HANDOUT CHECKLIST

_____ HOMEWORK SCHEDUELE FOR ENGLISH 82 (YOU’RE LOOKING AT IT!)_____ GRADE KEEPER SHEET FOR ENGLISH 82_____ PROJECT MANAGEMENT SHEETS_____ COURSE SEMESTER CALENDAR_____ LAB RUBRIC FOR ENGLISH 82_____ SYLLABUS_____ BSSC REGISTRATION PAPER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST (BRING CURRENT ECC ID TO TAKE THE TEST AND USE THE LAB)_____ 3 X 5 CARD FOR MRS.“B” WITH CONTACT INFO AND STUDY BUDDIES (day 2)

_____ CONTRACT FOR SUCCESS

_____ EXTRA CREDIT SCAVENGER HUNT (download from my homepage)

MINIMUM CLASS SUPPLIES~ SHOPPING CHECKLIST

 NOVEL: Geek Girl / Used O.K. BY Cindy C. Bennett (paperback, not electronic) OLDISBN# 9781453663318, NEW ISBN# 978-1-59955-925-4

 MRS. “B’s” LAB PACKET 5thEDITION, Jan 2013, Available at the ECC BOOKSTORE

 10 STEPS TO IMPROVING COLLEGE READING SKILLS ~ 6th Edition 6th EDITION, 2014, TOWNSEND PRESS, ISBN# 1-59194-424-4 If textbook is used, it may be the wrong one! CLEAN NEW BOOK! / NO ANSWERS IN BOOK

 IMPROVING VOCABULARY SKILLS ~ 4TH Edition 4TH EDITION, 2010, TOWNSEND PRESS, ISBN# 1-59194-190-3 CLEAN NEW BOOK! / NO ANSWERS IN BOOK

 A dictionary (paper, not electronic) ~ If you already have one, use the one you have. If purchasing, a good choice is Random House Websters

 A BRIGHTLY COLORED PEN (Easy to see)

 TWO #2 PENCILS WITH GOOD ERASERS

 NOTEBOOK PAPER

 9(Flat/Not Wrinkled or Torn) Scantrons (ParScore Form # F-1712PAR-L)

 32 3X5 CARDS – More would be handy(for Academic Success Tips and Word Parts Project in your Lab Packet)

Other Suggested Items A small stapler (see mine), English at Hand ( Personal Headsets for the BSSC Plato program and our computer labs, Highlighter (light color or yellow), notebook dividers, 3 hole punch.Notes:

PRINT YOUR NAME ______SECTION # ______DATE ______

First Last

PERSON GRADING THIS: NAME ______SCORE ______/11

First…. Last

Grading Directions:

Use a bright colored pen or pencil.

For all the required supplies that you see, put A LINE over the circle ().
If you do NOT see the item, DO NOT mark the circle.

Check to see that the 10 Steps (2014) and Vocabulary books are new. If they are used, please check the box where indicated (  ) and explain the condition of the book.

Count all the ’s and put that Score at the top of this page where indicated.

MINIMUM CLASS SUPPY CHECKLIST

 NOVEL: Geek Girl / USED O.K. BY Cindy C. Bennett OLDISBN# 9781453663318, NEW ISBN# 978-1-59955-925-4

 MRS. “B’s” LAB PACKET 5th EDITION, Jan 2013, Available at the ECC BOOKSTORE

 10 STEPS TO IMPROVING COLLEGE READING SKILLS ~ 6th Edition 6th EDITION, 2014, TOWNSEND PRESS, ISBN# 1-59194-424-4 If textbook is used, it may wrong- check here 

CLEAN NEW BOOK! / NO ANSWERS IN BOOK Condition?:______

 IMPROVING VOCABULARY SKILLS ~ 4TH Edition 4TH EDITION, 2010, TOWNSEND PRESS, ISBN# 1-59194-190-3 If textbook is used, check here 

CLEAN NEW BOOK! / NO ANSWERS IN BOOK Condition?:______

 A dictionary (paper, not electronic) ~ If you already have one, use the one you have. If purchasing, a good choice is Random House Websters

 A BRIGHTLY COLORED PEN (Easy to see)

 TWO #2 PENCILS WITH GOOD ERASERS

 NOTEBOOK PAPER

 9(Flat/Not Wrinkled or Torn) Scantrons (ParScore Form # F-1712PAR-L)

 30 ~ 3X5 CARDS for Word Parts Project in Lab Packet!

Other Suggested Items A small stapler (see mine), English at Hand ( Personal Headsets for the BSSC and our computer labs, Highlighter (light color), notebook dividers, 3 hole punch.

Other grader comments: ______

ENGLISH 82 – SPRING 2015

MRS. BURRUSS (Mrs. “B”) Email:

(310) 532-3670 ext. 4404 Website:

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Section 6038 ~ Friday Lab
Wednesday / Friday
8:00 – 10:05 a.m.
Lecture H -202 / 8:00 – 9:05 a.m.
H -201 (Lab)
9:15 – 10:05 a.m.
H -202 (Lec)

“tuesday” changes to wednesday. “Thursday” changes to friday!

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No Late Homework! ~ Plan it & Do it, or Fail the Class!

This outline of the schedule and assignments is subject to changes depending on the needs of the class and the instructor. Please be sure to have the phone number of at least two classmates to follow-up on assignments at all times. You are responsible for all changes, whether you are in class or not! Be sure you check your ECC email daily (not all changes will be posted) and designate a study partner to take notes and handouts for you! Continually encourage your study partner(s) to do well!

1. Study Buddy name ______

Optional/Phone number______Best time(s) to call ______

Regular or ECC E-mail address______

2. Study Buddy name ______

Optional/Phone number______Best time(s) to call ______

Regular or E-mail address______

3. Study Buddy name ______

Optional/Phone number ______Best time(s) to call ______

Regular or ECC E-mail address______

Homework InstructionsType/Write name (First Last), section #, date, and assignment title on all submitted homework (except pre-made fill ins and textbook work)

TYPE all written assignments (except textbook fill-ins, etc.) at 12-14 point font and 1.5 spacing. Use spell check and grammar check! Do your best!

  • Place the information as shown belowat the TOP RIGHT SIDEof your8.5 X 11 paper.
  • 2 points will be deducted from each assignment where this is not done correctly!

Your First Name Your Last Name
Section # 60 _ _
Today’s Date

Assignment Title

______Example:

Sylvester Pickering
Sec # 4321

January 10, 2012

Essential Questions (EQ) # 3 & 4

TIPS FOR UNDERSTANDING THIS PACKET & MANAGING YOUR HOMEWORK

The first few pages of this homework packet contain general information and directions for ongoing and long term assignments, examples, forms, etc.

Contact/Website information for me

Study Buddy information

Where and when we meet

General instructions for completing assignments

How to do homework from your Vocabulary book

How to do homework from your 10 Steps book

A form for doing your weekly Novel Notes

An example for doing weekly Novel Notes if you don’t want to use the form

A quick glance, week to week guide for Long Term assignments and tests

Also see calendar!

The remainder shows EACHWEEK of the semesteronTWO PAGES.

  1. The first page shows what we are doing on campus during class
  2. What we are doing during lecture days
  3. What we will be doing on our lab/lecture days
  4. The second page shows what you are doing for homework
  5. The homework page tells you when assignments are due
  6. The current week or the following week
  7. Most,but not all, assignments are due the following week
  8. The homework page has boxes to check off assignments as you complete them.  USE THEM!
  9. The homework page also includes an area for long term assignments
  10. These should be worked on throughout the semester
  11. These are time consuming
  12. These should not be delayed until the last minute.

IMPORTANT:The Lab Portfoliois a long term assignment and a substantial portion of your grade. Please be sure to follow the Project Management tips attached to the Lab Rubric,put due dates on your calendar, and set short term goals on your weekly Project Management planners, updating them throughout the semester to complete these assignments on time.

I.*BE PREPARED ~BRING THESE THINGS DAILY*

************YOUR HOMEWORK, HOMEWORK PACKET, and ASSIGNMENTS PAPERWORK************

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LAB PACKET

A BRIGHT PEN

10 STEPS BOOK

GRADE KEEPER

A #2 PENCIL

NOVEL & NOTES

CALENDAR/PLANNER

DICTIONARY

NOTEBOOK PAPER

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Bring yourVOCABULARY BOOKfortheTEXTBOOK CHECKand the days weGRADE IT!

****THE NOVEL SHOULD NEVER LEAVE YOUR SIDE!***

****BRING unwrinkled SCANTRONS without tears ON TEST DAYS!****


II. VOCABULARY:BOOK,HOMEWORK, AND TESTS – 380 points

HOMEWORK:Textbook homework = 3 units at 60 points each ~ 10 points per chapter)

DO NOTuse the dictionary for vocabulary homework unless told to do so.

We will do a totalTHREE UNITSfrom your vocabulary textbook, 150 words and 30 word parts.

They will be worth 60 points per unit (10 points per chapter).

For Chapters 6, 12, and 18 (word parts)– do all sections. For each of the first 5 chapters of each unit (words), follow these steps (skipping sentence check 2):

(1)Do

“Ten Words in Context”

“Matching Words w/Definitions”

“Sentence Check 1”

(2)Next

Check your answers for “Sentence Check 1” against the answer key in the back of the book

(3)Last

Do the Final Check

Vocabulary TESTS:

You will be given a pretest before the test; pretests are to be used for studying.

Bring the pretest on the day of the test for a bonus point.

Each test will include all 50 words and be worth 50 points.

VocabularyBuilding Tips: Use your newly acquired vocabulary in your writing assignments, when speaking to others, and even when speaking to a baby, your pet(s), or an inanimate object. Use them when thinking! Look for them while reading! Taking a test and forgetting them will not build your vocabulary.

III. OTHER VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT from Mrs. “B’s” Lab Packet

30 WORD PARTS FROM THE LAB PACKET:

Make 30 flashcards as directed from the Lab Packet (30 POINTS). You may be tested on those word parts. Only on the cards, your instructor will discuss the use of the dictionary.

GREEK & LATIN ROOTS WORKSHEET:(20 POINTS)
Tryto come up with at least one or two words for each example. You may write words right on the print out (approximately 10 pgs.) REMINDER: Do NOTuse your dictionaryfor this worksheet!

IV. TP 10 STEPS (R)PREPARATION, HOMEWORK, FOLLOW UP-429 points

R: 10 Steps to Improving College Reading Skills

PREPARATION: Look over the chapter before we have the lecture in class

HOMEWORK: On all Homework, please do the following:

1)First: Do the Practice exercises noted on the homework schedule

2)Next: Check the Practice answers in the back of the book

3)If you don’t do well:Look over the ChapterWork with a study partnerGet tutoring!

>Don’t Cheat yourself or copy answers

4)Then: Do the rest of the homework: Review Tests and Mastery Tests as indicated

FOLLOW UP: After we grade this in class: Go over mistakes that you made

If you still don’t understand: >Look over the Chapter

>Work with a study partner

>Get tutoring!

Once you feel you understand the information: Log in to your personal Townsend Press account online and do the online exercises. You mustget at least 80% right on these!

V. THE LAB PORTFOLIO – 538points

  • FOLLOW GUIDELINES ON THE LAB RUBRIC (separate handout).
  • Portfolios submitted early will get priority conference time and free lab time at the end of the semester!
  • Plan out what you will do on your lab work every week on your Project Management Plan and on your Calendar(see back of Lab Rubric) so you don’t get behind on this long term project!
  • Lab Portfolios are due Week 15!
  • Utilize all your lab time wisely and work outside of class to get done on time!

VI.ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS (EQ’S)andNOVEL NOTES – 300 points

These assignments will be turned in weekly on Tuesdays

Essential Questions (EQ’s)

EQ’S: You will type youranswer to one or more EQ’s every week

  • Be sure to answer the EQ’s completely and indicate the EQ numberfor each answer
  • Use this opportunity to reflect on what you’re learning

Novel Notes are a big part of your grade. Don’t skip any sections or questions!

  • TYPE ONE SUMMARYFOR EACH CHAPTER YOU’VE READ!
  • Please use a dictionary for the definition of the word(s) you select each week!
  • Novel Notes– Use the form, type, and make as many copies in a Word document as needed
  • Fill out all the required areas to avoid loss of points
  • Chapter #’s, Vocabulary, Prediction, Question, and Connection and
  • One summary per chapter
  • Use the form; add (copy & paste) per chapter summary as necessary
  • Don’t forget the Characters and Setting for each Chapter!

VII. Staying Organized – Weekly Project Management Plans – 79 points

  • Always review your notes and put dates on them
  • Write on this homework packet
  • Write and highlight items in your books
  • Keep a To Do list, a calendar, and set reminders
  • Have and FOLLOWaDETAILED weekly Project Management plan
  • Create a schedule that works for you and stick to it!– including 6 to 12 hours/week for homework!
  • Keep track of your grade
  • Ask questions right away, and seek extra help if you need it!
  • Remember – Do your own assignments to the best of your ability in order to pass the class and learn how to reap the full benefits of your college learning experience!

Important Note: For all of your classes, do not get rid of books, notes, tests, etc. until all grades are posted. Always keep track of your own grade!

Note: This schedule is subject to change, but I try to stick to it as much as possible. If I am out sick, there will be a sign in sheet and instructions via your ECC email account (unless I’m unconscious or hospitalized). This is college, and I will not be constantly reminding you about what is due. Everything is here, and you need to manage your time to stay on top of your assignments.

Your Name:Section # Date

Novel NotesCopy and paste (extend all margins to .5 each), adding chapters or vocabulary words as needed. Print, staple (in order), and put in the homework folder on Tuesdays. Follow directions!(Some of the ideas/wording on this page have been taken from a teacher idea website) Note:Incomplete or vague answers will be docked points. Read the book!

1. THIS WEEK’S CHAPTER NUMBERS:

2.New or Interesting Vocabulary from these chapters. Use a paper dictionary and type in the definition of how the word is used in the story (copy and paste more if you wish).

Word: Geek GirlPg.#: Dictionary Definition as used in the book:

3. In complete sentences, SUMMARIZE the most important events of EACH chapter in your own words (copy and paste more form areas for each chapter as needed).

Chapter #Chapter Title: Page numbers:
Setting: Characters:
Summary:

Chapter #Chapter Title: Page numbers:
Setting: Characters:
Summary:

Chapter #Chapter Title: Page numbers:
Setting: Characters:
Summary:

4. In a complete sentence,write a prediction (what you think will happen next in the story) based on what you have learned in these chapters. Prediction:

5. In a complete sentence, write a question you would like to ask based on what you’ve read in this chapter. Be sure tobegin with Who, What, When, Where, How, Which, Does/Do, or Why, and end with a question mark (?) Question:

6.Make the connection: How can you relate the events in the book to your own life or the world today? Connection:

Name

English 82

Section #

Date

Academic Success Tips

After reading the Academic Success Tips from your Mrs. “B’s” Lab Packet, type in the answers to complete the following sentence stems based on what you’ve read.

Note:THE ANSWERS MUST COME FROM THE READING

  1. One of the things from this reading that I already do now is
  2. Another thing from this reading that I already do is
  3. A third thing from this reading that I already do is
  4. Something new I learned from reading this is
  5. One thing that hurts my success in school is
  6. One thing that makes me successful in school is

7. 8. 9. There are three thingsfrom this reading that I will do this semester to increase my success in this class. The first thing I will do is . Another thing I will do this semester from reading this is . A third thing from this reading that I will commit to doing this semester is .

Once you have completed answering these questions, create two identical 3 x 5 cards that include the answers from numbers 7 through 9 above.

Your two 3 x 5 cards will be exactly the same and should look like this:

The three things I learned from reading this
that I will do this semester are , ,
and . / The three things I learned from reading this
that I will do this semester are , ,
and .

English 82 SPRING 15 -6038–WEDS/FRI-FRIDAYLab

Quick Glance for Long Term Assignments Bring a Scantron on Shaded Dates!

Week # / Month / WEDNESDAY ~ Lecture Day
Day# / FRIDAY ~ Lab Day
Date Day#
1 / JAN
21 & 23 / Day 1 / Day 2
Books & Supplies
2
LAST DAY ADD/DROP
Fri 1/30 / JAN
28 & 30 / Day 3 / Day 4
Syllabus Quiz/
No Scantron needed
3
FRI-2/6
CAMPUS CLOSED! / FEB
4 & 6 / Day 5
BSSC PLATO DiagnosticReport / Day 6
Academic Success Tips
4 / FEB
11 & 13 / Day 7
V: Unit 1 homework / Day 8
5
MON-2/16
CAMPUS CLOSED / FEB
18 & 20 / Day 9 / Day 10
V: Unit 1 Test
6 / FEB
25 & 27 / Day 11 / Day 12
TEAM Paragraph
7 / MARCH
4 & 6 / Day 13
Exit Exam #6 and
Course Corrections+Grade Check / Day 14
V: Unit 2 homework
8
8 week classes begin
Saturday, 3/21 / MARCH
11 & 13 / Day 15
10 STEPS ~ Midterm
CHAPTERS 1-4 / Day 16
V: Unit 2 Test
   / SPRING BREAK – SATURDAY, MARCH 14 THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 20
9 / MARCH
25 & 27 / Day 17
Share something written
w/the class / Day 18
10 / APRIL
1 & 3 / Day 19
R: Homework Chapters 5 & 6 / Day 20
Greek & Latin Sheets and Cards
ND Timed Exit Exam
11 / APRIL
8 & 10 / Day 21
T & G 10 Steps Chaps 7 & 8 / Day 22
V: Unit 3 homework
12
Fri 4/17 DROP w/”W” / APRIL
15 & 17 / Day 23
V: Test Unit 3 / Day 24
Geek GirlBook Review
13 / APRIL
22 & 24 / Day 25
T & G 10 Steps Chaps 9 & 10 / Day 26
Geek Girl Test
14 / APRIL 29
& MAY 1 / Day 27
Final Exam Review / Day 28
TBA
15 / MAY
6 & 8 / Day 29
EXIT EXAM #4
Grade Keeper / Day 30
FINAL EXAM-10 STEPS
CHAPS 1-10
Lab Portfolio
16 / MAY
13 & 15 / Day 31
Conferences / Day 32
Conferences

English 82 SP 14Sec 6033 TTH - TUESDAY Lab

Quick Glance for Long Term Assignments Bring a Scantron on Shaded Dates!

Week # / Month / Tuesday ~ Lab Day
Date Day# / Thursday ~ Lecture Day
Date Day#
1
Mon 1/19 NO SCHOOL / JAN
20 & 22 / Day 1 / Day 2
Books & Supplies
2
LAST DAY ADD/DROP
Fri 1/30 / JAN
27 & 29 / Day 3 / Day 4
Syllabus Quiz/
No Scantron needed
3
FRI-2/6
CAMPUS CLOSED! / FEB
3 & 5 / Day 5
BSSC PLATO DiagnosticReport / Day 6
Academic Success Tips
4 / FEB
10& 12 / Day 7
V: Unit 1 homework / Day 8
5
MON-2/16
CAMPUS CLOSED / FEB
17 & 19 / Day 9 / Day 10
V: Unit 1 Test
6 / FEB
24 & 26 / Day 11 / Day 12
TEAM Paragraph
7 / MARCH
3 & 5 / Day 13
V: Unit 2 homework / Day 14
Exit Exam #6 and
Course Corrections + Grade Check
8
8 week classes begin
Saturday, 3/21 / MARCH
10 & 12 / Day 15
V: Unit 2 Test / Day 16
Midterm
CHAPTERS 1-4
   / SPRING BREAK – SATURDAY, MARCH 14 THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 20
9 / MARCH
24 & 26 / Day 17 / Day 18
Share something written
w/the class
10 / MARCH
31 &
APRIL 2 / Day 19
Greek & Latin Sheets and Cards
ND Timed Exit Exam / Day 20
R: Homework Chapters 5 & 6
11 / APRIL
7 & 9 / Day 21
T & G 10 Steps Chaps 7 & 8 / Day 22
V: Unit 3 homework
12
Fri 4/17 DROP w/”W” / APRIL
14 & 16 / Day 23
V: Test Unit 3 / Day 24
Geek GirlBook Review
13 / APRIL
21 & 23 / Day 25
T & G 10 Steps Chaps 9 & 10 / Day 26
Geek Girl Test
14 / APRIL
28 & 30 / Day 27
Final Exam Review / Day 28
TBA
15 / MAY
5 & 7 / Day 29
Final Exam
10 STEPS - CHAPS 1-10
Grade Keeper / Day 30
Lab Portfolio
Exit Exam #4
16 / MAY
12 & 14 / Day 31
Conferences / Day 32
Conferences

EACH SHEET OF PAPER IS 1 WEEK OF CLASS