I often begin my classes with a quote or a question. Here’s the first quote and set of questions for this semester:
… Read MoreWhen you write, it’s like braiding your hair.
Before class on Monday, students will…
- Write a post with your first draft of your thesis statement and a properly formatted citation of one source in MLA
Thesis: Schools should reexamine the amount and quality of homework they give.
Source: Rosário, Carlos Núñez, J., Vallejo, G., Nunes, T., Cunha, J., Fuentes, S., & Valle, A. (2018). Homework … Read More
The government should approve student loan forgiveness because student debt is a financial burden for young people. Being without debt they will be able to afford a better life for … Read More
Changes in the school fund system and the way they distribute the money for schools can solve the issue, it can mitigate funding shortfalls and inequities, it can be recessions … Read More
Funding special education programs should be a priority to help those who need it as programs are underfunded or have funds taken from it
Tammy Kolbe, Elizabeth Dhuey, Sara Menlove … Read More
 Artificial intelligence, often shortened to as “AI,” is developing quickly and drastically changing many different kinds of things about our lives, including how we work, interact with others, and even … Read More
Climate change is an undeniable reality and we are already witnessing it effects through extreme weather events, rising sea levels and stress to ecosystems.
“Climate Change Impacts.” National Oceanic and … Read More
Thesis Statement: The forgiveness of student loan debt will provide a boost to the economy by giving borrowers the freedom to invest in their futures, which in turn will stimulate … Read More
Topic: Raising minimum wage
Opinion: I think the U.S. should raise the minimum wage to a fairer wage
Opposing view: We shouldn’t raise minimum wage because it will harm the … Read More
In Whippman’s article, the lede is the beginning of the article that goes over a personal anecdote that Whippman experienced. The thesis is stated in the 4th paragraph, in which … Read More
About
Professor: Jessica Penner
Email: jpenner@citytech.cuny.edu OR eng1121.citytech1@gmail.com (preferred)
Class Meetings & Times: in person Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11:15 AM in Namm 522
Office Hours: Tuesdays 2-3 PM and Thursdays, 1-2 PM and 2-3 PM in Namm 506 (the First Year Programs office).
If those times don’t work with your schedule, we can schedule a different time. This means you’ll have to request an appointment in advance via email. I suggest you have multiple times in mind, since your schedule may not mesh with mine!
