English 1020 2/23

Today, we went over "The CSI Effect" and the cause and effect essay.  The homework is to have the rough draft of the cause and effect essay finished for Monday.

English 1020 and 1010 2/22

Last night, we had midterms in 1020.  We also worked on the research papers.  For homework, you need to read chapter 13 and "The CSI Effect" and do the questions.

In 1010, we had the midterm and went over chapter 16.  For homework, you need to have your topic and guiding research question ready for tomorrow.  We will meet in the library.

English 1020 on 2/21

Yay!  Everybody was here today!  I am impressed!  Of course, it was the day of the midterm.  Students began working on their research papers after the test.  The homework is to read chapter 13, and read and do the questions for "The CSI Effect."

English 1020 and 1010 on 2/17

In English 1020 tonight, we went over chapter 16 on the research paper, and I gave the midterm review.

In English 1010, we went over chapters 5 and 27, and then I gave the midterm review.

The homework for both classes is to review for the midterm, which will be on Tuesday night.

English 1020 and 1010 on 2/15

Last night, in English 1020, we typed up the argument essay.  We also created 5 questions for use on the midterm exam as a review exercise.  The midterm will be on Tuesday night.  The homework was to read chapter 16.

In English 1010, we went over run-ons and fragments, and we went over chapter 25, modifiers.  We were to do the final review for chapter 25 for homework, and there will be a quiz on the chapter on Thursday.  We also created 5 questions to be used on the midterm as a review exercise.  The other homework was to read chapters 5 and 27.

Have a good day, and I hope to see everyone on Thursday!

English 1020 2/14

Today, we were in the computer lab finishing up our argument papers.  The students also created 5 questions (and gave me the answers) for the midterm exam.  If the questions are too easy, I will throw them out and use my own.

The homework is to read chapter 16.

Starting next Monday, we will be meeting in 186 every day.

English 1020 and 1010 on 2/10

Tonight was a pretty good night in class!  In 1020, we went over "China's Google Web" and chapter 14.  The students began working on their argument essays in class, and the rough draft is due in class on Tuesday.  We will be meeting in 134 for class on Tuesday.

In 1010, we had an interesting class.  We went over "I, Telemarketer" and narration.  Then, we had an activity making up short stories.  We had random titles, themes, settings, and characters on note cards, and the students rolled a die to randomly choose one from each.  The students then created short stories using those elements.  I would say it was a successful activity as the groups were working well together, compromising, and having fun creating stories.

English 1020 on 2/9

In English 1020 today, we went over chapter 14 and "Google's China Web."  When we finished going over the reading and the chapter, the students began writing the rough draft of their argument essays.  The topics are at the end of the chapter.  The rough draft is due on Monday.

English 1020 and 1010 on 2/7

Last night was an interesting night!  There were a lot of good discussions going on in my 1010 class.

In 1020, we were in 134 to type up the illustration essays.  The homework is to read chapter 14 and "Google's China Web" in the back of the book.  Complete the questions with "Google's China Web."

In 1010, we went over chapter 4, and the students completed Writing Activity 2 at the end of the chapter.  If you were not in class, you need to read chapter 4 as we have a quiz on chapters 3 and 4 at the beginning of class tomorrow.  If you are late to class or do not come, you cannot make up the quiz.  For homework, you need to read chapter 7 and "I, Telemarketer" in the textbook, completing questions 1-10 at the end of the reading selection, and read section 3 of the handbook.

I hope to see you all tomorrow night!

English 1020 on 2/7/2011

Today in English 1020, we were in the lab to do peer-editing and revising of the illustration essays, and to type up the final drafts.  The homework tonight is to read chapter 14 and "China's Google Web."  Do the "Comprehension and Critical Thinking" questions following the readings.

English 1020 and 1010 on 2/3/11

I apologize for the late post!  There is no excuse for it...

In English 1020, we went over the Illustration essay and "Weird Weather", and we began writing the rough drafts of the essay.  The topics are at the end of the reading that was due and the chapter.  We will be in 134 to do the peer-editing and revising and to type up the final drafts.

In English 1010, we went over "Naming Good Path Elk," and went over chapter 3.  The students worked in class on Activity 2 in the Writer's Desk at the end of the chapter.

I hope you had a good weekend, and I apologize for the late posting!

English 1020 on 2/2/2011

Today we went over "Weird Weather" and chapter 6.  The students began writing the rough draft of the illustration essay which is due Monday.  The topic choices are at the end of chapter 6 and the reading selection that was due today.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and I will see you on Monday!

English 1020 and 1010 on 2/1/11

Tonight, my English 1020 class was in the library to type up the classification essay.  Homework is to read chapter 6 and to read "Weird Weather" starting on page 607.  You are to do the "Comprehension and Critical Thinking" questions following the reading.

In English 1010, we went over chapters 36 and 37.  One of the homework chapters was 36, so if you were not in class, you still need to read it.  You also need to read chapter 3 and "Naming Good Path Elk" starting on page 580.  Answer questions 1-9, which are the "Comprehension and Critical Thinking" questions, after the reading.

I hope you have a good night, and I will see you on Thursday!