Tuesday, December 12, 2017

12/14

Ran late last class period. My apologies. 
I will check your portfolios and collect your reflective assignment next time.
I will also issue out your final grade.
We will be taking a departmental final. This will not affect your grade but please try your best.

Assignment:

INRW0304 Take Home Final Exam (Departmental Purposes)
  • Not considered to be a grade. Try your best. Don't use internet.
  • Located under Assigned Readings
  • Use green scantron and #2 pencil
FINAL GRADES WILL BE ISSUED


NOTE: If you are still working on revisions: Friday 12/15/17 is the last day to submit.

Saturday, December 9, 2017

FINAL WEEK

Portfolio's Due:

  • Combine all work done during the semester in a folder
  • Separate Response Papers and Essays
  • Download the Index under Portfolio Assignment / Assigned Readings
  • Put your name and class information and print it out
  • Do reflection short essay: 1 pg. also located in the folder
  • Make sure that you're doing the right one:  ENGL 100 or INRW0304




All assignments and or revisions must be completed by 12/15

Thursday, November 30, 2017

12/5

Final Essays Due:

  • Persuasive essay. Include proper intro as discussed in previous discussions. 
  • Must include Thesis, Topics, and Academic Sources.  
  • Must include parenthetical citations within the essay as well as a Works Cited or References page.
  • If I chose a topic for you, those can be found under the assigned readings section

5 pages
At least 1 source (JSTOR, EBSCO), can have secondary sources also.
12 pt font
Times New Roman
APA Style
Works Cited/References

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

11/28

No class meeting today
We will meet during our lab schedule on Thursday 11/30
Bring any essay drafts that you need to revise.
Use class period to workshop essays.

Saturday, November 18, 2017

11/21

Find 1 academic source related to your research:
  • Must be from EBSCOhost or JSTOR
  • Print it out and bring it to class
  • Bring the rest of your essays for workshop as well

Thursday, November 9, 2017

11/14 Update

No class meeting today. We will meet next week.

Write: 1 pg abstract on possible final research project


NOTE: I will be meeting with each individual to discuss grades before final Drop Date Next Week

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

11/2 No Class

No Class Meeting
Read: "Revision Strategies of Student Writers and Adult Writers" by Nancy Sommers
Write: 1 pg response


Note: Mandatory Meeting Next Week

Friday, October 27, 2017

10/31

Read: Margret Kantz "Helping Students Use Textual Sources Persuasively"
Write: 1 pg response

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

10/26

Read: "School As Inquiry" by Stevan Wolk
Write: 1 page response

NOTE: Late essay's will be deducted one letter grade each class period it's late.  You have until 12 midnight tonight 10/24/2017 to submit without penalty.  If not complete submit via email to: jreyna_4342@southtexascollege.edu (make sure class information is listed properly on your essay)

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

10/24

"Chasing Amy" Film Studies Essay Due: 10/24/17
Essay prompts can be found under Assigned Readings: Choose One Prompt
In case you missed the lesson on the film, watch the following:
YouTube Lesson

Saturday, October 7, 2017

10/17


Watch the film: Chasing Amy

Click Here For Film

Do Scavenger Hunt before you watch the FILM:

Scavenger Hunt Assignment
Film Studies: Chasing Amy
Search for the following terms and items on google and give me a short answer to each:
·         Lando Calrissian
·         Star Wars
·         Return of the Jedi
·         Anakin Skywalker
·         Darth Vader
·         Hee Haw
·         Larry Flint
·         Cheech and Chong
·         Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure
·         Spanish Fly
·         Sega Genesis
·         Dyke
·         Magic 8 Ball
·         Angela Lansbury (most famous role)
·         "Fight The Power"
·         Jay & Silent Bob
·         Ostracized
·         Cathartic
- Holden Caufield
- "Uncle Tom"

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

10/05 Update

We will not have class today. Have a personal matter to attend to.  Check blog for regular assignment schedule.

Friday, September 29, 2017

10/03

Work on Research Scavenger Hunt found under Assigned Readings.
Answer all 4 questions. Use JSTOR & EBSCO databases to help you answer questions.

Thursday, September 21, 2017

9/26

Read:

  • "Indian Camp" by Earnest Hemingway
  • "Never Marry A Mexican" by Sandra Cisneros
Write:



  • 1 page response on both short stories (Half/Half)
Note: Stories can be found under Assigned Readings (Short Stories)

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

9/21

Answer the following and turn in as "Haberman Response"

What’s the first thing you thought about when you read the title "Pedagogy of Poverty Versus Good Teaching?

Define: SOCIOECONOMIC & SOCIOCULTURAL

What is Pedagogy of Poverty according to Haberman?

Elaborate on: Authoritarian and directive nature of the pedagogy of poverty is deceptive about who really is in charge READ 3rd Column on page 292

- Interpret reading and provide analysis

Elaborate on: Good TEACHING with a focus on Sociocultural/Socioeconomic conditions
- How does this apply to you?


NOTE: Those of you who did not present last class meeting will have one more opportunity to present and turn in  your essay on 9/21/17.

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

9/19

NO CLASS ON THURSDAY 9/14

  • You will be meeting with your groups
  • I will be available to meet with groups in class for additional assistance
  • If you are not assigned to a group because you were absent then you are required to do assignment on your own

Group Assignment:  Read "Pedagogy of Poverty Versus Good Teaching" - Martin Haberman
Presentation: 5-8 min 

Begin to critically analyze the text (construct/build meaning). 
You are not summarizing the essay to present. 
Pick something specific within the article that you wish to discuss as a group.  
You have the autonomy of presenting anyway you want

Medium:
  • If you are using multi-media, please bring device to use in class that can be used with projector(ex. laptop computer)
  • If using power point, save in USB drive
  • If using YouTube, keep to minimal (1-2 min tops)
  • If handing out material, please make sufficient copies

Rubric:
  • Everyone must participate
  • I will be providing FEEDBACK for each individual group
  • ORIGINALITY of presentation will be taken into account
  • Looking for thoughtful ANALYSIS and interpretations of the TEXT (Article)   

Essay:
  • 3 pages /  You can split this up between group members
  • I don't want three separate response papers
  • I want a unified paper / cohesive / organized essay
  • Construct meaning, use your writing experience, use discussions in class to guide your paper
  • Use academic related information that we have used in class if you want (Pedagogy/Meta-cognition//Standardized Testing/Rhetorical Reading) 

Friday, September 8, 2017

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

9/7

Read: Downs & Wardle article

  • pgs. 552 - 563
Write:
  • 1 page response
  • Write "1 true sentence" - Hemingway 

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

9/5

Read: All readings are located under the Assigned Readings page

  • Kelsey Diaz "Seven Ways High School Prepares You For Failure" 
  • Anne Lamott "Shitty First Drafts"
Write: 1 pg response

Welcome

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