ENGL 98
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English Fundamentals
Procedures:
Study and application of grammer, punctuation, and standard written English
usage. Introduction to the writing process by composing sentences and
paragraphs. Students will …
[1] learn the eight parts of speech (forms and functions) and practice
them in their paragraphs;
[2] learn the forms and functions of the various kinds of phrases and
practice such phrases in their paragraphs;
[3] learn the forms and functions of the four kinds of clauses and practice
such clauses in their paragraphs;
[4] learn the forms and functions of the four kinds of sentences and practice
such sentences in their paragraphs;
[5] practice sentence-combining exercise, embedding various grammatical
constructions appropriately;
[6] learn to recognize and correct fragments, fused sentences, and comma
splices in their own paragraphs;
[7] learn to recognize and correct misplaced and dangling modifiers in
their own paragraphs;
[8] learn to use standard punctuation in their paragraphs;
[9] become aware of and correct their spelling errors though dictionary
use and application;
[10] learn how to use italics in their paragraphs;
[11] learn to use standard capitalization in their paragraphs;
[12] learn the levels of diction in standard written English;
[13] learn to recognize and avoid sexist language;
[14] learn to use the steps of the writing process;
[15] learn to write explicit topic sentences, effective supporting evidence,
and appropriate conclusions in coherent paragraphs of 150 to 200 words;
and
[16] become aware of the role of the sentence and of the paragraph in
producing the multi-paragraph essay.
Outcomes (exit skills):
Students will demonstrate …
[1] the ability to write clear, coherent paragraphs of 150 to 200 words
in length, controlled by topic sentences, defeloped with adequate supporting
material, and closed with appropriate conclusions;
[2] the ability to write such paragraphs that include a variety of sentence
patterns;
[3] the ability to write such paragraphs substantially free of major spelling,
grammar, punctuation, and usage errors.
Evaluation: Grades will be based on measures of performance which may include, but are not limited to, the following: homework assignments; in-class writing assignments; quizzes; tests; class participation; effort & improvement in work; essays; research projects. Assignments, attendance, participation, effort, improvement, etc. are included in computation of grades.
Outstanding
Essay ("A") • Insightfully presents and convincingly
supports an opinion on the issue or a critique of the argument •
Ideas are very clear, well-organized, and logically connected •
Shows superior control of language: grammar, stylistic variety, and accepted
conventions of writing; minor flaws may occur
Strong Essay ("B") • Presents well-chosen examples
and strongly supports an opinion on the issue or a critique of the argument
• Ideas are generally clear and well organized; connections are
logical • Shows solid control of language: grammar, stylistic variety,
and accepted conventions of writing; minor flaws may occur
Adequate Essay ("C") • Presents and adequately
supports an opinion on the issue or a critique of the argument •
Ideas are fairly clear and adequately organized; logical connections are
satisfactory • Shows satisfactory control of language: grammar,
stylistic variety, and accepted conventions of writing; some flaws may
occur
Weak Essay ("D") • Succeeds only partially in
presenting and supporting an opinion on the issue or a critique of the
argument • Ideas may be unclear and poorly organized; logical connections
are deficient • Shows unsatisfactory control of language: contains
significant mistakes in grammar, usage, and sentence structure •
Does not respond to topic or assignment
Inadequate Essay ("F") • Shows little success
in presenting and supporting an opinion on the issue or a critique of
the argument • Ideas lack clarity and organization • Meaning
is impeded by many serious mistakes in grammar, usage, and sentence structure
• Does not respond to topic or assignment