TSI 0305: Developmental Literacy for Second Language Learners
Instructor: Osariemen Osaghae, A.B.D.
Office : Holden Hall 78
Office Hours: MWF 2PM-5PM; TR 3:30PM-5PM
Class: TR 2PM-3:20PM
Phone: 806-742-3242
E-mail: Blackboard
Course Syllabus and Expectations
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Textbooks And Other Materials:
A. REQUIRED: Fusion: Integrated Reading and Writing Book 1 by Kemper/Meyer/Van
Rys/Sebranek
ISBN: 9781133803966
B. REQUIRED: Aplia Login
C. REQUIRED: Writing Utensil (i.e. pencil, pen)
D. REQUIRED: Highlighter
II.
Course Goals:
A. Students will begin to develop an understanding of context clues, structural analysis,
and dictionary skills to expand his/her four vocabularies: Reading, Writing, Speaking,
and Listening.
B. Students will begin to develop identification skills for main ideas, details, facts, patterns,
types, and themes to demonstrate reading comprehension.
C. Students should be able to demonstrate their use of critical reasoning to interpret and
integrate new concepts with prior learning/knowledge.
D. Students will begin to interpret charts, tables, and graphs to condense, interpret, and/or
summarize written information.
E. Students will begin to take notes and demonstrate listening/learning, remembering that
is related to the active processes of reading.
F. Students will apply basic study skills to improve and demonstrate test-taking strategies.
G. Students will begin to able to analyze writing contexts rhetorically by understanding
audiences, purposes, and situations.
H. Students will recognize that writing is a step-by-step process that improves with practice
when constructing Personal Narrative and Cause and Effect papers.
I. Students should be able to write as a way of discovering, processing, and refining
ideas.
J. Students should be able to obtain skill and confidence in using writing conventions of
standard and written English, including grammar and punctuation.
K. Students should be able to demonstrate ability to write for varied tasks and audiences.
L. Students should be able to demonstrate the basic structure of a sentence, the basic
structure of a paragraph and how it fits into an essay.
*Please Note: These course goals are aligned with the College Readiness Standards of English/Language Arts
along with Cross-Disciplinary Standards. For More information See
<www.thecb.state.tx.us/index.cfm?objectid=EAE69736-B39D-F3FF-EA777519F1F0348B >
III.
Learning Outcomes:
A. Construct a 4-5 page Personal Narrative using MLA format and formal writing
constructs.
B. Construct a 4-5 page Argumentative Research Paper using MLA format and formal
writing constructs.
C. Construct a 4-5 page Descriptive Essay using MLA format and formal writing
constructs.
D. Identify and properly use the signal words that indicate directionality in Argumentative
Writing the purpose of understanding reading and for the purpose of constructing
Arguments.
E. Demonstrate Revising Skills by completing Editing Quizzes and Activities with an
average of 70% or above
F. Demonstrate vocabulary understanding by completing Aplia quizzes with an average of
70% or above.
G. Demonstrate reading comprehension by completing examinations and quizzes with an
average of 70% or above.
H. Identify and properly use the signal words that indicate relationship in Cause and Effect
for the purpose of understanding reading and for the purpose of constructing Cause
and Effect research papers.
I. Use, Define, and Apply at least three Content area reading strategies such as KWL
charts, Context Maps, Exit Slips, or Marking and Annotating on a weekly basis for the
purpose of tracking and improving reading comprehension and critical literacy skills.
IV.
Grading Procedures:
A. Participation is mandatory. 20% of your grade will be based on regular participation in
your lecture section. If you miss class or don’t participate you won’t complete the in
class activities.
B. Homework is worth up to 20% of your grade. No late homework is accepted.
C. Your Essay Revisions will count for 20% of your grade. If no essay revisions are
completed in Turnitin.com, then this portion of your grade will be calculated as a 0%
D. Major Exams, Tests, Essays and the completion of the Post Diagnostic
assessment altogether are worth 20% of the overall grade. All exams will be taken
during your class time. You may NOT take the test at any time other than your assigned
section without documentation of an emergency or documentation from Student
Disability Services.
E. Quizzes will be provided conducted online through Aplia and in class. Quizzes will be
worth 20% of your final grade.
F. Extra credit: No extra credit will be given. Come to class ready to work.
G. Grading Scale: You must complete the course with a C or better to progress to the
next TSI Course or be declared College Ready.
90-100 = DA
80- 89 = DB
70- 79 = DC
60- 69 = DD
0 – 59 = DF
V.
Class Assignments:
A. General Note: Each assignment is a tool to reinforce skills and material taught in the
classroom. The amount of homework is carefully considered. Homework is not
assigned busy work, but rather it is assigned because of its vital importance to the
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learning process. Therefore, students are expected to complete all assignments by the
due date. Homework will be posted on the board at the beginning of class as well as
posted weekly on the course website. Handouts and extra information, as well as web
assignments will be posted on Aplia. Please note assignments are subject to change if
the instructor deems it necessary.
B. Due Dates and Late Penalties: Assignments are due at the beginning of class. Any
late assignment will receive a 10-point deduction per day late. Therefore, late
assignments are not accepted after 10 days of the assignment's due date because the
resulting grade is a zero.
C. End of the Semester: There will be no curve at the end of the semester. You must
earn your grade by submitting high quality work on time, attending all class meetings,
and participating in class discussions and exercises. Students who come to class
prepared are consistently the most successful students.
Absences:
A. There are no excused absences. I will track your attendance and progress daily.
Your presence in class is tracked using an attendance sheet provided at the beginning
of each class session for you to sign. Remember you are ONLY allowed FIVE
absences for the ENTIRE semester.
B. You are also responsible for signing the class roster distributed at the beginning of
each class period. If you are tardy, you will be required to sign in late. Signing this
roster is your responsibility, and absences will not be removed if you attended class but
neglected to sign the roster. Absences are reported to the TSI office.
C. Additionally, part of being in attendance means being focused and prepared; if you
are texting, sleeping, or have not read, expect to be counted absent.
D. TSI Developmental program attendance is MANDATORY. Non-compliance with the
rules of attendance will result in a student being withdrawn from Texas Tech University.
Withdrawals are subject to University policies as set forth in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Students may appeal withdrawals when unusual extenuating circumstances exist by
picking up the Appeal of Withdrawal form and be returned to Holden Hall 78 before the
five (5) days have expired.
Office Hours
A. I encourage you to come see me in my office during the hours. These hours are
reserved for you and your concerns, so please make use of this time. If you cannot
meet during these times because of work or another class, contact me to set up an
individual appointment at a different time.
Email:
Supplies:
A. I check my e-mail regularly. Please allow at least 24 hours for a response. Typically, I
do not check email between Friday and Sunday. I will respond to any emails that I
receive over the weekend on Monday afternoon.
B. I expect students to use professional language and tone in all communication with me,
including email correspondence. My office hours or appointments are the best way for
us to address more complex questions and concerns about the course.
A. BE PREPARED FOR CLASS. Always bring the following to class:
1. Text Books.
2. Notebook paper
3. Calculator (Optional)
4. Technology Access Code
5. Pen or Pencil
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Classroom Rules and Procedures:
A. You are to always exhibit integrity. Any action should reflect this idea.
B. Having integrity includes adhering to the following standards:
1. Be prompt. Class begins precisely on time, therefore a student is considered
tardy if he or she is more than ten minutes late.
2. Be prepared with all supplies and textbooks.
3. Be kind and respectful. All actions and words should reflect kindness and
respect for both the instructor and all other students. I will not tolerate rude or
disrespectful behavior directed at any member of this class. We are all adults
and should act as such. Anyone exhibiting disrespectful or vulgar language
and/or behavior will be asked to leave and counted absent for the day.
4. Be honest. Honesty is an important part of integrity. Cheating will not be
tolerated. Cheating includes sharing homework answers, looking at another
student’s test or quiz, and talking (even whispering) during a test or quiz.
Plagiarism is another form of cheating and will be addressed in more detail in the
next section of the syllabus. If the student has a doubt as to what constitutes
cheating, the instructor will gladly answer any questions.
5. Be mentally present. Use of electronic devices during class will not be
tolerated. If your phone rings or if I see you using a cell phone, blackberry, iPod,
or other electronic device during class, you will be asked to leave and counted
absent for the day. Laptop computers will only be allowed if necessary for
completing the activities scheduled for that day.
6. Be on task. There are times in class when it is appropriate to speak to your
peers (i.e., during group work). However, a general rule of thumb- if I am
speaking, you are not, you are listening.
7. NO CELL PHONES, PAGERS, I PODS, or NET SURFING in class, unless
otherwise directed by your instructor. If you are experiencing an emergency and
need your cell phone on please notify me BEFORE class begins! Failure to
follow this directive may result in your dismissal and one marked absence for the
affected class period.
*****NOTE: Students are expected to conduct themselves in manner conducive to learning and are prohibited from
engaging in distracting behavior, inappropriate behavior will result minimally, in a request to leave class. Comments
or actions promoting discrimination of any sort will result in serious disciplinary action, and or possible loss of credit
for the course.
XI.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
a. Texas Tech University aims "to foster a spirit of complete honesty and a high standard of integrity.
The attempt of students to present as their own any work that they have not honestly performed is
regarded by the faculty and administration as a serious offense and renders the offenders liable to
serious consequences, possibly suspension" (Undergraduate Handbook 49).
b. Although the university broadly defines the types of "dishonesty" that compromise academic
integrity, the most common offense for this course is plagiarism. Plagiarism includes, but is not
limited to, "the appropriation of, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means material that
is attributable in whole or in part to another source, including words, ideas, illustrations, structure,
computer code, other expression and media, and presenting that material as one's own academic
work being offered for credit" (Onsite Politics xxviii).
c. Students who are found guilty of plagiarism will receive a 0 for the assignment, as well as further
consequences at the discretion of the Dean of Students and TSI Assistant Director. For more
information on Academic Integrity visit:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/studentjudicialprograms/AcademicIntegrity.htm.
**NOTE-For example, this means “NO” you can NOT turn in that paper you wrote about Holes in the 5th grade to
me, and expect to get a good grade.
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Disabilities
a. “Any student who, because of a disability, may require special arrangements in order to meet the
course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make any necessary
arrangements. Students should present appropriate verification from Student Disability Services
during the instructor’s office hours. Please note instructors are not allowed to provide classroom
accommodations to a student until appropriate verification from Student Disability Services has
been provided. For additional information, you may contact the Student Disability Services office in
335 West Hall or 806-742-2405.
b. “No requirement exists that accommodations be made prior to the completion of this approved
university process" (TTU OP 34.22, p.2). For more information call Student Disability Services at
742-2405 or visit http://www.depts.ttu.edu/studentsaffairs/sds/.
XIII. Observance of a Religious Holy Day
“Religious holy day” means a holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are
exempt from property taxation under Texas Tax Code §11.20. A student who intends to
observe a religious holy day should make that intention known to the instructor prior to the
absence. A student who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious holy day shall
be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a
reasonable time after the absence. A student who is excused may not be penalized for the
absence; however, documentation may be required.
If Your Grade Drops Below a C
If at any time a TSI student falls below a C in ANY TSI course, he/she will be required to meet with
the TSI Advisor/Assistant Director twice a month and attend an hour of tutoring per week.
Determination of required tutoring will begin after the first assignment/first paper or at the discretion
of the TSI Instructor. Required tutoring will be factored into a student’s grade.
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CHANGES TO THE SYLLABUS AND COURSE SCHEDULE: I reserve the right to change the dates on this
syllabus. All changes will be made accessible to students via classroom announcements, e-mail, and also
through Aplia.
Date
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Reading List
Lecture Notes
CCRS
Objectives, Discussion, Thoughts,
and Assignments
Syllabus and Introductions
Cheating
Attendance Policy
ALL
Know what to expect for the Semester
Set Classroom Expectations
Get to Know Class
Turnitin.com
Aplia Introduction
Diagnostic Measurement
How to Complete Homework
and Assignments
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Reading-Writing Connection
(Chapter 1)
Understand Reading and Writing
Use the traits for Reading and writing
Use graphic organizers for reading and writing
Review the reading-writing connection
Academic Reading and Learning
(Chapter 2)
Read to learn
Understand the reading process
Use basic reading strategies
Read critically
Improve vocabulary
Read Graphics
Review reading and learning
Ideas
Organization
Voice
Word choice and sentences
Review
Write to Learn
Write to Share
Understand the writing process
Use writing strategies
Think critically and logically
Review academic writing and learning
Ideas
Focus
Organization
Voice
Word choice and sentences
Conventions
Review
Understand noun classes
Use singular and plural nouns
Form tricky plurals
Use count and noncount nouns
Use articles
Use other noun markers
Use nouns correctly in a real-world context
Understand personal pronouns
Create pronoun-antecedent agreement
Correct other pronoun problems
Create agreement with indefinite pronouns
Use relative pronouns
Use other pronouns
Use pronouns correctly in a real-world context
Understand and use verb classes
Work with number and person
Work with voice
Form present and future tenses
Form past tense
Form progressive tense
Understand verbals
Use verbals as objects
Apply learning to real-world contexts
Make subjects and verbs agree
Make two subjects agree with verbs
Practice agreement with I and you
Practice agreement with indefinite pronouns
Practice pronoun-antecedent agreement
Correct other pronoun problems
The Traits of Academic Reading
(Chapter 3)
Academic Writing and Learning
(Chapter 4)
The Traits of Academic Writing
(Chapter 5)
Noun
(Chapter 21
Pronoun
(Chapter 22))
Verb
(Chapter 23)
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Agreement
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Check agreement in a real-world context
Understand adjective basics
Put adjectives in order
Use adjectivals
Understand adverb basics
Place adverbs well
Use adberbials
Apply adjectives and adverbs in real-world contexts
Adjective and Adverb
(Chapter 24)
Conjunction and Preposition
(Chapter 25)
Sentence Problems
(Chapter 20)
Capitalization
(Chapter 26)
Comma
(Chapter 27)
Quotation Marks and Italics
(Chapter 28)
Other Punctuation
(Chapter 29)
Sentence Basics
(Chapter 17)
Simple, Compound, and Complex
Sentences
(Chapter 18)
Punctuation and Grammar Test
MUST MEET AT LIBRARY AND BE PRESENT FOR
FULL CLASS PERIOD TO BE COUNTED PRESENT
Library Day
Description
(Chapter 6)
Examples of Description in
Literature and Real World
Discuss Description Essay
Narration
(Chapter 7)
Narration
(Chapter 7)
Understand description
Learn about reading strategies
Read and react to a professional paragraph
Read and react to a student paragraph
Practice reading skills
Plan a description paragraph
Write the first draft
Revise the writing
Edit the writing
Bring a Description Essay from your country
(10/24/2013). Must have papers to be
counted present
Planning Your Own Narrative
Analyzing Details
Argumentation
(Chapter 14)
Argumentation
(Chapter 14)
Understand narration
Learn about reading strategies
Read and react to a professional paragraph
Read and react to a student paragraph
Practice reading skills
Plan a narrative paragraph
Write the first draft
Revise the writing
Edit the writing
Personal
Personal Narrative topic due on Blackboard
10/31/2013 by 11:55 pm.
Understand argumentation
Read and react to an Argumentation Essay
Separate Fact and Opinion
Personal Narrative Assigned DUE to
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Argumentation
(Chapter 14)
“What Exactly is a Frivolous
Lawsuit?”
Read and react to an Argumentation Essay
Argumentative paper topic due on Blackboard
11/8/2013 by 11:55 pm.
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Peer Review
Post Diagnostic Assessment
Review for Final Test
Final Assessment
Argumentation Rough Draft DUE 11/14/2012
at 11:55 PM
Peermark Assignment in
Turnitin.com
*bring copy of rough draft to class to get revisions from
myself and your classmates. Must have rough draft to
be counted present for the day.
FINAL Paper DUE to Turnitin.com on
11/26/2013 at 11:55 PM