We will not have class today.
Please let me know if you have any questions/concerns.
Thank you.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Get Some Hump-day Action
Everyone was here today! Let's try to set a record and do it again on Friday!
I collected your advice/advise sentences.
Remember our workshop days will be this Monday 2/28 and the following Monday 3/7. Please be diligent in working on the lessons and tests for the assessment you took at the Writing Center. If you ever have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! I have many additional resources available and am happy to help in any way I can.
Spring break is the week of 3/14, so there is no class.
The following week, 3/21, COME TO ATB FOR CLASS ON MONDAY!
I am working on a handout with our tentative agenda for the rest of the semester and hope to have copies for you on Friday. Thank you, again, for your patience as we work through the kinks.
We did a seven minute free-write in class today about a place that we enjoy. Thank you to those of you that shared! It was great to hear about the lake and the art store and being with friends! We'll be working with this particular free-write again in the near future, so stay tuned!
Finally, we ended the class by reviewing verbs, linking and helping, and learned about compound verbs.
Do you remember?
DJ is going to rap AND dance at the club this weekend.
Harmon is going to cook AND clean in the kitchen tonight.
Marc is going to paint AND draw when he returns from the art store.
Dustyn is going to eat AND drink at Barley's after class.
Jennifer is going to swim AND ski at the lake this summer.
Stacey is going to skip AND hop to the bank on pay day.
See you all on Friday!
I collected your advice/advise sentences.
Remember our workshop days will be this Monday 2/28 and the following Monday 3/7. Please be diligent in working on the lessons and tests for the assessment you took at the Writing Center. If you ever have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! I have many additional resources available and am happy to help in any way I can.
Spring break is the week of 3/14, so there is no class.
The following week, 3/21, COME TO ATB FOR CLASS ON MONDAY!
I am working on a handout with our tentative agenda for the rest of the semester and hope to have copies for you on Friday. Thank you, again, for your patience as we work through the kinks.
We did a seven minute free-write in class today about a place that we enjoy. Thank you to those of you that shared! It was great to hear about the lake and the art store and being with friends! We'll be working with this particular free-write again in the near future, so stay tuned!
Finally, we ended the class by reviewing verbs, linking and helping, and learned about compound verbs.
Do you remember?
DJ is going to rap AND dance at the club this weekend.
Harmon is going to cook AND clean in the kitchen tonight.
Marc is going to paint AND draw when he returns from the art store.
Dustyn is going to eat AND drink at Barley's after class.
Jennifer is going to swim AND ski at the lake this summer.
Stacey is going to skip AND hop to the bank on pay day.
See you all on Friday!
Monday, February 21, 2011
Just Another Manic Monday
Glossary of Usage lesson: advice and advise
Remember when we talked about words that sound similar but mean different things? This is the most common error that occurs in writing. Spell check will not help you, so it's important that you become aware of some of the more commonly confused or otherwise problematic words and phrases.
Advice is a noun that means "opinion" or "suggestion"; advise is a verb that means "to counsel or to offer advice."
We discussed how Friday's workshop went. As we discovered, the Writing Center closes at 2:00 on Friday. This may pose a problem for some of you. Let's try to come up with a solution so that you can still have it as a workshop time, but perhaps another day? I'm open to your ideas and suggestions before making a final decision.
We reviewed the parts of speech categories and went over more of the verb exercises from Chapter 3.
FOR WEDNESDAY: Write THREE sentences using the word advice properly and write THREE more using the word advise properly. This can be typed or handwritten.
Remember when we talked about words that sound similar but mean different things? This is the most common error that occurs in writing. Spell check will not help you, so it's important that you become aware of some of the more commonly confused or otherwise problematic words and phrases.
Advice is a noun that means "opinion" or "suggestion"; advise is a verb that means "to counsel or to offer advice."
We discussed how Friday's workshop went. As we discovered, the Writing Center closes at 2:00 on Friday. This may pose a problem for some of you. Let's try to come up with a solution so that you can still have it as a workshop time, but perhaps another day? I'm open to your ideas and suggestions before making a final decision.
We reviewed the parts of speech categories and went over more of the verb exercises from Chapter 3.
FOR WEDNESDAY: Write THREE sentences using the word advice properly and write THREE more using the word advise properly. This can be typed or handwritten.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Workshop Day
Happy Friday, everyone!
Remember that today is a workshop day! Do not report to ATB 132. You should go to The Writing Center (LIB 308) to begin your first lesson in the assessment series. Your verification of successful completion of this first module is due 2/28. Please let me know if you have any questions about how this will work.
On a totally unrelated note, someone from Production Services will be videotaping our class on Monday. I am participating in a program through JCCC that requires me to have one of my classes recorded and then viewed/critiqued by a faculty member in the speech department. This will not change how we operate class, it'll be business as usual. Also know that this will not be broadcast anywhere; it's strictly for my performance as your teacher. If you have any questions or concerns, let me know.
Have a great weekend!
Remember that today is a workshop day! Do not report to ATB 132. You should go to The Writing Center (LIB 308) to begin your first lesson in the assessment series. Your verification of successful completion of this first module is due 2/28. Please let me know if you have any questions about how this will work.
On a totally unrelated note, someone from Production Services will be videotaping our class on Monday. I am participating in a program through JCCC that requires me to have one of my classes recorded and then viewed/critiqued by a faculty member in the speech department. This will not change how we operate class, it'll be business as usual. Also know that this will not be broadcast anywhere; it's strictly for my performance as your teacher. If you have any questions or concerns, let me know.
Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Foggy Wednesday
We started to go over exercises 3.1-3.6 as a class. We only got through 3.1 and will continue on Monday. Each activity was worth five points, for a total of 30 points.
I talked about how we will proceed with the results of the grammar assessment that everyone completed at the Writing Center.
For each area that you scored 70% and below, you will be required to complete the module and mastery test at the Writing Center (LIB 308). We used class today to come up with a plan for how this will be completed.
Each person had me approve their plan before leaving.
Friday is going to be your first day as a work day where I want you to use the class period to begin your first module. If after getting there a different plan is recommended for completing the modules and test, please follow what the faculty at the center advise.
NOTE: your first mastery test score will be due Monday 2/28 (and every Monday after, until all have been completed).
DO NOT report to ATB 132 on Friday. I will not be there. I expect you to work independently on Friday. (If you have other free time before Friday and are able to work at the Writing Center, feel free to do that. I'm not locking you into that specific time period if you can handle the freedom at another time and still accomplish what needs to be done.)
I talked about how we will proceed with the results of the grammar assessment that everyone completed at the Writing Center.
For each area that you scored 70% and below, you will be required to complete the module and mastery test at the Writing Center (LIB 308). We used class today to come up with a plan for how this will be completed.
Each person had me approve their plan before leaving.
Friday is going to be your first day as a work day where I want you to use the class period to begin your first module. If after getting there a different plan is recommended for completing the modules and test, please follow what the faculty at the center advise.
NOTE: your first mastery test score will be due Monday 2/28 (and every Monday after, until all have been completed).
DO NOT report to ATB 132 on Friday. I will not be there. I expect you to work independently on Friday. (If you have other free time before Friday and are able to work at the Writing Center, feel free to do that. I'm not locking you into that specific time period if you can handle the freedom at another time and still accomplish what needs to be done.)
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day
Freewrite for 10 minutes--open topic. I collected for points (this cannot be made up if you were absent).
Lecture
What is a sentence? and What is a paragraph?
A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. All written language is based on the sentence. In the age of texting and instant messaging, true sentence form has gotten lost by some people. I strongly encourage you to carefully write in complete sentences, even outside of school. This will be a huge help in developing your writing habits if you are doing this at all times. It may seem formal to write that way in an email to your friends or in your Facebook status update, but for the sake of improvement, try to be aware of how you write everything from here on out.
A paragraph is a collection of clearly related sentences that make a point.
Sentences make up paragraphs; paragraphs make up an essay.
I started a lesson on parts of speech.
There are FOUR basic groups to which parts of speech belong and then EIGHT traditional categories/parts of speech:
VERB: action or state of being
NOUN/PRONOUN: doers of the action or focus of the being verb
Try not to get overwhelmed by the terminology and ask questions as needed.
****We spent some time going through our freewrite to see if we could pick out any words that fit into the naming and acting categories.
1. Action verb—shows something happening (physically, mentally, emotionally)
Think: WHAT ARE THEY DOING???
Stacey is cleaning her kitchen. (action verb)
**look through your sentences and underline the action verbs***
2. Being/linking verb—tell about a state of being (the verb BE is the most common) its other forms are (am are, is, was, were, been, being)
Stacey is a clean person. (being/linking verb) or if you look back at the prev IS is linking.
**look through your sentences and underline any action verbs**
3. Helping verbs—help the main verb of a sentence express meaning, when combined they make a verb phrase (more than 1 word)
Common: be, have, do, may, might, must, can, should, would
Lecture
What is a sentence? and What is a paragraph?
A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. All written language is based on the sentence. In the age of texting and instant messaging, true sentence form has gotten lost by some people. I strongly encourage you to carefully write in complete sentences, even outside of school. This will be a huge help in developing your writing habits if you are doing this at all times. It may seem formal to write that way in an email to your friends or in your Facebook status update, but for the sake of improvement, try to be aware of how you write everything from here on out.
A paragraph is a collection of clearly related sentences that make a point.
Sentences make up paragraphs; paragraphs make up an essay.
I started a lesson on parts of speech.
There are FOUR basic groups to which parts of speech belong and then EIGHT traditional categories/parts of speech:
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||
VERB: action or state of being
NOUN/PRONOUN: doers of the action or focus of the being verb
Try not to get overwhelmed by the terminology and ask questions as needed.
****We spent some time going through our freewrite to see if we could pick out any words that fit into the naming and acting categories.
Focusing on VERBS:
Think: WHAT ARE THEY DOING???
Stacey is cleaning her kitchen. (action verb)
**look through your sentences and underline the action verbs***
2. Being/linking verb—tell about a state of being (the verb BE is the most common) its other forms are (am are, is, was, were, been, being)
Stacey is a clean person. (being/linking verb) or if you look back at the prev IS is linking.
**look through your sentences and underline any action verbs**
3. Helping verbs—help the main verb of a sentence express meaning, when combined they make a verb phrase (more than 1 word)
Common: be, have, do, may, might, must, can, should, would
Stacey should be cleaning every week. OR Stacey must clean every week.
**look through your sentences and underline any helping verbs, circle verb phrases, or rewrite to include a being/linking verb AND helping verbs.
FOR WEDNESDAY: READ PAGES 38-44 (top half of page 44) and COMPLETE ACTIVITY 3.1-3.6 (So this means COMPLETE activity 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 BEFORE class on Wednesday).
Friday, February 11, 2011
Friday's Class
Today you should have turned in your yellow score sheets from the assessment test you took at the Writing Center. This is worth 50 points. You'll get all of the points if you complete it on time and zero points if you have not completed it by class today. You cannot proceed in the class without completing this test. Let me know if you have questions about this.
I also collected the reaction essays about the Basics for Success workshop that we attended on Monday.
I introduced the extra credit opportunities that are listed in the previous post. READ THEM!
Lecture on chapter two--reading and how it helps your writing.
Become an active reader. Write WHILE you read. Keep a pen in your hand and a notebook at your side and jot down thoughts, reactions, questions, words that may need clarifying etc. You can also write in your books; you own them! Use the margins; highlight; if a certain paragraph elicits a strong response in you, make a big exclamation point next to it. KEEP YOURSELF ENGAGED.
Pre-reading AND pre-writing. Before you start reading, skim through the pages you will read. Pay attention to headings and margin material. Prepare yourself for what you are about to read. Consider pre-writing everything you already know about the topic before you start. What questions do you have? What do you hope the material will cover?
When you are finished, complete a post-read. Look through your notes, flip back through the pages one last time for a final skim.
On a somewhat unrelated note, I have seen firsthand that people who read regularly are better writers. It doesn't have to be academic material, but find something to read DAILY. If you say you don't like reading, you haven't been reading the right things.
What interests you? fitness? finance? travel? cars? music? Have you thought about taking a trip or trying a new hobby? FIND SOMETHING WRITTEN about something that interests you and start reading it. Perhaps you may benefit from setting a reading goal. Pick up a magazine or book or find a website with articles that you can commit to reading every day.
As you read, start to pay attention to punctuation, how sentences are written, arranged, begin/end. You will eventually begin to model what you see done correctly-- I PROMISE.
We did a freewrite at the end of class for 10 points.
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 2
I also collected the reaction essays about the Basics for Success workshop that we attended on Monday.
I introduced the extra credit opportunities that are listed in the previous post. READ THEM!
Lecture on chapter two--reading and how it helps your writing.
Become an active reader. Write WHILE you read. Keep a pen in your hand and a notebook at your side and jot down thoughts, reactions, questions, words that may need clarifying etc. You can also write in your books; you own them! Use the margins; highlight; if a certain paragraph elicits a strong response in you, make a big exclamation point next to it. KEEP YOURSELF ENGAGED.
Pre-reading AND pre-writing. Before you start reading, skim through the pages you will read. Pay attention to headings and margin material. Prepare yourself for what you are about to read. Consider pre-writing everything you already know about the topic before you start. What questions do you have? What do you hope the material will cover?
When you are finished, complete a post-read. Look through your notes, flip back through the pages one last time for a final skim.
On a somewhat unrelated note, I have seen firsthand that people who read regularly are better writers. It doesn't have to be academic material, but find something to read DAILY. If you say you don't like reading, you haven't been reading the right things.
What interests you? fitness? finance? travel? cars? music? Have you thought about taking a trip or trying a new hobby? FIND SOMETHING WRITTEN about something that interests you and start reading it. Perhaps you may benefit from setting a reading goal. Pick up a magazine or book or find a website with articles that you can commit to reading every day.
As you read, start to pay attention to punctuation, how sentences are written, arranged, begin/end. You will eventually begin to model what you see done correctly-- I PROMISE.
We did a freewrite at the end of class for 10 points.
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 2
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Extra Credit Opportunities
There are some great events taking place on campus this semester! You may attend any of the following events and turn in a typed 200 word reaction at the following class period for a possible 25 points of extra credit.
Things you should include on your reaction are the following: the name of the event, the date you attended, and the location. This does NOT count toward your 200 words. Your reaction should be specific and complete. Do not assume that you will receive the full 25 points when you turn it in. I will score it like any other paper.
REMEMBER, THE REACTION IS TO BE TURNED IN AT THE NEXT CLASS PERIOD AFTER THE EVENT YOU ATTEND! Example: If you attend an event on Monday, you must turn in your reaction on Wednesday.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
Career Pathways is offering events this semester to help students explore careers.
Career Pathways, a program for career preparation and workforce development at Johnson County Community College, is planning several events this semester to encourage students to examine careers and undertake a plan of study that will lead to the career of their choice.
• Health Careers Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, RC 101. More than 25 representatives from the medical community seeking future employees will be on hand. This is geared for JCCC students as well as students from local high schools.
• JCCC’s Career and Tech Expo, 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Saturday, April 30, Carlsen Center lobby. Representatives from more than 50 career and technical preparation programs at JCCC will be available to share information with parents and students on programs ranging from automotive technology to veterinary technology. The wide array of new and exciting options for 21st-century career information such as job outlook, potential salaries, as well as training and educational requirements will be available.
For more information, contact Minnie Adams, director, Career Pathways and Cooperative Programs, madams52@jccc.edu at ext. 4710.
There are also three more options that you have through Career Services. All of the following events will take place at the Campus Center in COM 319. Pizza or a snack will be provided.
10 Most Wanted Careers
What careers will be in demand in the next 5 years? What level of education do jobs require? What salary can you expect?
Thursday 2/17 2-3pm (There is a limit of 10 people for this one, so get there early! Unfortunately, you cannot sign up in advance--I checked.)
Tapping Into Your Interests
Choosing a career path or major can be confusing and overwhelming. One way to help narrow the choices is to find the right fit between your interests and the environment of a particular career path.
Wednesday 2/16 1-2pm
or
Thursday 2/17 1-2pm
Deciding on a Major?
This session will be an informal discussion about choosing majors and how this process is different from choosing a career.
Thursday 2/24 1-2pm
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Wednesday 2/9
Remember that today's class will be meeting at The Writing Center in LIB 308. You will be given a tour of the area and take the assessment test at this time.
Unfortunately, my daughter is sick and I will be unable to attend. Proceed as scheduled!! This will not affect class today!
Upon completion of your test, you will be given a yellow score sheet. This should be turned in to me on Friday in order for you to receive the 50 points for attending the tour and taking the test. If you are unable to attend during class today, you MUST do this before class on Friday or you will not be able to proceed. I will explain more on Friday.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Unfortunately, my daughter is sick and I will be unable to attend. Proceed as scheduled!! This will not affect class today!
Upon completion of your test, you will be given a yellow score sheet. This should be turned in to me on Friday in order for you to receive the 50 points for attending the tour and taking the test. If you are unable to attend during class today, you MUST do this before class on Friday or you will not be able to proceed. I will explain more on Friday.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Freezing Monday
Today our class attended the Basics For Success workshop in COM 319. The Academic Achievement Center is an excellent resource on campus, located in LIB 227.
There was some useful information given on time management and organization that I, even as the teacher, benefited from.
Remember that your 200 word typed reaction is due this Friday.
Don't forget that Wednesday's class will take place at The Writing Center in LIB 308.
Let me know if you have any questions.
There was some useful information given on time management and organization that I, even as the teacher, benefited from.
Remember that your 200 word typed reaction is due this Friday.
Don't forget that Wednesday's class will take place at The Writing Center in LIB 308.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Friday's Class
Welcome back! Is anyone getting tired of this weather?
Lecture on editing/proofreading, page 19.
Talked about peer review, what it is, why it's useful, etc.
Peer review is simply having a peer (fellow student) review/read your writing. This is commonly done in writing classes in the rough draft stage of production. Often when we are very familiar with a piece, we can miss or overlook errors or areas that might be confusing or need clarification. If we are struggling with the introduction or conclusion, a peer may be able to offer some fresh insight.
Both the writer and the reviewer benefit from this process. It's always good to receive feedback on our writing. This helps us improve and communicate more clearly. When you critically review someone's work, it helps you develop your own revision skills. Maybe you will see a strategy that you haven't tried before. Perhaps you will see something that you want to steer clear of doing in your own writing.
We are not simply looking for what's "wrong" in a piece of work, but also what is done well! We all have strengths and weaknesses; learning to identify them will help us to become more successful.
We traded papers with someone and did a basic peer review session.
I collected the productivity papers and working documents.
Read page 19 for more details on editing/proofreading.
** Monday 2/7 we will be attending the Basics for Success workshop during class. Please meet at COM 319 instead of ATB 132; I will be there waiting for you. DUE FRIDAY: Type a 200 word reaction. This was previously an extra credit option, but will now be required. Let me know if you have any questions.**
Also looking ahead: on Wednesday 2/9 we will be having our visit to The Writing Center (LIB 308) during class.
Lecture on editing/proofreading, page 19.
Talked about peer review, what it is, why it's useful, etc.
Peer review is simply having a peer (fellow student) review/read your writing. This is commonly done in writing classes in the rough draft stage of production. Often when we are very familiar with a piece, we can miss or overlook errors or areas that might be confusing or need clarification. If we are struggling with the introduction or conclusion, a peer may be able to offer some fresh insight.
Both the writer and the reviewer benefit from this process. It's always good to receive feedback on our writing. This helps us improve and communicate more clearly. When you critically review someone's work, it helps you develop your own revision skills. Maybe you will see a strategy that you haven't tried before. Perhaps you will see something that you want to steer clear of doing in your own writing.
We are not simply looking for what's "wrong" in a piece of work, but also what is done well! We all have strengths and weaknesses; learning to identify them will help us to become more successful.
We traded papers with someone and did a basic peer review session.
I collected the productivity papers and working documents.
Read page 19 for more details on editing/proofreading.
** Monday 2/7 we will be attending the Basics for Success workshop during class. Please meet at COM 319 instead of ATB 132; I will be there waiting for you. DUE FRIDAY: Type a 200 word reaction. This was previously an extra credit option, but will now be required. Let me know if you have any questions.**
Also looking ahead: on Wednesday 2/9 we will be having our visit to The Writing Center (LIB 308) during class.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
CAMPUS CLOSED
I hope you're all safe and warm today.
In case you haven't heard, campus is closed again today. Hopefully I'll see you all on Friday.
We'll be working with and collecting your 200 word piece about productivity and your ideal workspace.
In case you haven't heard, campus is closed again today. Hopefully I'll see you all on Friday.
We'll be working with and collecting your 200 word piece about productivity and your ideal workspace.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Campus Is Closed
Just in case you live in a cave and are coming here for your news: CAMPUS IS CLOSED TODAY (Tuesday 2/1). I know we don't meet, but thought you might be using your time wisely today to get some school work accomplished.
Check here again tomorrow for weather-related announcements. I'm guessing campus will be closed again, but in the event that it IS open, I will likely cancel class anyway. This is not an official notice saying so, so double check tomorrow.
IF we don't meet tomorrow, I'll see you Friday in ATB 132. Our visit to the Writing Center will need to be rescheduled.
Also, the Basics for Success workshop that was to take place Monday was rescheduled for THIS Monday at 2:00. I'll talk more about this on Friday, but we'll be attending this as a class. I believe it will be a great event from which we will learn a lot!
Be safe and warm!
Check here again tomorrow for weather-related announcements. I'm guessing campus will be closed again, but in the event that it IS open, I will likely cancel class anyway. This is not an official notice saying so, so double check tomorrow.
IF we don't meet tomorrow, I'll see you Friday in ATB 132. Our visit to the Writing Center will need to be rescheduled.
Also, the Basics for Success workshop that was to take place Monday was rescheduled for THIS Monday at 2:00. I'll talk more about this on Friday, but we'll be attending this as a class. I believe it will be a great event from which we will learn a lot!
Be safe and warm!
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