Walla Walla Community College ESL, ABE English 077, 87 Read 78, 88 Spring 2014 CE 110 Instructors: Jeanne Thompson Office: 203B Office Hours: 8:30-9:30 M T W Th or by appointment Phone Number: 527-3688 E-mail: jeanne.thompson@wwcc.edu Karen Kirkwood Office: 36 Office Hours: 8:30- 9:20 M T W Th F or by appointment Phone Number: 524-5143 E-mail: karen.kirkwood@wwcc.edu Class Hours: 9:30-10:20 10:30-12:20 Tuesday, Friday: Rm 112, Computer Lab Monday through Friday: Rm 103 Study Group Hours: 9:30-10:30 Wednesday, Thursday No Class: May 16, May 26 MATERIALS (all materials are available in the college bookstore): Required Texts: The Reading Writing Connection, Langan On Course, Downing Dictionary—hard copy or on phone Materials: Course Pack—in bookstore Computer flash drive Highlighters Paper and pen or pencil 3 x 5 note cards Cornell note pack—in bookstore 3 ring hole punch Three ring binder and dividers to organize materials Sticky notes EVALUATION: A AB+ B 93-100% 90-92% 87-89% 83-86% BC+ C C- 80-82% 77-79% 73-76% 70-72% D+ D 67-69% 60-66 % HELP! If you are having trouble with assignments, concepts or steps in the writing process, please tell us and we can set up a time to meet. Also, the TLC offers free writing assistance from trained writing tutors during all stages of the writing process. If you need help with Canvas, word processing, or printing, the computer lab in Rm 246 offers help. To request accommodations related to a disability, contact Claudia Angus, Ph.D., Coordinator of Disability Support Services, at 527-4262 or email claudia.angus@wwcc.edu Short term crisis counseling is available in the Student Development Center (5274262). Or, contact Daryl Miller (527-4320) or Michelle Meyer (524-4791). EXPECTATIONS: Attendance You will earn daily points for punctuality, attendance and active participation. Irregular attendance will negatively affect both your learning and your grade. If you miss class, it is your responsibility to find out from a classmate or me what you missed. If you need to leave class early, let us know before class. Due Dates Assignments are due at the beginning of class. If you are absent the day they are due, you must email them to your instructor before class (put in the body of the email, not as an attachment). You will lose two points a day on late drafts. Late homework loses one point a day. In-class activities may not be made up. Quizzes may be made up at 8:30 in Karen’s office the day after they are given. Classroom Courtesy Please turn your full attention to class activities. All students have the right to a safe, quiet learning environment. (See WWCC Student Code of Conduct) Refrain from eating, using your cell phone, listening to electronic devices, doing homework from other classes, or visiting with classmates during our 50 minutes together. Study Time This is a 12 credit class. You should be prepared to study 12-20 hours a week outside of class. As a student, school is your job; your grade is your paycheck and you must work hard to earn it. Bring your library book and vocabulary cards to class every day. Plagiarism All assignments must be your own work. Students who plagiarize someone’s work or allow their work to be misused by another student will automatically fail ENGL 77/87. CLASS COMPOSITION The pre-college English cluster includes three areas of study: Reading, Writing, and Study Skills. The class has students from several levels of pre-college classes in these areas, including: Advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) Adult Basic Education Read 78, Read 88 English 77, English 87 (Writing) Advancement Students must earn a C or higher to pass their current level. With the instructor’s permission, students may accelerate through a level if they complete additional requirements. Writing a coherent paragraph can give you a sense of accomplishment and competence. Relax—writing can be challenging but fun. LEARNING OUTCOMES Writing Purpose: To improve writing skills and prepare for college writing Learning Outcomes: Apply the writing process Construct good sentences, paragraphs, and essays Utilize critical thinking skills Demonstrate computer skills Use the WWCC writing rubric Reading Purpose: To improve reading skills and prepare for college reading. Learning Outcomes: Explain the reading process Demonstrate reading strategies Utilize critical thinking skills Build vocabulary Recognize the main idea and supporting material of a reading Paraphrase and summarize material from readings Develop research skills Increase reading speed Study Skills Purpose: To learn strategies that will help students to reach academic goals. Learning Outcomes: Clarify individual educational goals and formulate a personal skill development plan Demonstrate an understanding of selected learning strategies by applying them in this class and another class. Study the following topics and demonstrate an ability to apply related strategies: time management, note taking, memory processing, test preparation. GRADING Writing Attendance, participation Paragraphs, essay, assignments Quizzes, Final Exam 15% 65% 20% Reading Attendance, participation Assignments Quizzes, Final Exam 15% 15% 70% Study Skills Attendance, participation Assignments Writing Assignments Paragraphs and summaries Essay Writing quizzes: Weeks 3, 7 Finals: last week of class and finals week Also: homework, in-class work, online practice Reading Assignments Quizzes: starting Week 2, vocabulary and reading topics on Fridays Library book journal questions and final Finals: last week of class and finals week Assignments include: homework, in-class work, online practice Study Skills Assignments Final: last week of class Assignments include: reading, journal entries, in-class work 15% 85%