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Interboro Institute Course Number: En 098 Course
Name: Developmental
Writing Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on placement examination
I.
Course
Description:
En 098 is a
developmental writing course which provides a foundation for effective
writing through emphasis on process and product.
Instruction is given in grammar,
punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, thesis statement and
three-paragraph essay
construction. Vocabulary building is also stressed. II.
Goals
and Objectives:
Through individual and
group instruction, the course is designed: 1.
To introduce students to Standard English usage in formal writing. 2. To teach students basic Standard English grammar, focusing on parts of speech, subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage, possessives, sentence construction—i.e. avoiding fragments, run-ons, and comma splices. 3.
To acquaint students with fundamental punctuation rules:
coordination and subordination. 4.
To teach students to formulate coherent three-paragraph essays,
both informative and argumentative. 5.
To teach students the importance of the writing stages: pre-writing
(brainstorming), writing, and revision. 6.
To teach students several common strategies for opening, developing
and closing essays. 7.
To teach students an appreciation of the writing process as well as
the hallmarks of an acceptable writing product. 8.
To encourage vocabulary development. III.
Course Requirements:
A.
Successful completion of the following:
1. Place-out final: students must take and pass the EN 098 Final
Exam in order
2. Five out of nine drills during the course of the semester 3.
Grammar quizzes. 4.
In-class weekly writing assignments. 5.
Good attendance and active class participation. 6.
Homework/class work assignments 7.
2 hours of outside study for each hour spent in class B.
Examinations
A score of 4 on a scale of 1 through 6 of the Evaluation Scale for
Judging
Writing
Samples implemented at Interboro Institute.
A score of 4 is the
minimum score required to pass. C.
Attendance
It is expected that students will attend every session.
Three or more
absences
may well prevent students from getting important instruction
and
writing practice necessary for passing the final exam.
D. Class
Participation
Students are expected to come to class adequately prepared and to
participate
in
all class activities. This
involves being up to date on all assignments.
Students
are responsible for getting class assignments when they are absent.
In addition, students are expected to be on time and to maintain an
attitude of
respect toward their instructor and their fellow students.
E.
Class Examinations 1.
In-class essays a.
Number: at least 9 b.
Time: 60 minutes 2.
Final
a.
Developmental Examination
1.
One three-paragraph essay
2.
Time: 60 minutes
b.
Students who do not take the final examination will receive
“R” for a grade
and must retake the course.
Students who receive an may take a tutorial through the
Academic
Resource Center (ARC) and re-take the 098 final
during
semester break on the announced date.
F. Assignments
Three-paragraph essays (Introduction: 3-5 sentences; Body: 8-10
sentences;
Conclusion: 3 sentences) IV.
Grading Values: A.
A three-paragraph essay with a score of 4, 5, or 6 = Pass (S) B.
A three-paragraph essay with a score of 1, 2, or 3 = Repeat (R)
Text:
Richey, Anne.
Write-O! Targeting Specific Developmental Writing Issues.
Course Content:
Weekly Schedule (subject
to revision) Week
1 Diagnostic
Essay
Writing Essays/Overview (ch.
1)
Brainstorming
(ch. 2)
Workouts
1, 2 and/or 3 Week
2 The 8 Parts of Speech (ch.
7)
Note:
Emphasis on noun, pronoun, verb, conjunction, & preposition.
Workout
1
The 8 Parts of Speech Defined
Workouts 2 & 3
Re proper
nouns: Refer students to Quick Capitalization Guide
Note to
Students on Standard English (p. 78)
The 8 Parts of
Speech (cont)
Workout 4
Challenge
III A & III B (Home vs. Standard English: plurality) Week
3 Thesis
Statements (argumentative vs. informative) (ch. 3)
Workouts 1-2
; Workout 3
Thesis
Statements: Fact vs. Opinion
Workout 4
Sample
Essay (preview of 3- Paragraph essay) Week
4 The
Introduction, Body and Conclusion (ch. 4)
Workouts 1-7
Essay
Organization: Workout 6 Week
5 Identifying
Subjects and Verbs (ch. 8)
Workout 1 (Sets 1-5)
Information
and Argument
Essay Model A: Informative Essay with Examples
Model A: Analysis
On
revision
Essay
Practice: Informative Essay w/Examples
(Remember: your thesis simply promises information.)
Using
Examples Effectively Week
6 Five
“Twists” on Subjects and Verbs (ch. 3)
Workout 2 (Sets 1-5)
Extra Practice: Workout 3
Essay
Model B: Argumentative Essay w/Examples
Model B: Analysis
Using Examples Effectively
Essay Practice:
Argumentative Essay/Examples
(Remember:
your thesis must express and opinion.) Week
7 Brief Review: What Is a
Sentence? (ch. 10)
Fragments
Workouts 1-5
Essay Model G:
Argumentative Essay Using Reasons
Workout 4 &5
Essay
Practice: Argumentative Essay Using Reasons Week
8 Comma Splices and
Run-ons (ch. 10)
Workouts 6, 7 & 8
Reps I and/or II
Essay
Practice (eighth week Departmental Essay) Week
9 Subject-Verb Agreement
(Home vs. Standard English) (ch. 9)
Workouts 11-13
Some Special
Subject-Verb Agreement Rules
Workouts 15-18
Go for the Burn Week
10 Essay Model C: Informative Essay Using Examples to Compare
Model C: Analysis
Essay Model D:
Informative Essay Using Examples to Contrast
Model D: Analysis
Transitions Used in
Comparison & Contrast: Workout 2
Essay Practice:
Informative Essay Using Examples to Compare
OR Contrast (practice using transition words) Week
11 Past Tense: Regular
Verbs 111 (ch. 9)
Workout 1-3 (Home vs.
Standard English) 112-15
Essay
Model F: Argumentative Essay Using Narrative as an Example
51
Model F: Analysis top 52
Essay Practice:
Argumentative Essay Using Narrative as an Example Week
12 Past Tense: Irregular Verb
(ch. 9)
Workouts 4, 5, 6 & 7
120-23
On Coherence
(Review of transitions used in Model Essays)
62
Workout 8 63-64 Week
13 Apostrophe Rules 1-3 (ch.
11)
Workouts 1-3 161-63
Apostrophe Rule
3: Some Special Tips 164-65
Workouts 4-8 165-60
Essay Model H:
Argumentative Essay Using Four Types of Development
61
Model H: Analysis 62
Essay Practice:
Write an argumentative essay using a mix of development
strategies.
Choose from the 50 Topics 221-24 Week
14 Review essay writing principles
Concentrated Essay Practice: Choose from 50 topics 221-24
Week 15 Placeout Exam |