Click for the textbook web site.Thursday, April 30, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Make a blog!
Blogging is an optional component of this class that can give you bonus points on your grade. The purpose is to encourage you to write regularly in English about the topics of your choice, but preferably about learning English, school life, events and news in Tokyo and Japan, and so on.
Make a blog with Blogger (or another blogging platform of your choice). You can read some instructions here.
After you have created your blog, send me a message by making a comment to this post. Just click the "Comment" button below. It's easier than sending a mail, but you can send a mail if you prefer. Another very easy way is to click "Follower" -- I will be able to follow the link back to you.
Make a post on your blog! Write something! Are you having a good day? Did you hear any interesting news? How are your classes? WRITE in ENGLISH!!!
You can customize your settings as I explained in class. You control your blog! You may want to change the appearance, make a profile, upload a profile picture, control the comments, decide who can see the blog, and other things.
I have some suggestions for using your (Bunkyo) e-mail here.
Make a blog with Blogger (or another blogging platform of your choice). You can read some instructions here.
After you have created your blog, send me a message by making a comment to this post. Just click the "Comment" button below. It's easier than sending a mail, but you can send a mail if you prefer. Another very easy way is to click "Follower" -- I will be able to follow the link back to you.
Make a post on your blog! Write something! Are you having a good day? Did you hear any interesting news? How are your classes? WRITE in ENGLISH!!!
You can customize your settings as I explained in class. You control your blog! You may want to change the appearance, make a profile, upload a profile picture, control the comments, decide who can see the blog, and other things.
I have some suggestions for using your (Bunkyo) e-mail here.
Writing 2 Syllabus
Writing 2
Bunkyo Gakuin University
Spring 2009
Class A (10:40-12:10) and Class B (1:00-2:30)
Bruce Brinkman
CTR2
Textbook: From Great Paragraphs to Great Essays
Other materials: Students are also expected to have A4 size paper, pencils and pens of several colors for editing purposes, and access to a computer, word processor, or typewriter (to produce and edit typewritten documents).
Assessment:
Grades will be determined from:
Attendance (20%)
Participation (20%) 10% Self-Assessment & 10% by Teacher
Tests and Writings (50%) Written work and tests
Chat Lounge Report (10%) Visit the Chat Lounge once or more
Learning Journal (10% bonus) Maintain an online journal or blog in English
The schedule may change slightly.
Pay attention in class for announcements of changes to the schedule.
Schedule:
2009 Dates (Friday)
Lesson Plan
Week 1
April 10
Course introduction, Note cards
Week 2
April 17
Unit 1 Introduction to Paragraphs
Week 3
April 24
Unit 1 Introduction to Paragraphs
Week 4
May 1
Unit 1 Introduction to Paragraphs
Week 5
May 8
Unit 2
Week 6
May 15
Unit 2
Week 7
May 22
Unit 2
Week 8
May 29
Unit 3
Week 9
June 5
Unit 3
Week 10
June 12
Unit 3
Week 11
June 19
Unit 4
Week 12
June 26
Unit 4
Week 13
July 3
Unit 4
Week 14
July 10
Last class day!
All written assignments due, self-evaluation, course evaluation.
July 17
No Class
Week 15
July 24
Exam Week (No exam in exam week for this class)
Let’s work hard to develop our English writing power!
Bunkyo Gakuin University
Spring 2009
Class A (10:40-12:10) and Class B (1:00-2:30)
Bruce Brinkman
CTR2
Textbook: From Great Paragraphs to Great Essays
Other materials: Students are also expected to have A4 size paper, pencils and pens of several colors for editing purposes, and access to a computer, word processor, or typewriter (to produce and edit typewritten documents).
Assessment:
Grades will be determined from:
Attendance (20%)
Participation (20%) 10% Self-Assessment & 10% by Teacher
Tests and Writings (50%) Written work and tests
Chat Lounge Report (10%) Visit the Chat Lounge once or more
Learning Journal (10% bonus) Maintain an online journal or blog in English
The schedule may change slightly.
Pay attention in class for announcements of changes to the schedule.
Schedule:
2009 Dates (Friday)
Lesson Plan
Week 1
April 10
Course introduction, Note cards
Week 2
April 17
Unit 1 Introduction to Paragraphs
Week 3
April 24
Unit 1 Introduction to Paragraphs
Week 4
May 1
Unit 1 Introduction to Paragraphs
Week 5
May 8
Unit 2
Week 6
May 15
Unit 2
Week 7
May 22
Unit 2
Week 8
May 29
Unit 3
Week 9
June 5
Unit 3
Week 10
June 12
Unit 3
Week 11
June 19
Unit 4
Week 12
June 26
Unit 4
Week 13
July 3
Unit 4
Week 14
July 10
Last class day!
All written assignments due, self-evaluation, course evaluation.
July 17
No Class
Week 15
July 24
Exam Week (No exam in exam week for this class)
Let’s work hard to develop our English writing power!
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