College+Comp+(12th+grade)


 * When it comes to composition, it is imperative that the writer keeps in mind that writing is a PROCESS, not a PRODUCT! The key to effective composition skills is the process of revision. The College Composition Courses (ENGL 161 & ENGL 162) through LCCC's College Credit Plus program are designed to guide the high school senior on a journey of revision strategies that will not only reward college credit, but more importantly build college writing skills. These courses are specifically aligned and steered by LCCC's methods, scope and best practices; therefore, the material and grading protocol will keenly emulate the college's stipulations. **


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__Remember: __
 * **This is a COLLEGE writing course, thus you will be writing daily/weekly/monthly! **
 * **This is a COLLEGE course, so any concerns or questions need to come from //you// as you take ownership of your academic successes. If/when conferences are scheduled, YOU must be in attendance, as well as your parent/guardian! **
 * **Your grades are a reflection of LCCC's grading protocol and //you// need to be checking Canvas regularly. I will transfer grades as needed from Canvas to PowerSchool for Midview to review your eligibility. **
 * **Formal writing assignments MAY be revised up to //TWO times AFTER conferencing with me// to discuss revision strategies. **
 * **//Your success in my course is contingent on the work you put into it// - you must keep-up with any reading assignments, informal writing assignments and formal writing assignments by checking the class website and/or Canvas daily, along with any RemindMe notifications! **

__**Six Common Myths ~ Writing**__
 * 1) Writing is NOT a linear process (there are NOT certain methodical steps that MUST be taken to write "correctly")
 * 2) Good writers ONLY begin to write once they've figured it all out
 * 3) Drafts are ALWAYS perfect
 * 4) The genius fallacy - some got it, but I don't...meaning, I canNOT improve my writing because I am just a terrible writer
 * 5) Good grammar always means good writing but if you are not good at grammar, then you cannot ever be a good writer
 * 6) The 5 paragraph essay is the ONLY format you should EVER use


 * The difference between writing and speaking:**
 * Speaking is 3-dimensional
 * Writing is 2-dimensional

The __**FIVE IMPERATIVE questions**__ you must ask yourself in academic writing:
 * 1) Who is your audience?
 * 2) What is the context?
 * 3) What is your message?
 * 4) What is your purpose?
 * 5) What are your sources?

__**What is a Summary?**__
 * A restatement of someone else's content in your own words
 * Focuses on a CENTRAL idea
 * A work of interpretation

__**A GOOD summary has THREE central qualities:**__
 * 1) Brevity
 * 2) Completeness
 * 3) Objectivity

__**Important steps in READING to write a summary:**__
 * Identify the MAIN point
 * Support that point with evidence/examples

__**Important steps in WRITING a summary:**__ Note: Your summary should include a paraphrase of the author's thesis in the FIRST paragraph (introduction) of your paragraph - not word for word, but you MUST include this in the opening of YOUR summarization of the material
 * Create your OWN thesis that announces the subject matter and the claim that the writer makes about that subject
 * Create paragraphs that highlight that thesis with supporting details/explanations

__** WRITING WORKSHOPS **__ Typically, our class time together on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be dedicated to writing together; however, those classes are NOT meant to be a 'blow-off' period of time, as instruction will STILL take place with every class meeting. The structure of a writing workshop is meant to enhance, fine tune and correct a student's writing skills and habit. The format of each workshop will be as follow AND should become habitual when you see that it is a 'Writing Workshop Day" on my week's itinerary.


 * IMPORTANT NOTE: You will receive points for successful workshop[ing] each week, although you will not be penalized if you miss the class period for an excused absence. However, if you are messing around, unproductive, sleeping, on your phone, etc., then you will LOSE points for these class periods. It's up to YOU to be successful - I am not going to police you!**


 * Structure (YES, we will work with a timer for these class periods) **
 * 5 min**: Write down any pertinent/burning questions you have for me (these may consist of prior writing assignments, quizzes, reading selections, notes, etc.).


 * 10-15 min:** I will conduct a 'Mini-Lesson' (if you are absent, then it is YOUR responsibility to get the notes from a classmate). Examples of mini-lessons include, conventions (commas/semi-colons), sentence structure, paragraph organization, transitions, MLA review, etc.).


 * 20 min:** You will write i**__ndependently__** on whatever particular step you are 'in' with our current essay. This will also be a time when I confer with you...of course, I cannot POSSIBLY conference with all of you within that 20 min. time frame, NOR will I speak with the same person more than 3-4 min OR twice in the same week. If you wish to conference with me longer or more frequently, please see me about my 'office hours'!


 * 10 min**: You will PRODUCTIVELY ask your peers to help you with your writing based on my day's 'mini-lesson'. I WILL randomly ASSIGN who you work with so that you are able to share/peer edit with a variety of writing styles, techniques, etc. Please, do NOT say that you just 'can't' share your writing with classmates because there is NOTHING in this class that requires personal writing subject matter. You are all in an environment of writing in the college environment and part of that environment is an understanding that the peer review IS A STRONG COMPONENT at the college entry level!