Written Expression 2C

Spring Quarter, 2012

Instructor: Rob Fieser

Office Location: C 235

Classroom: L 222 Office Hours: M-F 10:30-11:30 Class Time: M-F 12:30-2:20 Office Phone: 425-564-2350

Email: rfieser@bellevuecollege.edu

Course Description

This class is designed to help you become a better writer. We will use and review the grammar and writing skills you already have, and build on these through daily writing practice. You will learn to use prewriting techniques such as brainstorming, outlining, and free writing. Your writing will grow from sentence level to organized paragraphs using good sentence structure and correct verb forms and tenses to describe, tell a story, and make a point.

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

· Recognize and use correct verb tense and forms.

· Identify parts of speech and explain their functions in simple English sentences.

· Recognize and use simple and compound sentences.

· Understand and use the writing process: getting ideas, writing, rewriting, editing, and proofreading.

· Write a coherent paragraph that includes a topic sentence, enough support, time signals, and a concluding sentence.

· Write paragraphs that narrate (tell a story), describe (using the 5 senses) and make a point.

· Write assignments that include free writing, academic writing, and timed topic writing.

· Work within a small group.

Materials

Texts: Ready to Write 1; 3rd edition (Blanchard and Root)

Fundamentals of English Grammar 3rd edition Book A without answer key

8 ½” x 11” lined paper for all written homework

A “blue book” from the bookstore for your journal

NOTE: No used or translated textbooks will be allowed.

Grading

You will receive grades at both mid-term and at the end of the quarter. Your grade will depend on the quality of your work, your effort, and your ability. Points will be subtracted for work that is turned in late. Your grade will be calculated as follows:

Participation, Attitude, Effort	10%
Paragraphs and Other Homework	30%
Timed Writings	30%
Grammar Quizzes and Tests	30%

Grading Scale:

A = 93 - 100

B = 84 - 92

C = 75 - 83

D = 0 - 74 (Repeat level; good effort)

F = 0 - 74 (Repeat level; unsatisfactory effort)

Homework Grading

√+ = 100% (Excellent)

√ = 80% (Satisfactory)

√- = 60% (Unsatisfactory)

0 = 0% (You didn’t do the assignment)

Classroom Guidelines

Come to class every day and participate actively. Students reaching 12 absences will be given an “F” and students reaching 10 or 11 absences will be given a” D.” or an F.  If you miss 15 classes, you will receive an “F” and be dismissed from ELI at the end of the quarter. Three tardies (5 minutes or later to class or after break) equals one absence. Absences and tardies will be deducted from your participation grade.

If you are absent, you are responsible for your homework the next day. Call or email a classmate to find out what you missed. There will be no make-up quizzes or tests.

Students choosing to leave ELI early will not be given early final exams. If you miss the final exam for this class, your grade will be lowered by one full grade.

Late work will be accepted only one day after it is due, and will lose points. See me immediately after you have been absent to get caught up.

No cell phones, beepers, eating, or gum chewing in class! Please treat the learning environment and one another with respect.

Plagiarism is using someone else’s words or ideas as your own in both writing and oral presentations.  It is cheating and is not acceptable in American classes.

Examples of plagiarism are:

Copying from a Web page, book or article

Buying papers

Copying from another student

Using a friend’s paper from a previous quarter

If you plagiarize:

First time: Your teacher will work with you so you understand what not to do

Second time:  Fail the assignment

Third time:  Fail the class and be reported to the Associate Dean of Student Services.  Possibly be asked to leave the school

Disability Accommodations

If you require accommodation based on a documented disability, have emergency information to share, or need special arrangements in case of emergency evacuation; please make an appointment with me as soon as possible. To inquire about becoming a DSS (Disability Support Services) student, call 564-2498 or go to the DSS office located in the B 132.

Spring Quarter 2012 Calendar (These dates might change.)

Week	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
1	April 2	3	4	5 First Day	6
2 Writing about yourself	9 Challenge Test	10	11	12	13
3 Writing about your family	16	17	18	19	20
4 Writing about activities	23	24	25	26	27
5 Writing about descriptions	30	May 1	2	3	4
6 Writing about places	7	8	9 Midterm Evals.	10	11
7 Writing a narrative	14	15	16	17	18 BC/UP TOEFL
8 Expressing your opinion	21	22	23	24	25
9 Expressing your opinion/modals	28 NO CLASS	29	30	31	June 1
10 Review	4	5	6	7	8
11	11	12 Final Exams 1:30 Writing 3:30 Speak/List.	13 Final Exams 1030/1130 Electives 12:30 Reading 1:30 EOQ Party