Day 1

Today in class we reviewed the syllabus whether reading it aloud or discussing it. In the second English 1A class, we did not read the entire syllabus aloud which meant we had time to get into groups where students interviewed each other. We didn't have time to do any writing connected to the interviews, but from the level of conversation, it seems that the students enjoyed the conversations.

Questions asked were: Where are you from (ancestry). What is your major? How old are you? What book(s) have you read lately? Why are you taking this course? What languages do you speak other than English? How would you fill in this blank: If you knew me, you would know_________.

We will do this tomorrow in the other classes or play networking bingo. We shall see. If you have 50 Essays, bring the book to class tomorrow; also bring Hacker. I will give students two essays this week from the text so we don't get behind.

We are looking at paraphrasing and summarizing this week. Next week, students will write an essay so I can evaluate where you are with the writing and if students are in the right place. We will also talk about Pidd (smile).

We will also review MLA for essays, just in case, students are rusty or weren't taught how to set a paper up. Next week, we will review thesis sentences and outlines. We also start discussing The Revolutionary Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks next wee. Week 3 we start They Say.

Homework is to complete Assignment 1: Email an introduction of yourself to me at coasabirenglish1A@gmail.com