Paragraphs, Quizzes and Tests
Fall 2010
Instructor: Lisa Genuit
PLEASE NOTE: This is a general overview of the content of the course. Besides what is listed here, there will be 12 homework assignments/oral presentations. It is possible that assignments and dates may change and/or be adjusted to accommodate the needs of this particular class.
The content and grading criteria for paragraphs, quizzes and tests for Level IV students will be more advanced than those for Level III students.
Important Dates:
Monday, September 6—Labor Day holiday; no classes.
Friday, November 26—Day after Thanksgiving; no classes.
Final Exam: Monday, December 13th, 9:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
WEEK 1—8/30, 9/1, 9/3
DUE 9/1: Syllabus Quiz (Take-home)
DUE 9/3: Rough Draft of Paragraph about a friend or family member you admire.
WEEK 2—NO CLASS 9/6 (Labor Day Holiday). Class—9/8, 9/10
DUE 9/10: Final Draft of Paragraph about a friend or family member you admire.
WEEK 3—9/13, 9/15. 9/17
9/13: QUIZ #1
DUE 9/17: Rough Draft of Example Paragraph (Logical Division of Ideas)
WEEK 4—9/20, 9/22, 9/24
DUE 9/24: Final Draft of Example Paragraph (Logical Division of Ideas)
WEEK 5—9/27, 9/29, 10/1
DUE 10/1: Rough Draft of Process Paragraph
WEEK 6—10/4, 10/6, 10/8
DUE 10/8: Final Draft of Process Paragraph
WEEK 7—10/11, 10/13, 10/15
10/11: QUIZ #2
DUE 10/15: Rough Draft of Comparison/Contrast Paragraph
WEEK 8—10/18, 10/20, 10/22
DUE 10/22: Final Draft of Comparison/Contrast Paragraph
WEEK 9—10/25, 10/27, 10/29
DUE 10/29: Rough Draft of Classification Paragraph
WEEK 10—11/1, 11/3, 11/5
Due 11/5: Final Draft of Classification Paragraph
WEEK 11—11/8, 11/10, 11/12
11/8: QUIZ #3
Due 11/12: Rough Draft of Cause and Effect Paragraph
WEEK 12—11/15, 11/17, 11/19
Due 11/19: Final Draft of Cause and Effect Paragraph
WEEK 13—11/22, 11/24 (No class on 11/26; Thanksgiving holiday weekend)
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