ENGLISH 113-10, SCHEDULE CHANGE

There is a change in our schedule for week 2. Instead of meeting in the library on Tuesday, April 10, as is written in your calendar, we will meet there instead on Thursday, April 12 at scheduled class time. Make note of this. I will also announce it in class.

FOR ENGLISH 112-6

Please read the following article and write a short (2-3 sentences) response in the comments section of this post.

What is Logos?


READING RESPONSE DUE BY SUNDAY, APRIL 8. 

Portfolio Checklist

DUE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14

English 111

Portfolio Checklist

Point Value: 100

For your portfolio, please include the following in a 3-ring binder or portfolio folder in this order. Make sure your portfolio is professional in its appearance.

• Title page (Include name, class number, date, and title of portfolio)
• A signed Pledge of Academic Integrity (WILL BE PROVIDED BY INSTRUCTOR)
• Newly revised draft of the essay of your choice (optional)
• Essay 1: Personal Narrative
• Draft 2
• Draft 1
• Revision assessment (1-2 paragraphs)
• Essay 2: Comparison/Contrast essay
• Draft 2
• Draft 1
• Revision assessment (1-2 paragraphs)
• Essay 3: Archetype essay
• Draft 2
• Draft 1
• Revision assessment (1-2 paragraphs)

Presentation Prompt

ENGL 111

Winter Quarter, 2012

Ms. Kravig

Presentation

Presentations can be seen as a form of teaching, and one way to show you truly have knowledge of a subject/topic is to be able to articulate it verbally to others. Besides the written and visual discourse communities we have learned about and created, oral communication is just as powerful and requires just as much skill to be completed effectively.

Purpose: The purpose of this presentation is for you to gain practice in giving oral presentations. Additionally, the questions and comments from your classmates may give you additional insights into your work.

Content/Subject: You will present on ONE of the following options:

·         Your writing experience. For more details on this option, see the “Presentation” section of your syllabus.

·         Show and tell. You will come prepared to discuss a topic that is interesting to you and that your classmates may or may not be familiar with. You will give information on the topic, and possibly some examples. You may bring something to “show” if you want. Possible ideas: favorite band, steampunk, spelunking, etc.

 General tips for giving a presentation include:
-          Be prepared!  The more you know what you want to say, and how you want to say it, the less awkward your presentation will be.
-          Practice!  Don't try to "wing it."  Much like the writing we have done in the course, presentations require some "rough" starts before you end up with a good final product. Practice beforehand.
-          Embrace any nervousness!  Mark Twain once said that there were two kinds of speakers:  "Those who are nervous and those who lie about not being nervous." One great step towards a confident presentation is to volunteer when you will present, rather than wait until you are chosen (or it is assigned to you).

 Audience: This presentation should be addressed to an audience of your academic peers who will most likely only have a casual familiarity with your community issue.

 Constraints:  Your oral presentation may make use of electronic presentation software such as PowerPoint and should:

-          Be 3-5 minutes long
-          Introduce yourself and your community issue
-        Be interesting to listen to.

Library Worksheet

Click the link below for access to the library worksheet. Print a copy and take to the library. It is due in class Wednesday, March 7.

Library Worksheet

Definition Essay

See below for an example outline for a definition essay. Reference for a how-to when organizing your paper 3.

The Definition Essay

Conferences Week 7-8

There IS class on Friday, February 24. NO CLASS February 27, 29 or March 2.  We will meet in my office, South Hall 122. 

Friday, February 24

10 a.m. Javier Lopez

10:15 Brian Lo

10:30 Brianna Lazcano

12:00 pm Maria Cida

12:15 ShaTyra Ross

12:30 Trevor

12:45 Jacqueline

Monday, February 27

9 a.m. Brian Deriquito

9:15 Jessica Duran

9:30 Sarah Jackson

9:45 Xavier Spells

10 a.m. William

10:15 a.m. Aaron Media

10:30

10:45 Andrew Zuniga

11:00 a.m. Kyle Cespedes

11:15 Adolfo Aguila

11:30 Jose Guzman

11:45 a.m. Michelle Galaviz

Tuesday, February 28

9:00 a.m. Jacky Velazquez

9:15 Lilieta Savieti

9:30 Noemi Cerda

9:45

10 UNAVAILABLE

10:15 UNAVAILABLE

10:30

10:45 Sean Miranda

11:00 a.m. 

11:15  Luis Navarro

11:30 Kortney Luera

11:45 Fedra Ghavami

12:00 pm Hazel Lopez