Month: February 2018

For class Monday 3/5…

1. Print “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” by Nicholas Carr
2. Read “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” by Nicholas Carr
3. Complete HW #10 [Carr]
   1. Pick 5 of the vocabulary words listed. Write the definition of the word and then write your own sentence that uses the word correctly.
   2. Answer Reading Questions #1 and #2.
   3. Answer Discussion Question #2.
   4. Be sure to use details and examples from the text to support your answers.

For lab Wednesday 3/7…

1. Print “Black Men and Public Space” by Brent Staples
2. Read “Black Men and Public Space” by Brent Staples
3. Complete HW #11 [Staples]
   1. Pick 5 of the vocabulary words listed. Write the definition of the word and then write your own sentence that uses the word correctly.
   2. Answer Reading Questions #1 and #2.
   3. Answer Discussion Question #2.
   4. Be sure to use details and examples from the text to support your answers.

For class Wednesday 3/7…

1. Print Claim, Reasons, and Evidence
2. Read Claim, Reasons, and Evidence
3. Bring printed copies of Carr and Staples readings to class

Just a reminder that these posts are only repeating what is listed on the syllabus, and you can always find your assignments for the next class by checking the Course Schedule that I handed out in the beginning of the semester and is posted on OpenLab.

 

For class Monday 2/26…

1. Print “Learning to Read,” by Malcolm X
2. Read “Learning to Read,” by Malcolm X
3. Complete HW #8
   1. Pick 5 of the vocabulary words listed. Write the definition of the word and then write your own sentence that uses the word correctly.
   2. Answer Reading Questions #1 and #2.
   3. Answer Discussion Question #1.
   4. Be sure to use details and examples from the text to support your answers.

For lab Wednesday 2/28…

1. Write Essay #1, Draft #2
   1. bring TWO printed, stapled copies to lab
   2. bring the P copy of Draft #1 (the one with my corrections on it)

For class Wednesday 2/28…

1. Read Introduction to Summary Writing
2. Complete HW #9 [ROF2]

*Reminder*

There is no class on Monday 2/19; the college is closed.

Instead, Tuesday 2/20 will follow a Monday schedule.

 

For class Tuesday, 2/20…

1. Read Fragments and Run Ons
2. Complete HW #6 [T2]

For lab Wednesday, 2/21…

1. Read Revision
2. Write Essay #1, Draft #1, Personal Narrative
   1. bring TWO printed, stapled copies to lab

For class Wednesday, 2/21…

1. Read Sentence Errors
2. Read Comma Splices
3. Complete HW #7 [ROF1]

There is NO class Monday 2/12. The college is closed.

For lab on Wednesday 2/14…

1. Read Drafting
2. Print “Superman and Me” by Sherman Alexie
3. Read “Superman and Me” by Sherman Alexie
4. Complete HW #4
   1. Pick 5 of the vocabulary words listed. Write the definition of the word and then write your own sentence that uses the word correctly.
   2. Answer Reading Questions #1 and #2.
   3. Answer Discussion Question #2.
   4. Be sure to use details and examples from the text to support your answers.

For class on Wednesday 2/14…

1. Read Controlling Shifts
2. Complete HW #5 *BE SURE TO READ THE DIRECTIONS VERY CAREFULLY*