Prep for Final Exam

FINAL EXAM:
Thursday, 12/10, 9-11AM

OFFICE HOURS FOR FINALS WEEK:
WED, 12/9 --> 9-12 AND 1-2
FRI, 12/11--> 9-10

WHAT TO BRING TO THE FINAL:
pen & pencil, blank paper & scantron #882-# (the long green one), This I Believe, course pack articles (see list below)

GENERAL TOPICS & TIPS FOR ESSAY PORTION OF FINAL:
see link
http://www.sartuno.com/classdocs/E60_FINAL_EXAM_PREP.doc

YOUR THESIS IDEAS AND QUESTIONS:
If you have a tentative thesis statement that you would like to get feedback on or have questions about the final, post them as a comment here and I'll reply to you here. I'll check this blog several times before our final to see what you have to say/ask, so check back!

YOUR PAPER #5:
A few of you haven't submitted Paper #5 to turnitin.com--> Do it today so I can grade it!

Final Review Assignment

Choose the top two grammar topics that you're not yet 100% confident about: run-ons, fragments, commas, pronoun case, pronoun agreement, verb tense, parallel structure, misplaced modifiers. Then,
1) Write two sample sentences for each of your top two grammar issues. Correct the sentences.
2) Create a mnemonic (memory trick to help you remember) or short list of points to help you remember how to address your top two grammar issues.

Due: Tuesday

No blog response this weekend

Just work on your extended drafts and read "My Two Lives."

Have a good Thanksgiving!

Post #12 & Reminders

Homework for this weekend:
--Read "Of My Friend Hector"
--Blog response
--Finish Connection Project write-up
--2-page typed draft of Paper #5 (we are running out of class days to work on these--come prepared)

Reminders:
1) If you want extra credit, you can e-mail me your 2-page draft early (by Monday morning) and I will give EC to the first three people I get drafts from, whether or not I use your draft in class.
2) Potluck in class on Tuesday! I will bring plates, utensils, napkins, and something to munch on. You are not required to bring something, but it would be fun if you did!

Blog Response Question:
Read "Of My Friend Hector." Then think of a time when you misjudged someone. What specific things contributed to your incorrect assessment of this person?

Length: one well-developed paragraph
Due: before our next class

Announcements, 11/12

1) As decided during class today, the final drafts of Paper #4 will be due THURSDAY (11/19) instead of Tuesday (11/17). Most of you agreed that you could use the extra two days to improve your papers. Since I'm giving you extra time to work on them, please take advantage of this and get feedback on your drafts: stop by my office hours, go to the Writing Center, or stop by the Tutoring Center.

2) HW for this weekend:
--Read "The Handicap of Definition" in your course pack.
--Prewrite and Thesis for Option 1 OR Option 2 of Paper #5. Here's a link to the prompt in case you missed in class: http://www.sartuno.com/classdocs/E60Paper5Prompt.doc


And here's a link to the list of strategies you all came up with today (this would be relevant for Option 2): http://www.sartuno.com/classdocs/StrategiesfromSadiqandBarry.doc
--Keep revising Paper #4.

HW for the long weekend

Dear class,
The calendar is off, so disregard the latest calendar. Your only HW for this weekend is to type up and start revising your Paper #4 drafts (revision of your in-class essay). If you missed class today, you can stop by my office early on Tuesday morning (i.e. well before class) to pick up your draft and start working on it (but you will have to send me an e-mail by Monday so I'll know if you're coming or not).

Have a good long weekend!

HW for the weekend

1. Stay on track with all readings listed on your calendar. You should be done with This I Believe II by our next class meeting.
2. Start your Personal Belief assignment. This assignment is intended to be low-key, so you might be able to finish it over the weekend.
3. You don't need to do the bullet-point list or the Opposing Viewpoints work listed on the calendar.

Have a good weekend!