ENGLISH 10

Heald CollegeTeri Tosspon,

M.A.

COURSE DESCRIPTION Mechanics of communication,

reading, writing, listening, and speaking. sentence structure, verb-tense agreement, and punctuation

strengthens the student’s written and oral communication skills.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Write paragraphs using various formats

(cause and effect, comparison/contrast, persuasion, description, and narration).

Use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Edit their written sentences and paragraphs.

Prepare and give an oral presentation.

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Instructor Information Teri Tosspon, M.A

ttosspon@gmail.com

http://ttosspon.wikispaces.com/English+10+Fridays

(949) 981-6769

Office hours: MWF afternoons and by appointment

TEXTBOOKS Bundle

Scarry, S. & Scarry, J. (2008). The Writer's Workplace: Building College Writing Skills (8th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.

Merriam-Webster. (2004). The Merriam-Webster English dictionary. Merrian-Webster

  Robitaille, J. & Connelly, B. (2003). Writer’s

Resources CD-ROM 2.0 ( 2nd ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.

GRADING POLICY Exams

30%

Projects and Assignments 60%

Journals, papers Participation

10%2-3 graded activities a night

ABOUT TERI TOSSPON Born on a farm in the middle of

Nebraska

Education University of Nebraska- Lincoln - Masters Oxford University, England University of California Irvine –

Masters/PhD

Hobbies? Writing, reading, painting, baking/cooking, running, editing papers for previous students…

COURSE SCHEDULE

See Pg 4-5 of the Syllabus

Write EVERY due date in your planner TODAY.

COURSE SCHEDULECOURSE AT A GLANCE

 

 

Mtg 1 7/23

· Introductions · Importance of Communication · Course Policies and SyllabusRead “How to Mark a Book,” pgs 645 OR “What is Intelligence” 669

Homework: Chapter 1 “Strategies for the Active Reader” 614 -- USE READING WORKSHEET--Journal 1: Reflection/Plans

Topics to be covered on

that day Homework: due at the

next meeting

Chapters and readings are in the big book

Whenever you are assigned an article, use the

“Reading Worksheet”

Journals are to be typed whenever

possible and turned in at beginning of the next class meeting.

ATTENDANCE If you miss 14 days in a row, you will be

dropped.

Studies have shown that 85% attendance is minimum for success.

There are graded activities during class period

If you need to miss class, call/text/email/post on website to MRS TOSSPON as soon as you know you are going to be absent (949-981-6769).

MAKEUP POLICY Each student has the opportunity to

make up one missed major in-class graded event.

You MAY make up one (1) quiz or exam.

Blue or White Scrubs for MEDICALLayer appropriately- White Only

NO Canvas/Fabric Shoes- It’s a hazard!

Shoes must be covered- no holes or open toed

No Piercings and/or excessive jewelry

WHITE shoes- Leather only, must have a defined heel

No Piping on Scrubs

No Externship Scrubs

WHITE Outerwear only!!!! NO HOODS

Professional Attire Example

NO HOODS

Professional Attire Example

NO HOODS

NO HATS OF ANY KIND

NO HOODIES OR SWEATSHIRTS

NO SUNGLASSES IN THE CLASSROOM

MALES & FEMALES:

PROFESSIONAL OUTERWEAR ONLY IN THE CLASSROOMS!!!

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY copying work/ ideas/ projects from any other

person/media allowing another person to copy or borrow original

work in any form allowing another person to copy answers on a quiz

or test or to communicate with another person during a quiz or test

representing the work of another team member as one’s own

stopping or delaying another student in the completion of any work

plagiarism in any form, including failing to give credit to the source of thoughts, words, ideas, or work from any other person, printed material, or web site

TOSSPON’S POLICIES treat others as you would like to be

treated.

Respect.

RESPECT Be courteous and respectful of everyone and

everything Be prepared for class and actively participate

(This includes completing assignments and having required materials)

Raise hand to speak when others are speaking.

Electronic devices are not allowed in class unless they are specially needed and approved by the instructor.

Food or drinks other than water in a re-sealable water bottle are not allowed.

If you need to use the restroom, exit quietly and return quietly.

LATE WORK -10% for each day late.

For example if an assignment is due Monday at 9am, and it is not submitted until Tuesday at 9am, the maximum grade received will be a 90%. If you phone/text/email, you will get a 24hr

grace period! (late work should be submitted via email)

Work conducted during class that is missed cannot be made up (except in the case of tests).

RESUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS

1. Contact the instructor

2. Make corrections

3. Resubmit no later than 1 week

COMPUTER/CELL PHONE USAGE

During lectures, presentations, and discussion monitors should be turned off unless otherwise approved.

If you need to take a call during class hours, immediately leave the room.

Do not have a conversation (voice or text) in the classroom.