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ENG-076 Basic Integrated Reading and Writing Skills

Course Syllabus for Fall, 2011

Selected in-person Class: Tuesday and Thursday10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

In-person meetings: Wye Mills, Main CampusRoom

Chesapeake Community College

“Students should be encouraged to accept primary responsibility for their own academic success”--Chesapeake College Faculty Handbook

Instructor: Willow M. Pittman, M.Ed.Telephone: Cell 410 200-7990

Email: [email protected] hours: by appointment before and after classes

Caroline Center Room 205

***I will check my email on a regular basis, but in case of an immediate need to communicate with me, please, feel free to call my cell phone number listed above. I will set up appointments at student request.

WELCOME TO ENGLISH O76. PLEASE KEEP THIS SYLLABUS WITH YOUR COURSE MATERIAL AT ALL TIMES TO HAVE A REFERENCE FOR EXPECTATIONS AND A RECORD FOR REFERENCING YOUR ASSIGNMENTS AND PROGRESS.

Note to Students: This syllabus contains VITAL information directly connected to your success in this course. It is your responsibility to make sure you understand assignments (including ALL the important points and information) OR to seek clarification PRIOR to the due date of all your work. It is not acceptable to come back to class after an absence and ask, “What were my assignments?” YOU MUST get the work due on for your next class DONE before the actual class is in

Eng. 076/077-108 Syllabus Willow M Pittman, M.Ed. Fall 2011

session. Call a classmate or your instructor for the assignment BEFORE it is DUE! This is college.

College wide Academic Instruction Emergency Management Plan:

In the event that Chesapeake College needs to close for an extended period of time due to a flu pandemic, severe weather event or other emergency situation, consideration will be given to the timing and duration of closure as follows:

a. Closure during the semester for up to one week: there will be an opportunity to make up work without significant alteration to the academic calendar.

b. Closure extending beyond one week (or in situations where classes are cancelled on the same days/evenings over multiple weeks), the college may extend the semester. Depending on the timing of the closure, scheduled breaks, closure dates, and/or the processing of final grades might be impacted.

Students may inquire about closures by checking on the college website or by calling 410.822.5400 or 410.228.4360. Chesapeake College courses held off campus will follow the protocol of the host facility.


ENG 076 and ENG 077 are actually two separate courses, designed to allow you to refresh and learn basic college English skills at a pace that is comfortable for you. You might be happy to know that there are no “due dates” and that you will be able to complete each “module”, or learning packet, at your own pace. Each module is designed to be completed in about a week, however. So if you find yourself struggling with a concept or not making progress in a timely way, please let your instructor know. You’ll become more familiar and comfortable with the concept of “modules” as the semester goes on.

ENG 076 should be completed by October 15th.

ENG 077 should be completed by the end of the semester, the first week of December.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONStudents will receive individualized, self-paced instruction in basic reading and writing skills, paragraph and essay construction, comprehension skills, vocabulary development, critical reading, and more. This course is designed to help students advance toward college work.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: correctly use basic English grammar write a well-developed five-paragraph essay using supporting details recognize and use basic rhetorical/organizational writing patterns use proper perspective/point of view adjust reading method and speed to a given text based on the purpose for reading decode new vocabulary words and incorporate them into a working vocabulary preview text to enhance comprehension identify, understand, and distinguish main ideas, supporting detail, and

terminology distinguish fact from opinion support an interpretation by locating specific information, draw valid and realistic

conclusions based on stated and implied information

In this class, students are expected to read, write, speak, and above all, to THINK! This course has a highly interactive structure with a great deal of class activity. Each of us has much to learn and to teach each other. Your ideas and opinions are important, and what you say or write or otherwise create is evidence of your thought. With each of us participating and contributing, this is going to be a great semester.

ENG 076 -077 also was created to prepare students to advance toward ALL college classes holding clear and standard English skills. This course offers the student the opportunity to advance his or her skills in English grammar, composition and reading


comprehension. It is designed to build organization and expression to enhance writing; to learn to read with greater retention and comprehension and to review the mechanics of basic grammar. The emphasis will be on reading and writing strategies, essay construction, vocabulary building, critical reading and the promotion of general student mastery of reading and writing skills.

LEARNING OUTCOMESUpon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1) state clearly the stages/characteristics/benefits of writing as a five step process and have a thorough basic understanding of the writing process

2) learn to preview, read critically and comprehend appropriate levels of reading3) translate “internal talk” to from the mind into written words4) build a working vocabulary from reading and class assignments and learn to

“infer” meaning to words from context5) define assigned reading and writing “literary terms” and vocabulary words6) understand the structure of a sentence; write clear topic sentences7) learn and use the elements that help develop clear and well organized

paragraphs8) learn to write a rough draft and revisions as well as the planning and execution

of essay writing9) understand the elements of narrative, descriptive, exemplification, comparison

and contrast, cause and effect, classification and division, definitive and argumentative writing; including categories such as informative, educational, entertainment and persuasion

10) understand parts of speech and sentences as requested11) use standard grammar and appropriate point of view12) understand use of punctuation and mechanics of spelling13) be able to proofread their writing14) define the characteristics of creative thinking15) understand personal learning style and metacognitive functions to successfully

relate to their own modality preference 16) compose a bibliography using APA style and master “in-text” citing17) distinguish between plagiarism and original writing18) use a variety of strategies to promote independence in content area of reading

(by allowing students to chose “outside” reading assignments)19) understand the value of:

a) reading diverse material such as multicultural articles and booksb) reading above their comfort zonec) writing and reading for pleasured) writing and reading for success in the work arenae) writing and reading for success in academiaf) the power of the written word

20) use computers to process documents using word-processing software, run spell check, access and navigate websites and portfolio their work

21) keep a portfolio of samples of student writing as directed


22) when reading selected short stories, essays and other selected readings, make and support inferences and conclusions by locating contextual hints and clues, and develop interpretative skills

23) draw connections and identify relationships between what is read and other experiences, texts, and issues in personal life, the community at large, and the world

24) understand the value of speaking and writing standard English for academic, personal and employment purposes

25) distinguish fact from opinion

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS

The textbook(s) are required. You MUST have a jump drive/memory stick, large notebook with “pockets”, an accordion portfolio folder and a highlighting pen by the 2nd class).

1) Your textbook , Celebrity Writing in America, edited by William Vesterman, is your main resource/text for your class. You must have in your possession this textbook for every class! GET YOUR COPY RIGHT AWAY as the bookstore runs out and it may interfere with getting a GOOD START in the class without it!)

2) There will be an access code to your computer labs.. Don’t lose it! Keep it in a SAFE place and bring to each class.

3) Large ACCORDIAN folder for your writing assignment portfolio4) a jump/flash drive or memory “stick” to use at college computer and be

able to take your computer work home. If you don’t know how to use one get someone to show you.

5) Two notebooks: One large with POCKETS for all notes and handouts and one small “dollar” spiral notebook You can’t get by without POCKET STORAGE for handouts

6) a highlighting pen (yellow marker), sticky notes pen and pencil must be brought to all classes!

COURSE REQUIREMENTSThis course will uphold and follow all policies set forth in the Chesapeake College 2009-1010 Catalog. For specific information consult the catalog.

ATTENDENCE: Absences without prior notification mean you get an “unexcused” absence. Unexcused absences will drop your final grade. If you are on the edge of failing, this could force you to repeat parts of ENG-076 again. Missing a class does not relieve you of handing in your assignments or not knowing the material we covered during your absence. Excessive absences are grounds for failure and usually result in poor performance and grades.


BEING IN CLASS: IT IS TIME FOR YOU TO TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR EDUCATION.The need to set your future led you to enter college and now is the time to step up into the adult world. This means you don’t just show up in class but you actually have to take an active role producing the habits and knowledge to be successful in college level work.

1) Turn off your cell phone—if you have an emergency tell me before class you are leaving your phone on.

2) Direct your conversation to the class; you don’t have to “raise your hand”, but show good manners.

3) All written assignments are to be typed and double spaced ahead! If you don’t have access to a printerat or near home, find out the college’s hours to print or come to class early enough not to interfere with starting class. Don’t expect to use class time to print your work out.

4) MAKE TWO COPIES OF EVERYTHING that is assigned to be turned in for your portfolio! *** One copy is turned in; one goes DIRECTLY into your accordion portfolio. You are responsible for having all assigned essays in your folder at the end of the semester. Put that extra copy INTO YOUR ACCORDIAN FOLDER IMMEDIATELY

5) Class participation is part of your grade in ENG-076. The very nature of coming to class means we are here for a purpose. If you chose not to contribute, your grade will be affected.

6) All opinions matter and will be discussed without prejudice and with respect. We are not all the same; hearing each other’s ideas broadens your horizons. It is imperative ( “a have to”) you show respect for everyone’s opinion. Express your opinion in a “professional” manner and critique each other’s work with compassion & courtesy. It is okay to disagree with anyone’s opinion but NO disrespect will be tolerated. We are adults in an academic setting!

7) Computers are to be used for classwork ONLY. AT NO TIME during class will playing games on ANY site be tolerated. DON’T USE the COMPUTER AT ANY TIME FOR EMAILING, CHATTING, FACEBOOK OR ANY OTHER FUNCTION. IF YOU ARE CAUGHT DOING THIS YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE FOR THE REST OF THE CLASS WITH A “ZERO” ON ALL YOUR WORK. THIS IS NOT 13th Grade.

It is important the instructor know anything that might be challenging you from doing your best in this course.1) If you find anything in your academic or personal life that is hurting your ability

to get at least a standard “C” in the class, you need to take time to talk to the professor right away. Don’t let problems overtake your ability to pass the class with a good grade. Instructors and students are on the same team.

2) If you have any challenges you encountered in high school or in other learning situations and they are still interfering with your progress, MAKE SURE you talk these over with me. Some students need extra time to take exams or some extra attention when facing some tasks in the class. LET ME KNOW RIGHT AWAY and we will work through these challenges. I have resources and the


college has resources to help you. Accommodations can be made formally and informally to assist you in succeeding.

Academic Misconduct:Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following:1) Cheating on examinations or take home “honor system” assignments. 2) Plagiarism is the representing of another’s ideas or writing as one’s own. Just so

you know: plagiarism include copying from ANY source other than yourself. It is, but is not limited to:a) presenting all or part of another person’s work as something one has writtenb) paraphrasing or summarizing another’s writing without acknowledging

them with SPECIFIC and proper notationsc) representing another’s artistic, creative or technical work as one’s own

I will know your writing style by the 2nd or 3rd class and recognize the work is NOT yours right away. I DO follow the academic rules about this dishonesty. If it is established you have participated in academic dishonesty, you may have to repeat the assignment (very minor infraction),but, likely will receive a failing grade for that assignment, a failing grade for the course or may be suspended or dismissed from the College.Willingly collaborating with others in any of the above actions.4) Submitting previous work from another course without instructor’s knowledge

TAKING ACTIONWe all know that interaction with everyone helps us learn and stay interested. You have to do your share and contribute; participation is part of your grade and a good tool to express your ideas. 1) Be prepared for your class ; do the reading and be ready to turn in all requested work. This class isn’t about grades so much anymore as much as preparing for your future. We are judged by our reading and writing abilities in almost all situations in life. 2) This class is crucial to you moving into the college realm or generally helpful in getting a good job. You are the only one responsible now for completing all of the assignments requested before you come to class. Read/do the chapter assignments, do the outside requested assignments, prepare for the tests and you will do well.3) In college, like in life, effort is rewarded. Support is there for you—you have but to ask. I will be there in any way I can to help—extra time to work on your assignments; time to help with any obstacles that stand in the way of you improving your skills in reading and writing.

4) The lack of work, or poor quality work, and absenteeism will result in you not getting the steady ground you need to stand on to turn this class into a tool you can use to build a strong career or a successful college stay.

5)***THIS IS IMPORTANT: I HAVE PROVIDED YOU WITH A CARD WITH A RED FLAG ON IT ATTACHED TO YOUR SYLLABUS.


If you find you are having problems or distress with the work... TURN THIS CARD IN WITH YOUR ASSIGNMENT! Just attach it to the last page or give it to me in private. I need to know BEFORE you are in difficulty.

Not turning in an assignment means you are in trouble.

6) We need to work as a TEAM; getting behind is SERIOUS. I am not psychic and cannot distinguish between lack of initiative/motivation or laziness and true distress unless you TELL ME! I have alternate methods and schedules to deal with this. The idea is to get you through this blockage and on to passing the class so you can go forward with college. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL YOU ARE SEVERAL ASSIGNMENTS BEHIND TO TALK TO ME! FAILING IN SILENCE or giving up should not be an option at your age.

Sources of Help

Be aware: there are other resources to help you with writing and revising your assignments (other than me).1) You can apply (QUICKLY) for a tutor that will help you with all your

classwork and assignments. If instructor suggests you get one, please apply immediately as there may not be one available if you wait too long.

2) If you realize this class is not going well for you LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY AND WE WILL MAKE A PLAN. I AM HERE TO GET YOU TO THE FINISH LINE!

3) The Academic Support Center is available to receive an email of your assigned writing. They need time to look at it and get it back to you so you cannot give it to them the day before. Do your writing early so it can be your best effort and they have time to help you. The address to send your work to is [email protected]. They cannot re-write your paper but will check it for errors and give you ideas for improvement.

Grades and Evaluation

YOU WILL BE GRADED EACH WEEK FOR THE WORK ON THAT PARTICULAR MODULE. YOUR FINAL GRADE WILL BE TAKEN FROM THOSE GRADES, YOUR PARTICIPATION, YOUR ATTENDENCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS.

ASSIGNMENTS: You will need to complete outside homework to pass this class. All the assignments are found in the course schedule and will be written on the board before you leave class each session. The material may not be collected, but each assignment builds on the next. Be prepared every session. I will call on you and your classmates might depend on you preparation when you work in groups.

PORTFOLIO PREPARATION : A MAJOR PART OF YOUR WORK THIS SEMESTER WILL BE THE COMLETION OF A WRITING PORTFOLIO. YOU


mailto:[email protected]

CANNOT GO ON TO HIGHER LEVEL ENGLLISH IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS PIECE OF WORK COMPLETED!In the portfolio will be:

All your major essays and major pieces of writingYour final class essayYour final exam for evaluation by the English Dept.

At the end of the semester the English Dept. will meet as a whole to evaluate your work as presented in your portfolio and the exit exam. Recommendations will be made for you to move into another level of English. EACH MODULE ASSESSMENT (Per Week) is based on:

Class participation and attendance Celebrity Writing in America (assignments with quizzes,

handouts, questions, articles and other weekly assignments) Vocabulary, glossary and commonly confusing words quizzes;

pop quizzes and minor reading quizzes Writing Paragraphs/Group Projects Essays--specific assignments in module handout: (All essays in

this catagory MUST be in the portfolio) Reading comprehension and content work

NOTE: to pass into ENG 077 these are the requirements:1. Read selected passage and answer the following questions with comprehension (vocabulary included) with a grade of 70% or better2. Write a minimum of three well-formed paragraphs in an organized response to the above reading.

NOTE: During the course of the semester, there may be a topic

you would like to write on or reading you would like to do for extra credit; let me know as it will have to be “okayed” for credit.

Evaluation for letter grading:A= 90 to 100% of work (or a 90+ grade)B= 80 to 89% of work (80 to 90 grade)C= 70 to 79% (70 to 80 grade)F= a grade of 69 or below


ENGLISH 076 MODULE CLASSWORK SCHEDULEW. Pittman, InstructorChesapeake Community CollegeFall, 2011

This is the basic schedule for material we will cover in both ENG-076 and ENG-077. We are working on basic skills in reading and writing. If you must miss a class due to illness or an emergency, check with a classmate or the instructor to make sure you have ALL the assignments for your next class. The course schedule will NOT tell you everything for any specific class. The next session’s assignments will be written on the board by the end of class. MAKE SURE you have those assignments DONE when returning to class. Missing class means you have to commit yourself to the next class’s work and have the work for the class you have missed; this is just like any job=you come prepared.

Module Reading Skills to be Covered

Writing Skills to be Covered

Readings and Materials to Be Completed in Module

1 Phonics review, syllabication, vocabulary basics

Parts of Speech review, subjects and verbs, basics of the writing process, mechanics of writing 1 (capitalization)

1. Readings from “Celebrity Writing”: Introduction, “To the Student”, and “My Struggle to Read” by Tom Cruise.

2. Vocabulary log with indicated and newly discovered words syllabicated and defined

3. Handout on parts of speech4. Capitalization unit on

Mywritinglab (if diagnostic indicates need for it)

5. Subject/Verb agreement unit on Mywritinglab

6. 1 completed unit on Myreadinglab

7. Comprehension questions and writing assignment to be completed and handed in for a grade

2 Using context clues to identify new vocabulary words, using the dictionary, word parts

Using verbs effectively, prewriting to generate ideas, mastering the

1. Readings from “Celebrity Writing”: “Friendless in Frisco” by Margaret Cho and “Responding to Suicide” by Joan Rivers.


mechanics of writing 2 (punctuation)


3. Handout on context clues4. Handout on prewriting5. Punctuation unit on

Mywritinglab6. 1 completed unit on

Myreadinglab 7. Comprehension questions

and writing assignment to be completed and handed in for a grade

3 Prereading and other metacognitive strategies for reading college texts effectively

Components of a paragraph, developing effective paragraphs, mastering the mechanics of writing 3 (sentence structure)

1. Readings from “Celebrity Writing”: Introduction to Chapter 2, “Becoming and Overcoming”, “Being a Queen” by Queen Latifah, and “Now I’m Concerned” by Fran Drescher


3. Handout on SQ3R and KWL/KNLAY

4. Handout on developing effective paragraphs

5. Sentence structure unit from Mywritinglab

6. 1 completed unit from Myreadinglab

Comprehension questions and writing assignment to be turned in for a grade

4 Identifying and understanding the main idea in a written text; determining the author’s purpose

Making the main idea clear in one’s own writing

1. Readings from “Celebrity Writing”: “Cinderella’s Stepsisters” by Toni Morrison and “Weight Training” by Arnold Schwarzenegger.


3. Handout on main idea4. Handout on determining


author’s purpose (OR Myreadinglab unit on purpose)

5. 1 completed Mywritinglab unit

6. 1 completed Myreadinglab unit

7. Comprehension questions and writing assignment to be turned in for a grade

5 Identifying and understanding supporting details

Using supporting details in one’s own writing to enhance and explain

1. Readings from “Celebrity Writing”: Introduction to Chapter 3, “Significant Others”, “Don’t Block the Blessings” by Patti Labelle, and “Impotent Demon” by LL Cool J.


3. Handout on supporting details OR Myreadinglab unit on supporting details

4. 1 other Myreadinglab unit5. 1 Mywritinglab unit6. Comprehension questions

and writing assignment to be turned in for a grade

6 Critical reading: understanding the meaning of a text and relating it to one’s own experience

Moving from paragraph to essay: how to expand one’s ideas fully and develop a longer piece of writing

1. Readings from “Celebrity Writing”: Introduction to Chapter 4, “Finding a Language and a Style”, “Writing is Easy” by Steve Martin, and “On Writing” by Stephen King.


3. Handout on the basics of essay writing

4. 1 Myreadinglab unit5. 1 Mywritinglab unit6. Comprehension questions

and writing assignment to be turned in for a grade


Exam to pass into ENG 077: Read selected reading, correctly answer comprehension and vocabulary questions with a grade of 70% or better, write a short (3 paragraph), well-organized essay as a response to the reading.

ENG 077Module Reading Skills to be

CoveredWriting Skills to be Covered

Readings and Materials to be Completed in Module

1 Review of topics, main ideas and details; learning to read actively and critically,

Review of paragraph components; expanding ideas, introduction to the five-paragraph essay

Readings from “Celebrity Writing”: Introduction to Chapter 5, “Self Presentation”, “Where in the Hell Can I Find a Muumuu” by Jenny McCarthy and “White People” by Russell SimmonsVocabulary log with indicated and newly discovered words syllabicated and definedHandout on the five paragraph essay1 Myreadinglab unit1 Mywritinglab unitComprehension questions and writing assignment to be turned in for a grade

2 Recognizing rhetorical styles in the writing of others

Introduction to rhetorical styles and discerning which style to apply in one’s own writing

Readings from “Celebrity Writing”: Introduction to Chapter 6, “A Business Like Manner”, “Adopt the Web Lifestyle” by Bill Gates, and “Bringing ‘Beloved’ to the Screen” by Oprah WinfreyVocabulary log with indicated and newly discovered words syllabicated and definedHandout and exercise on rhetorical styles1 Myreadinglab unit1 Mywritinglab unitComprehension questions and writing assignment to be turned in for a grade

3 Fact vs. opinion; bias; media controversies

Formulating and writing a persuasive essay in response to a current political or cultural event

Readings from “Celebrity Writing”: Introduction to Chapter 7. “Serving Your Country and Your World”, “The Duties of Citizenship” by


Ralph Nader, and “Conservatives Promote Independence” by Rush LimbaughHandout on persuasive essay writing Vocabulary log with indicated and newly discovered words syllabicated and defined1 Myreadinglab unit1 Mywritinglab unitComprehension questions and writing assignment to be turned in for a grade

4 Reading fiction effectively; figurative language, elements of drama

Basics of literary analysis; writing in response to a work of fiction

NEED WORK OF FICTIONHandout on figurative language (simile, metaphor, hyperbole, onomatopoeia)Handout on literary analysis basics (plot, character, setting, point of view, theme)1 Myreadinglab unit1 Mywritinglab unitComprehension questions and writing assignment to be turned in for a grade

5 Critical reading; evaluating evidence

Research basics: using outside sources effectively; knowing how and when to cite outside sources

Reading from “Celebrity Writing”: “Letter from Birmingham Jail” by Martin Luther King, Jr.Vocabulary log with indicated and newly discovered words syllabicated and definedHandout on critical readingHandout on using outside research sources1 Myreadinglab unit1 Mywritinglab unitShort research project on Martin Luther King (writing a short research paper or Power Point presentation) to be turned in for a grade

6 FINAL REVIEW: Are you ready for the next step?

FINAL REVIEW: Are you ready for the next step?

Final Examination: Reading a short article and writing a five-paragraph essay in response. Essay should include references to the article with in-text citations.


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ENG-075info.chesapeake.edu/faculty/syllabi/ENG-077-008-11Fa.doc · Web viewENG 076 and ENG 077 are actually two separate courses, designed to allow you to refresh and learn basic