Week #2 - English 101 Fall 2019

Welcome to week #2. 

We are going to begin with some practice on one of the major GUM issues. (Grannar/Usage/Mechanics) If you get control of these issues, your writing will be strong.

The GUM focus this week is Sentance Fragments and how to avoid them.
Assignment 1: Grammar Moment - Sentence Fragments (35 points) 
Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday, September 1, 2019. 

Part A. View the video that explains what sentence fragments are and how to avoid them. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_loC2XMeqxc

After viewing the video, in your own words, explain what a sentence fragment is. (10 points)

Part B. Practice: Complete the three practice exercises on Sentence Fragments. Read and follow the instructions for each quiz. Find the quizzes at this site. Simply click on Sentence Fragment Quizzes #1, #2, and #3. After you complete a quiz, be sure to find out your score by clicking on the appropriate box at the bottom of the quiz. You will have to tell me what your score is. I do not get a report. This is a self-practice. You will earn full credit from me as long as you take each of the three sentence fragment quizzes and report your score.

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htm

Report your scores for Practice #1, Practice #2, and Practice #3. Tell me how you are doing. Ask questions if you are having trouble understanding. Your score will not determine your grade.If you take each quiz and report your progress, you will earn full credit. I need to know if you need additional help. (15 points. )

Part C. The following sentences are fragments. Rewrite each as a complete sentence. (10 points) 

1). Going to the store
2). After twenty hours of fishing
3) Finally, running through the river
4). Late one afternoon, sunning by the pool
5) Before the break but after the class

Total points for this assignment: 35 Points

Week #2 Activity #2: Readings

Readings – 50 Points – 25 for answering the first five questions and 25 for composing the brief letter.

“Under My Skin” by Jon Bowen

http://www.salon.com/1999/06/23/tattoo/

Questions:

1.       Q1:This article begins and ends with a brief personal narrative. What do these personal experiences add to the essay? (Answer in complete sentences.)

2.     Q2:   Locate and list three examples of the use of humor in this essay. You might find humor in a name, action, or language use.  In your opinion did the use of humor add to or detract from the effectiveness of the essay. Explain.

3.     Q3:   Look back at the author’s use of direct quotations to create conversation. Explain the punctuation and paragraphing. Explain the “rules” for punctuating dialogue based on your observation.

“On Teenagers and Tattoos”
 by Andres Martin

https://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/sampada.chavan/engl1301-1/articles-for-summary-strong-response/on-teenagers-and-tattoos

Questions:

1.       Q 4: What is Martin’s thesis? In other words, what point is he trying to make? Did that point surprise you? Explain.

2.      Q 5:  Martin originally wrote this article for the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. What is his message to his fellow physicians? What other audiences might benefit from reading this article? Explain.

3.       Writing Task: Compose a brief letter to a person who is trying to decide if he or she should or should not get a tattoo or piercing. Use lines from reading to support or to advise against the pending decision. Please include your personal reasons as well when writing to advise another. Limit your letter to one page.)

Week #2 - Activity #3 - Conduct an Interview (60 points)
Find someone to interview on the topic of Body Art. This might be someone who has body art of some sort. Remember that tattoos are not the only form of body art. I

Here is some information about conducting interviews. Watch and then write a “top 10” list of tips for conducting interviews. (10 points)

The first link provides information from the professionals! There are many excellent tips. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eOynrI2eTM Tips for Interviewing: Even though this link was created by younger folks, the information is clear. Forget about age and get ready to learn and use their tips. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RjxqXAT9Jc

Next: 

1.Create five questions to ask when conducting your own interview. Avoid "yes/no" questions. Avoid leading questions. Do use open-ended questions. 
2. . Ask for permission to use the person's name in your report. 
3. . Get the correct spelling of the name.
4.. Note the date and location of the interview. If you decide to conduct an interview via text, e-mail, or phone, please note that. 

Finally, write your interview and post in CANVAS. (25 points for composing excellent questions/25 points for posting the answers to the questions. Do your best to get the interviewee to talk. Feel free to rephrase the question if you are not getting elaborated answers. )

Week #2: Activity #4 - Discussion Board (50 points - 20 for the original post - 10 for each of the three responses. 

This week you will be writing and responding to the general topic of body art. Are you a fan? Do you oppose it? Is there anything good about it? Have you ever run into problems because of your own body art? Where do you think society is going with this? What's next? These are just some questions to consider when posting.

You must have an original post by midnight on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.
You must respond to at least three others  by 6:00 am on Monday, September 2, 2019

Week #1 - 101 on-line beginning August 19, 2019

Blog Address: http://101eatonfall2019.blogspot.com

Week #1

Welcome to English 101 - an on-line experience! 

Tips for success:
1. Start early in the week!. Most assignments will be due by midnight on the Sunday following the post for the week. Exceptions will be clearly noted.  New assignments for each week will be posted by noon each Monday. I do not use the modules function. Instead, I post weekly assignments on CANVAS and on the Blog.
2. Discussion board topics are due at various times throughout the week. You must post early in the week  in order to give others time to react to your post and to give you time to react to the posts of others. Do NOT skip the discussion boards!
3. Keep up. There is NO late work. Once an assignment is closed, you may not post. I do NOT accept assignments via e-mail. All assignments must be posted in the assignment spot on CANVAS.
4. Compose all work in Microsoft Word. Copy/paste into CANVAS. For some assignments, you will be asked to use PowerPoint or Prezi when completing an assignment. 
5. Ask questions. Post your questions to me in a message in CANVAS. It works like regular e-mail. 

Each Monday by noon you will find an outline of all assignments for the week listed here on the Blog and on CANVAS along with links to readings and visuals. Post finished assignments on CANVAS. 

Assignment #1: (20 possible points.)

·                      Read and respond to the syllabus. It is posted on CANVAS. I will also be posted on the BLOG.

·                     Write three sentences that note items of interest.

·                     Write up to three questions or concerns you might have regarding this course.

·                     Write three sentences explaining what you think you will or will not like about an on-line writing course. Also, let me know if you have ever taken an on-line class.

·                     DUE: By 11:59 PM on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. This counts as the official entrance to the course. (20 points) If you do not do this assignment, you will be dropped from the course. This is EMCC policy.

Assignment #2: (Discussion board - 50 possible points)
 Getting to know you activity - you need the camera; the one on your phone will do. 

A. Look around your home or yard or neighborhood. Take a picture of an object or space that is representative of you as a writer. For example, perhaps you get frustrated when writing. A cactus just might represent that aspect of your writing! 

B.Write a well developed paragraph or two that explains why you are like the photo. What characteristics do you share with the item in the photo? What does it say about you as a writer?  

C. Share the picture on the discussion board and explain to the group why the picture is a great representation of you.

D. Also explain what you do or do not like about writing.

Note: If you have trouble posting the picture, share a brief description of the object or space. 

You must post this by Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 11:59 PM. (25 points.) 
FYI: Canvas gives me the date and time that you post. Be prompt! If you make your first post later than June 1, you will be docked points. However, some points are better than no points! Do join in the discussion even if you miss the midnight on Wednesday deadline.

D. React to at least three student posts. Your reactions must be positive. The discussion board is NOT the place to be rude. You may make statements or ask questions. All remarks must be made by 11:59 pm on Sunday, August 25, 2019 (25 points)

Assignment #3: Reading - Getting ready for the first major writing assignment! (40 points) 

This assignment is due by 11:59 PM, Sunday, August 25, 2019.

Let's talk about body art. How would you define body art? Is body art limited to piercings or tattoos? Perhaps it is a bit more. 

A. To begin, read and respond to this article about tattoos. 

"History of Tattoos"

http://www.thetattoocollection.com/history_of_tattoos.htm

What did you learn that was new or interesting? The article is divided into the following sections:

1.                   Primitive Tattoos

2.                  Funereal Art

3.                  Branding

4.                  Clan Markings

5.                  Rites of Passage

6.                  Love Charms

7.                  Physical Health

8.                  Good Luck

9.                  Celtic Tattoos

10.               Pilgrim Tattoos

11.                Oriental Tattoos

12.               Sailor and Military Tattoos

13.               Electronic Tattoo Machines

14.               Modern Tattoos

B. List two new or interesting pieces of information from each section (28 pts.) 

C. Share your thoughts about tattoos and piercings. This should be a quick-write paragraph or two that simply and quickly notes your reaction to the topic. Perhaps you or someone you know has piercings or tattoos. Consider sharing an experience.  There are no right or wrong answers. Just set a timer. Give yourself 15 minutes, and write! Quick-writes help to develop fluency in writing. I will be grading on content, not on accuracy. However, do your best to write complete sentences!  (12 points)