Eng105: English Language & Composition Iii

ENG105: ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION III

THIS HAS A FINAL EXAM IN WEEK SIX ON YOUR SYLLABUS

SYLLABUS

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS NOW!

1.) YOUR ASSIGNMENTSARE ON YOUR SYLLABUS SO…

a.) Download & Save it

b.) Read it

c.) For textual readings, use the “Access Class Downloads” link on your class page. Any additional links will be on your syllabus.

2.) COMPLETING WORK

a.) Carefully read and get an understanding of what you are being asked to do

b.) Keep work organized by week, clearly labeled and typed or copy/paste onto your syllabus

c.) Math and hand done projects: photograph, scan or screenshot and copy/paste to your syllabus.

d.) Keep images small so your file isn’t too large to submit or save work as a PDF.

e.) Use your class downloads and links as directed. Do not “Google” and plagiarize.

f.) Go to "Student Services - IPAD/APPLE/GOOGLE Support" to learn to submit work in other formats.

3.) SUBMITTING WORK

a.) YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL SIX WEEKS AT ONCE. Go to the website and select “Student Services” and then “Submit Work”.

b.) You must have completed all 6 weeks of work AND placed it on your syllabus to submit your work for grading using the online form.

c.) You havetwo attempts at receiving a passing grade of "C" or better so submit your full effort original work.Work sent without a syllabus and/or disorganized will be rejected and issued a failing grade.
d.) MAILING WORK:You may also COPY your work and MAIL the originals to IOHS 1803 W 95TH Street #263 Chicago, IL 60643. Mailed work will not be returned and you must include your syllabus.

4.) RECEIVING GRADES:

a.) The evaluator will grade each weekly assignment and average your grades.

b.) You will receive a reply in about 5 business days. Do not call or email asking for us to verify your work.

c.) If you have not received a reply in a week or need help, email “Homework Help” from website

d.) Your weekly grades must average to a 2 (“C”) or better to receive your credit.

e.) FINAL EXAMS:Go to “Student Support – Request Final Exam” after you submit (Math & World LANG)

All components of your course must be completed by the end of the 8th week from the time of your registration. If you have a medical emergency or disability preventing you from completing your class, contact “Homework Help” and send an email to request up to a 2-week extension.For urgent matters call or text 773-499-2668 anytime.

Plagiarism Statement

I understand that I must use research conventions to cite and clearly mark other people's ideas and words within my paper. I understand that plagiarism is an act of intellectual dishonesty. I understand it is academically unethical and unacceptable to do any of the following acts of which I will be immediately expelled without refund:

To submit an essay written in whole or in part by another student as if it were my own.
To download an essay from the internet, then quote or paraphrase from it, in whole or in part, without acknowledging the original source.
To restate a clever phrase verbatim from another writer without acknowledging the source.
To paraphrase part of another writer's work without acknowledging the source.
To reproduce the substance of another writer's argument without acknowledging the source.
To take work originally done for one instructor's assignment and re-submit it to another teacher.
To cheat on tests or quizzes through the use of crib sheets, hidden notes, viewing another student's paper, revealing the answers on my own paper to another student through verbal or textual communication, sign language, or other means of storing and communicating information--including electronic devices, recording devices, cellular telephones, headsets, and portable computers.
To copy another student's work and submit the work as if it were the product of my own labor.

GETTING STARTED: Your textbook is with your downloads “ENG LANG TEXTBOOK”. Use it to help you complete your work. Some of your assignments are within your book.

DO NOW: Very important for you to preview Chapters 38 thru 42; several assignments will be from these chapters and these will also help you immensely in writing your compositions.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT: YOUR ESSAY WRITING HELP CENTER:
DOWNLOAD AND STUDY PDF: “MLA, CMS, APA Citation Chart” to learn how to do citations
Week 1
FROM YOUR TEXTBOOK: “ENG LANG TEXTBOOK” with your downloads, study the lesson for the exercise and complete each of the following: (Review Chapters 8 – 12 to brush up on the basics) Submit – pages 218: Exercise 61 #1-10; Exercise 62 #1-10; Exercise 63 #1-10; Page 223 Exercise 71 #1-10; Exercise 72 #1 – 10; Page 241 Exercise 88 #1 – 10 and Exercise 90 #1 - 10
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LESSON ONE
Download and Read your pdf, “Examining a Response Essay”
ASSIGNMENT: Complete the four questions at the end of the reading.
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LESSON TWO
BRUSH UP ON YOUR COMPOUND/COMPLEX SENTENCES
WATCH:
WATCH:
Expository Essays Using Compound & Complex Sentences

A.)Humanitarian Aid: Read the article and watch the video at: Journal your thoughts on what you have seen. What is the need – issue? How does it make you feel? What thoughts and questions do you have? What is the humanitarian aid and how effective is it? No citations required. 1 full page. Use at least 4 compound/complex sentences
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B.)Wrongful Conviction: Investigate the website, view the videos AND read the material at: Journal your thoughts on what you have seen. How does it make you feel? What thoughts and questions do you have? Explain the issue. What can be done to put an end to this issue? Is there a solution? 2 pages – no citations required. Use at least 4 compound/complex sentences
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C.)9-11 Conspiracy Theory: Investigate the webpage, links and videos.
Journal your thoughts on what you have seen. How does it make you feel? What thoughts and questions do you have? Do you see a conspiracy or not – why or why not? NEXT: Conduct your own research and discuss your findings. 3 pages – WITH CITATIONS required. Use at least 4 compound/complex sentences
USE THIS LINK TO HELP YOU REVIEW YOUR GRAMMAR AS YOU GO THROUGH THE COURSE:
Week 2
FROM YOUR TEXTBOOK: “ENG LANG TEXTBOOK” with your downloads, study the lesson for the exercise and complete each of the following: Study Chapter 15 Page 255 Submit: Exercise 101 #6-10; Exercise 102 #1-5; Exercise 103 #5-10; Page 261 Exercise 104 do all; 105 #1-5
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FLIP THE SCRIPT
WRITING A PLAY: Download and study your pdf “Playwriting Rules”
ASSIGNMENT: WRITING A PLAY: Download and read your pdf “Three Little Pigs”; now flip the script. You must write a full length play parallel to The Three Little Pigs except the pigs must be the villains (antagonists) and the wolf must be the good guy (protagonist). Your play must be interesting and allow us to see each character’s personality and what makes them the way they are. The concept of the wolf knocking on the door of each pig must also remain part of the story line, but the events and actions must be different. Give the setting and show each character’s traits.
ADD YOUR PLAY HERE – MAKE SURE YOU PROOFREAD
ASSIGNMENT: WRITING A PLAY: Download and read your pdf “Little Red Riding Hood”; now flip the script. You must write a full length play parallel to the fairy tale except Little Red Riding Hood must be the villain (antagonists) and the wolf must be the good guy (protagonist). Your play must be interesting and allow us to see each character’s personality and what makes them the way they are. The basic plot should be similar but with exciting twists and a new perspective. Give the setting and show each character’s traits. Include all main characters in the original story.
ADD YOUR PLAY HERE – MAKE SURE YOU PROOFREAD
Week 3
FROM YOUR TEXTBOOK: “ENG LANG TEXTBOOK” with your downloads, study the lesson for the exercise and complete each of the following: SUBMIT –Page 274 Exercise 111 #8-15; Exercise 112 all; Exercise 114 all; Page 281 Exercise 115 all
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WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER

LESSON - WATCH:
TOPIC: GLOBAL WARMING: Use the links below plus your own research

ASSIGNMENT ONE: Write a thorough research paper on global warming. (4 pages double-spaced. Use APA for citations)
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Writing Position Papers

Typically, a Position Paper is written after reading about and discussing a particular issue. Quite often, the readings cover more than one issue, and as a writer you must choose a particular area of focus. The central goal of writing a position paper is not only to state and defend your position on the issue but also to show how your stance relates to other positions.
ASSIGNMENT TWO: Writing Situation: GLOBAL WARMING, IS IT A MAJOR PROBLEM?
Many experts believe that global warming is a serious problem; however, many people believe it is a myth. Using your research sources from your research paper on this topic, write a 2-page position paper that answers the question, “GLOBAL WARMING, IS IT A MAJOR PROBLEM?” (2 pages double-spaced. Use research with citations)
Week 4
FROM YOUR TEXTBOOK: “ENG LANG TEXTBOOK” with your downloads, study the lesson for the exercise and complete each of the following: SUBMIT Page 286 Exercise 117 all; Exercise 118 all; Study Chapter 25 Idioms; Submit Page 316 Exercise 121 #1-8; Exercise 122 #1 – 5; Page 355 Chapter 33 Exercise 132 (choose five); Exercise 133 (Choose two)
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INVESTIGATIVE ANALYSIS
TOPIC: A NEW WAY TO LEARN – HIGH SCHOOL OVERHAUL

Warm up questions

What do you think about education in the United States? What are our strengths and our weaknesses?
How do you think schools around the world are different from schools in the U.S.?
If you were in charge how would you improve schools in the U.S.?
ADD YOUR RESPONSES HERE
NEXT: Investigate the website below

REPLY TO THE FOLLOWING:

Journalist Amanda Ripley reports that schools in Finland and South Korea differ from ours in that they have a school culture that takes education seriously and teachers are held in high esteem. What didn’t make the list of important factors was school use of new technology or gadgets. As a student do you agree with her? Why or why not?
How do you feel about being compared to other countries’ education system in a negative light? Who do you think is to blame for our low ranking test scores? Is it students, teachers, politicians, parents?
If you could change anything about our education system with the hope of making it better, what would you change? What do you think we do well now?
In other countries extra-curricular activities like sports and music are lower on the list of priorities of the education system. Do you agree or disagree that extra-curricular activities are an important part of a quality education and why? Defend your answer.
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NEXT: SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
You have been appointed by the mayor of your city to improve ONE component in all of the public schools. He has given you a budget of $10,000 per school. How would you allocate these funds? What ONE major change or addition to public education would you make? Be specific. Discuss what will be done and what you expect to see improve. Discuss how it will be done and who will be needed for the plan to be effective. (no minimum page)
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Week5
FROM YOUR TEXTBOOK: “ENG LANG TEXTBOOK” with your downloads, study the lesson for the exercise and complete each of the following: Study Chapter 36 Page 367 Submit Exercise 153 #1, 11; Exercise 136 #2, 10; Chapter 37 Page 389 Exercise 147 Comprehension Questions for
Passages # 1 – 4
AUTOBIOGRAPHY
ASSIGNMENT:WRITING YOUR AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Download and read your pdf “Writing an Autobiography” and use to help you with this major assignment. Follow the basic guidelines in your text. You must type 5 pages minimum – double spaced. Proofread.
ADD YOUR AUTOBIOGRAPHY HERE
WEEK 6
FROM YOUR TEXTBOOK: “ENG LANG TEXTBOOK” with your downloads, study the lesson for the exercise and complete each of the following: Study Chapters 39 – 42 Submit your 6 tests beginning on page 475.
Organize and clearly label your tests.
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Creating & Pitching a TV Show

Investigate and take notes from the website – use the link above
ASSIGNMENT: NEW A television network is looking for ideas for a new television series. Write a “pitch” to the president of the network explaining your idea for the new television show. Include all the information that will help the president evaluate your idea, including the show’s title, what kind of show it is (such as reality, comedy, music, game, or sports), specific details or features of the show that would be appealing to viewers, and an example of what viewers might see in a typical episode.
Add your pitch here