Spring Semester

Hey, Guys.

Right now, I don't have an English 24 in the Spring.  My schedule still might change, and if so I will let you know here on the blog.

I still have 2 English 24's in the Winter (that won't change), and that information is still here on the blog.

But here's another option.  I am teaching English 40, which is short fiction.  It meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 M/W.

It's 3 credits, and would meet any humanities requirements you have (check with your advisers to be sure what you need, and how many credits).  Although English 24 will still be a requirement for you.

It'll be a blast.  (For those of you who aren't tired of me.  :)

Numbers:
ENG40 Section: E01L Code: 2622, CunyFirst: 8994-10

Just an idea.

Classical Argument Evaluation

Evaluation of Essay 3 (Classical Argument)

Essayist:__________________________

Title:  Does your title forecast the issue or problem your essay e amines and make  readers want to read on?

 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____

Introduction:  Engaging and compelling? 

 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____

Background?  Is this background clear and complete?  Does it set up the reason for the argument?

 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____

Argument: 

Did the author include a clear point and argument supporting that point? 

 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____

Are there 2-3 quotes per paragraph that support the author’s argument?

 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____

Counter-argument:  Does the author include a counter-argument that acts as a “nod” to the other side of the argument? 

 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____

Rebuttal:  Does the author then rebut (or counter the counterargument) with strong, convincing argument?

 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____

Conclusion:   Is it stylized?  Does it end profoundly?

 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____

Mechanics and Style:

Does the author provide enough transitions to help the reader see how points are connected?

 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____

Are there enough Level #1 examples to illustrate and support your ideas (facts, quotations, statistics, anecdotes from your own experiences. . .).

 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____

Style:  Is there a sense of voice in this writing?  Is there a personality behind the writer, or, does this read like textbook writing?

 Exceptional_______              Proficient__   _____                Needs Work__ ____

The author's writing demonstrates careful editing with attention to stylistic choices such as use of strong verbs, use of attributive tags, strategic use of punctuation and unified paragraphs.  Writer uses logos, pathos, and ethos to give their writing depth.

 Exceptional_______              Proficient___   _____              Needs Work_

Careful use of attributive tags and in-text citations: 

Does the author introduce borrowed words or ideas by using attributive tags?  Are all borrowed words and facts noted with in-text citations with the page number? 

 Exceptional__ _____             Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____

Works Cited: 

a.        Is it in proper format? 

Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____

b.       Is the text hanging? 

Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____

c.        Is it in alphabetical order?

Proficient__   ______              Needs Work__ ____

Stuff

For Tuesday:

Meet in M-109

Final essay:  Either compare and contrast or classical argument due:  Tuesday, December 18.  11:59pm.

Classical Argument Norming Session Essays

Hey, guys.

Here's 2 Classical Arguments examples for you to be inspired by:

Classical Argument 1

Classical Argument 2

Classical Argument Format

Classical Argument Format for the final essay (due at the final time, whenever that is :)

From among the topics we've discussed, choose one that you have something to say about, something you can develop a prove-able point and argument around.

Classical Argument Format:

Introduction: Stylized and Dazzling

Background: Background information, historical information, groundwork (What is the basis of this argument?)

Argument: Probably 2 solid paragraphs

Counter-Argument: a nod to the other side, usually a paragraph

Rebuttal: countering-the counter argument "They have good points, but I'm still right because..." your best arguments should go here.

Conclusion: Stylized and Dazzling

Works Cited Page

You are required to incorporate 1-2 quotes per body paragraph, and have at least 3 different sources.  

Sick Professor

Hey, guys.  I'm sick.  I won't be in class tomorrow.  :(

Make sure you do the reading and analysis think sheets for the essays, and I'll talk about our options for the final when I see you TH.

Sorry!  I'll miss you!

For Tuesday: 11/27

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

For TUES: 

ATS:  “Do You Speak American?” p. 127 and “Everyone Has an Accent But Me” p.138

For Tuesday

ATS:  p.229 "Texting" and p. 235 "r u online?"

Remember to be ready to discuss your pleasure-reading books Tues, too!

Next Week

Hi, Guys.

So, no class TH.  If your home is too cold or too crowded and it's not too hard to get to KBCC, you can come and text your friends in class, but I'm not teaching.  :)

You should have gotten comments from me regarding Essay 1.  Email me if you didn't.

Draft 2 of Essay 1 is due Thursday, Nov. 15, at 11:59pm.

For Tuesday 11/13-- Write up Analysis Think Sheets for essays on p. 336 and 343. 

Email me if you have any problems or concerns. 

If you need any necessities, please call the KBCC hotline at:  718-368-6999

Take care, and stay warm and dry!

Tuesday

Hey, guys.

Hope to see everyone tomorrow. I will be at school, so wait for me, even if I'm a little late because of any craziness.  I will be there!  With snacks.  See you Tuesday.

Transitions

Hey, you guys.  Hope all of you are well.

Many of you are using the word "So" to transition from thought to thought or sentence to sentence.  While this is ok when we speak, it's not very sophisticated when we write.  Here's a list to help you as we begin to work on your second drafts.

Transition Words

Looks like I'm supposed to see you Tuesday!  Won't that be nice.  Take care.

Safe

Hey, you guys.  Stay safe, ok?

I haven't started reading your essays yet, meant to get to them today (busy, busy traveling weekend, sorry!), but have a low-pressure migraine happening.  Will get to them as soon as I can.

But mostly I want you all to come out on the other side of this safely.  Take care!

English 24

Ok, Winter Quarter 2013. 

M-TH

10:45-12:20 D66B 0872 CUNYFIRST:  18021 Section W65

1:00-2:35 D82C 0880 CUNYFIRST:  18080 Section W71

Notes from 10/28

In-text citations!!!

       Brilliant essay writing brilliant essay writing brilliant essay writing brilliant essay writing, someone said “Something Brilliant” (Hunt 84). Brilliant essay writing brilliant essay writing.

Brilliant essay writing brilliant essay writing brilliant essay writing brilliant essay writing, Hunt said “Something Brilliant” (84).

Works Cited

Lastname, Firstname. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Medium of Publication.

Lastname, First name. "Title of Essay." Title of Collection. Ed. Editor's Name(s). City of Publication: Publisher, Year. Page range of entry. Medium of Publication.

Marin, Christine.  “Spanish Lessons.”  Exploring Language. Ed. Gary Goshgarian.  New York:  Pearson, 2012.  77-82.  Print.

Norming Session Essays

Please read, print, and be prepared to discuss these on Tuesday 10/23.

Student 1

Student 2

Student 3

Essay 1 Personal Narrative Evaluation Sheet

Hi, Class! Here's the evaluation sheet (how I'll be grading) for essay 1! Let me know if you have questions:


Eng 12 Evaluation Essay 1 Personal Narrative
Essayist:__________________________

• Title: Does your title forecast the issue or problem your essay examines and make readers want to read on?
o Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____


• Opening move: Describes the problem, why it is worth pursuing, why it is problematic, why the writer, as the investigator, is interested in it; in other words, it hooks the reader. Is this a stylized intro?
o Exceptional___ ____ Proficient__ X _____ Needs Work ____

Body Paragraphs:

• Organized: Is it evident that this paper was planned, is there an order to this narrative? Is the organization clear? Can the reader follow the logic of the essay?
o Exceptional__ X _____ Proficient__ _____ Needs Work__ ____

Flow: Are there logical transitions? Does the author provide enough transitions to help the reader see how points are connected? Is the does the paper read smoothly, or is it jumpy to the reader?
o Exceptional_______ Proficient__ X _____ Needs Work__ ____

Style: Is there a sense of voice in this writing? Is there a personality behind the writer, or, does this read like textbook writing?
o Exceptional_______ Proficient__ X _____ Needs Work__ ____

• Detail: Are there plenty of level 1 details to engage the reader?
o Exceptional___ ____ Proficient__ X _____ Needs Work__ ____

• The author's writing demonstrates careful editing with attention to stylistic choices such as use of strong verbs, use of attributive tags, strategic use of punctuation and unified paragraphs. Writer uses logos, pathos, and ethos to give their writing depth.
o Exceptional_______ Proficient___ X _____ Needs Work_ __

Proofreading: The essay demonstrates careful proofreading and does not contain serious errors in spelling or punctuation (in particular, comma splice errors, sentence fragments, misused semicolons or colons). Awkward phrasing also falls into this category.
o Exceptional_______ Proficient__ X ___ Needs Work _

Closing is satisfying to reader, this conclusion must, above all, NOT summarize the essay. It must be stylized, and an appropriate style of conclusion.
o Exceptional___ ____ Proficient____ X ____ Needs Work__ ____

MLA
Proficient X ____ Needs Work______

Sick

Hey, guys.

I'm sick.  Won't make it to class Tuesday 10/ 9.  Hope you guys get this before class.

For TH, along with the Helen Keller essay, please read and be prepared to discuss the Malcolm X essay as well--it's short.  :)  See you TH!

Levels of Abstraction

Levels of Abstraction

Don't Dead Level!!!

For Tuesday 10/2

For Tuesday 10/2:

Analysis Think Sheet for “The Language of Silence” p. 83  Typed!  To be turned in.

For TH 9/27

For next TH:

1.)                                        Intros and Conclusions, read and print

2.)                                      Read “Spanish Lessons” p. 77 in <i>Exploring Language</i> and complete Analysis Think Sheet in notebooks 

More Documents You Need

Types of Introductions

Types of Conclusions

Welcome!

Hi, guys!

I'll be putting documents and links and updates and stuff up here for you all.  So, check in regularly!