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English 10. Heald College Teri 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. . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
http://ttosspon.wikispaces.com/English+10+Mondays+
(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 SCHEDULESee Pg 4-5 of the Syllabus
Write EVERY due date in your planner TODAY.
COURSE SCHEDULECOURSE AT A GLANCE
Mtg 1 7/19
· 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 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 ASSIGNMENTS1. 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.