Introduction Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Welcome to this ELA class. There are a few errors on the course outline that will be addressed in class tomorrow.
My email address is: dawn.benoit@nwsd.ca

The course outline is in your portfolios; however, I am attaching the supplies to this as a way to ensure you get them even if you misplace your list.  

                                                              SUPPLIES

There are a number of supplies that you will need to get. See me if any of these are a problem. I expect that you will be able to do this for Monday, September 9. This gives you a week and a weekend to accomplish this. The supplies needed are as follows:
·         pens: dark blue or black ink only (ball point, no felt tips as they bleed)
·         Highlighters (a pack of four distinct colours)binder with dividers (four dividers minimum)
·         loose leave paper (pack of 100 minimum)
·         pencils and erasers
·         a USB stick for saving work
·         an independent novel to read (see myself or the librarian if you need help with this one)

Posted below is a copy of your first assignment. Keep in mind that it is due at the end of class on Friday, September 6, 2013.

Welcome to my ELA B30 class! During the next few days, you will write your first assignment for me.

The following assignment has three, benefits:

 

·         It demonstrates your skill in writing a personal response.

·         It serves as an introduction.

·         It introduces you to the marking standards and practices of this course.

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

In a five paragraph, personal response, write a self-introduction in which you explain to me what the best, most self-serving traits you have are. In other words fill me in on what your best attributes are, how you know this (rather than “think” it), and how have they served you or will serve you in the future.

 

ASSIGNMENT CHECKLIST (your personal response needs to contain the following):

 

·         an introductory paragraph which introduces the topic and supplies a thesis statement and three main points.

 

·         three body paragraphs. Each body paragraph should  emphasize a main point of focus (One key trait, for example, for each), and provide two or three supporting points or examples that back up the main point presented in the paragraph (a good rule is to put your weakest argument in body paragraph two and your strongest in body paragraph three). Points and/or examples should be placed in an effective order and connected by appropriate transitional words.  Each body paragraph should end with an effective concluding sentence.

 

·         A concluding paragraph in which you tie everything together, restate your thesis but in a different way, and offer a concluding thought or some idea you want the reader to ponder or think more about.

 

·         Each paragraph should be 9-12 sentences.

 

·         Give your paragraph an effective short title conveying the subject and at least implying your point of view.

 

·         As this is an expository paragraph, it should feature first person. The level of language should be formal, as you are introducing yourself to your instructor. However, your natural speaking voice should still come through.

 

·         Mechanics (punctuation) should be correct. Avoid comma splices and do not (don’t) use contractions. In addition, check your grammar as well to make sure it is correct.

 

·         This is to be submitted by the end of class on Friday, September 6, 2013.