English 28: Intermediate Reading and Composition
Spring 2017
Time: M W 2:15-3:40 Room: JNPR 0804 Section: 0509 Units: 3
Instructor: Emily Anderson Veiga
Email: [email protected] Office Hours:
FO 2201 MW 10-11, T 1-2:35, R 1:30-3:30 Website:
http://ilearn.laccd.edu Campus Phone: Ext. 4322
Prerequisites: English 21 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better, or
appropriate skill level demonstrated through the English placement process.
Course
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the ability to use elements of
composition and critical reading. The course is designed to assist the student
in making a successful transition to English 101. Students focus on
grammar, sentence structure, and paragraph and essay writing.
Student
L e a rn in g O u tco m e s:
Upon completion of English 28, students will be able to:
1. Analyze college level reading assignments by composing unified,
coherent essays with clear thesis statements and specific, relevant support.
2. Compose unified, coherent essays with minimal errors in Standard
English grammar and mechanics.
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Required Materials:
Two green books
Access to a computer, printer, and stapler
Notebooks and pens
Attendance Policy:
1. If during the first week you are a “no show,” you may be dropped.
2. From the college catalog: “Students are expected to be in class on
time and to remain for the entire class period. Medical appointments,
work, job interviews, childcare responsibilities, etc. should be arranged
so as not to occur during class time. Please do not make requests for
exceptions. Any student who has unexcused absences equaling
one week’s worth of class time prior to census date may be
excluded. Students may drop the class online, before the last day to
drop. Students should never rely on the instructor to exclude them.”
3. If you are several minutes late, leave early, sleep in class, or fail to
bring necessary books, your participation score will be lowered
because you will not be able to complete participation assignments. In
order to be excused for an emergency doctor’s visit, you will need to
show a signed doctor’s note on official stationary or contact the Health
Center. If you are sick, please email your instructor as soon as
possible.
If you miss class, it is your responsibility to email your class contact to
get the homework assignment and notes.
Class Contacts:
1. Email Address:
________________________________________________________
2. Email Address:
________________________________________________________
Late Work: No late homework or class work will be accepted without an
excused absence. This means that I will not accept late homework or
papers or give make-up quizzes or tests. Please remember that failing
to submit a paper or take a quiz will significantly reduce the likelihood of you
passing the course. Although I realize that many students are balancing
work, family, classes, and other commitments, I cannot make exceptions to
this rule—it’s not fair to other students.
However, each of you will start the semester with a “Get Out of Jail Free
Card.” This card allows you to submit one composition or homework up to a
week late. You may use this card only once, and you must staple the
completed card to your work. This card does not work for tests,
quizzes, the final essay, the final exam, or presentations. The
assignment will be graded and returned to you at the end of the
semester with minimal written feedback. If you want feedback
before the end of the semester, please make an appointment to see
me during office hours. Your “Get Out of Jail Free
Card” is attached to the back of the syllabus.
Electronics Policy: Students must silence all electronic
communication devices. Texting is not allowed.
Etiquette and Expectations: I encourage students to
participate as much as possible by explaining their
opinions, asking questions, and collaborating with their colleagues; however,
disruptive talking or rude behavior, especially while someone else is trying to
speak, is unacceptable. Let’s show each other respect and courtesy.
Canvas: You can use Canvas to monitor your grade, access class materials,
and submit your essays. You will need your student ID number and birthday
to log in.
Special Services: If you have a disability for which you are seeking
accommodation, please contact Special Services at (818) 719-6430 to find
out what assistance is available to you.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is using the words or ideas of
another without properly crediting the author. Students
who plagiarize the work of another will receive a zero for
the assignment and may be subject to further disciplinary
action. Please see the Student Code of Conduct on
Canvas.
Center for Academic Success, (818) 719 6414,
Library Learning Crossroads Bldg, 1st floor:
“The CAS is committed to helping students in need of
academic support acquire the skills and tools
necessary to meet their individual academic,
vocational, or personal goals. All tutoring services are
free to currently enrolled Pierce College students.”
Course Requirements:
65%: 4 compositions with drafts (essay 4 is a mini
research paper)
5%: discussion board paragraphs
15%: essay test (final)
10%: grammar quizzes (two announced quizzes) and multiple reading
quizzes (unannounced)
5%: homework and in-class assignments
Grading:
100-90% = A, 89-80% = B, 79-70% = C, 69-60% = D, 59-0% = F
Composition Guidelines:
1. All compositions must be submitted on Canvas by the deadline.
2. Compositions must be typed, double-spaced, 12pt. Times New Roman
font with one-inch margins (MLA format). If you don’t have a
computer, you can use the library computers.
3. Rough drafts, prewriting drafts, outlines, and rubrics must be
submitted in class. The most recent draft goes on top.
4. Keep all graded assignments and check Canvas weekly.
5. Students may rewrite one composition per semester (not the final
essay or exam). Students must staple the original essay to the revised
essay, and all changes must be highlighted or in a different font. I will
average the new score with the old score. I will not accept revisions
after week 14. In order to get a new score, students must complete
two of the following options:
~Attend an appropriate workshop at CAS
~Go to tutoring at CAS
~Complete an appropriate DLA (directed learning activity) at CAS
~Visit me during office hours for help. Bring the original essay.
Schedule is subject to change
Date
In class
At home after class (subject to
change—always check the board)
Monday, Feb. 6th
• Syllabus, icebreaker,
course overview and
policies
• Re-read syllabus, login to Canvas,
bring printed lyrics
Wednesday, Feb. 8th
• Annotation guidelines,
“Boulevard of Broken
Dreams” and “Dream
Deferred,” diagnostic
• Prewriting, body
paragraph structure
• Get textbook, view plagiarism and
CAS links on Canvas homepage
• Exemplification (Chapter
10), fragments
• MLA format, organization
methods
• Peer edit of paragraph,
run-ons
• Cluster pre-write, typed outline, 457
Review Test 1 #1-20
• Read 84-94, Type one body
paragraph (include your transitions)
• Finish composition 1 (upload to
Canvas), assemble composition 1
packet (submit next class)
• Composition 1 is due
today, run-ons, “Barbie
Doll”
• Thesis statements
• 471 Review Test 2 1-10
• Thesis statements, subject
verb agreement
• Hook methods, “Ode to an
Orange”
• 488-489 1-15
• Description (Chapter 8),
writing conclusions
• Peer edit, pronoun
• Type introduction and one body
paragraph for peer edit
• Finish essay 2 (upload to Canvas),
Monday, Feb. 13th
Wednesday, Feb. 15th
Wednesday, Feb. 22nd
Monday, Feb. 27th
Wednesday, Mar. 1st
Monday, Mar. 6th
Wednesday, Mar. 8th
Monday, Mar. 13th
Wednesday Mar. 15th
Monday, Mar. 20th
• Read 223-225, complete #2,3,4,
and 5, read 222-229 and 22-29
• Complete 51 #1-10 and 59 #1-4
• Skim Chapter 8, read “Lou’s Place”
192-198 and complete 196-197 #19, pre-write and typed outline
reference and agreement
assemble packet (submit next class)
Wednesday, Mar. 22nd
• Essay 2 is due today,
pronoun types
• 499 #1-5 and 503 #6-10
Monday, March 27th
• “Propaganda Techniques
in Today’s Advertising”
• Read “Propaganda Techniques” and
complete 702-3 #1-10
Wednesday, March 29th
• Analysis, sample essay
Monday, April 10th
• Grammar quiz review
• Bring three print ads, three charts,
typed outline, complete practice
grammar quiz
• Complete typed intro and one body
paragraph
Wednesday, April 12th
• Peer edit, grammar quiz
1
• Quotation marks
• Work on essay 3
• Essay 3 is due today,
apostrophes, begin
Fahrenheit 451,
• Commas, Fahrenheit 451
• Read Fahrenheit 451 to 15, 545
Review Test 1
• Finding a reliable source,
Fahrenheit 451
• Other punctuation marks,
Fahrenheit 451
• Read Fahrenheit 451 to 45, find
your source
• Read Fahrenheit 451 to 65, print
your source (at least 1st and last
page), read and annotate your
source
• Read “Single Sex Schools” 715 and
do 718-720 # 1-10
Monday, May 8th
• Source check, discussion
board post with
research (on Canvas),
Fahrenheit 451
• Argument, Fahrenheit 451
Wednesday, May 10th
• Modifiers
Monday, May 15th
• Work Cited, practice
grammar quiz
• Fahrenheit 451 to 106, 514 #6-10,
Find your source for essay 4,
• Read Fahrenheit 451 to 130, Type
your alphanumeric outline with
quotations
Wednesday, May 17th
Monday, May 22nd
• Grammar quiz 2,
Fahrenheit 451
• Peer edit, Fahrenheit 451
• Type introduction and at least two
body paragraphs
• Finish Fahrenheit 451, check
Canvas, finish essay 4 (upload to
Canvas) and assemble packet
(submit in class)
Wednesday, May 24th
• Essay 4 is due today,
• Study for final exam (bring notes,
Monday, April 17th
Wednesday, April 19th
Monday, April 24th
Wednesday, April 26th
Monday, May 1st
Wednesday, May 3rd
• 551 # 1-10, Finish essay 3 (upload
to Canvas), assemble essay 3
packet (submit next class)
• 562 Review Test 2, Read Fahrenheit
451 to 38
• Read Chapter 16 including “Ban the
Things,” 357-9 #1-10
Monday June 5th 2:154:15
Fahrenheit 451, final
exam strategies,
Final Exam (in class essay
on the novel)
green book, Fahrenheit 451)
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