Classroom Basics
What is this course?
English 1: Reading and Composition
What do you need to bring every class (if you have one)?
Paper, your computer (if you have one), and ,most importantly, your brain!
How many essays will you be writing in this course?
3 Essays
What collaborative in-class activity will assist you with improving outlines and rough drafts?
Peer Reviews!
Where can students get extra help with any writing questions at LBCC?
The Writing and Reading Center located in the M Building!
What time does this class meet?
Mondays and Wednesday (10:25 - 12:30PM)
Where are all the materials/readings located for this course?
On Canvas!
What is the Final Project in this course?
Metacognitive Cover Letter and Revision
What grading policy will be used in this class?
A Grading Contract agreed upon by students and professor
What was the last movie series that Bri watched?
Twilight!
What is the Professor's name?
Professor Marco Randazzo
What kind of email must you use to gain access to anything (prompts, articles, etc.) in this class?
Your LBCC email address!
What are the homework assignments due over this course?
Readings, annotations, and discussion posts.
How long will it take for the instructor to respond to any emails?
Usually 1-2 days, unless it is the weekend then Monday morning!
Who hung out with their twin children over break?
John
What is this class room number?
LAC P-126
Where will all essay outlines, rough drafts, and final drafts be written?
Google Docs.
How many Self-Assessment "Quizzes" will be assigned throughout the semester?
4! Every 4-5 weeks!
How many classes can you miss before you will have a harder time passing this course?
None! Just kidding! 5 unexcused absences may result in you having a harder time earning the grade you want. There are about 32 class meetings and 5 missed equals about 84% of the course.
Where did the instructor go to get his Bachelor's Degree?
UCI
What is the professor's school email address?
mrandazzo@lbcc.edu
What is the one item we need to purchase for this class?
Bonus: What size does it have to be?
Bonus: What week do we need it by?
8 1/2 X 11
Week 5
What assignments can you complete in order to get an 'A' Final grade for this course?
A. Revision and Reflection
B. 5 Journal Entries
C. 1-Page Research Paper
Name 3 of the 8 aspects that contribute to your participation grade.
1. your attentiveness to others
2. your own willingness to share ideas, examples, ideas, and responses in full-class discussions
3. your willingness to volunteer to read aloud, or work in small-group discussions
4. your collaborative participation in small-group exercises
5. your in-class efforts to practice skills we practice; your feedback to others.
6. your before-class preparation of readings
7. your willingness to ask questions
8. your class attendance.
What was the class upset about that happened on Sunday?
Bonus: Who was this anger aimed at?
The Grammy's
Beyonce winning album of the year!