ENC 1101, Freshman Composition I

Class Meeting 27, the Last Post

What We Did

Students attended their portfolio evaluation. 

The Final Exam

Take your final exam, which will be available in WebCT until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16. Refer to any handout, essay, set of lecture notes, etc. that you need to answer the 50 questions.

IMPORTANT NOTE: WebCT shows only ten assessments on the first page. You will need to choose Page: All at the bottom of the assessment page and then click on the > to find the final exam. 

To take your final exam in WebCT, follow these directions:

• Log into WebCT: http://online.valenciacc.edu/
• Click on our class—ENC 1101.
• Click on Assessments in the left sidebar.
• Click on Final Exam. You will have 150 minutes to take the test. Keep an eye on the timer at the right. If you let all of the minutes elapse before you have finished, your choices will not count.
• Click Save and View Next after you have finalized your choice for each question. The check mark that appears at the right means that you have answered the item, not that you have gotten it correct.
• Click Finish at the end of the exam.
• You have only one attempt at this exam, so be sure to follow all of these directions.
• You must complete the final exam by 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 16. Otherwise, you will earn no points.

What We Did

Students attended their portfolio evaluation. 

The Final Exam

Take your final exam, which will be available in WebCT until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16. Refer to any handout, essay, set of lecture notes, etc. that you need to answer the 50 questions.

IMPORTANT NOTE: WebCT shows only ten assessments on the first page. You will need to choose Page: All at the bottom of the assessment page and then click on the > to find the final exam. 

To take your final exam in WebCT, follow these directions:

• Log into WebCT: http://online.valenciacc.edu/
• Click on our class—ENC 1101.
• Click on Assessments in the left sidebar.
• Click on Final Exam. You will have 150 minutes to take the test. Keep an eye on the timer at the right. If you let all of the minutes elapse before you have finished, your choices will not count.
• Click Save and View Next after you have finalized your choice for each question. The check mark that appears at the right means that you have answered the item, not that you have gotten it correct.
• Click Finish at the end of the exam.
• You have only one attempt at this exam, so be sure to follow all of these directions.
• You must complete the final exam by 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 16. Otherwise, you will earn no points.

Class Meeting 26

What We Did

Students converted their last essay into a formal business letter. They made individual appointments for their portfolio evaluation. 

Materials You Need

• Letter Directions
• Score Sheet for the Last Essay 

Homework for the Next Class

Remember that we do not meet as a group on Monday, December 7. Work on your portfolio.  

On Wednesday, December 9, come to the appointment that you scheduled with me. All appointments are in 3-255. Come on time!

Your final exam opens in WebCT on Wednesday, December 9. You will have until 9:30 a.m., December 16, to complete this last assignment.

Materials You Need

Class Meeting 25

What We Did

Students drafted their last essay.

Homework for the Next Class

Be sure to bring a hard copy and an electronic copy of your last essay. You will also need a print card with at least a 40-cent balance. We will not meet in our regular room. Go to 6-118 instead.

Do you have a perfect portfolio to bring to your evaluation? If not, get to work!

Class Meeting 24

What We Did

We continued our discussion of the last essay. Students wrote the outline for their last paper. They also took the pronoun reference quiz.

Homework for the Next Class

Come to class prepared to write. We will be composing the draft of your last essay. Otherwise, enjoy the holiday weekend!

Class Meeting 23

What We Did

We finished our discussion of pronoun reference and then began our discussion of the last essay. Students wrote 5 possible thesis statements for this last paper. They also submitted their comparison/contrast essays.

Materials You Need

• Essay to Letter: Prewriting

Homework for the Next Class

Prepare for your pronoun reference quiz, which we will take on Monday, November 23. You will need a scantron and a #2 pencil.

The best way to prepare is to take the two practice quizzes in WebCT.

In addition, you can try five additional exercises at Grammar Bytes! This work is good practice [but no bonus points].

Bonus Points!

Try the two practice quizzes on pronoun reference available in WebCT. You can earn up to 10 bonus points depending on your answers. The practice quizzes will be available until 8 a.m., Monday, November 23.

IMPORTANT NOTE: WebCT shows only ten assessments on the first page. You will need to choose Page: All at the bottom of the assessment page and then click on the > to find the quizzes. 

To take a quiz in WebCT, follow these directions:

• Log into WebCT: http://online.valenciacc.edu/
• Click on our class—ENC 1101.
• Click on Assessments in the left sidebar.
• Click on Pronoun Reference: Practice Quiz 1 or Pronoun Reference: Practice Quiz 2. You will have one hour to take each quiz. Keep an eye on the timer at the right. If you let the hour elapse before you have finished, your choices will not count.
• Click Save and View Next after you have finalized your choice for each question. The check mark that appears at the right means that you have answered the item, not that you have gotten it correct.
• Click Finish at the end of each quiz.
• You have only one attempt at each practice quiz, so be sure to follow all of these directions.
• You must complete these practice quizzes by 8 a.m., Monday, November 23. Otherwise, you will earn no points.

Class Meeting 22

What We Did

We began our discussion of pronoun reference, the last sentence skill of the semester. Then students evaluated each other's comparison/contrast documented essay.

Homework for the Next Class

Using the advice you received your rough draft, revise your comparison/contrast essay. I will use this score sheet to evaluate your work. Bring a typed version of your final paper to class and remember to send an e-copy through Atlas.

Class Meeting 21

What We Did

We continued our discussion of the comparison/contrast documented essay. Students drafted their essays.

Materials You Need

• Evaluation of the Comparison/Contrast Essay

Homework for the Next Class

Bring a typed version of your essay to class.

Class Meeting 20

What We Did

We continued our discussion of the comparison/contrast documented essay. Students wrote their opening paragraphs and took the comma splice/fused sentence quiz. They submitted their outlines and memos.

Homework for the Next Class

Come to class prepared to write. Be sure that you bring a hard copy of the short story/poem you plan to use in your essay. We will be integrating and citing quotations from the reading into the paper.

Class Meeting 19

What We Did

Students interviewed Stephanie and Desmond before preparing a comparison/contrast memo to their bosses.

Homework for the Next Class

If you have not done so already, compose your comparison/contrast outline for the essay you will be writing on Cinderella or Snow White.

In addition, prepare for your comma splice/fused sentence quiz, which we will take on Monday, November 9. You will need a scantron and a #2 pencil.

If you want more practice on this skill, you can try five additional exercises at Grammar Bytes! This work is good practice [but no bonus points].

Bonus Points!

Your typed memo is worth up to 20 bonus points. You must have it at the beginning of class on Monday, November 9.

The best way to prepare for the comma splice/fused sentence quiz is to try the two practice quizzes available in WebCT. You can earn up to 10 bonus points depending on your answers. The practice quizzes will be available until 8 a.m., Monday, November 9.

IMPORTANT NOTE: WebCT shows only ten assessments on the first page. You will need to choose Page: All at the bottom of the assessment page and then click on the > to find the quizzes. 

To take a quiz in WebCT, follow these directions:

• Log into WebCT: http://online.valenciacc.edu/
• Click on our class—ENC 1101.
• Click on Assessments in the left sidebar.
• Click on CSFS: Practice Quiz 1 or CSFS: Practice Quiz 2. You will have one hour to take each quiz. Keep an eye on the timer at the right. If you let the hour elapse before you have finished, your choices will not count.
• Click Save and View Next after you have finalized your choice for each question. The check mark that appears at the right means that you have answered the item, not that you have gotten it correct.
• Click Finish at the end of each quiz.
• You have only one attempt at each practice quiz, so be sure to follow all of these directions.
• You must complete these practice quizzes by 8 a.m., Monday, November 9. Otherwise, you will earn no points.

Class Meeting 18

What We Did

Students learned to identify and fix comma splices and fused sentences.

Homework for the Next Class

Prepare for your comma splice/fused sentence quiz, which we will take on Monday, November 9. You will need a scantron and a #2 pencil.

In addition to the two practice quizzes in WebCT, you can try five additional exercises at Grammar Bytes! This work is good practice [but no bonus points].

Bonus Points!

The best way to prepare for the comma splice/fused sentence quiz is to try the two practice quizzes available in WebCT. You can earn up to 10 bonus points depending on your answers. The practice quizzes will be available until 8 a.m., Monday, November 9.

IMPORTANT NOTE: WebCT shows only ten assessments on the first page. You will need to choose Page: All at the bottom of the assessment page and then click on the > to find the quizzes. 

To take a quiz in WebCT, follow these directions:

• Log into WebCT: http://online.valenciacc.edu/
• Click on our class—ENC 1101.
• Click on Assessments in the left sidebar.
• Click on CSFS: Practice Quiz 1 or CSFS: Practice Quiz 2. You will have one hour to take each quiz. Keep an eye on the timer at the right. If you let the hour elapse before you have finished, your choices will not count.
• Click Save and View Next after you have finalized your choice for each question. The check mark that appears at the right means that you have answered the item, not that you have gotten it correct.
• Click Finish at the end of each quiz.
• You have only one attempt at each practice quiz, so be sure to follow all of these directions.
• You must complete these practice quizzes by 8 a.m., Monday, November 9. Otherwise, you will earn no points.