Important Notice: Students are responsible for knowing the information in this syllabus and the
college policies included in the college catalog and the student handbook. Copies of the college
catalog and the student handbook are available in Komatke Hall.
Syllabus - ESL 022, Spring 2009/Evening
Course Prefix & Number: ESL022, Section 15732
Course Title:
ESLII - Writing with Oral Practice
Course Credits:
3 credits
Class Time:
Mondays and Wednesdays 7:15-8:30PM
Classroom:
OCT122
Instructors’ Names:
Diane Stonebrink
Doraine Jacob
Instructor’s Telephone:
623-935-8584
Instructor’s Email:
diane.stonebrink@estrellamountain.edu
Instructor’s Office:
Estrella Hall 126E (first floor, in the Information Commons)
Instructor's Office Hours: Mondays &Wednesdays 4:00 PM–5:30 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
other times available by appointment
Required Textbook:
Great Sentences for Great Paragraphs, Second Edition,
by Keith Folse, April Muchmore-Vokoun, and Elena Vestri Solomon,
Houghton Mifflin Company, 2005.
Bookstore Hours until January 23 M-TH 8:00AM-7:30PM & F 8-5;
after January 26 M-TH 8:00AM-7:00PM & F 9:00AM-2:00PM
Class Website:
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1- Go to the college’s homepage: www.estrellamountain.edu
2-Click on Students, 3-then click on Faculty, 4-and then click on your instructor’s name, Diane
Stonebrink. 5-Finally, at the left side of the next webpage click the name of your course, ESL022.
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MCCCD Official Course Description:
Emphasis on basic writing skills, accompanied by recitation of short writings. Sentence patterns and
introduction of paragraph writing. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites:
Appropriate ESL course placement score, or a grade of C or better in ESL012, or permission of
instructor.
MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
1. Write and recite simple sentences.
2. Write and recite compound sentences with appropriate coordinate conjunctions.
3. Write and recite complex sentences of time.
4. Write, revise, edit, and present orally a short narrative paragraph.
5. Write, revise, edit, and present orally a short descriptive paragraph.
6. Identify topic sentence and supporting details in a short paragraph.
7. Write appropriate topic sentences for short paragraphs.
8. Write appropriate supporting details for short paragraphs.
9. Use idioms appropriately in speech and writing
Student Academic Achievement Abilities: In an effort to support EMCC’s mission of providing
opportunities to achieve success in educational and personal goals, the General Education Abilities
Matrix was developed by our faculty. It is designed to serve as a learning road map that
communicates EMCC's general education learning outcomes to students, faculty and the community.
The list and description of these abilities can be seen at:
http://www.estrellamountain.edu/academics/saac/abilitiesmatrix.asp
List of Student Resources:
Learning Enhancement and Writing Support Center, First Floor of Estrella Hall - ESL tutors and software
available. Hours: M-Th: 7 am-8 pm; Fri: 7 am-5 pm; Sat, Sun & Holidays-Closed.
Information Commons, First Floor of Estrella Hall - videos, books, & tape recorders available at the
Consultation Desk; access to computers and assistance from computer technicians available. Hours: M-Th: 7
am-10 pm; Fri: 7 am-5 pm; Sat: 8 am -5 pm; Sun & Holidays-Closed.
Individual help from the instructor - drop-in help during office hours or by appointment outside of office
hours
Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to be present and on time at each class session for which they are registered. Maricopa
Community College District policy indicates that each instructor has the option of dropping a student when
s/he has accumulated more unexcused absences than the number of class meetings per week. Students have
the right to observe major religious holidays. If a student misses more than two classes, s/he must call the
instructor and discuss his/her class status. Students who miss more than two classes may be automatically
dropped.
Withdraw:
Students who want to withdraw must inform the Registration Office in writing. Failure to file an official
withdrawal may result in a Z (no credit) grade.
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Grading and Evaluation Policy:
This course is graded on a credit/no credit grading system. This course carries grades of P (credit, equivalent
to a passing grade of C or better), or Z (no credit), and is not computed into the student's grade point average.
If you would like a letter grade (A, B, C, or D), please notify the instructor immediately.
The final grade is based on averaged grades from assignments, tests, and the final examination. Each student
may achieve an average of 100%, or 1000 points. The following scale will be used:
90-100% / 900 - 1000 points
80-89% / 800 - 899 points
70-79% / 700 - 799 points
69% & below/ under 700 points D (Z)
A (P)
B (P)
C (P)
Grades will be calculated using the following percentages:
Class Participation
9% / 90 pts. 30 class meetings @ 3 pts./class
Graded Compositions
21% / 210 pts. 7 assignments @ 30 pts./assignment
Assignments (oral & written)
10%/100 pts.
Tests
40% / 400 points 4 tests @ 100 pts. each
Final Examination
20% / 200 points
A grade point average of C or better will earn the course grade of P (credit). An
average grade of D or lower will earn the course grade of Z (no credit).
Homework:
Homework must be done as assigned. Late homework (except in emergencies) will not be accepted.
Tests:
If a student must miss a test, s/he can arrange to take the test in the Learning Enhancement Center.
These arrangements must be made with the instructor before the test is given in the classroom.
Final Examination:
The final examination has a value of 20% in calculating the student’s final grade.
The final examination will be given on Monday, May 10 from 7:15 –9:05 PM
Cell Phones:
Please turn off phones during class to avoid disruptions.
Children in the Classroom:
According to Maricopa Community Colleges District policy, children are not permitted in the
classroom (or on campus without direct adult supervision).
Disability Statement:
Estrella Mountain College will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented
disabilities. Notify Disability Services and Resources and your instructor of any special needs.
Contact Disability Services and Resources at 623-925-8726.
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Disclaimer Statement:
Course content may vary from the outline/timeline to meet the needs of this particular group.
Note: Due dates for oral and written homework assignments to do on the computer,
in the textbook and on separate pieces of paper will be announced in class. If you
are absent, you must check the class website or contact a classmate to get the
missed work.
Course Timeline Spring 2009 - ESL022 Section #15732
Evening 7:15-8:30 PM
Date:
Week 1
M Jan. 19
Topic:
NO CLASS – School closed for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
W Jan. 21
Introduction to Class
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M Jan. 26
Unit 1 - Understanding Sentence Basics
W Jan. 28
Unit 1 continued - Writing about places
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 3
M Feb. 2
Due: Graded Composition#1 A City/Country I Would Like to Visit
W Feb. 4
Unit 1 continued
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 4
M Feb. 9
Unit 1 TEST – Writing about a place; Editing for simple sentence structure
W Feb. 11
Unit 2 – Connecting Sentences and Paragraphs
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 5
M Feb. 16
NO CLASS – School closed for Presidents' Day holiday
Unit 2 – Supporting & Concluding Sentences
Due: Graded Composition#2 Describing a Person
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 6
M Feb. 23
Unit 2 continued
W Feb. 18
Unit 2 TEST – Writing descriptive paragraphs; Editing for topic,
supporting, and concluding sentences
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M Mar. 2
Unit 3 – Writing About the Present – page 67 ->
Due: Graded Composition#3 Describing a Room
W Feb. 25
W Mar. 4
Unit 3 – Simple and Compound Sentences
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Week 8
M Mar. 9
Unit 3 TEST – Writing narrative paragraphs; Editing for subject and verb
agreement
W Mar. 11 Unit 4 – Writing About the Past – page 92 ->
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 9
M Mar. 16 - F Mar. 20 - NO CLASSES – School closed for Spring Break
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 10
M Mar. 23 Due: Graded Composition#4 Describing a Person from the Past
W Mar. 25 Due: Graded Composition#5 Describing a Bad Day
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 11
M Mar. 30 Unit 4 continued
Unit 4 TEST – Writing about a famous person; writing about a past event;
Editing tense and punctuation of compound sentences
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 12
M Apr. 6
Unit 5 – Describing Actions - page 114->
W Apr. 1
W Apr. 8
Unit 5 continued
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M Apr. 13
Unit 6 – Writing About the Future - page 133->
W Apr. 15
Due: Graded Composition#6 Describing Future Plans
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M Apr. 20 Due: Graded Composition#7 Predicting the Future
W Apr. 22
Unit 6 continued
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M Apr. 27
Units 5- 6 TEST – Descriptive paragraphs; Using connectors Writing about the
future; Editing for time phrase word order, articles, and punctuation in complex sentences
W Apr. 29
Unit 7 – Writing Sentences with Adjective Clauses & Place Phrases- page 160->
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M May 4
Unit 7 continued
W May 6
Unit 7 continued
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M May 11 Final Examination - 200 pts. 7:15-9:05 PM
W May 13
No Class