Fall 2020 Moorpark College

ESL M01/M02: Beginning/Intermediate ESL

ONLINE via Canvas
(CRN: 71116, 71732), 4 units
Professor Daniela Guevara
Email: dguevara@vcccd.edu Division Information
Office location: LLR-320 Location: LLR-314
Office hours: M-R: 12:30pm-1:30pm Hours: M-Th: 8:00-5:00 & F: 8:00-12:00
& by appointment Phone: (805)378-1443
Dean: Monica Garcia
Phone: (805) 553-4694 Chair: Sydney Sims

Course Introduction:
Inside this syllabus:
Welcome to ESL M01/M02! This course will help you refine your
Course intro & 1 academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in
materials preparation for your academic and professional careers. This
Class policies 2 semester, you will read articles, write paragraphs and essays,
College policies 3 participate in class discussions, prepare presentations, and refine
your grammar and vocabulary use. By the end of this course, you will
Learning outcomes 4 be able to understand and use basic academic English in familiar
Class assignments 5 contexts.
Assignment 7 Catalog Course Descriptions:
rubrics ESL M01: Focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills of
Extra credit 9 beginning English language learners, using daily activities and topics of
Grading 10 general interest. Includes group and class discussions and oral
presentations. Covers vocabulary acquisition; accurate pronunciation; and
breakdown grammar review of parts of speech, parts of the sentence, sentence structure
Class resources 11 and patterns, and verb tenses; reading comprehension of brief paragraphs
Campus resources 12 and essays; and writing paragraphs.
Course calendar 13 ESL M02: Focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills of
Late coupon 15 intermediate English language learners using general interest and
academic subjects. Includes group and class discussions of text
material, TV/video segments and lectures and oral presentations. Stresses vocabulary acquisition, accurate
pronunciation, and intonation; grammar study of sentence structure, compound and complex sentences,
and reduction of grammar errors; reading comprehension and critical thinking; and writing multi-
paragraph essays.

What materials will I need?

Required Materials:
1. Making Connections 1: Skills and Strategies for Academic
Reading, 2nd Edition (2013). Williams, Jessica. ISBN: 978-1-108-58368-8.
2. Focus on Grammar 3, 5th Edition (2017). Fuchs, Marjorie;
Bonner, Margaret, & Westheimer, Miriam. ISBN: 978-0-13-458329-7.
3. Regular access to a computer with word processing software
4. Writing utensils, lined paper, post-its

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 What are the policies for this class?
Class conduct
We will be reading articles that may challenge
your ideas or beliefs. You may disagree with
others, but you must do so respectfully. We all
must work to maintain a collegial class
atmosphere.
Attendance
This is an online class with no required face-to-
face meetings. Nevertheless, you are required to
participate by completing assignments, posting
on the weekly discussion board, and engaging
with the course material. I am required to drop
non-participating students.
Grading
• You have seven (7) days to contest an
assignment grade, starting from the day I
enter the grade on Canvas. After that,
assignment grades are final and cannot
be changed.
• Refer to pages 7-8 in this document to
view assignment grading rubrics.
Assignment submission
It is your responsibility to submit the assignments
for me to assess. Before submitting the final draft
of any assignment, I suggest you make sure:
• The assignment is typed in a Word doc
• You are attaching the correct assignment
(not a “draft” or “notes”)
I cannot allow resubmissions for incorrect
assignment submissions, corrupted files, or
assignments that have missed the deadline for
submission.
All written work:
• Must be submitted through Canvas by the
due date
• Must be typed and conform to MLA
conventions
• Must be submitted as a Word doc. No
other file types will be accepted
• Will not be accepted through email
Revising Assignments
Rough drafts, outlines, and discussion board
posts cannot be revised nor submitted late.
However, you may revise the first three
assigned essays for a higher grade.
• If you want to submit an essay for a
regrade, you must provide proof that you
attended the Writing Center or online
tutoring. Revised essays must be
submitted within fourteen (14) days of
when you received feedback from me.
Revisions will not receive any written
feedback. Essay 4 (report) cannot be
revised.
• If you would like to receive additional
feedback from me on your resubmission,
please email me to set up an online
appointment.
Late work
Apart from final drafts of essays, no late work is
accepted. All outlines, rough drafts, quizzes, and
the final exam must be submitted by the due
date. Assignments that are not submitted on time
will receive an automatic 0.
Essays
• Late final drafts are subject to a grade
penalty of 5% each calendar day they are
late (i.e. including weekends)
• Essays will only be accepted up to six (6)
days late. On the seventh day, the
assignment will automatically receive a 0.
• One essay can be accepted without a late
penalty if submitted with a Late Essay
Coupon. See page 15 for more details
• Late work will receive minimal feedback
Note: The last day that I can accept assignments
for grading is Tuesday, December 15th.
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 What are the policies at this college?

No Smoking
Moorpark College is 100% tobacco free. Smoking, vaping, and tobacco products may not be
consumed on campus. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Attendance
All students, registered or on the waitlist, must attend the first class meeting. Registered
students must attend class regularly. Students missing more than 1/9 of total class
contact hours (i.e. four absences) may be dropped by the instructor.

Withdrawal from Class

Withdrawal from a class or from the college is primarily the responsibility of the student.
Withdrawals may be done online or in person at the Admissions & Records Office. It is the
student’s responsibility to understand how a withdrawal will affect their academic records, and
eligibility for financial aid and other programs, services or benefits.

Final Exams
Final exams must be taken at the time they are scheduled. No examinations are
administered prior to the regular schedule for examinations.

Academic Honesty
Instances of plagiarism or cheating will be reported to the Behavior Intervention Team.
Such activities could include stealing tests, using “cheat sheets,” using unauthorized
technology, copying off another’s test, or turning in someone else’s work as his/her own.

Use of Listening/Recording Devices

State law in California prohibits the use by anyone in a classroom of any electronic
listening or recording device without prior consent of the instructor and school
administration.

Title IV/Sexual Misconduct

Incidents of sexual misconduct can involve students and employees and include: sexual
harassment, gender/sexual orientation-based slurs, social media harassment related to
sex/gender/sexual orientation/gender identity, sexual assault of any type, stalking (including
text/digital stalking), dating/domestic violence, gender/sex-based hate crimes, etc. If you or
another student has experienced any of these types of events, regardless of where they occurred or
who the perpetrator may have been, please immediately contact your instructor, Dean or the Title
IX Coordinator: Jennifer Kalfsbeek-Goetz (jkgoetz@vcccd.edu).
Note: These policies have been paraphrased and/or copied directly from the Moorpark College Catalog. This list is not
exhaustive. You may access the complete catalog here: https://tinyurl.com/MC-Catalog2018

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 What skills will we work on?

ESL M01 ESL M02

Official Course Learning Outcomes:
1. recognize and correctly use English
vocabulary
2. read and comprehend basic texts in
English
3. write paragraphs on various topics
with correct grammar and sentence
structure
Course Objectives
In this class, you will:
1. demonstrate comprehension and respond
to brief oral presentations (e.g., ask questions
to gain clarification) with sufficient
proficiency to meet everyday needs.
2. reconstruct the main ideas of oral material
(TV/video, CD, brief lectures).
3. recognize and use correctly vocabulary of
daily transactions, frequently-used idioms,
and phrases on labels, billboards, signs, and
forms.
4. communicate on familiar topics.
5. demonstrate the correct grammatical use
of the simple and progressive present, past,
and future tenses in speech and writing.
6. restate and explain the main ideas of brief
readings.
7. create a paragraph on various non-
technical topics with correct grammar and
sentence structure.
Official Course Learning Outcomes:
1. comprehend brief lectures and
TV/video segments
2. speak on topics of general interest.
3. write grammatically correct simple,
compound, and complex sentences
4. write organized multi-paragraph
essays supported with concrete detail
Course Objectives
In this class, you will:
1. demonstrate listening comprehension of
brief (3 to 5 paragraph) lectures and 15 to 30
minute TV/video segments.
2. recognize and use American speech
patterns, sentence structure, and intonation.
3. discuss topics of general interest and
express personal opinions, orally summarize
lectures, and make brief speeches.
4. produce grammatically correct simple,
compound, and complex sentences.
5. restate the main ideas of essays read and
summarize assigned readings orally and in
writing.
6. differentiate between an essay’s thesis and
supporting details, recognize non-stated
implications, identify authorial tone.
7. organize and write concretely developed
multi-paragraph essays.

List three specific goals you have for

this class:
1. ________________________________________
2. ________________________________________
3. ________________________________________

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 What are the assignments in this class?

Participation
Syllabus Quiz
During the first week of class, you will read this document in its entirety and complete a
quiz on Canvas. You will get three (3) attempts on the quiz and you may refer to the
syllabus as you are taking it. The quiz cannot be made up and must be taken by the due date.
Lecture Quizzes
Every week, you will read lectures and/or watch videos I upload on Canvas and take
quizzes to assess your understanding on the concepts covered. These quizzes are not timed.
You will get only one (1) attempt for each quiz.
Reading Quizzes
After completing the readings due each week, you will take short multiple-choice quizzes
assessing your comprehension of the material. These quizzes are not timed. You will get only
one (1) attempt for each quiz.
Discussion Board Posts and Replies
Every week, you will read assigned articles and contribute your thoughts and comments on
the discussion board. The initial post is due by Wednesdays at 11:59pm and must be at
least 80 words long. Additionally, you should respond the at least two classmates’ posts in
comments of 20 words or more. The replies are due by Sundays at 11:59pm.

Canvas Midterm & Final

On Week 9 and Week 17, you will complete tests on grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing
skills covered in class. The questions will be multiple choice, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank. The
tests will be available through Canvas and cannot be made up if you forget to take them.

Final Exam
The final exam consists of an in-class essay that must be written in a Bluebook. For this
assignment, you will write a narrative essay about a significant event in your life. The essay
must include a strong thesis, dialogue, specific details, and a reflection of the event’s
significance. The prompt will not be provided beforehand, so you must come prepared to do all of
the writing during the allotted time.
Process Paragraph
Your first out-of-class writing assignment will be to write a one-paragraph paper
explaining a process. In other words, you will explain the steps required to complete a
task. I will provide a more detailed prompt in class. Please note that you will also complete
brainstorming activities, outlines, and rough drafts as part of this assignment.

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 Compare-Contrast Paragraphs
For this assignment, you will write a two-paragraph paper comparing two topics. In other
words, you will explain the similarities or differences between two subjects. I will
provide a more detailed prompt in class. Please note that you will also complete
brainstorming activities, outlines, and rough drafts as part of this assignment.
Opinion Essay
For this assignment, you will write a four-paragraph essay expressing your opinion about
a given topic AND explaining the reasons for your opinion. I will provide a more detailed
prompt in class. Please note that you will also complete brainstorming activities, outlines,
and rough drafts as part of this assignment.
Problem-Solution Essay
For this paper, you will write a four-paragraph essay explaining an important issue AND
proposing a solution to solve, or help solve, the issue. I will provide a more detailed
prompt in class. Please note that you will also complete brainstorming activities, outlines,
and rough drafts as part of this assignment.

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 How are assignments graded?

Discussion Board Posts and Replies
Full Credit (5 points)
Initial 1. The post addresses all
Post part of the prompt and is
at least 80 words long.
AND
2. The post is submitted
on time.
Comment 1. Two replies of at least
Replies 20 words each respond
to the author’s points
AND
2. The replies are
submitted on time.
Participation
Half Credit (5 points)
1. The post addresses most
parts of the prompt OR
2. The post is less than 80
words long OR
3. The post is submitted late.
1. Two replies respond to the
author’s points, but they may
be shorter than 20 words OR
2. Only one reply is posted.
No Credit (0 points)
1. The post does not address
the prompt at all OR
2. The post is incoherent or
difficult to understand OR
3. No post is submitted.
1. The replies/reply do not
address the author’s ideas OR
2. The replies are difficult to
understand OR
3. No replies are submitted.

Outlines and Rough Drafts

Brainstorms/Outlines/Paragraph Drafts
Full Credit (10 points)
The assignment fully addresses all
requirements. All sections are
completed according to
instructions. The assignment
demonstrates understanding of
the topic and has a clear focus.
Half Credit (5 points)
The assignment mostly addresses
the requirements; however, some
sections may be missing
OR the assignment may be
somewhat off-topic.
OR the assignment does not have
a clear focus.
No Credit (0 points)
The assignment does not at all
address the requirements.
OR no assignment is
submitted.

Quizzes, Midterm, and Final

Quizzes, the midterm, and the final include multiple choice, short answer, true/false, and fill-
in-the-blank questions. Each question is graded as credit/no credit. To receive full credit on each
question, you must: answer the question correctly, clearly mark your response, and spell
every word correctly.

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 Paragraphs and Essays
A B C D F
Thesis Clear, specific, original, Clear and purposeful May be overly Unclear or vague, Lacks a thesis; does
significant, insightful. general. poorly linked to not address assigned
content of essay topic
Organization Logical, creative Logical organization. Some evidence of Poorly structured or Lacks paragraph
organization; fluid organization; clear disordered. breaks, transitions.
transitions. beginning, middle,
and end.
Development Paragraphs thoroughly Paragraphs fully Gives supporting May not meet length Severely
developed; rich variety developed with reasons and requirement. underdeveloped;
of convincing reasons, supporting reasons, examples. Underdeveloped; lack serious and
explanations, examples, explanations, of support; factual or consistent logical
illustrations; concrete, examples, logical errors; errors; absence of or
powerful details. illustrations; irrelevancies, severe errors of fact.
relevant, specific redundancies,
details. oversimplifications
Information Sources are of the Sources are of good Sources are of Insufficient number Unacceptable
Literacy highest quality and are quality and number; acceptable quality of sources or number and/or
sufficient in number; appropriately varied and number; may insufficient amount of quality of sources.
thorough and creative and thorough source not be the most source material used. Inadequate amount
use of varied source material. relevant or current Sources lack of source material
material. sources. credibility or used in essay. Much
currency. Some source material or
plagiarism (missing entire essay is
quotation marks, plagiarized. A
insufficient plagiarized essay will
paraphrases, receive an overall
unattributed grade of 0.
summaries).
Commentary Quotations, summary, Quotations, Quotations, Source material does Source material is
and paraphrases are summary, and summary, and not adequately irrelevant or
deftly analyzed or paraphrases are paraphrases are support student’s contradicts student’s
interpreted. Source analyzed or commented upon argument; source argument; source
material is thoroughly, interpreted. Source simplistically material is not material is not
creatively integrated material is integrated sufficiently reflected reflected upon or
into student’s argument. into student’s own upon or interpreted. interpreted.
argument.
Standard Mastery of edited Observes Contains some Unclear, incoherent, Numerous
Written Standard English. conventions of errors. confusing. Frequent distracting
English Standard Written distracting errors. mechanical errors.
English.
MLA: Quotations correctly Quotations are Some errors Frequent, significant Severe deficiencies in
Quotations introduced, punctuated, correctly introduced, (dropped errors in quotation quotation formatting.
and formatted (e.g., punctuated, and quotations, failure formatting
blocked, when formatted in most to block long quotes,
necessary). instances. errors in
punctuation).
MLA: Parenthetical citations Parenthetical Some content and Parenthetical Severe deficiencies in
Citations done correctly. Works citations and Works formatting errors in citations are parenthetical
Cited page follows most Cited page are mostly parenthetical frequently absent or citations, and Works
recent MLA guidelines; correct. Minor references and inaccurate. Many Cited entries; lack of
very minor, if any, formatting errors do Works Cited page. errors or omissions parenthetical
formatting errors not deter from Parenthetical in content and citations; missing
comprehensibility of references may not formatting of Works Works Cited list.
citations. coordinate well with Cited entries.
Works Cited entries.

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 What extra credit opportunities are available?

Note: Extra credit will be applied to your participation grade.

Office Hours Visit

Come see me during virtual office hours to say hello and chat for a few minutes! We can
also talk about your experience with writing or any questions you have about the class. (You
are always welcome to visit me during office hours, but if you want to receive extra credit,
you must come during Weeks 1-3) [3 points total]

Attend Tutoring Sessions at the Writing Center

The Writing Center has moved all tutoring online, which means you can get help on your
assignments from the comfort of your own home! The Writing Center is an excellent
resource. They can help you at any stage of the writing process, whether you are
brainstorming for new assignment or adding finishing touches to a completed paper. To make an
appointment, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://tinyurl.com/MCWritingCenter.
For each Writing Center visit, you can receive 2 extra credit points. [2 points for each visit; 16
possible per term]

Have your Essay Selected as a Student Model

I enjoy collecting exemplary student work to use as models (and to show off what students
have written in my classes!). If your essay is selected as a student model and you allow
me to distribute it to other students, you will receive 2 points of extra credit. Please note that
you may not elect your paper as a student model; rather, I will email you directly if I would like
to select your paper. [2 points total, 4 possible per semester]

Submit Late Essay Coupon during Finals Week

If you do not use your Late Essay Coupon during the semester AND you submit final drafts
of all essays on time, you will receive extra credit at the end of the semester. Please see
page 17 for more details on the Late Essay Coupon. [5 points total]

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 How will course grades be determined?
Moorpark College does not utilize plus/minus grading. There are five possible letter grades for
this class. The following grading scale explains what each grade means:

A 90.0-100% Excellent Assignment Weights

(far exceeds expectations)
Participation
B 80.0-89.9% Good 20%

(exceeds expectations)

C 70.0-79.9% Satisfactory Take-home

paragraphs
(meets expectations) & essays Canvas
45% Quizzes 15%

D 60.0-69.9% Less than

satisfactory (does not yet meet
Canvas
expectations) midterm &
final 10%
Final Essay
F 0-59.9% Failing (does not yet 10%

meet expectations in several ways)

Note: Final grades will not be rounded

*Grading Breakdown How can I keep track of my grade?

Participation 20%
1. Check your Canvas account often
Canvas quizzes 15% You will receive notifications whenever you
Canvas midterm & final 10% have an updated grade
Final in-class essay 10% 2. Download the Canvas app on your
smartphone
Take-home paragraphs & essays (45%) You can check the calendar to stay updated on
Process paragraph due dates and receive announcements.
Compare-contrast paragraphs 3. Keep all your work
Opinion Essay If you ever need to speak with me about a grade
or an assignment, you must have your work
Problem-Solution Essay with you.
4. Refer to this syllabus
Total: 100%
This syllabus includes rubrics, due dates, and
requirements for assignments.
*Note: You must submit all writing
assignments to pass this class

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 What resources are available to help me succeed in this class?

Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus

You will need word processing software to complete your written assignments. You can
download MS Office for FREE on your personal computer by registering with your student
account. Please visit https://tinyurl.com/MC-OfficeSuite for more information.

Course text on reserve in the library

You can check out the course textbooks for free through the Library Lending program.
Contact me for more details.

Canvas
You can stay up-to-date on all course assignments and grades by checking your student
Canvas account. I recommend that you download the app on your smartphone for easy
access. Tech support for Canvas: Phone: (805)553-4188; Walk-in location: AA-101. Email:
MConlineSTUDENTsupport@vcccd.edu
Librarians
You must incorporate research in most of your writing assignments for this semester.
Librarians are available to help you locate appropriate research materials. You can
call the reference desk (805) 378-1472, or email at mcreference@vcccd.edu.

Writing Center tutoring (on-campus)

You are required to meet with a writing tutor at least one time for your research essay.
You can make an appointment by calling (805) 553-4850. Alternatively, you can make
an appointment online by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/MC-WCappt. Bring your
essay prompt, notes, readings, and other materials to your appointment. You must submit a
Writing Center slip with each essay packet.

Writing Center tutoring (online)

If the Writing Center hours are not amenable to your schedule, you may opt to get online
tutoring. For this option, you will upload your essay draft and select the type of feedback
you would like to receive. You will obtain feedback within 24-48 hours of submission.
Please visit https://tinyurl.com/MC-OnlineTutoring for more information. You must
submit a Writing Center slip with your research essay packet.

Your professor
You can meet with me during office hours to get additional help on any assignment or
to discuss matters pertaining to the course. I recommend making an appointment by
emailing me. If you cannot meet during any of my office hour slots, please let me know so
we can arrange an alternate time to meet.
You can also contact me by email for quick questions or clarifications. I usually respond
within 24 hours; however, please note that it may take longer to get a response from me during
weekends. When emailing me, please be sure to include: (1) an appropriate subject line, (2) a
greeting (e.g. Dear Professor Guevara,), (3) an explanation of why you are emailing, (4) a closing
(e.g. Sincerely,), (5) your full name, and (6) the class and section you are in. Write in a formal
tone and edit for correctness and clarity.
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 What resources are available to help me succeed at this college?

ACCESS (Accessibility Coordination Center & Educational Support Services)

If you have specific physical, psychiatric or learning disabilities and require
accommodations, please let me know early in the semester so that your learning
needs may be appropriately met. You will also need to provide documentation of your
disability to ACCESS at 378-1461. Their office is just to the right of the Campus
Center Building. You can read more about these services online: https://tinyurl.com/MC-
ACCESSservices

Student Health Center

The health center on campus provides a variety of free or low-cost services for
currently registered students, including: first aid, over-the-counter medications,
birth control, TB testing, physicals, low cost immunizations and lab testing. The
phone number is: (805) 378-1413. The health center is in the Administration
Building, Room 111. You can read more about these services online: https://tinyurl.com/MC-
HealthCenter

Student Health Center—Mental Health Counseling

As a student, you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning,
such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, feeling overwhelmed,
depression, sexual identity/orientation concerns, difficulty concentrating
and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead
to diminished academic performance. Schedule a free appointment with a counselor if you wish
to speak to someone about your mental health. The phone number is: (805) 378-1413. The health
center in the Administration Building, Room 111. You can read more about these services online:
https://tinyurl.com/MC-MentalHealth

Career Transfer Center

Counselors at the transfer center can assist you in choosing a major, selecting a
career, exploring job options, and researching job/internship opportunities.
The phone number is: (805) 378-1536. The Career Transfer Center is in Fountain
Hall, Room 110. You can read more about these services online:
https://tinyurl.com/MC-CareerTransfer

Moorpark College Student Clubs

Student clubs provide valuable opportunities to engage with classmates, make new
friends, apply classroom concepts to real-life situations, gain leadership
experience, and undergo personal growth. You can find a complete list of student
clubs here: https://tinyurl.com/MC-StudentClubs

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 What is the course plan?

Moorpark College Academic Calendar Fall 2019

Date Event
August 17 Term begins
August 28 Last day to drop with full refund
September 4 Last day to drop without a “W”
September 7 Labor Day Holiday: Campus Closed
September 18 Last day to apply for pass/no pass
October 19 @ noon Graduation and certificate petition deadline
November 11 Veteran’s Day: Campus Closed
November 20 Last day to drop class with a “W”
November 26-29 Thanksgiving Holiday: Campus Closed
December 10-16 Final Exams
*Tentative Course Plan
*The following schedule is tentative and may be changed at my discretion. If any changes should
occur, I will inform you through email.
Abbreviation key: MC=Making Connections 1, FOG=Focus on Grammar 3
Wk Dates MC FOG Assignments due
1 08/17- p. 72-74 &76 p. 10-11 &17 Discussion board & replies
08/23 Canvas quizzes

2 08/24- p. 77-81 & 83-86 p. 33-39 Discussion board & replies

08/30 p. 83-86 & vocab log p. 40-41 &46 Canvas quizzes
Process outline

3 08/31- p. 87-93 p. 47-53 Discussion board & replies

09/06 p. 86-6, 34-37 & vocab p. 54-55 &60 Canvas quizzes
log Process Paragraph

4 09/07- p. 38-42 p. 74-83 Discussion board & replies

09/13 p. 44 & vocab log p. 84-5 & 90 Canvas quizzes

5 09/14- p. 45-49 p. 91-96 Discussion board & replies

09/20 p. 51-54 & vocab log p. 97 & 101 Canvas quizzes
Compare-contrast outline

6 09/21- p. 55-61 & 63-4 p. 118-123 Discussion board & replies

09/27 p. 164-7 & vocab log p. 124-5 & 128 Canvas quizzes
Compare-contrast
paragraph

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7 09/28- p. 468-172 p. 144-9 Discussion board & replies
10/04 p. 174 & vocab log p. 150-1 & 156 Canvas quizzes

8 p. 175-9 p. 174-182 Discussion board & replies

10/05- p. 181-4 & vocab log p. 183-4 & 188 Canvas quizzes
10/11 Opinion outline

9 10/12- p. 185-191 & 193-4 p. 189-195 Discussion board & replies

10/18 p. 196-9 & vocab log p. 197 & 201 Canvas quizzes
Canvas Midterm

10 10/19- p. 200-205 p. 202-208 Discussion board & replies

10/25 p. 207 & vocab log p. 209 & 213 Canvas quizzes
Opinion Essay

11 10/26- p. 208-12 p. 260-8 Discussion board & replies

11/01 p. 208-12 p. 269 & 275 Canvas quizzes

12 11/02- p. 217-223 & 225-6 p. 398-407 Discussion board & replies

11/08 p. 228-31 & vocab log p. 408-9 & 413 Canvas quizzes

13 11/09- p. 232-236 p. 414-20 Discussion board & replies

11/15 p. 238 & vocab log p. 421-2 & 426 Canvas quizzes
Problem-solution outline

14 11/16- p. 139-244 p. 427-432 Discussion board & replies

11/22 p. 245-8 & vocab log p. 433 & 437 Canvas quizzes

15 11/23- p. 249-256 & 258-9 p. 428-445 Discussion board & replies

11/29 Canvas quizzes

16 11/30- None p. 44-448 & 451 Discussion board & replies

12/06 Canvas quizzes
Problem-solution essay

17 12/07- None None Discussion board & replies

12/09 Canvas quizzes

18 12/15 Final due by 12:15 Final exam

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 What should I do if I need to submit an essay late?

Despite our best efforts, it is not uncommon to fall behind on coursework due to an illness, family
emergency, or other unforeseen circumstance. You may use this Late Essay Coupon in case of an
emergency.
When you want to use this coupon:
1. Let me know as soon as possible (on or before the
due date). Coupons cannot be used AFTER the essay
due date.
2. Make an appointment with me to determine a plan
to complete submit your essay
Questions to consider before meeting with me:
a. What have you done so far?
b. Why have you fallen behind on this essay?
c. What has been challenging about this essay?
d. What is your plan to complete this essay?

3. Complete the essay and submit it by the new due

date that we agreed upon.
Please note: Late essays may not be graded with on-time essays and thus will likely receive
minimal written feedback.
Policies:
• Limit one per student per semester
• Essays will not be accepted after the new due date
• This coupon can only be used for take-home essays
• If not used, this coupon can be submitted during finals week for 5 extra credit points. The
extra credit will be applied to your participation grade.

Late Essay Coupon

SAVE in case of EMERGENCY
This coupon entitles you to submit one essay late.
To use this, please see me as soon as possible.

Student name:______________________________________________________________________________________
Assignment name:__________________________________________________________________________________
New due date:___________________________________________________________________________________

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