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From Great Paragraphs to Great Essays by Keith S. Folse, Elena Vestri Solomon, and David
Clabeaux
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• Sentences – Sentences are the next basic building block of writing and this section looks
at correct sentences, powerful sentences, clear and lively sentences, and balanced
sentences. Error detection and correction techniques are given, as well as some pointers
on how to write naturally in English.
• Paragraphs – This area logically follows sentence building as the next step in the
process of writing. The basic paragraph format is given and some specific styles are
studied. Coherence, development, and unity are studied so that students can write
effective paragraphs, not just wordy paragraphs.
• Basic Essay – The basic essay is the final part of the beginner writing course. This
section looks specifically at the basic five paragraph essay structure and builds on
paragraphs.
In order to progress to the Intermediate Writing class, you must be able to complete two
assignments:
1. Final paragraph-due after midterm break
2. Final essay-due by the last day of class
Course Requirements
1) Attend classes
You must attend class regularly.
Except emergencies or valid excuses, you must attend 70% of the classes to pass.
You must come to class on time.
If you know you will miss a class because of an emergency and/or illness, business
trip, or an unexpected change in plans, you must notify me by e-mail before class. It
is your responsibility to find out what you missed in class and to complete missing
assignments.
2) Be on time
You are expected to show up to class on time. As I am in class and ready to teach on
time, I expect you to be in the classroom ready to learn on time.
Unless you tell me before hand that you will be late for class, anybody who does not
show up to class 15 minutes after class begins will be considered absent.
If no one shows up to class in the first 20 minutes of class, class will be automatically
cancelled.
3) Be prepared
You must attend class regularly and complete all assignments, including postings to
class website.
Bring all the things you need for the class: textbook, pens, pencils, dictionary, notebook,
homework, questions, etc.
Turn off your cell phones (including vibrator tone) before coming to class and cell
phones must not visibly be seen (no text messaging in class).
If you must accept a cell phone call in class, please step outside of the classroom, so
you will not disturb the class.
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4) Participate
You must actively participate in class and be cooperative and supportive of your
classmates, as well as be respectful to me.
Everybody can participate and enjoy themselves during this course. If you do not
participate, then you cannot improve. The best way to learn English is to participate.
Share your ideas and beliefs, have an opinion, agree and disagree.
Ask questions if you don’t understand something or need repetition. There are NO dumb
questions!
In other words, just participate!
4) Language
Use English. The use of Korean in class will not help you improve your English abilities, so
using and speaking Korean is highly discouraged during class.
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Week 8 Comparison-Contrast Essays
Day 14
Day 15
Week 9
Day 16 Bring in rough draft of essay assignment for peer
Day 17 revision and review; Cause-Effect Essays