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COURSE SYLLABUS - ENGL 1301: Composition and Rhetoric I Instructor Contact Teacher: Christina Henderson Room: A105 E-mail: Christina.henderson@willisisd.org Phone: 936.890.7176 (Christina.B.Henderson@Lonestar.edu) Conference: 5 th Period: 10:21-11:06 Tutorial: M, W, TH, F 2:20-3:30 & by appointment Course Information Composition & Rhetoric I-ENGL-1301-4909-2015 Fall Catalogue Description A multi-paragraph composition course, including language study and the mechanics of writing, with examples from selected readings. Students may be required to achieve a departmentally approved score on a proficiency test before credit for the course may be awarded. Credit: 3 hours English 1301 Dual Credit A multi-paragraph composition course, including language study and the mechanics of writing, with examples from selected readings. The course combines American literature with Lone Star College-Montgomery courses 1301 and 1302 language composition skills and outcomes per the college. There will be special emphasis on writing expository, analytical, and argumentative essays with a review of grammar, vocabulary, and varied composition discourses. The course will help students become skilled readers of prose, written in a variety of disciplines and rhetorical context, and become skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes, aware of the interactions of the writers purposes, audience s expectations, and subjects. In addition, the student will be informed on the use of research materials and the ability to synthesize varied sources (to evaluate, cite, and utilize source material). The student must earn a 70 overall semester average to earn each 3 hours of college credit and to continue to the next course and to continue in the Dual Credit program. Prerequisites Placement by testing or completion of ENGL 0307 or 0356 or 0356 and ENGL 0305 District Course Learning Outcomes In completing this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze a text according to purpose, audience, and other rhetorical concerns. 2. Respond logically, rather than react emotionally, to texts that reflect the writers diverse backgrounds and values. 3. Demonstrate an ability to use and analyze an effective individual writing process. 4. Focus a topic appropriate to the audience, purpose, voice, and length of assignment. 5. Formulate clear and concise thesis statement, main point, focus, or claim. 6. Develop, evaluate, and use evidence to support a claim. 7. Use effective organization strategies in support of a thesis, focus, main point, or claim. 8. Write an essay that demonstrates a command of unity, coherence, continuity, and development. 9. Write clear, correct, and appropriate sentences and paragraphs avoiding major grammatical and semantic problems. 10. Incorporate appropriate oral and/or written media such as books, articles, interviews, visuals, and government documents. 11. Avoid plagiarism when incorporating quotations, paraphrases, and ideas. 12. Follow standard guidelines in documenting resources. Required Materials for the Fall Semester: Textbook for ENGL 1301: The Prentice Hall Reader; Ninth Edition; George Miller; Prentice Hall; ISBN13: 978-0-205-67501-2. You may purchase the 11 th edition. 1 of 10

*Please note that there may be other books assigned throughout the semester that the student will be required to purchase. Please make a trip to either the Conroe or Montgomery campus to get your Lone Star ID card. This card will serve two purposes: 1. You will need the barcode number to access Lone Star s online library resources, which we WILL use, and 2. There are MANY discounts you can receive by showing your student ID to a merchant. Some examples of merchants who offer college students discounts are: The Apple Store Dell Movie Theaters Local Museums (which will come in handy when you are doing extra credit for DC History with Mrs. Burns!) Food/Shopping Grades: Because this is a composition course, much of the course grade is determined by the performance on a number of written pieces. At the same time, this is a course that draws reading, comprehension and discussion, as well as vocabulary. In addition to essays using various rhetorical techniques, and the completion of a research paper will be required. Each student will be required to participate in a workshop of ideas regarding the proposals. Workshops will also be employed for the revision and editing processes for papers that will be submitted. Being able to work in a group or partner setting is imperative. Each student will be required to maintain a portfolio of their work. Assignment % of Final Grade Tests/Projects/Major Papers 60 % Quizzes 25 % Daily 15 % Grading Scale: The evaluation of a student s course progress and final grade is based upon the degree of mastery and of course outcomes. The grade breakdown for this class follows the grading scale for Willis High School. The grade breakdown for this class is as follows: WHS grade scale 90-100 A 80-89 B 75-79 C 70-74 D 0-69 F LSC-Montgomery grade scale 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D 0-59 F Final Exam Information Dual Credit students will not be allowed to exempt their final exam. Late Work Policy: Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the day it is due - NOT later at the end of the period. Daily work No daily work will be accepted late Major grades 1 day late -25% will be deducted from the grade the assignment receives 2 days late -50% will be deducted from the grade the assignment receives 3 days late Assignment will not be accepted Due to the nature of some major assignments (essays, writing workshops, etc.), some major assignments will not be accepted late. The teacher will notify the students in advance when assignments will not follow the traditional late work policy. This will apply to essays written outside of class (for the rough draft especially). Make-up Work Policy: For students who were ABSENT, for whatever reason, it is THEIR responsibility to get the assignments they missed from a classmate, from my website, or from me at the END of the school day. Major assignments such as essays written outside of class and projects that are due must be emailed or dropped off at the front office if student is absent. 2 of 10

Daily work: It is the student s responsibility to collect and complete all work missed due to an absence. The student has one day for every day missed. Tests and vocabulary quizzes must be taken on test/quiz day even if the student is absent the day prior. If a student is absent on the day of the test/quiz, it is the student s responsibility to make-up the test/quiz the day they return to class. The grade for a missed test or quiz will be entered as a zero, regardless of the type of absence, until the student makes up the missed quiz. Tutoring: Free academic tutoring is available to all students at Montgomery College in the Extended Learning Center (ELC), and I will also be available for tutoring Monday through Friday from 2:50 until 3:30. Turnitin.com LSCS subscribes to Turnitin.com which supports faculty in their quest to uphold academic integrity. Student coursework may be submitted to the scrutiny of the Turnitin software. Please note that these submissions of assignments to Turnitin do not necessarily constitute an accusation or suspicion of plagiarism on the student s part. The instructor will provide additional information regarding this instructional tool during the course. Academic Integrity The Lone Star College System upholds the core values of learning: honesty, respect, fairness, and accountability. The system promotes the importance of personal and academic honesty. The system embraces the belief that all learners students, faculty, staff, and administrators will act with integrity and honesty and must produce their own work and give appropriate credit to the work of others. Fabrication of sources, cheating, or unauthorized collaboration is not permitted on any work submitted within the system. Cutting and pasting from websites is considered plagiarism unless the sources are properly cited in accordance with MLA guidelines. All sources used must be cited properly. The consequences for academic dishonesty are determined by the professor, or the professor and academic dean, or the professor and chief student services officer and can include but are not limited to 1. Having additional class requirements imposed, 2. Receiving a grade of zero or "F" for an exam or assignment, 3. Receiving a grade of "F" for the course, 4. Being withdrawn from the course or program, 5. Being expelled from the college system. Professors should clearly explain how the student s actions violated the academic integrity policy, how a grade was calculated, and the actions taken. The Vocational Rehabilitation Act (1973) The Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) These acts protect us against discrimination. Therefore, if you require reasonable accommodations because of a physical, mental, or learning disability, notify the instructor of this course as soon as possible and preferably before the 7 th hour of class. Additionally, students with disabilities who believe that they need accommodations in this course are encouraged to contact the Disability Services Office at 936-273-7239 located in Building E, Office C-123, as soon as possible to better ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. EEOC Statement: LSC-Montgomery is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. The college does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, or ethnicity in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, or other college administered programs and activities. 3 of 10

General Rules and Policies for the Integrity of the Classroom Environment Classroom Respect The members of this class form a community of writers and readers. Therefore, all members are expected to foster an educational environment of respect by minimizing disruption to the learning process. Please also refer to the WHS Student Handbook for the campus behavioral policy. Because a productive learning environment is essential to all members of the class, the instructor assumes polite and considerate behavior will be the norm in all classes. From the simple courtesies of not interrupting a speaker, to the more complex demands of showing respect for ideas and beliefs different from one s own, students should demonstrate patience, cooperation, maturity, and mutual respect as they listen to presentations and/or engage in discussions. The instructor believes that it should not be necessary to elaborate further on the full range of possible concerns in this area. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a mature, responsible, and respectful manner. In other words, exceptional enrollment requires exceptional behavior in all aspects of the course. Discuss course concerns you have with your instructor as they arise. LSC-Montgomery English Department Contacts: Mrs. Beverley Turner, Chair of Developmental and Credit English, at Beverley.C.Turner@lonestar.edu Dr. Samuel Thomas, Chair of Dual Credit, at Samuel.L.Thomas@lonestar.edu Drs. Brandy Harvey and David Zimmermann, Academic Deans of the BELS Division, at Brandy.A.Harvey@lonestar.edu and David.H.Zimmermann@lonestar.edu Angela Martin, counselor for Building G, G 120 G, Angela.Martin@lonestar.edu, 936-273-7070 Rachel Trackey, counselor for Building G, G 220 C. Rachel.L.Trackey@lonestar.edu, 936-271-6157 Changes to Assignment Schedule and Course Policies: The instructor reserves the right to update the course policies, assignments, and schedule at any time. Changes may be made throughout the semester. It is the student s responsibility to keep up with changes as they are announced. Monday, SEPTEMBER 7 Labor Day Holiday Monday, NOVEMBER 9 Last day to drop with a W NOVEMBER 23 - November 29 Thanksgiving Holidays (Colleges close at 4:30 11/25.) Monday, DECEMBER 7-Sunday, DECEMBER 13 Final Exams MLA Format Essays and papers written in this class will adhere to the conventions of MLA formatting. Please remember the following: Times New Roman 12 point font do not bold any line Double spaced 2.0 Margin all around the page is 1 inch Number all pages except the first page in top right corner. You must include last name before page number. Ex: Henderson 2 (This will be the only time you use the header function.) All documents shall begin with your name in the top left (not in header will be first line of page); then instructor s name on second line; class name on third line; due date on fourth line. On the fifth line, you should have a title centered on page. The title should be appropriate, relevant, and original. The first five lines will only be on the first page. I am hesitant to use the term header because you do not use the header function. Third person point of view is often the best to use in a formal essay; however, at times, you may find it necessary to use first person, such as in a personal narrative. Please avoid the use of second person you. 4 of 10

Changes to Assignment Schedule and Course Policies: The instructor reserves the right to update the course policies, assignments, and schedule at any time. Changes may be made throughout the semester. It is the student s responsibility to keep up with changes as they are announced. Week Number Week 1 Aug. 24-28 Week 2 Aug. 31- Sept. 4 In-Class Course Topics and Activities Introduction to course policies and to each other. Becoming a Critical Reader, Thinker, Writer How to Read an Essay How to Write an Essay How to Revise an Essay Introduction, Body, Conclusion Thesis Identifying and Drafting What does it do and where does it go? MLA Overview and Discussion of Topics in Class Begin Summer Reading DJ Entries for The Devil in the White City and The Road This may be turned in early beginning on Wed. 8.26 Gathering and using Examples in Our Writing Overview and Discussion of Topics in Class Night p. 75 re-read in class for discussing how to show not tell The Name is Mine essay read in class discuss and answer questions. Comparison and Contrast how to write this type of essay Discuss The Road Assignments Due Parent Contact Form/Syllabus Acknowledgment - Signed How to Read an Essay - read p. 1-5 - One dialectical journal (DJ) entry due Wed 8.26 (11 th Edition P. 1-5) On Cloning a Human Being - read p. 6-9 determine the Author s Purpose and the Thesis of the Essay you may include this on the same page as your DJ entry due Wed 8.26 (11 TH ed. Hard Employment Truths p. 6-8) How to Write an Essay read p. 13-31 1 DJ entry and determine the 3 most important things you think you need to do before drafting and essay you may include this on the same page as your DJ entry due Thurs. 8.27 (11 th ed. p. 15-30) How to Revise an Essay read p.32-43 1 DJ and determine the 5 most important tasks when revising an essay you may include this on the same page as your DJ entry due Fri. 8.28 (11 th ed. p. 31-43) HW: Homework for Monday read Chapter 1 Gathering and Using Examples - p. 62-80 1 DJ entry and pick 1 topic on p. 80 and compose a thesis statement due Mon. 8.31 (11 th ed. p. 61-75) (Topics p. 102) Summer Reading Projects are due by class today, Fri. 8.28. No late projects will be accepted. This is a major grade. I will accept projects early for 5 points per day. Ch. 1 assignment 1 DJ due Mon. 8.31 Comparison and Contrast read Chapter 5 P.267-277 complete 1 DJ over reading due Wed. 9.2 (11 th ed. p. 247-255) Get ready for summer reading exam on Tues. 8.8 Homework over the weekend: Narration read Chapter 2 p.112-126 1 DJ entry. Due Wed. 9.9 (11 th ed. p. 103-120) 5 of 10

Week Number Week 3 Sept 7-11 Labor Day Holiday, Mon. 9.7 Week 4 Sept. 14-18 In-Class Course Topics and Activities Summer Reading Exam Tuesday, 9.8 The Road Issues with essay discuss Introduction of Outside Writing Assignment 1 Narration Personal Narrative discuss on Tuesday Typed Rough Draft due Tuesday, 9.23 Handout for Personal Narrative Essay discuss assignment TOPICS on Tuesday. Begin Vocabulary Chapter 1 (unless otherwise dictated by conflicts in school calendar worksheet will be distributed on Mondays, it will be due on Wednesdays, and the quiz will be on Fridays. Discuss The Devil in the White City Human Ambition; The Duality of Man; the Buildings; the juxtaposition of the 2 sides of the city Summer Reading Exam Tues. 9.15 The Devil in the White City Chapter 1 Vocabulary receive on Mon. Overview of Logos, Pathos, Ethos. Overview of Logical Fallacies. Satire. Tone. Mood. Audience. Handout for Logical Fallacies Project this is a partner project (Due 12.1) must present to class). View commercial examples. Write What You See Assignments Due In-Class Essay 1 must be completed in class. You have 45 minutes, and you must bring your own paper. 1 DJ - Chapter 2 - due Wed. 9.9 Handout for Personal Narrative; thesis for possible topic due Thurs. 9.10 Writing Workshop for thesis Thurs. 9.10 Determine purpose of essay in class. HW: Read Chapter 10 in text A Modest Proposal and complete 2DJs due Wed. 9.16 (11 TH ed. We will have to make copies for you.) In-Class Essay 2 must be completed in class. You have 45 minutes and you must bring your own paper. Chapter 10 in text A Modest Proposal 2 DJs due Wed. 9.16 Discuss A Modest Proposal & Satire HW: Outside Writing Assignment 1 Narration Personal Narrative Typed Rough Draft due Tues. 9.22 Quiz Grade. 6 of 10

Week Number Week 5 Sept. 21-25 In-Class Course Topics and Activities Chapter 2 Vocabulary Mon. Overview of Hawthorne and The Scarlet Letter Writing workshop of Writing Assignment Personal Narrative Revise and Edit Peer Review Assignments Due Vocabulary Worksheet due Thurs. Pictures on 9.22 Bring a typed draft of your Writing Assignment 1 (Personal Narrative) to class on Wed. 9.23. This is a quiz grade. This cannot be late and will receive a zero if you do not have it when you come to class. If you are absent, you must email it to me prior to your class period or you will receive a zero. HW: The Scarlett Letter - Chapters 1-6 questions and 3 DJS due Mon. 9.28 Week 6 Sept. 28- Oct. 2 Week 7 Oct. 5-9 Chapter 3 Vocabulary Discuss The Scarlet Letter Introduction of Outside Writing Assignment 2 Description Discuss Description Read A Pen by the Phone in class (p.181) In class - Make a list of relatives or friends and note an activity, emotion, or behavior that you connect with them. Handout for Description Essay Assignment Chapter 4 Vocabulary Discuss The Scarlet Letter Writing workshop of Writing Assignment Description Revise and Edit Peer Review HW: Outside Writing Assignment 1 Narration Personal Narrative Final Copy - due Tues. 9.29 If you are absent, you must email a copy by your class period. TSL Chapters 1-6 questions and 3 DJS due Mon. 9.28 Outside Writing Assignment 1 due Personal Narrative Tues. 9.29 Major Grade Chapter 3: Description read p.161-174 1DJ due Thurs. 10.1. (11 th ed. p. 149-164) HW: Thesis for Description Essay due Tues. 10.6 HW: The Scarlett Letter Chapters 7-12 questions and 3 DJS due Mon. 10.5. TSL Chapters 7-12 questions and 3 DJS due Mon. 10.5 Thesis for Description Essay due Tues. 10.6 HW: The Scarlett Letter Chapters 13-18 questions and 3 DJS due by Wed, 10.14. HW: Bring a typed draft of your Outside Writing Assignment 2 Descriptive Essay to class on Tuesday, 10.13. This is a quiz grade. 7 of 10

Week Number Week 8 Oct. 12-16 Monday, the 12 th, is a Teacher In-Service Day Last Day of MP 10.16 Week 9 Oct. 19-23 In-Class Course Topics and Activities No Vocabulary this week Discuss The Scarlet Letter Writing workshop of Writing Assignment Description Revise and Edit Peer Review Journal Check sometime this week for a major grade - most likely Thursday, 10.15 Chapter 5 Vocabulary Introduction of Outside Writing Assignment 3 Cause and Effect Handout for Cause and Effect Essay Assignment Finish Discussion over The Scarlet Letter Assignments Due No School Monday TSL Chapters 13-18 questions and 3 DJS - due Tues. 10.13. Bring a typed draft of your Outside Writing Assignment 2 Descriptive Essay to class on Wed. 10.14. This is a quiz grade. This cannot be late. Final clean copy of Description Essay due Tues. 10.20 HW: The Scarlett Letter Chapters 19-24 questions and 3 DJS due by Mon. 10.19. HW: Cause and Effect Chapter 7 in Textbook p. 377-397 1DJ due Wed. 10.21. Also look over AND CHOOSE possible topics for cause and effect essay on p.396-397. (11 th ed. p. 347-361; for topics - p. 394-395) TSL Chapters 19-24 questions and 3 DJS due Mon. 10.19. Writing Assignment 2 Final clean copy of Description Essay due Tues. 10.20. Cause and Effect Chapter 7 in Textbook p. 377-397 1DJ due Tuesday. Possible topics for cause and effect essay on p.396-397 due Wed. 10.21 (11 th ed. p. 347-361; for topics - p. 394-395) In-Class Essay Exam In- Class Essay 3 - The Scarlet Letter Thurs. 10.22 Vocabulary Quiz - Friday HW: Read Chapter 9 text p. 474-494 1DJ; Be thinking about possible topics for persuasive research paper. All due by Fri. 10.30. (11 th ed. p. 442-459) Week 10 Oct. 26-30 Chapter 6 Vocabulary Writing workshop of Writing Assignment Cause and Effect Revise and Edit Peer Review Thursday. Introduction to Outside Writing Assignment 4 - Argumentation and Persuasion Research Paper Begin research in library on 11.2-11.6. Bring a typed draft of your Outside Writing Assignment 3 Cause and Effect Essay to class on Thurs. 10.29. This is a quiz grade. This cannot be late. Final Copy of Cause and Effect essay due Tues. 11.3 Chapter 9 text p. 474-494 1DJ. All due on Fri. 10.30. (11 th ed. p. 442-459) HW: Chapter 11 The Research Paper read p.571-626 this will help you format the research paper. 1 DJ due by Thurs, 11.5. (11 th ed. Chapter 10 - p. 507-542). 8 of 10

Week Number Week 11 Nov. 2-6 Week 12 Nov. 9-13 Week 13 Nov. 16-20 In-Class Course Topics and Activities Library May spend some time in library this week if needed. Writing the Research Paper MLA Documentation Avoiding Plagiarism Last day to drop class & receive W 11.9 Chapter 7 Vocabulary Writing the Research Paper Assignments Due Research for Argumentation and Persuasion Essay Final Copy of Cause and Effect essay due Tues 11.3 Chapter 11 The Research Paper read p.571-626 this will help you format the research paper. 1 DJ due Thurs. 11.5. (11 th ed. Chapter 10 - p. 507-542) Working on research paper Working in class Nov. 23-27 Thanksgiving Break No school Week 14 Nov. 30- Dec. 4 Logical Fallacy Presentations Bring a typed draft of your Outside Writing Assignment 4 Argumentation and Persuasion Research Paper to class on Tuesday, 11.17. This is a quiz grade. This cannot be late. Argumentation and Persuasion Research Paper - due Fri. 11.20 Logical Fallacies Project due Mon. 11.30 Presentations will take the entire week with the large classes. Week 15 Dec. 7-11 Final Exam Will be a timed essay. Attendance is required Monday, December 7 Chapter 8 Vocabulary Worksheet Tuesday The Age of Innocence Week 16 Dec. 14-18 Overview of Edith Wharton and The Age of Innocence There may be class time to work on The Age of Innocence. Please use your time wisely. End of Lone Star Semester Chapter 9 Vocabulary The Age of Innocence Write What You See May have time in class to read on own Because this is final exams week for classes other than DC, the daily schedule may change as well as due dates and quiz dates this week. End of WHS Semester Vocabulary Worksheet due Thurs. HW: The Age of Innocence - Read chapters 1-6 3DJs and study questions due Mon. 12.14 Chapters 1-6 The Age of Innocence 3DJs and Reading Questions due Mon. 12.14 HW: Read chapters 7-13 3DJs and study questions due Wednesday Jan. 6 Final Exams for non-dc Courses 9 of 10

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