ESOL 0351 Advanced Intermediate Writing
Gulfton Office Phone: 713-718-7750
Credit hours: 3
lecture 2 lab
Class meets: Tuesday / Thursday
10.20- 1.20 Computer Lab:
Thursday 11.40-12.30
Office Hours: Before and after school
Grades available on-line
OR 1-877-341- 4300
Text book: Ready to Write: From Essay to Paragraph 2nd edition
by Karen Blanchard and Christine Root. Longman Dictionary of
American English OR Oxford Advanced Learners= English Dictionary
Course description:
Advanced Intermediate Writing ESOL 0351 is
a continuation of ESOL 0347. This course concentrates on the development of
writing skills and production of the five‑paragraph essay.
ESOL 0351 Advanced Intermediate Composition
Statement of Purpose:
This course seeks to prepare students for
continuation into ESOL 0354 and ultimately for college composition courses and
academic writing in general by accomplishing the following objectives:
§ Strengthening students'
awareness of the basic notions of paragraph development, particularly the role
of the topic sentence and logical development of the paragraph.
§ Introducing students to
the basic principles of the multi‑paragraph composition, focusing
especially on the role of the introductory and concluding paragraphs, drafting an
effective thesis statement, and organizing the composition according to a clear
logical pattern.
§ Improving students'
sentence combining skills in compound and complex sentences
§ Increasing student
awareness of the nature of the writing process, especially in the areas of
effective topic construction through pre-writing and revision and editing after
writing.
After taking ESOL 0351, Level 3 Writing,
students should be able to:
ü Write a five-paragraph
composition that includes an introduction, three well-organized body
paragraphs, and a conclusion.
ü Show proficiency in
developing a topic according to the following rhetorical modes: description,
narration, persuasion, comparison/contrast and classification
ü Show proficiency in
writing effective topic sentences and selecting appropriate supporting details
ü Show familiarity with
appropriate use of coordinating and subordinating conjunctions and transition
words.
ü Show familiarity with
basic rules of punctuation and capitalization, particularly as they relate to
combining simple sentences into compound and complex ones.
ü Show familiarity with the
basic steps of the writing process, including brainstorming or free writing and
the use of outlines for developing composition structure
ü Show ability to revise a composition
whose errors have been indicated by an instructor.
Grades: 65% In-class compositions A 90-100
20% Final
Essay B 80-89
10% Homework,
class work, quizzes, lab C 70-79
5% Weekly
compositions IP or F under
70
Note: Scores of in-class compositions
will be weighted so that the later ones carry a higher value.
1. Attendance: If you exceed a total of 8 hours of
absence in any class (4 days of any class), you can be discontinued from all your
classes. This will make F1 students out of status and cause visa problems.
Please email me if you are absent or talk to me on your return.
2. Tardiness and in-class time absence: Classes and tests begin promptly, and
repeated lateness of ten minutes or more will count as class absence.
Disappearing during class is also absence. Do not use the computer lab outside
our time.
3. Missed tests: After an absence, arrange a time to make
up the composition or test. Avoid absence as the longer multi-paragraph
compositions take two class periods to write. I drop the lowest quiz score at
the end of the semester.
4. Assignments and quizzes: Assignments are due on the next class day unless otherwise stated by
the instructor. To get a grade, you are responsible for assignments and
homework. Work missed while absent has
to be done on your return. Please get a classmate=s
phone number to find out what you missed so that you can come to class
prepared.
Quizzes and tests: There will be regular announced and other unannounced
quizzes on homework or topics we have been studying.
5. Tutoring: Tutoring is available after school in
room 105 and also from 9 -11 on Fridays in the audio lab. The Friday sessions
finish at 11 a.m. so get there long before 10:30. These are good opportunities
to work on topics which you find difficult. Your teacher will also be available
before and after school or in lab time to help.
6. Academic Honesty (Dishonesty = Cheating): Any form of cheating or copying,
(plagiarism) will result in a 0 for that assignment and possibly recommendation
for probation or dismissal from the college system. Cheating includes copying
from another student during a test, copying from a text or copying from the
Internet and presenting it as your own work See the HCC Handbook for more
information.
7. Withdrawals: The
last day students may withdraw or be dropped from a class with a grade of W is
April 3. Students who have excessive absences after that date will receive the
grades they earn
8. Repeating students: Students who repeat a course for a third
or more times will face a tuition fee increase of $75 at HCC and other Texas
public colleges and universities. Ask
your instructor or speak to a counselor about opportunities for tutoring or
other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not
receiving passing grades. After
failing a class a second time, a student will receive an F for that class.
9. Students with Disabilities: Students
with a learning or physical disability which might affect their performance in
class should contact the HCCS disabilities counselor, Dr. Becky Hauri at 713-718-7909, FAX 713-718-7781
10. Sexual Harassment Policy: Sexual harassment in any form is not
tolerated at Houston Community College. See the HCCS Student Handbook for
further information.
Courtesy and classroom behavior: Turn off cell phones before class or set to vibrate for an emergency
situation. To maximize your learning, use English only during class
time and sit next to someone who does not speak your language. We need to treat
everyone, including classmates, with respect by paying attention and encourage
all students to participate. Questions about the course are welcome, but for
longer discussions, you can see me after school. No eating during class.
Dictionaries especially electronic dictionaries: In writing tests, you may use English only dictionaries to check words or spelling Constant translation leads to strange word choices. Use the language you know rather than translate.
Week 1 Diagnostic Essay, Introduction to Class
Chapter 1 Getting Ready to Write
Review of capitalization, punctuation and simple sentence structure.
Week
2 Chapter 2 Writing
Paragraphs Monday 1/21/08 Martin Luther King Day Holiday
In-class Practice Paragraph
Week 3 Chapter 3 Revising and Editing In-class Paragraph #1
Review of major sentence errors and sentence combining
(These topics will be included through the course)
Week 4 Chapter 4 Writing Essays: Narrative
Time clauses
Week 5 Chapter 4 In-class Essay #1
Week
6 Chapter 6 Division
and Classification Essay Monday 2/18/08
Presidents’ Day Holiday
Week 7 Chapter 6
Complex sentences In-class Essay #2
Week 8 Chapter 7 Cause and Effect Essay
SPRING BREAK March 10 – 16
Week 9 Chapter 7 In-class Essay #3
Week 10 Chapter 11 Problem Solution Essay
Week 11 Chapter 11 . In-class Essay #4
Last
date for withdrawal Thursday April 3 at 4: 30 p.m.
Week 12 Chapter 8 Comparison Contrast Essay
See the Azar grammar book for exercises on use of comparison contrast
Week
13 Chapter 8 Quiz on
comparison contrast vocabulary
Week 14 Chapter 8 In-class Essay #5
Week 15 Review
Week
16 Monday May 5 Writing Final
Tuesday May 6 Grammar Final
Note: Chapters 8 and 9 in Fundamentals of English Grammar by Betty Azar
will be used in parts of the course.
This is an approximate schedule.
I may make minor changes to it if necessary to cover the required material in
the course.