TSI 0204 and 0504: Developmental Literacy I
Instructor: Osariemen Osaghae, M.Ed
Office : Holden Hall 78
Office Hours: MWF 8:30-9:30 or by appointment
Class: TR 2 PM- 3:20PM
Phone: 806-742-3242
e-mail: Blackboard Mail
Course Syllabus and Expectations
I.
Textbooks And Other Materials:
II.
Course Goals:
A. Construct a 3-4 page Personal Narrative essay using MLA format and formal writing
constructs.
B. Complete a Presentation on an approved text/Conducting critical discussion of literary
text.
C. Identify and properly use the signal words that indicate directionality in narration for the
purpose of understanding reading and for the purpose of constructing written narratives.
D. Construct a 4-5 page Cause and Effect essay using MLA format and formal writing
constructs.
E. Demonstrate vocabulary understanding by completing Aplia quizzes with an average of
70% or above.
F. Demonstrate reading comprehension by completing examinations and quizzes with an
average of 70% or above.
G. 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.
H. 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.
III.
A. REQUIRED: Fusion: Integrated Reading and Writing Book 1 by Kemper/Meyer/Van
Rys/Sebranek
ISBN: 9781133803966
B. REQUIRED: Aplia Login
C. Blackboard and Turnitin.com Login
D. REQUIRED: Writing Utensil (i.e. pencil, pen)
E. REQUIRED: Something to write on
Learning Outcomes:
A. Locate explicit textual information, draw complex inferences, and describe, analyze,
and evaluate the information within and across multiple texts of varying lengths.
B. Comprehend and use vocabulary effectively in oral communication, reading, and
writing.
C. Identify and analyze the audience, purpose, and message across a variety of texts.
D. Describe and apply insights gained from reading and writing a variety of texts.
E. Compose a variety of texts that demonstrate reading comprehension, clear focus,
logical development of ideas, and use of appropriate language that advance the writer’s
purpose.
F. Determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given reading and
writing situations.
G. Generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating
the ideas and words of other writers in student writing using established strategies.
H. Evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and information in recognizing, formulating, and
developing a claim.
I. Develop and use effective reading and revision strategies to strengthen the writer’s
ability to compose college-level writing assignments.
J. Recognize and apply the conventions of standard English in reading and writing.
*Please Note: These learning outcomes are aligned with the College Readiness Standards of
English/Language Arts along with Cross-Disciplinary Standards. For more information see:
http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/files/dmfile/CCRS081009FINALUTRevisions.pdf
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 (Aplia) is worth up to 20% of your grade. No late homework is accepted.
C. You will have a Group Project Presentation due at the end of the semester regarding
how a specific grammar rule you have learned thus far applies to the real world. More
details will be given out as the semester progresses. This assignment is worth 20% of
your grade.
D. Major Exams, Tests, and the completion of the Post Diagnostic assessment
altogether are worth 20% of the overall grade. Tests and Major Exams cannot be made
up without valid documentation.
E. Quizzes will be completed during your section and are 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.
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
learning process. Therefore, students are expected to complete all assignments by the
due date. Handouts and extra information, as well as web assignments will be posted
on Blackboard. Please note assignments are subject to change if the instructor deems
it necessary.
B. All assignments must be typed and submitted to the appropriate place. I will
consider punctuation, spelling, and grammar in the grading process. The exercises and
assignments will be graded for both style and for content. You must also bring them to
class with you on the date assigned (if needed). That means you will need to be
responsible and make sure you can print something before you come to class.
C. Due Dates and Late Penalties: Assignments are due on the due date (unless
otherwise specified). Any late assignment will result in a grade of zero.
D. 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.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
Absences:
A. There are no excused absences. I will track your attendance and progress daily.
Your presence in class is tracked using an ID reader provided at the beginning of each
class session for you to swipe your Texas Tech identification card. Remember you are
ONLY allowed FIVE absences for the ENTIRE semester.
B. Attendance will be monitored using an ID reader and it is your responsibility to bring
your Tech student ID to every class period AND swipe your ID. If you (not a classmate)
do not swipe your ID, you will be counted absent regardless of whether or not you are
present. In the event that an ID card(s) is swiped by anyone other than the student who
owns the ID card, all parties will receive an absence, a zero for the day, AND referral to
the Office of Student Conduct. Absences are reported to the TSI office daily, they will
not be removed unless there is an internal error.
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. Tardies and Leaving Class Early: If you are more than 10 minutes late for class, you
will be marked absent for the class. Leaving class early, without prior approval, will
result in an absence.
E. 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 to be returned to Holden Hall 78 within five (5)
days of exceeding allowed absences.
Office Hours
A. I encourage you to come see me in my office during these 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:
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. Remember that all emails should be
sent via Blackboard, TTU emails will not receive a reply.
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.
IX.
X.
Supplies:
A. BE PREPARED FOR CLASS. Always bring the following to class:
1. Textbooks
2. Notebook paper
3. Pen or Pencil
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 10 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 any (non-medical) electronic
device during class, you will be asked to leave and counted absent for the day.
Laptops 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, non-medical electronics, iPODS (or i-anything), 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 suspected of plagiarism will be reported to the Office of Student Conduct. Students who
are found guilty of plagiarism will receive a zero (0) for the assignment, as well as further
consequences at the discretion of the Office of Student Conduct and TSI Assistant Director. For
more information on Academic Integrity visit:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/studentconduct/academicinteg.php
**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.
XII.
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/sds/
XIII. Title IX Statement
XIV.
XV.
a. Texas Tech University is dedicated to providing a safe and equitable learning environment for all
students. Discrimination, sexual assault, and harassment are not tolerated by the university. You
are encouraged to report any incidents to The Student Resolution Center: (806) 742-SAFE (7233).
The TTU Counseling Center (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/scc/) provides confidential support (806-7423674) and the Voices of Hope Lubbock Rape Crisis Center has a 24-hour hotline: 806-763-RAPE
(7273). For more information about support, reporting options, and other resources, go
to: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/sexualviolence/
Observance of a Religious Holy Day
a. “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 is required.
If Your Grade Drops Below a C
a. If at any time a TSI student’s grade falls below a C in ANY TSI course, he/she will be required
to meet with a 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.
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 and/or Blackboard.
Reading List
Lecture Notes
CCRS
1/21
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Syllabus and Introductions
ALL
1/26
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Aplia Introduction/ Turnitin.com
Cheating
Attendance Policy
How to Complete Homework
and Assignments
1/28
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Nelson Denny
2/2
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Writing Lab
Date
Reading-Writing Connection
(Chapter 1)
2/4
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2/9
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2/11
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2/16
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2/18
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Academic Reading and Learning
(Chapter 2)
The Traits of Academic Reading
(Chapter 3)
Academic Writing and Learning
(Chapter 4)
The Traits of Academic Writing
(Chapter 5)
Sentence Basics
(Chapter 17)
2/23
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2/25
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Simple, Compound, and Complex
Sentences
(Chapter 18)
ALL
Objectives, Discussion, Thoughts, and
Assignments
*Aplia pre-assessment
*Nelson Denny pre-assessment
Diagnostic Measurement
ALL
STRAP strategy
Understand Reading and Writing
Use the traits for Reading and writing
Use graphic organizers for reading and writing
Review the reading-writing connection
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 subjects and predicates.
Work with special subjects
Work with special predicates
Understand adjectives
Understand adverbs
Use prepositional phrases
Use clauses
Apply clauses
Apply sentence basics in a real-world context
Create simple sentences
Create simple sentences with compound subjects
Create simple sentences with compound verbs
Create compound sentences
Create complex sentences
Create complex sentences with relative clauses
Apply simple, compound, and complex sentences in a realworld context.
3/1
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
Check agreement in a real-world context
Correct common fragments
Correct tricky fragments
Correct comma splices
Correct run-on sentences
Correct rambling sentences
Correct misplaced and dangling modifiers
Correct shifts in sentence construction
Check for fragments in a real-world context
Correct comma splices and run-ons in a real-world context
Correct sentence problems in a real-world context.
Agreement
(Chapter 19)
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3/3
Sentence Problems
(Chapter 20)
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3/8
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3/10
Narration
(Chapter 10)
What is a Narrative?
Reviewing and Analyzing
different narratives
Midterm Examination
Understand Narration
Learn about reading strategies for narration
Reading and Responding to a narrative
Learn to write your own narrative
Midterm will be held on 3/10/2016.
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3/15
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3/17
Spring Break
T/R
3/22
Draw & support complex inferences from text to summarize,
draw conclusions, and distinguish facts from simple
assertions and opinions
Cause – Effect
(Chapter 12)
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3/24
Cause – Effect
(Chapter 12)
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3/29
Website Search
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3/31
Citation
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4/5
Independent Research Day
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Project Presentation: Real World
Application (Chapter 21)
4/7
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Project Presentation: Real World
Application (Chapter 22)
Project Presentation: Real World
Application (Chapter 23)
4/12
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Project Presentation: Real World
Application (Chapter 24)
Project Presentation: Real World
Using Context Clues
Making Inferences
Establishing a Purpose for
Reading and Writing
PERSONAL NARRATIVES DUE TO Turnitin.com by
11:55PM on 3/24/2016.
Cause and Effect topic due to Blackboard by 11:55 PM
on 3/29/2016.
Application (Chapter 25)
4/14
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4/19
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4/21
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4/26
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4/28
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ROUGH DRAFT OF CAUSE AND EFFECT IS DUE TO
TURNITIN.COM by 11:55 PM on 4/14/2016.
Independent Research Day
Project Presentation: Real World
Application (Chapter 26)
Project Presentation: Real World
Application (Chapter 27)
Project Presentation: Real World
Application (Chapter 28)
Project Presentation: Real World
Application (Chapter 29)
Post Diagnostic Assessment
Peer Review
Final Assessment
Post Diagnostic Assessment
*Nelson Denny post-assessment
*Complete Aplia post-assessment-this is to be done
outside of class but due by 11:00pm on Aplia. This is
due 4/26/2016.
FINAL DRAFT OF CAUSE AND EFFECT IS DUE TO
TURNITN.COM on 4/29/2016 by 11:55 PM