English A
Spring 2015 Class Schedule
Tuesdays (Classroom) / Thursdays (Lab)WEEK
1 / 1/20
Introduction to class & each other
Why Is Writing Important?(10 minutes)
/ 1/22
Due: Print & Read English A Syllabus & Schedule
Prepare for Syllabus Quiz
Read Stand-alone Paragraph: Point & Support Article
In class: Register Turnitin.com
Timed DIAGNOSTIC Writing Assignment
Class Research Topic & How to Take Notes
WEEK
2 / 1/27
Due: Food, Inc. Quiz, Notes, Viewing Guide
In class: Intro Verbs, Nouns, Prepositional Phrases / 1/29
Due: Verbs, Nouns, Prepositions Exercises
Food, Inc. Writing Assignment
1/30 Last Day to ADD & DROP classes w/o any notation.
WEEK
3 / 2/3
Due: Verbs, Nouns, Prepositions Exercises
Forks Over Knives Quiz, Notes, Viewing Guide
In class: Intro6 Comma Rules / 2/5
Due: 6 Comma Rules Exercises
Forks Over Knives Writing Assignment
WEEK
4 / 2/10
Due: 6 Comma Rules Exercises
Fed Up Quiz, Notes, Viewing Guide
Due: Printed Copy ECC Library MLA Guide
In class: IntroWorks Cited / 2/12
Due: 6 Comma Rules Exercises
Works Cited Page
Fed Up Writing Assignment
Reference: Annotating & Strong Lines
WEEK
5 / 2/17
Sentence Skills Quiz: 6 Comma Rules
Due: Eric Schlosser, “Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal”
In class: IntroFragments
Paraphrasing & Summarizing / 2/19
Due: Fragments Exercises
Paraphrasing & Summarizing Quotes Practice
WEEK
6 / 2/24
Michael Pollan, “Escape from the Western Diet”
Annotate Essay & Strong Lines
Fragments
Intro: Main Idea Outline Pollan’s essay
Direct Quotes & Quote Sandwiches / 2/26
In class: Fragments Review
Due: Direct Quotes & Quote Sandwiches
WEEK
7 / 3/3
Sentence Skills Quiz: Fragments
In class: Intro Run-ons & Comma Splices
Transitions, Direct & Indirect Quotes
Research Project Facts on File: Issues and Controversies. “Diet and Nutrition”
Ss choose 1 of 3 articles / 3/5
Due: Direct & Indirect Quotes
Quote Sandwiches (4) 1 PG
Run-ons & Comma Splices Exercises
Tuesdays (Classroom) / Thursdays (Lab)
WEEK
8 / 3/10
Sentence Skills Quiz: Run-ons & Comma Splices
2 Class Articles / 3/12 Midterm Grades Given
In-class Timed Writing Assignment
SPRING
BREAK / 3/17 No School / 3/19 No School
WEEK
9 / 3/24
In class: Persuasive Paper Outline
Mixed Practices / 3/26
Due: Persuasive Paper Outline & Intro
Mixed Practices
WEEK
10 / 3/31
Due: Persuasive Intro Paragraph
Mixed Practices / 4/2
Due: Persuasive Body Paragraph 1
Mixed Practices
WEEK
11 / 4/7
Sentence Skills Quiz: Mixed Practices
Due: Persuasive Body Paragraph 1 / 4/9
Due: Persuasive Body Paragraphs 2&3
Mixed Practices
WEEK
12 / 4/14
Due: Persuasive Body Paragraphs 2&3
Mixed Practices / 4/16
Due: Conclusion Paragraph
Mixed Practices
4/17 Last day to drop with a “W”
WEEK
13 / 4/21
Due: Conclusion Paragraph
Mixed Practices / 4/23
Due: Revised Intro & Body Paragraphs
Mixed Practices
WEEK
14 / 4/28
Sentence Skills Quiz: Mixed Practices
Due: Revised Intro & Body Paragraphs / 4/30
Due: Revised Intro & Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
WEEK
15 / 5/5
Final Essay / 5/7
Sentence Skills Final Exam
WEEK
16 / 5/12
Sentence Skills & Reading Quiz Make-ups / 5/14
Final Grade Conferences
Please note: Specific assignments will be given in each class, prior to the assignment due date.
Due dates, the assignments, tests, and quizzes may all be changed to better accommodate students’ needs.