.If you take each quiz and report your progress, you will earn full credit. I need to know if you need additional help. (15 points. )
C. The following sentences are fragments. Rewrite each as a complete sentence. (10 points)
1). Going to the store
2). After twenty hours of fishing
3) Finally, running through the river
4). Late one afternoon, sunning by the pool
5) Before the break but after the class
Assignment #5: Post a picture of YOU so that it shows by your name and posts on CANVAS. (10 points) Due by 11:59 pm on Sunday, June 4, 2017.
Believe it or not, an on-line class can be fun. I look forward to teaching you.
C. Share your thoughts about tattoos and piercings. This should be a quick-write paragraph or two that simply and quickly notes your reaction to the topic. Perhaps you or someone you know has piercings or tattoos. Consider sharing an experience. There are no right or wrong answers. Just set a timer. Give yourself 10 minutes, and write! Quick-writes help to develop fluency in writing. I will be grading on content, not on accuracy. However, do your best to write complete sentences! (12 points)
Assignment 4: Grammar Moment - Sentence Fragments (35 points) Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 4, 2017.
A. View the video that explains what sentence fragments are and how to avoid them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_loC2XMeqxc
After viewing the video, in your own words, explain what a sentence fragment is. (10 points)
B. Practice: Complete the three practice exercises on Sentence Fragments. Read and follow the instructions for each quiz. Find the quizzes at this site. Simply click on Sentence Fragment Quizzes #1, #2, and #3. After you complete a quiz, be sure to find out your score by clicking on the appropriate box at the bottom of the quiz.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htm
Report your scores for Practice #1, Practice #2, and Practice #3. Tell me how you are doing. Ask questions if you are having trouble understanding. Your score will not determine your grade.If you take each quiz and report your progress, you will earn full credit. I need to know if you need additional help. (15 points. )
C. The following sentences are fragments. Rewrite each as a complete sentence. (10 points)
1). Going to the store
2). After twenty hours of fishing
3) Finally, running through the river
4). Late one afternoon, sunning by the pool
5) Before the break but after the class
Assignment #5: Post a picture of YOU so that it shows by your name and posts on CANVAS. (10 points) Due by 11:59 pm on Sunday, June 4, 2017.
Believe it or not, an on-line class can be fun. I look forward to teaching you.
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