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)