FAREWELL DR. RIVERA AND CLASSMATES - Section 5 - Dec. 16

Post your final goodbye entry.  It has been a pleasure having all of you as students.  I will certainly miss all of you, but I am confident that you will use the writing skills/strategies that you've gained to continue to write effective essays.  Good luck!

Best regards,
Dr. Rivera

FAREWELL DR. RIVERA AND CLASSMATES - Section 6 - Dec. 16

Post your final goodbye entry.  It has been a pleasure having all of you as students.  I will certainly miss all of you, but I am confident that you will use the writing skills/strategies that you've gained to continue to write effective essays.  Good luck!

Best regards,
Dr. Rivera

FAREWELL DR. RIVERA AND CLASSMATES - Section 8 - Dec. 16

Post your final goodbye entry.  It has been a pleasure having all of you as students.  I will certainly miss all of you, but I am confident that you will use the writing skills/strategies that you've gained to continue to write effective essays.  Good luck!

Best regards,
Dr. Rivera

Reflection – Section 5 – Revising and Editing - Dec. 11

Visit this URL: http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/style-and-editing/revising. Discuss the importance of revising and editing.

In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities. (re: handbook, essay brain stretcher, etc.)
 

Reflection – Section 6 – Revising and Editing - Dec. 11

Visit this URL: http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/style-and-editing/revising. Discuss the importance of revising and editing.

In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities. (re: handbook, essay brain stretcher, etc.)  

Reflection – Section 8 – Revising and Editing - Dec. 11

Visit this URL:  http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/style-and-editing/revising.
Discuss the importance of revising and editing.

In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities. (re: handbook, essay brain stretcher, etc.)

Happy Birthday to our December Celebrants!

Ray - Dec. 1
Dr. Rivera - Dec. 2
John - Dec. 6

Since this is our last birthday month of the semester, take the time to wish these folks a Happy Birthday! :)

Reflection - Section 5 - Test #4 - Dec. 4

Discuss your thoughts regarding preparing and completing Test #4.

Reflection - Section 6 - Test #4 - Dec. 4

Discuss your thoughts regarding preparing and completing Test #4.

Reflection - Section 8 - Test #4 - Dec. 4

Discuss your thoughts regarding preparing and completing Test #4.

Reflection - Section 5- Writing the Controlling Idea/Organizing and Developing Support - Dec. 2

Visit this URL: http://www.umuc.edu/writingcenter/onlineguide/chapter2-10.cfm

Now that you are well familiar with a controlling idea/organizing and developing support, discuss a topic sentence that would be good to explore for the Holidays.

Example: Yesterday, I had an unusual Christmas experience at the Field House.

Please note that the above topic sentence enables the audience to inquire what kind of experience you've had and why it was unusual.

In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities. (re: patterns of argument, logical fallacies, essay brain stretcher, etc.)

Reflection - Section 6 - Writing the Controlling Idea/Organizing and Developing Support - Dec. 2

Visit this URL: http://www.umuc.edu/writingcenter/onlineguide/chapter2-10.cfm

Now that you are well familiar with a controlling idea/organizing and developing support, discuss a topic sentence that would be good to explore for the Holidays.

Example: Yesterday, I had an unusual Christmas experience at the Field House.

Please note that the above topic sentence enables the audience to inquire what kind of experience you've had and why it was unusual.

In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities. (re: patterns of argument, logical fallacies, essay brain stretcher, etc.)

Reflection - Section 8 - Writing the Controlling Idea/Organizing and Developing Support - Dec. 2

Visit this URL: http://www.umuc.edu/writingcenter/onlineguide/chapter2-10.cfm

Now that you are well familiar with a controlling idea/organizing and developing support, discuss a topic sentence that would be good to explore for the Holidays.

Example: Yesterday, I had an unusual Christmas experience at the Field House.

Please note that the above topic sentence enables the audience to inquire what kind of experience you've had and why it was unusual.

In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities.  (re: patterns of argument, logical fallacies, essay brain stretcher, etc.)

Reflection - Section 5 - Common Mistakes and Tricky Choices - Nov. 25

Visit this URL: http://englishplus.com/grammar/mistcont.htm to review some common mistakes in standard English. Sometimes we misuse words or phrases, but with more review and practice, we can learn to correct this. Did you find this resource to be useful? Why or why not? In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities. (re: comparison and contrast, essay brain stretcher, etc.)

Reflection - Section 6 - Common Mistakes and Tricky Choices - Nov. 25

Visit this URL: http://englishplus.com/grammar/mistcont.htm to review some common mistakes in standard English. Sometimes we misuse words or phrases, but with more review and practice, we can learn to correct this. Did you find this resource to be useful? Why or why not? In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities. (re: comparison and contrast, essay brain stretcher, etc.)

Reflection - Section 8 - Common Mistakes and Tricky Choices - Nov. 25

Visit this URL: http://englishplus.com/grammar/mistcont.htm to review some common mistakes in standard English. Sometimes we misuse words or phrases, but with more review and practice, we can learn to correct this. Did you find this resource to be useful? Why or why not? In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities. (re: comparison and contrast, essay brain stretcher, etc.)

Reflection - Section 5 - Reflection and Run-On Sentences - Nov. 18

Visit this URL:  http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000011.htm Why should we avoid run-on sentences?  In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities (re:  classification continued, Doctors Have Their Symptoms, Too).

Reflection - Section 6 - Reflection and Run-On Sentences - Nov. 18

Visit this URL:  http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000011.htm Why should we avoid run-on sentences?  In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities (re:  classification continued, Doctors Have Their Symptoms, Too).

Reflection - Section 8 - Reflection and Run-On Sentences - Nov. 18

Visit this URL:  http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000011.htm Why should we avoid run-on sentences?  In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities (re:  classification continued, Doctors Have Their Symptoms, Too).

Reflection - Section 5 - Common Mistakes in Writing - Nov. 13

Visit this URL:  http://my.ilstu.edu/~jhkahn/writing.html to review some common mistakes of English grammar, mechanics, and punctuation.  Did you find this resource to be useful?  Why or why not?  In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities (re:  classification).

Reflection - Section 6 - Common Mistakes in Writing - Nov. 13

Visit this URL:  http://my.ilstu.edu/~jhkahn/writing.html to review some common mistakes of English grammar, mechanics, and punctuation.  Did you find this resource to be useful?  Why or why not?  In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities (re:  classification).

Reflection - Section 8 - Common Mistakes in Writing - Nov. 13

Visit this URL:  http://my.ilstu.edu/~jhkahn/writing.html to review some common mistakes of English grammar, mechanics, and punctuation.  Did you find this resource to be useful?  Why or why not?  In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities (re:  classification).

Happy Birthday to our November Celebrants!

Mel - Nov. 16
John R. - Nov. 21
Jlynn- Nov. 22
John P. - Nov. 23

Reflection - Section 5 - Test #3 - Nov. 4

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #3. Were you prepared for it? If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation? If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test?

Reflection - Section 6 - Test #3 - Nov. 4

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #3. Were you prepared for it? If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation? If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test?

Reflection - Section 8 - Test #3 - Nov. 4

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #3. Were you prepared for it? If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation? If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test?

Reflection - Section 5 - Writing Activities - Oct. 28

Discuss your thoughts on today's writing activities (i.e. process analysis, Test #2 results, Test #3 writing process review, etc.)

Reflection - Section 6 - Writing Activities - Oct. 28

Discuss your thoughts on today's writing activities (i.e. process analysis, Test #2 results, Test #3 writing process review, etc.)

Reflection - Section 8 - Writing Activities - Oct. 28

Discuss your thoughts on today's writing activities (i.e. process analysis, Test #2 results, Test #3 writing process review, etc.)

Reflection - Section 5 - Test #2 - Oct. 21

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #2. Were you prepared for it? If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation? If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test?

Reflection - Section 6 - Test #2 - Oct. 21

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #2. Were you prepared for it? If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation? If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test?

Reflection - Section 8 - Test #2 - Oct. 21

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #2. Were you prepared for it? If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation? If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test?

Test #2 Descriptive Narrative Practice

Visit the links below for further review on descriptive narrative essays.  This will be revisited in Test #2.  It would be to your advantage to read and respond to both.  Good luck!

Underwater Paradise

My Chosen Career:  Respiratory Therapy

Reflection - Descriptive Narration - Section 5 - Oct. 14

Discuss your thoughts on today's descriptive narration activities (re: Student Paragraphs and Essay - Yearning for Love by Chantra Shastri, Writing Process Worksheet - The Drag by Mike Kavanagh, etc.)

Reflection - Descriptive Narration - Section 6 - Oct. 14

Discuss your thoughts on today's descriptive narration activities (re: Student Paragraphs and Essay - Yearning for Love by Chantra Shastri, Writing Process Worksheet - The Drag by Mike Kavanagh, etc.)

Reflection - Descriptive Narration - Section 8 - Oct. 14

Discuss your thoughts on today's descriptive narration activities (re: Student Paragraphs and Essay - Yearning for Love by Chantra Shastri, Writing Process Worksheet - The Drag by Mike Kavanagh, etc.)

Reflection - Section 5 - Test #1 - Oct. 7

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #1.  Were you prepared for it?  If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation?  If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test?

Reflection - Section 6 - Test #1 - Oct. 7

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #1.  Were you prepared for it?  If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation?  If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test?

Reflection - Section 8 - Test #1 - Oct. 7

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #1.  Were you prepared for it?  If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation?  If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test?

Reflection – Narrative Essay Practice – Section 5 - Sept. 30

Review and respond to one of the following narrative essay exercises - http://mnrivera1.com/Narrative_Essay_Practice_1.pdf and http://mnrivera1.com/Narrative_Essay_Practice_2.pdf.This will assist you with Test #1.  It will be to your benefit to review both.

Further reflect on today's overall activities.

Reflection – Narrative Essay Practice – Section 6 - Sept. 30

Review and respond to one of the following narrative essay exercises - http://mnrivera1.com/Narrative_Essay_Practice_1.pdf and http://mnrivera1.com/Narrative_Essay_Practice_2.pdf.This will assist you with Test #1.  It will be to your benefit to review both.

Further reflect on today's overall activities.

Reflection – Narrative Essay Practice – Section 8 - Sept. 30

Review and respond to one of the following narrative essay exercises - http://mnrivera1.com/Narrative_Essay_Practice_1.pdf and http://mnrivera1.com/Narrative_Essay_Practice_2.pdf.This will assist you with Test #1.  It will be to your benefit to review both.

Further reflect on today's overall activities.

Happy Birthday to our October Celebrant!

Lexine - Oct. 1

Happy Birthday to our August and September Celebrants!

Section 5:
Andrew - Sept. 10 

Jhenirose - Sept. 18 

Cameron - Sept. 20 

Sepe and Dad - Sept. 25

Section 6:
Hanmin - Aug. 10
Isa - Aug. 11
Ivym - Sept. 1
Ryuto - Sept. 11
Andrew - Sept. 23

Section 8:
Joseph - Sept. 23

Reflection – Argumentative (Persuasive) Essay – Section 5 - Sept. 23

Visit URL: http://mnrivera1.com/Four_Major_Essays.pdf In your own words, discuss what an argumentative essay is. View the topics listed. Discuss which argumentative topic you would select and why? Please note that this will also be reviewed for Test #4. Further reflect on today’s overall activities.

Reflection – Argumentative (Persuasive) Essay – Section 6 - Sept. 23

Visit URL: http://mnrivera1.com/Four_Major_Essays.pdf In your own words, discuss what an argumentative essay is. View the topics listed. Discuss which argumentative topic you would select and why? Please note that this will also be reviewed for Test #4. Further reflect on today’s overall activities.

Reflection – Argumentative (Persuasive) Essay – Section 8 - Sept. 23

Visit URL: http://mnrivera1.com/Four_Major_Essays.pdf In your own words, discuss what an argumentative essay is. View the topics listed. Discuss which argumentative topic you would select and why? Please note that this will also be reviewed for Test #4. Further reflect on today’s overall activities.

Reflection – Expository (Informative) Essay – Section 5 - Sept. 16

Visit URL: http://mnrivera1.com/Four_Major_Essays.pdf In your own words, discuss what an expository essay is. View the topics listed. Discuss which expository topic you would select and why? Please note that this will also be reviewed for Test #3. Further reflect on today’s overall activities.

Reflection – Expository (Informative) Essay - Section 6 – Sept. 16

Visit URL: http://mnrivera1.com/Four_Major_Essays.pdf In your own words, discuss what an expository essay is. View the topics listed. Discuss which expository topic you would select and why? Please note that this will also be reviewed for Test #3. Further reflect on today’s overall activities.

Reflection – Expository (Informative) Essay – Section 8 - Sept. 16

Visit URL: http://mnrivera1.com/Four_Major_Essays.pdf In your own words, discuss what an expository essay is. View the topics listed. Discuss which expository topic you would select and why? Please note that this will also be reviewed for Test #3. Further reflect on today’s overall activities.

Reflection - Narrative Essay – Section 5 - Sept. 11

Visit URL: http://mnrivera1.com/Four_Major_Essays.pdf In your own words, discuss what a narrative essay is. View the topics listed. Discuss which narrative topic you would select and why? Please note that this will also be reviewed for Test #2. Further reflect on today’s overall activities.

Reflection - Narrative Essay – Section 6 - Sept. 11

Visit URL: http://mnrivera1.com/Four_Major_Essays.pdf In your own words, discuss what a narrative essay is. View the topics listed. Discuss which narrative topic you would select and why? Please note that this will also be reviewed for Test #2. Further reflect on today’s overall activities.

Reflection - Narrative Essay – Section 8 - Sept. 11

Visit URL: http://mnrivera1.com/Four_Major_Essays.pdf  In your own words, discuss what a narrative essay is. View the topics listed. Discuss which narrative topic you would select and why? Please note that this will also be reviewed for Test #2. Further reflect on today’s overall activities.

EN100-6 Group Photo - Take 2!

EN100-8 Group Photo - Take 2!

Reflection - Descriptive Essay – Section 5 - Sept. 4

Visit URL: http://mnrivera1.com/Four_Major_Essays.pdf  In your own words, discuss what a descriptive essay is. View the topics listed. Discuss which descriptive topic you would select and why? Please note that this will also be reviewed for Test #1. Further reflect on today’s overall activities.

Reflection - Descriptive Essay – Section 6 - Sept. 4

Visit URL: http://mnrivera1.com/Four_Major_Essays.pdf  In your own words, discuss what a descriptive essay is. View the topics listed. Discuss which descriptive topic you would select and why? Please note that this will also be reviewed for Test #1. Further reflect on today’s overall activities.

Reflection – Descriptive Essay - Section 8 – Sept. 4

Visit URL: http://mnrivera1.com/Four_Major_Essays.pdf  In your own words, discuss what a descriptive essay is. View the topics listed. Discuss which descriptive topic you would select and why? Please note that this will also be reviewed for Test #1. Further reflect on today’s overall activities.

Introducing the EN100-08 Team!

Reflection - Section 8 - August 26

Discuss your thoughts about today's activities. re: Underlining, annotating, outlining, summarizing, etc.)

Introducing the EN100-06 Team!

Reflection - Section 6 - August 26

Discuss your thoughts about today's activities. re: Underlining, annotating, outlining, summarizing, etc.)

Introducing the EN100-05 Team!

Reflection - Section 5 - August 26

Discuss your thoughts about today's activities.  (re:  Underlining, annotating, outlining, summarizing, etc.)