Course Overview
True or False: this course will use mentor texts to support academic and creative writing development.
True
How many self-reflections will I complete during the semester?
2
What is an unexcused absence?
A student receives an unexcused absence when he or she does not attend class and does not provide documentation explaining the absence for missing class.
Alexis was absent on March 10 and March 17. She was sick. When is the last day she is allowed to submit documentation for an excused absence?
Two weeks -- March 31
What happens if a students has 3 or more unexcused absences?
The final grade will be lowered.
How many times will I submit my Daily Journal entries?
2 times
How many unexcused absences are students allowed during the semester?
2 unexcused absences
During a writing assessment, Zoe keeps looking at her friend's responses. The instructor sees Zoe cheating. Zoe will receive a ____ on his assessment.
0
True or False: student grades are determined by one single assignment.
False -- grades are determined by student work throughout the semester
True or False: the analytical writing assignments will be completed individually
True
When should I show the instructor documentation explaining my absence?
Within two weeks of the last absence.
While completing a writing assignment at home, Rebecca uses an automated writing application. The instructor utilizes a computer program to check how much of the assignment was written by the computer. Rebecca will receive a ___ for __________.
0; cheating/plagiarism
Students will read a text and then...
A. make careful observations of the text and write their own version of the text
B. sit quietly and let the instructor do all of the talking
A. make careful observations of the text and write their own version of the text
How many formal writing assignments will be evaluated during the semester?
3 (two in class, one outside of class)
Are students allowed to use their electronics without the instructor's permission?
No!
Layla did not turn in her writing assignment. One week later, she asks if she can still turn it in. What will the instructor say?
The instructor will say yes, but the final grade for the assignment will be divided by two for being late.
Explain the benefits of using mentor texts.
Mentor texts provide examples of various vocabulary, sentence structures, and story ideas for students to integrate in their own writing.
Describe the Creative Writing Project.
Students will create their own short story based on the children's books that they have read throughout the semester. Students will produce an outline, write the story, write a reflection of their work, and deliver a brief presentation on their story.
If I am caught for cheating or plagiarism, I will receive a ______ on the assignment.
Layla did not turn in her writing assignment. Two weeks later she asks if she can still turn it in. What will the instructor say?
Nope -- please remember that the syllabus allows for a one week grace period. After one week, the assignment will be a 0.