Eng 102

English Composition 2
Jeannine Stanko

Instructor Information
Jeannine Stanko
724-396-4158
jstanko@ccac.edu
Office Hours: Mondays Braddock Hills
Tuesdays & Thursdays - Boyce
Office Location: Writing Lab

Activity Directions
You will be given a blank sheet of paper.
Answer the questions on the next slide by drawing
pictures (think cave drawings).
Meet with a classmate who you do not know.
Explain your drawings to this classmate.
The classmate will use the drawings to introduce you
to the class.

Ice Breaker
Draw only pictures to answer these questions no
numbers or letters!!!!
1. If you could have an endless supply of any food,
what would it be?
2. Who is your favorite cartoon character and why?
3. If someone made a movie of your life would it be a
drama, comedy, romantic-comedy, action film, or
science fiction?
4. If you were to perform in the circus, what would
you do?
5. If you were stranded on a deserted island, what
three books and three people would you take with
you? Why?

Materials & Resources

Behrens, Laurence and Leonard J. Rosen. Writing
and Reading Across the Curriculum. 12th ed. New
York: Pearson Longman, 2013.

Computer and internet access

Flash drive
Tutoring Options: The Learning Assistance Center,
Smartthinking.com, Writing Lab, Instructor by
appointment

Learning Outcomes
Use Standard Written English to create well

structured sentences, paragraphs, and essays

Review the writing process and use strategies to
further revising and editing skills
Write extensive multi-paragraph essays using
argument and a variety of structural patterns
considering audience and tone
Read critically, learning to summarize, analyze,
interpret, and evaluate relevant information from a
variety of print and electronic sources, as well as from
direct observations, interviews and surveys
Make distinctions about the credibility, reliability,
consistency, strengths, and limitations of resources
but not limited to information gathered from Web
sites

Listed Topics
Review as Needed:
Grammar and mechanics
Organization, including introductions and
conclusions
Peer evaluation
Writing process
Unity and coherence
Summary, paraphrase, and direct quotation
plagiarism

Listed Topics
Further Develop
Analytical thinking and writing skills
using argumentative and persuasive strategies
Writing sound theses
Audience, purpose, and tone
Locating print and electronic source material
Evaluating sources and evidence
Proper documentation
Synthesizing sources
Critical thinking
Clarity: syntax, semantics, and diction
Sentence variety and coherence

Evaluation
Grading scale

A = 100-90%
B = 89 80%
C = 79-70%
D = 69-60%
F = 59% or below

Workload
Expect to write 15-20 polished pages for the
semester
In-class 3 hours per week
Spend 4 - 6 hours preparing for class weekly

Grammar Portfolio (which is your homework)

20% of final grade
2 submissions each worth 100 points

Why are we doing this???

Objective is to show mastery knowledge of
various grammar topics
Further instructions to follow

Essays 50% of final grade

Summary 100 points
Critique 100 points
Analysis 100 points
Argument Synthesis 200 points

Assessments & Attendance

30% final grade
Final (grammar) 100 points
Final (writing) 100 points
Attendance TBD (min. 100 pts.)

Mulligans
Each portfolio and essay can be redone

once
Due before next portfolio or essay
Mulligan is forfeited if absent on
assignments due date
Further instructions for mulligan
submission described in syllabus

Essay Submission
Must be submitted at beginning of class!
Late papers forfeit mulligan
Essays will not be accepted after mulligan
deadline
Computer problem is NOT an emergency.

Email essay option

Attach & copy/paste into body
Must be received before class on due date
I will respond for your reassurance (text!)

A plagiarized essay will result in failure of

assignment!

Attendance:
Expect to attend every class
Each class is worth a portion of your final grade.
Rough drafts, in-class work, quizzes, and homework

cannot be made up.

Forfeit all mulligans
If you choose to come to class unprepared, you will be
marked absent. For example, in order to participate in
the peer review process, you must have a completed
rough draft. Rough drafts are due the class before
submissions no exceptions.
You will be considered absent if you are not in class.
You will be considered late if you arrive after I have taken roll.
Lateness or early departure of 20 or more minutes counts as a
complete absence. After three late entries or early departure,
coming in late or leaving early will count as an absence.
After 3 missed classes, the final grade will drop 1 letter
grade for each subsequent absence.

Electronics
Must be silenced
Texting or engaging in social networking
Computer/internet activities during instruction
Receive an absence for class period
No personal calls or bathroom breaks
Inform about emergencies

Disclaimers
Disruptions talking during instruction or

student Q&A
Refer to Student Handbook for

acceptable/unacceptable behavior
Disciplinary policies & procedures of college

CCAC makes every effort to provide reasonable

accommodations for students with disabilities.

Questions about services and procedures should
contact the Office of Supportive Services.
During the semester, reasonable changes to the
course outline may be academically appropriate.
Students will be notified of these adjustments in
a timely manner.

Class Website
can access through Blackboard
Can access directly
www.english102stkitts.weebly.com

Questions?

Portfolio

Grammar Portfolio
Following in-class direct instruction and practice,

a task for each topic will be assigned. Students

will complete each task according to the following
guidelines.

Grammar Portfolio
Format & Creativity Each task is labeled. Items

within tasks are labeled as needed.

Knowledge is presented in an original way. Examples

include but are not limited to using technology such

as websites, PowerPoints, Prezi; scrapbooking,
incorporation of pictures, etc. The portfolio shows
more effort than typed or handwritten entries in a
binder or notebook.

Suggestions for creativity

http://summerinstitute2013.weebly.com

Grammar Portfolio
Completeness Every task item must be complete.

For example, if Task Item #6 requires three

sentences and only two are written, the task item is
incomplete.

Grammar Portfolio
Accuracy Task items will be graded according to

the correct application of the grammar or

mechanical rule.
General Grammar & Mechanics Adherence to

basic grammar and mechanical rules such as end

punctuation, beginning capitalization, MLA
format, etc. is evident. Each task builds upon
another. For example, Task Item #4 teaches
capitalization. Every Task Item completed
afterwards must follow all of the rules of
capitalization.

Due Monday 2/2

Diagnostic essay
Read Behrens chapter 1 (summary)
skim sample essays on weebly
skim Behrens pgs. 33-45
skim Behrens chapter 3

Writing Sample Due Monday 2/2

Write an essay answering one of the following
prompts. You may use the computer, textbook, and
any other necessary sources to complete this task.
Should Americans worry about companies moving

jobs off-shore?
Are Americans concerned enough about the

environment?
Is gay marriage atypical?

How important is sleep?