HOMEWORK: Read the Story ~ Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell
Write the definitions to the following vocabulary terms: imperialism, prostrate, despotic, mahout, miry, conjurer, futility, sahib
Answer these questions on a piece of paper and bring to class: 5 W's
1. Where does the story take place?
2. When does the story take place?
3. Who is the main character? What other characters are in the story?
4. What is the main idea of the story?
5. Why is killing the elephant important to the Burmans?
** Terminology for NARRATIVE writing: http://www.kristisiegel.com/basic.htm
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Rules of Class:
1. Being on Time: If you are going to be more than 10 minutes late everyday for class - this is not the class for you. Class starts at 6 PM. If you miss something because you were late - you will need to ask your classmates for the information. If you are continuously late, I will ask to see you after class. ............ 2 Lates = 1 Absence (late = 6:10 pm). Absent = 6:30 pm
8 Absences for the entire semester are allowed to receive a passing grade.
2. Absences: There is no make up quizzes or in class writing assignments. If you are absent the night of a quiz or assignment, you will receive a 0 grade.
3. Respectful of Others: In this class, we will share many opinions and have several debates on sensitive topics. Please remember that everyone thinks and feels differently. We can agree to not agree.
4. Late Assignments: -5 points for every day the paper is late. The best score for a re-write assignment is 10 points ....... Do it right the first time!!
There are NO make up assignments; this includes in class writing assignments and quizzes. You can turn in homework late (the next day you attend class if you missed) and you can turn essays in late but points will be deducted for late essays as stated above.
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How Many Students Took ESL 55? ESL 101 is a 5 Credit Class that Transfers to CAL State
Differences and Similarities (critical/analytical thinking & why) ......
If you are wanting a class that focuses only on improving your English - this is NOT the class for you. This is a writing, reading, THINKING class that prepares you for higher education. This is not an English practice class.
How many people love Grammar Worksheets & Grammar? See Link For Practice
ESL 102 - Achieving a high grade and writing success = Skip ESL 103
ENG 100 - What that class looks like ....... 80% Literature and 20% Writing
OTHER Classes: Instructors will not tell you HOW to write the essay - they will expect you to know how to write it.
GRADES ...... A, B, C, D, F ....... W, FW, Incomplete, Drop
School Work Programs, EOPS, College Employment, Purpose of Writing Center (resumes, cover letters, etc.)
Tutoring: Writing Center, ESL Lab, Library Tutoring
MLA - Citing References
Printing - You will need to print things - create an account with the library (printing $.10)
Over View of Syllabus
Over View of Books & Types of Assignments - Deadline to Get Book 1/24/15
Over View of Blog and Blackboard
Discussion on Library Visits and Library Assignments
Out of Class Essays - Outline, Draft, Tutor - View Tutor Schedule
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Lecture: First Night
What is a sentence?
What is a paragraph? One main idea
What is an essay? One main idea with supporting ideas ...... outline on board
Purpose and Audience - Peer Reviews
“Who is going to read my paper?” and “Why am I writing this paper?”
Writing Styles - Starting with Narrative and Descriptive (define on board)
1st, 2nd, 3rd person - Pronouns
The Writing Process - 5 Steps
Transitional Words & Phrases (print out and use prior to the start of every writing)
Narrative Story Telling - Chart ....... Link with full explanations/examples: file:///C:/Users/freytag_pyramid_example.pages.pdf
| Freytag's Pyramid1. Exposition: setting the scene. The writer introduces the characters and setting, providing description and background. 2. Inciting Incident: something happens to begin the action. A single event usually signals the beginning of the main conflict. The inciting incident is sometimes called 'the complication'. 3. Rising Action: the story builds and gets more exciting. 4. Climax: the moment of greatest tension in a story. This is often the most exciting event. It is the event that the rising action builds up to and that the falling action follows. 5. Falling Action: events happen as a result of the climax and we know that the story will soon end. 6. Resolution: the character solves the main problem/conflict or someone solves it for him or her. 7. Dénouement: (a French term, pronounced: day-noo-moh) the ending. At this point, any remaining secrets, questions or mysteries which remain after the resolution are solved by the characters or explained by the author. Sometimes the author leaves us to think about the THEME or future possibilities for the characters. You can think of the dénouement as the opposite of the exposition: instead of getting ready to tell us the story by introducing the setting and characters, the author is getting ready to end it with a final explanation of what actually happened and how the characters think or feel about it. This can be the most difficult part of the plot to identify, as it is often very closely tied to the resolution. ** Terminology for NARRATIVE writing: http://www.kristisiegel.com/basic.htm  |
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