ENG 030 and HUM 121 Final Exams

If you are not in class for the final exam next week (Wed., Dec. 12, for HUM 121-002 and ENG 030; Thurs., Dec. 13, for HUM 121-001), you will have to make it up in the Testing Center, which is next to Admissions. For the Wed. classes, I'll put the make-up tests in the Testing Center around noon. For the Thurs. class, I'll put them in there after class--by 9:30.

Sat., Dec. 15, will be the last day you can take the make-up test. I'll be picking them all up Sat. afternoon just before the Testing Center closes or Mon. morning just after it opens. If you don't take it by the time the Testing Center closes on Sat., you'll be out of luck.

Here are the Testing Center's hours:

Mon. - Thurs., 9 am - 7 pm
Fri., 9 am - 5 pm
Sat., 9 am - 4 pm

ENG 131 December 3

We finished going over APA style, and groups met to work on their projects.

ENG 030 December 3

You reviewed and revised your paragraphs in class.

HUM 121 December 3 and 4

We read and talked about the section from Lancelot in Chapter 11.

Solutions

Titles of Novels:

• Mansfield Park
• Great Expectations
• The Song of the Lark
• My Name Is Asher Lev
• Ender's Game
• The Elvenbane

Authors' Last Names:

• Austen
• Dickens
• Cather
• Potok
• Card
• Norton
• Lackey

Protagonists' First Names:

• Fanny
• Pip
• Thea
• Asher
• Ender
• Shana

ENG 030 November 28

We covered end punctuation and commas. The first draft of your paragraph is due on Monday.

HUM 121 November 28 and 29

We watched a couple of segments of a video about Charlemagne and talked about The Song of Roland.

ENG 131 November 26

We talked about and practiced copyediting. We also started discussing APA documentation.

ENG 030 November 26

We went over the last test in addition to talking about and writing paragraphs.

HUM 121 November 26 and 27

We discussed the influence of the Germanic tribes on medieval Europe, Beowulf, and the development of the English language.

ENG 131 November 19

We covered progress reports and technical instructions.

ENG 030 November 19

We had a test over sentences.

HUM 121 November 19 and 20

We watched a video in class.

ALL CLASSES: Office Hours on Thurs., Nov. 22

I will not be holding office hours on Thanksgiving.

ENG 131 November 12

We discussed and wrote definitions, and groups had time to work on their projects.

ENG 030 November 12

We started working on comma splices and run-ons.

HUM 121 November 12 and 13

We're discussing the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Byzantine Empire.

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ENG 030 November 7

We reviewed the types of sentences some more and introduced sentence fragments.

HUM 121 November 7 and 8

We watched parts of a video about Constantine and St. Augustine. We also discussed some of the readings from the textbook in Chapter 9.

HUM 121 November 6

We continued discussing Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

ENG 131 November 5

We talked about formal reports and went over the group assignment. I also reviewed students' cover letters and resumes.

ENG 030 November 5

We continued working on identifying the types of sentences.

HUM 121 November 5

We continued discussing Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

HUM 121 November 1

We had presentations on Judaism, Christianity, and Hinduism. Then we watched part of a video on Buddhism and compared the teachings of Buddha and Jesus.

ENG 030 October 31

We practiced identifying and writing the four types of sentences.

HUM 121 October 31

We talked about Hinduism and Buddhism.

HUM 121 October 30

I handed out the instructions for the creative project. We talked about Judaism and Christianity. On Thursday, we'll continue to discuss those religions and also talk about Hinduism and Buddhism.

Creative Project Plan Due Date: Tues., Nov. 6
Creative Project Due Date: Tues., Dec. 11

ENG 131 October 29

I demonstrated how to create charts in Excel, and we talked about style templates and how to create them.

ENG 030 October 29

We discussed compound-complex sentences and worked on identifying the different types.

HUM 121 October 29

I handed out the instructions for the creative project. We talked about Judaism and Christianity. On Wednesday, we'll discuss Hinduism and Buddhism.

Creative Project Plan Due Date: Mon., Nov. 5
Creative Project Due Date: Mon., Dec. 10

HUM 121 October 25

I returned the midterms and collected field trip reports. I held brief individual conferences to review students' current status, and we talked about what religions have in common.

ENG 030 October 24

I returned the midterms and answered questions about them. We also discussed complex sentences.

HUM 121 October 14

I returned the midterms and collected field trip reports. I held brief individual conferences to review students' current status, and we talked about what religions have in common.

HUM 121 October 23

We talked about the history of China through the Middle Ages and watched a video.

ENG 131 October 22

We covered page layout and design, and I reviewed resumes and cover letters for those who wanted me to.

ENG 030 October 22

We covered simple and compound sentences.

HUM 121 October 22

We talked about the history of China through the Middle Ages and watched a video.

HUM 121 October 18

Yesterday was the midterm, and Study Guide #5 was due. The field trip report will be due next Wednesday, October 24.

If you missed the test, you need to take it in the testing center before next Thursday.

ENG 030 October 17

Today was the midterm.

HUM 121 October 17

Today was the midterm, and Study Guide #5 was due. The field trip report will be due next Wednesday, October 24.

If you missed the test, you need to take it in the testing center before next Wednesday.

ENG 131 October 15

The groups presented the results of the research project. We also did peer reviews of resumes and cover letters. Bring your revised resume and cover letter to class next week if you want me to go over it with you.

ENG 030 October 15

We reviewed for the midterm.

HUM 121 October 15

We discussed Roman art and architecture, as well as The Aeneid. We also did some review for the midterm.

HUM 121 October 11

We talked about Roman art and architecture, as well as Aeneas and Achilles. We also did some reviewing for the midterm next Thursday.

Midterm: The midterm will consist of three to five essay questions. You may use your study guides, any notes you've taken in class, and a dictionary.

ENG 030 October 10

We continued to practice identifying phrases and clauses.

HUM 121 October 9 and 10

We looked at the major points in the history of ancient Rome and watched a video about the culture.

ENG 131 October 8

Groups for the research project met during classe. Group presentations will be next week. Instructions for the job-application materials assignment were handed out. Drafts are due next Monday. (Bring two copies.)

ENG 030 October 8

We discussed phrases and types of clauses today. The midterm will be next Wednesday, October 17.

HUM 121 October 8

We covered the art and architecture in Chapter 5 today. Study Guide #4 is due next Wednesday, October 10.

The midterm will be on Wednesday, October 17. You may use your study guides for the test.

HUM 121 October 4

We covered the art and architecture in Chapter 5 today. Study Guide #4 is due next Thursday, October 11.

ENG 030 October 3

We continued to practice identifying subjects and verbs in sentences. The Eduspace exercise on subjects and verbs needs to be completed by next Friday, October 12.

HUM 121 October 3

Today we spent most of the class period reading from Antigone.

HUM 121 October 2

Today we spent most of the class period reading from Antigone.

ENG 131 October 1

We watched a video about writing resumes and cover letters. Then the groups for the research project had time to work on their evaluation criteria. See the new handout for the research project and the instructions for Online Assignment #5 in the course website.

ENG 030 October 1

We started on Chapter 3, which is about identifying the subject and verb in a sentence.

HUM 121 October 1

Today we went over the passages by Plato and Aristotle and talked about philosophy. The in-class activity was to write an allegory.

Study Guide #3 is due on Wednesday, October 3

HUM 121 September 27

Today we went over the passages by Plato and Aristotle and talked about philosophy. Today's in-class activity was to write an allegory.

Study Guide #3 is due on Thursday, October 4.

HUM 121 September 25

We discussed the passage from the Iliad in Chapter 4 of the textbook and compared Achilles and Gilgamesh. For Thursday, read the sections in Chapter 4 from The Republic (pp. 101-103) and Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics (pp. 105-106).

Study Guide #2 is due Thursday. It will be accepted late only under the conditions set forth in the syllabus.

ENG 131 September 24

We took time at the beginning of class to do peer reviews of the memo and letter for the correspondence assignment. The final versions, along with any drafts, are due next Monday (Oct. 1). We also talked about research and divided into groups for the research project. See the handout I uploaded for that project and the instructions in the course website for Online Assignment #4.

ENG 030 September 24

We praticed identifying parts of speech in sentences. We'll continue this on Wednesday.

HUM 121 September 24

We discussed the Minoan and Mycenaean civilitations and then watched a video that introduced ancient Greece.

HUM 121 September 20

I handed out Study Guide #3. Study Guide #2 is due next Thursday (Sept. 27). We discussed the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations before watching a video about ancient Greece. Be sure you read the passage from The Iliad in Chapter 4 for next Tuesday (Sept. 25).

ENG 030 September 19

We continued practicing identifying parts of speech in sentences. The Eduspace exercises on pronouns and articles are due by next Monday (Sept. 24). The ones for adjectives, conjunctions, and interjections are due by next Friday (Sept. 28).

HUM 121 September 19

We completed a worksheet on Gilgamesh and talked about the poem. Study Guide #1 and the field trip plan were due. Study Guide #2 is due next Wednesday.

HUM 121 September 18

We completed a worksheet* about Gilgamesh and discussed the poem. Study Guide #1 and the field trip plan were due today.


*Work Cited

Becker, Trudy Harrington. "Gilgamesh Study Questions." n.d. 16 Sept. 2007 <http://www.idst.vt.edu/thbecker/gilgameshstudy.html>.

ENG 131 September 17

We discussed ethics in the workplace, wrote codes of ethics for the class, and went over the format for business letters and memos. I also handed out the correspondence assignment.

ENG 030 September 17

We went through the rest of the parts of speech and practiced identifying them in sentences. Complete the next two Eduspace exercises by next Monday. We'll continue to practice identification of parts of speech on Wednesday.

HUM 121 September 17

We finished our discussion of ancient Egypt and watched a video about early civilizations in Mesopotamia. Study Guide #1 is due on Wednesday.

HUM 121 September 13

We finished discussing Egypt and watched a video introducing the civilizations in Mesopotamia. Study Guide #1 is due on Tuesday, and you need to have finished reading Gilgamesh by then.

ENG 030 September 12

We talked about verbs and reviewed nouns. On Monday, we'll finish introducing the parts of speech and work on identifying them in sentences. The first three Eduspace exercises are due by Monday.

HUM 121 September 12

We watched a video about Nefertiti and the Amarna period in ancient Egypt. We'll finish up with Egypt on Monday and start discussing Mesopotamia. Study Guide #1 is due on Wednesday of next week.

HUM 121 September 11

We watched parts of videos about pyramids and Nefertiti. On Thursday, we'll finish discussing Egypt and start with Mesopotamia. Study Guide #1 will be due next Tuesday, September 18.

HUM 121 September 10

We talked about ancient Egypt and watched a video about the pyramids. We'll continue our discussion of ancient Egypt on Wed.

ENG 030 September 10

We reviewed nouns and talked about pronouns. The first three Edusapce exercises are due by next Mon. (Sept. 17). We'll continue talking about pronouns on Wed.

HUM 121 Field Trip Options

Glass at the Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens
September 26 - October 5
9:00AM to 5:00PM Daily
Show Closes at 3:00PM October 5

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities

Lakewood Cultural Center

Foothills Art Center

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

HUM 121 September 6

We talked about ancient Egypt and watched a video that provided an overview of the ancient Egyptian's beliefs, practices, and monuments.

ENG 030 September 5

We went over how to register with EduSpace and enroll in the course. We then went to the Writing Center for an orientation, and I helped anyone who wanted me to sign up with EduSpace.

HUM 121 September 4 and 5

I handed out instructions for the field trip, and we watched a video about Stonehenge. If you missed class, there's a link among the HUM 121 Links to the right to a website where you can explore the monument.

HUM 121 August 30

We talked about Paleolithic culture and watched part of a video about the cave paintings near Lascaux, France. We also created our own cave drawings in class. I handed out Study Guide #1. See the syllabus for the due date.

ENG 030 August 29

We went over nouns in class. (To access the PowerPoint presentation I showed, click on ENG 030 Files in the sidebar on the right.) For next Wednesday, try to enroll with EduSpace and register for the class. If you have trouble, we'll work it out next week. Also, for next Wednesday, make a list of 20 nouns and classify each one of them as common or proper, concrete or abstract, and count or non-count.

HUM 121 August 29

We talked about Paleolithic culture and watched part of a video about the cave paintings near Lascaux, France. We also created our own cave drawings in class. I handed out Study Guide #1. See the syllabus for the due date.

ENG 030 EduSpace Course Code

ECLAR-6BA16726492A9B

HUM 121 August 28

We went over the syllabus, introduced ourselves, and completed a brief survey and writing sample. If you weren't in class, click on HUM 121 Files in the sidebar on the right and download and print the files for the class. Bring the completed survey to class with you on Thursday.

ENG 131 August 27

In class today we went over the syllabus, introduced ourselves, and completed a brief information sheet. We also discussed what technical writing is, and what good technical writing is. Complete Online Assignment #1 by midnight on Sun., Sept. 9.

ENG 030 August 27

In class today we went over the syllabus, introduced ourselves, and completed a brief survey and writing sample. If you weren't in class, click on ENG 030 files and download the syllabus and survey. Complete the survey and bring it to class on Wednesday.

HUM 121 August 27

We went over the syllabus, introduced ourselves, and completed a brief survey and writing sample. If you weren't in class, click on HUM 121 Files in the sidebar on the right and download and print the files for the class. Bring the completed survey to class with you on Wednesday.

ENG 030 and 060 Final Grades

My final grades are due on Mon., Aug. 13. However, I expect to have them posted by the 8th or 9th.

ENG 060 July 19

We reviewed the descriptive paragraphs in class and wrote more description. We also covered commas and semicolons.

The final will be in class on Thursday, July 26.

ENG 030 July 18

We covered comma splices and run-ons, freewriting, and clustering. The final draft of the paragraph is due on Monday.

ENG 060 July 17

We started working on descriptive paragraphs (for a favorite food) and covered end punctuation and adverbs and adjectives. Rough drafts of the paragraphs are due Thursday.

ENG 030 July 16

We reviewed the types of sentences and discussed end punctuation and sentence fragments. We also talked about paragraphs and looked at some examples with topic sentences at the beginning, middle, and end. For Wednesday, write a draft of a paragraph on any topic with the topic sentence anywhere in the paragraph.

ENG 060 July 12

We finished covering verbs today, including subject-verb agreement and active and passive voice. We also worked on writing descriptive words. The next paragraph will be a descriptive one. Your first paragraph, along with the drafts, is due next Tuesday.

ENG 030 July 11

I returned the midterm. We reviewed simple, compound, and complex sentences. We also went over the fourth kind of sentence: compound-complex. For Monday, write three of each type of sentence. Please mix them up. (Don't put all of the same kind of sentence together.)

ENG 060 July 10

Today we revised the first paragaphs in class and started discusing verbs. For Thursday, please revise your first paragraph, "type" it into the MLA template (ENG 060 Files), print the paragraph, and bring it to class on Thursday.

Continue working on the Eduspace exercises. Skip the one on conjunctive adverbs.

ENG 030 July 9

The midterm was administered in class.

ENG 060 July 5

The midterm was given in class. If you were absent, please contact me about making it up.

For next Tuesday, write a draft of a paragraph on any topic with the topic sentence at the beginning, middle, or end. The paragraph should be well developed (at least five to seven sentences) with variety in the length and types of sentences.

ENG 030 July 3

Midterm in class on Thurs., July 5

ENG 030 July 2

Midterm in class on Mon., July 9

ENG 060 June 28

We reviewed the types of sentences and started working on sentence errors: fragments, comma splices, and run-ons.

I've rescheduled the midterm. It will be given in class (not in the testing center) on Thursday, July 5.

Remember that points will be deducted for each absence after the first two.

ENG 030 June 27

We continued working on identifying parts of speech as well as subjects and verbs in sentences. We also talked about clauses and simple sentences. Next week we'll continue with the other kinds of sentences.

On Monday we'll also discuss options for the midterm. If you'd prefer, I'm willing to give it in class instead of having you go to the testing center.

ENG 060 June 26

We spent more time today on the kinds of sentences. The next two Eduspace exercises (Sentence Issue Exercises: Kinds of sentences and Grammar Exercises: Relative pronouns) need to be completed by Thursday.

On Thursday, we'll start on sentence errors: fragments, comma splices, and run-on sentences.

ENG 030 June 25

We reviewed parts of speech and practiced identifying subjects and verbs in sentences. Please make sure you've completed the first seven (through interjections) Eduspace exercises by Wed., Jun 27.

ENG 060 June 21

We continued to practice identifying parts of speech, as well as subjects and verbs in sentences. We also talked about the four kinds of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex.

Tomorrow or Saturday, I will be recording the scorse for the first seven exercises in Eduspace, so if you want to redo them, you have to do it today (Thursday).

ENG 030 June 20

We practiced identifying parts of speech some more and started working on identifying subjects and verbs in sentences.

ENG 060 June 19

We practiced identifying parts of speech and subjects and verbs in sentences.

ENG 030 June 18

We practiced identifying parts of speech.

ENG 060 June 14

We finished previewing all the parts of speech and practiced recognizing them in sentences. We also looked at subjects and verbs in sentences. The first seven exercises on the checklist (a new handout) are due by Thurs., June 21.

ENG 030 June 13

We finished previewing the parts of speech and practiced recognizing them. We'll continue the practice on Mon., June 18.

ENG 060 June 12

We started talking about pronouns.

ENG 030 June 11

We talked about pronouns and went down to the LARC, so everyone knows where it is.

ENG 060 June 7

We looked at the class blog and Eduspace. We talked about nouns and spent time in the LARC trying to get everyone enrolled in the WriteSpace course.

ENG 030 June 6

We looked at the class blog and Eduspace. We also discussed nouns.

ENG 030 and 060 Eduspace Registration and Login

I've added a link to Eduspace in the righthand column on this page. In order to register to use Writespace, you will need the passkey from the Student Getting Started with Eduspace Guide that came with your textbook and this course code: CLARK-B2654A3A9B97A8.

ENG 060 June 5

In class, we went over the syllabus, introduced ourselves, and completed a writing sample and a pre-test.

ENG 030 June 4

On Monday, we went over the syllabus, introduced ourselves, and completed a pre-test.

ENG 090 Last Class on May 7 and 8

Don't forget that you need to turn in two copies of your narrative essay: one in MLA format and the other without the identifying information.

ENG 131 April 30

We completed evaluations and a survey, discussed and wrote press releases, and reviewed drafts of the groups' formal reports.

ENG 090 April 30

Section 006--We completed evaluations, looked at a sample narrative essay, and reviewed the narrative essay worksheets.

Section 004--We completed evaluations, looked at a sample narrative essay, and practiced writing dialogue.


Use the links at http://del.icio.us/eclark131/narrative to find more sample essays.

ENG 090 April 25 and 26

We discussed what narrative is, went over the requirements for the narrative essay, and started working on the essay.

ENG 131 April 23

We discussed and made oral presentations. I also reviewed the style templates for the formal reports. Drafts of the formal reports are due next week.

ENG 090 April 23 and 24

We reviewed process essay drafts. The final essays are due on April 25 and 26, depending on which class you're in.

ENG 090 April 18 and 19

First we looked at some sample process essays:

• "Kool-Aid, Oh Yeah"
• "Bath Time"
• "How To Prepare for a Final Exam" (page 206 in Evergreen)

Then we completed and reviewed the process essay worksheets and introductions.

Due April 23 and 24: Rough draft of process essay

ENG 131 April 16

Greg made a presentation on open-sources software. We talked about visual aids and instructions. I reviewed the outlines and working bibliographies for the formal reports.

ENG 090 April 16 and 17

We discussed the two types of process writing (instruction and explanation), practiced writing instructions, and worked on the Process Essay Worksheet. The completed worksheet is due next class.

ENG 131 April 9

We went over definitions and descriptions. The remainder of the class time was spent on the group projects.

ENG 090 April 9

We watched a video of "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe. Then we wrote stories in class.

REMINDER: The final five-paragraph essay (along with all preliminary work) is due the last class this week.

ENG 090 April 4 and 5

We went over common copyediting marks and then practiced editing with the essay on 12 Angry Men.

ENG 090 April 2 and 3

In class we did peer reviews and instructor reviews of drafts of the five-paragraph essays. The final essays and all preliminary work and drafts will be due on April 11 or 12 depending on what section you're in.

ENG 131 April 2

We went over how the style template works and discussed the parts of a formal report. The rest of the time was used by the groups to work on their formal reports. If you missed class, please contact your group to find out what they did.

ENG 090 March 21 and 22

We reviewed thesis statements for the five-paragraph essays and talked about parallelism. In groups, you wrote an introduction or conclusion to an essay about 12 Angry Men. Then individually, you completed the Five-Paragraph Essay Worksheet. (Click on the ENG 090 Files link to access the handouts.)

Due after Spring Break: First draft of essay

ENG 131 March 19

You finished up and turned in the research projects. (A couple of groups still need to e-mail the electronic copy, though.) I went over your current grades with each of you. Then you spent the balance of the time in groups getting started on your formal report.

There are a lot of sites on the internet that might be useful for your reports. Go to my bookmarks and click on the relevant tag(s).

ENG 090 March 19 and 20

After freewriting and clustering on the topic for your first essay, we discussed thesis statements and looked at some sample essays.

ENG 090 March 14 and 15

At the beginning of class I discussed the first essay you'll be writing. Click on the ENG 090 Files link to the right to get the Five-Paragraph Essay handout.

Then I held individual conferences to go over current grades.

For next class: Select the topic for your first essay.

ENG 131 March 12

We spent most of class working on research projects, though we did take some time to talk about informal reports and principles of design: proximity, alignment, repetition, and contrast. We'll talk more about page design next week.

ENG 090 March 12 and 13

We reviewed pronoun agreement (Writing @ RRCC 475-77) and worked through an exercise (Pronoun Agreement Exercise 1). For more practice, go to Grammar Bytes.

In groups, the students wrote paragraphs about characters from 12 Angry Men who used logic and reason--rather than emotion--to make their decisions. Eventually, we'll use these paragraphs to create an essay.

Descriptive paragraphs were due. I'll accept them on Wednesday or Thursday without deducting points, but I won't accept them after that.

ENG 090 March 7 and 8

We watched the rest of 12 Angry Men and did peer reviews of the description paragraphs. Next week we'll be writing about the movie, so don't forget what you saw.

Also, next week, please bring Writing @ Red Rocks with you to class instead of Evergreen.

Due next Monday and Tuesday: Final descriptive paragraph with worksheet and draft(s)

ENG 090 March 5 and 6

Peer reviews of the descriptive paragraphs have been postponed to next class. We watched the first part of the movie 12 Angry Men as an introduction to critical thinking and, hopefully, a starting point for the first essay.

Next class, we'll finish watching the movie, discuss it, and conduct peer reviews of the paragraphs.

I've made some changes to the syllabus because we're behind schedule. I'm cancelling the group essay, which should put us back on track. In order to keep the total points for the class at 1000, I've distributed the 75 points for that essay as follows:

Comparison-contrast paragraph -- 50 + 10 = 60
Descriptive paragraph -- 50 + 15 = 65
Five-paragraph essay -- 125 + 25 = 150
Process essay -- 150 + 25 = 175

ENG 131 March 5

We finished covering APA style. There's a sample References page in the ENG 131 folder. (Use the link on the right.)

I handed out group assignments and instructions for the research project. (Go to the ENG 131 folder.) The groups had time in class to get together to discuss their projects. If you weren't in class, please e-mail me (see the syllabus), so I can put you in touch with another member of your group.

ENG 090 (all) Wednesday and Thursday

We discussed similes and metaphors and looked at two sample descriptive paragraphs. Then you had time to complete the descriptive paragraph worksheet and go over it with me.

Due next Monday and Tuesday: Drafts of descriptive paragraphs

ENG 090 Feb. 26 and 27

I collected the comparison-contrast essays. (I'll accept them on Wed., Feb. 28, and Thurs., Mar. 1, without counting them late, but I won't take them at all after that.) We went over Practice 7 on pages 458 and 459. I then handed out instructions for the description paragraph, and we looked at the example on pages 84-86 in Evergreen. The in-class writing exercise including planning and writing a paragraph describing a picture I provided.

For next class: Decide on the topic for your descriptive paragraph.

ENG 131 Week 6

Last night we spent the first part of the class in the library learning about the library, specifically the online databases. Back in our classroom, we discussed criteria for evaluating sources and began looking at APA documentation style.

I've made some changes to the syllabus. Please see the revised version. Click on the ENG 131 Files link to the right.

ENG 090 (all) Wednesday and Thursday

In class you practiced writing descriptions, and we reviewed how commas are used (Chapter 35 in Evergreen).

Due Next Class: Final comparison-contrast paragraph along with worksheet and draft(s) and Review 7 (will not be collected) on pages 458-59 in Evergreen (due Feb. 26 for sections 006 and 004 and due Feb. 27 for section 003)

ENG 131 Week 5

Monday night I reviewed the drafts of everyone's cover letters and resumes. We then went over Chapter 11 (files with the Word and PowerPoint presentations are available through the ENG 131 files link to the right) and started discussing research.

ENG 090 (all) Monday and Tuesday

In my Monday classes, we discussed active- and passive-voice sentences. In all three classes, you peer reviewed drafts of the comparison-contrast paragraphs and met with me to go over your graded initial paragraph.

The first class of next week, the final draft (and the worksheet and earlier drafts) of your comparison-contrast paragraphs are due. The final drafts must be done on the computer in MLA format.

ENG 090-003 Day 10

We decided to wait and do peer reviews on the comparison-contrast paragraphs next Tuesday. The final versions (along with all preliminary work and drafts) are due on Thursday.

After spending a few minutes talking about RSS feeds, tags, and social bookmarking, we went over active- and passive-voice sentences and sentences beginning with "there are" and similar phrases. We also looked at some commonly confused words:

• accept/except
• affect/effect
• its/it’s
• knew/new
• through/threw
• their/there/they’re
• then/than
• weather/whether
• who/whom

ENG 090-004 and -006 Day 9

After I collected your initial paragraphs, we talked some more about comparison-contrast paragraphs and looked at examples at the beginning of Chapter 10 in Evergreen. We also talked about possible plans for this type of paragraph.

Most of class time was dedicated to completing the worksheet for the comparison-contrast essay, writing a preliminary topic sentence, and developing a plan for it. As each student finished, I reviewed what he or she had done.

Monday: The draft of your comparison-contrast paragraph is due.

ENG 090-003 Day 9

Important: We've moved across the hall to Room 1018.

Today, after I collected the initial paragraphs, we talked some more about comparison-contrast paragraphs and looked at a couple of examples at the beginning of Chapter 10 in Evergreen. We also talked about possible plans for this type of paragraph.

Most of class time was dedicated to completing the worksheet for the comparison-contrast essay and writing a preliminary topic sentence and developing a plan for it. As each student finished, I reviewed what he or she had done.

For Thursday: The draft of your comparison-contrast paragraph is due.

ENG 131 Week 4

Last night we went over job application documents and watched a video about job interviews. I also collected the final version of your correspondence assignment, along with the drafts.

Next Monday: Drafts of a resume and cover letter are due. We'll be doing peer reviews again.

ENG 090-004 and -006 Day 8

Yesterday we discussed your comparison-contrast paragraphs, and I handed out instructions for the paragraph and a worksheet, which will be due by the end of class Wednesday. You can access Word files with the handouts in the ENG 090 folder. Use the link in the column to the right.

We also discussed revising for support and unity, and we practiced revising the group paragraphs you wrote last week.

Reminder: The final draft of your initial paragraph (and all preliminary work and drafts) is due on Wed., Feb. 14.

ENG 090 (All) and ENG 131

See the new links to the right for folders at Box.net where I've uploaded handouts for the classes.

ENG 090-003 Day 8

Yesterday we discussed your comparison-contrast paragraphs, and I handed out instructions for the paragraph and a worksheet, which will be due by the end of class next Tuesday. You can access Word files with the handouts in my ENG 090 folder at Box.net.

We also discussed revising for support and unity, and we practiced revising the group paragraphs you wrote last week.

Reminder: The final draft of your initial paragraph (and all preliminary work and drafts) is due on Tues., Feb. 13.

ENG 090 Topic Sentences

I found a good web page about topic sentences: Topic Sentences: Fact Sheet and Exercises on MIT's web site.

ENG 090 Day 7

This morning, we reviewed MLA format. There is a template in the online course in the Templates folder for you to use in Word, and I saved the file to the desktop of the computer in the classroom. You can copy it to a floppy disk or flash drive.

We also reviewed clauses, sentences, and sentence errors. (See pages 337-73 in Evergreen and pages 439-40 and 445-57 in Writing @ Red Rocks.) We then did peer reviews of the paragraphs. (The second draft was due today.)

If you need more of a review of sentences, try one of the grammar sites bookmarked at http://del.icio.us/eclark131/grammar.

Reminder: The final draft (and all preliminary work and drafts) of the paragraph is due on Tues., Feb. 13.

ENG 131 Week 3

Last night we went over Part C of the reference handbook in the text (pages 626-52). Then everyone exchange the drafts of their letters and memos that were due and edited someone else's assignment.

For Next Monday: Revise your letters and memos to turn in with the drafts. Please also read Chapter 11, which we didn't get to last night.

ENG 090-004 and -006 Day 6

In class I reviewed your topic sentences, and you wrote the first draft of your paragraph and exchanged the draft with another student for review. Instructions for the paragraph are in the Assignments folder in the online course.

For Wednesday: Revise your paragraph based on your classmate's and/or your own review. Bring the second draft to class with you. It may be handwritten, but "typed" would be better. Please doublespace the draft.

ENG 090-003 Day 6

I reviewed your topic sentences. In class you wrote the first draft of your paragraph and exchanged the draft with another student for review. Instructions for the paragraph are in the Assignments folder in the online course.

For Tuesday: Revise your paragraph based on your classmate's and/or your own review. Bring the second draft to class with you.

ENG 090-004 and -006 Day 5

We discussed narrowing topics and writing topic sentences, worked on some exercises in Evergreen (pp. 27-31), and wrote paragraphs in groups.

For Monday: Write three possible topic sentences using the topic you've selected for your first paragraph. (The one you selected for freewriting last Thursday.) You may change your topic at this point, but this will be your last chance to do so.

ENG 090-003 Day 5

Today we went over Practice 2 that you were supposed to do for homework. We also discussed narrowing topics and writing topic sentences, worked on some exercises in Evergreen (pp. 27-31), and wrote paragraphs in groups.

For Thursday: Write three possible topic sentences using the topic you've selected for your first paragraph. (The one you selected for freewriting last Thursday.) You may change your topic at this point, but this will be your last chance to do so.

ENG 131 Week 2

Last night we discussed audience (pp. 66-96) and business correspondence (336-62). The drafts of the documents for your correspondence assignment are due next week.

Here are the guidelines:

1. Write one letter (at least two pages long) and one memo (no more than one page).
2. Do not use templates from a word processing program; format the documents yourself.
3. Each document must include at least three substantial paragraphs in the body.
4. Everything (company, situation, etc.) may be made up.

Next week, we'll be covering revising and editing.

ENG 090-004 and -006 Day 4

Each person selected one of the five topics due in class today to freewrite about. We then talked about paragraphs and topic sentences, which may appear anywhere in a paragraph (pages 21-23 in Evergreen). We also worked on Practice 2 on pages 24-26 in Evergreen.

ENG 090-003 Day 4

On Thursday, a tutor from the Writing Center came to class and told us about the services they provide. If you missed class, you can get copies of the fliers from me.

Each person selected one of the five topics due in class to freewrite about. We then talked about paragraphs and topic sentences, which may appear anywhere in a paragraph (pages 21-23 in Evergreen).

For Tuesday: Complete Practice 2 on pages 24-26 in Evergreen.

ENG 090-004 Book Left in Class

Someone left his or her copy of Evergreen with another student on Wednesday. I'll bring it to class with me on Monday.

ENG 090 Day 3

In class, we did the following:

1. Freewriting and doublelooping about why you came to Red Rocks and how your experience here has been
2. Discussion of subject, purpose, and audience for the ad on page 7 in Evergreen
3. Practice 4 (page 6 in Evergreen) in groups, to be completed next class

For next class, complete Practice 3 (pages 5 and 6 in Evergreen): “List five subjects that you might like to write about. Consider your audience and purpose: For whom are you writing? What do you want them to know about your subject? Notice how the audience an purpose will help shape your paper. For ideas, reread the boxed questions on this page [page 5].”

ENG 131 Week 1

We went over the syllabus, introduced ourselves, and discussed the following (most of Chapters 1 and 3):

1. what technical writing (communication) is
2. the characteristics of good technical writing
3. the technical writing process

Since we will be doing job-application materials in a couple of weeks, you might want to start collecting the information you'll need: job titles, responsibilities, dates for employment and education, etc.

ENG 090-006 and -004 Day 2

Today we covered all of Chapters 1 and 2 in Evergreen except the section on audience and purpose. Please try to have purchased your copy of Evergreen by Wednesday and bring it to class with you.

ENG 090-003 Day 2

Yesterday we discussed the writing process and prewriting techniques. If you missed class or want to review the material, read pages 3-4 and 8-14 in Evergreen and/or 33-39 in Writing @ RRCC.

ENG 090-006 and -004 Day 1

Today we did introductions, reviewed the syllabus, and completed a survey and writing sample. A Word file with the syllabus is in the online course.

The bookstore might not have enough copies of Evergreen for everyone, so please be patient and check back next week. If you bought the other book, you'll need to return or exchange it.

On Monday, we'll talk about the writing process and prewriting techniques.

ENG 090-003 and -004 Textbooks

We will be using Evergreen and Writing @ Red Rocks. If you bought Passages, you will need to return it and buy the correct book (Evergreen). The bookstore is ordering more copies of the book we'll be using, but it may be a few days before everyone is able to get a copy. I would suggest returning the other book as soon as possible in case there is a date after which the bookstore won't accept returned textbooks.

ENG 090-003 Day 1

Today in class we introduced ourselves and went over the syllabus. In addition, students completed a brief survey and a writing sample. The handouts are available in the online course.

Please don't buy your textbooks for the class yet. If you've bought them already, don't return them either. We'll get this figured out by Thursday.

Spring 2007 Semester

This semester I'm teaching four classes at Red Rocks:

1. ENG 090-003, Basic Composition, TR 11:00 - 12:15
2. ENG 090-004, Basic Composition, MW 1:00 - 2:15
3. ENG 090-006, Basic Composition, MW 11:00 - 12:15
4. ENG 131-001, Technical Writing I, M 6:00 - 8:45

I'm planning to use this blog to help manage my classes by posting announcements and answering students' questions.

All handouts that I create will be uploaded to the online course shells. You should be able to find the syllabus there after the first class meeting.