Writing

Homework:

Reader Response Journal 1 (Due Wednesday, September 15)

Template and instructions for reading journal: Reading Journal Template

1. Read and summarize the article in one sentence. Shortage of Hungarian Teachers

2- Identify the keywords and their definitions

3. Write yout answer to  this question either as a comment to this post or in the Coospace forum:   Does this article inspire you to be a teacher?  Why or why not?

The full syllabus is available on CooSpace, but I have pasted the resources, graded tasks, and schedule for a quick reference.


Resources

Arizona State University & Crash Course (2020, Mar 31). The Writing Process: Study Hall Composition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McgOfJoQ4_I&list=PLNrrxHpJhC8mNXjrAL3Ey1Q6iI35cymz

Australian National Institute of Management & Commerce (2019). Academic Writing: Library Guides. https://top-au.libguides.com/c.php?g=438320&p=3386772

BBC. (20) Go the Distance: Academic Writing. https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/gothedistance/academicwriting

McCleod, S. (2020). Academic Writing. Smrt English. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN3kZ8bfmMJN2-EdLyE7_rOZo8o3IpFlv


Grading and Evaluation 

Class Participation: 5%

Weekly Writing Assignments: 30%

Weekly Journal Assignments: 30%

Midterm Exam: 15% 

Final Exam: 20% 

Schedule


Topic

Homework

1

Introduction to Course 

Journal Assignment 1

2

Paragraph Development

Journal Assignment 2

(Description)

3

Planning an Essay

Journal Assignment 3

(Explanation)

4

Essay Structure

Revise Expository Essay

5

Cohesion

Review for Exam

6

Midterm


7

Compare Contrast

Journal Assignment 3

8

Point of View

Journal Assignment 4

9

Persuasion

Journal Assignment 5

10

Developing an Argument

Journal Assignment 6

11

Counterargument

Argumentative Essay

12

Editing and Revision

Revise Essay

13

Preparing for the Exam

Review for Exam

14

Final Exam




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