integrated reading and writing houston community college
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Integrated Reading and Writing
Houston Community College
INRW 0420 – Integrated Reading & Writing II Northwest Campus Spring Branch
CRN 34784
Days: Monday/Wednesday – Semester: Fall 2017 (9/25 – 12/17)
3 hour lecture /2 hour lab course / 72 hours per semester/ 12 weeks
Class Time: 11:00 – 2:20 pm Room TBA
Instructor: G. A. English
Instructor Contact Information: [email protected] (Preferred);
Emergency contact, call the Office Manager, ( Messages, Only!) , 713-718-5410.
Office location and hours - Mon/Wed by appointment, only!
Connect Lab URL: http://connect.mheducation.com/class/34784
Connect Tech for Students: 1-844-329-2527
What is CONNECT? McGraw-Hill Education Connect is a robust toolkit of learning resources
designed with the flexibility instructors need, to unlock the potential of a diverse student
population.
CONNECT continually adjusts to Maximize Learning.
CONNECT provides opportunities for both formative and summative assessment. The
adaptable technology provides students with a safe place to make mistakes encouraging
deliberate practice and enabling them to move one step closer to mastery.
The best way to reach me is through email 24/7!
Please feel free to contact me via email concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course. You do not need to wait until you have received a poor grade before asking for my assistance. Your performance in my class is very important to me. I am available to hear your concerns and just to discuss course topics. Feel free to email me anytime (24/7) using the gengl21852@aol PREFERRED email address.
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Instructional Materials:
Text: Common Places by Lisa Hoeffner and Kent Hoeffner
Access Card for Connect
Canvas Online : 34784 - 420
Dictionary and Thesaurus
(Use of a dictionary for translation, spell check, definitions, etc. is encouraged for all
Assignments)
Use of a thesaurus for a variety of word choices is encouraged for all assignments.
One (1) Spiral 70 page wide ruled tablet for journal writing (Due Dates: Every Monday and
Wednesday)
One (1) 2-pocket folder with fasteners (any color)
Wide ruled notebook paper (white only)
Ink writing pen(s), only! (No pencil for assignments!)
Course Description
This course is a combined 3 hour lecture/ 2 hour lab (1 hour technology lab & 1 hour
writing lab), performance-based course designed to develop students’ critical reading and
academic writing skills. The focus of the course will be on applying critical reading skills
for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material and developing written work appropriate
to the audience, purpose, situation, and length of the assignment. The course integrates
complementary reading and writing assignments with special emphasis given to reasoning
and responding to issues arising from class readings. This course is designed to prepare
students for college level reading and writing intensive courses including ENGL 1301.
Students will learn to write effective, logical essays, utilizing textual support to develop
reading comprehension strategies, and to analyze, synthesize and make value judgments
using critical thinking. Lab required. The course fulfills TSI requirements for reading
and writing. Students who successfully complete this course will qualify to take ENGL
1301.
Prerequisites (1) Students may enter this course who have received both of the following
scores or have demonstrated remediation needs in only one area (reading or writing) on the
TSIA: WRITE: 310-362 & WS: 4 and/or READ: 347 – 350. (2) Passing grade in INRW
0410.
Course Goal
The goal of INRW 0420 is to prepare students to perform in college-level courses such as Freshman
Composition, History, Government, Psychology, and other freshman college courses.
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Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Locate explicit textual information, draw complex inferences, and describe, analyze, and
evaluate the information within and across multiple texts of varying lengths.
2. Comprehend and use vocabulary effectively in oral communication, reading, and writing.
3. Identify and analyze the audience, purpose, and message across a variety of texts.
4. Describe and apply insights gained from reading and writing a variety of texts.
5. Compose a variety of texts that demonstrate reading comprehension, clear focus, logical
development of ideas, and use of appropriate language that advance the writer’s purpose.
6. Determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given reading and
writing situations.
7. Generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating
the ideas and words of other writers in student writing using established strategies.
8. Evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and information in recognizing, formulating, and
developing a claim.
9. Develop and use effective reading and revision strategies to strengthen the writer’s ability
to compose college-level writing assignments.
10. Recognize and apply the conventions of Standard English in reading and writing. Instructional Methods
A variety of instructional methods are used throughout the semester. Examples may include class
discussions, lectures, readings, reflections, group projects, research, assessments, video/DVD,
internet searches, and presentations.
As an instructor, my mission is to encourage student success. My responsibility is to provide the
student with knowledge and opportunities for critical thinking and applications as appropriate.
As a student, improvement of academic reading ability can be achieved by responsibly doing the
assigned readings, submitting assignments on time, participating in discussions and other
activities, attending class (face-to-face and online portions), and enjoying this learning
experience to become better in reading comprehension.
Student Assignments
Assignments have been developed that will enhance your learning. You will be required to successfully complete the following assignments and actions Complete in-class and out-of-class reading assignments and group activities Take reading and grammar quizzes Complete writing assignments Revise and edit (proofread) essays Complete all Connect assignments Complete journal assignments
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Course Calendar: As assigned
Textbook: Common Places by Lisa Hoeffner and Kent Hoeffner
Week One Mon: Student Sign in with Proof of Registration
Overview of INRW 420 Course Syllabus, Learning Web Emphasis on Journal Writing, Canvas online
Connect Lab Registration Wed: Emphasis on Foundations for College Success, 7
Emphasis on Journal Writing Review, Canvas online Emphasis on Reading and Writing as an Integrated Process,
(Reading and Writing Basics, PPT Emphasis on Writing Diagnostic Essay
Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab
Week Two
Mon
Emphasis on Submitting First Journal Entry
Emphasis on Correction Symbols, Canvas online
Emphasis on Developing Annotation Skills, p. 24
Emphasis on Topics -Main Ideas-Topic Sentences, Learning Web Resources
Emphasis on Reading and Evaluating Narration and Description (reading selections)
Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab
Wed
Emphasis on Drafting Narration Essay, p. 149
Emphasis on Using Description, Figurative Language, Learning Web Resources
Emphasis on Using Supporting Details in Narration Writing, p. 150
Emphasis on Narration and Description Writing That Creates Pictures in the Essay, Canvas online
Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab
Week Three
Mon
Emphasis on Inferences, Record Lesson and Learning Web Resources
Emphasis on Revising the Narration Essay to submit for Peer-editing, Canvas Online
Emphasis on Manuscript and Title Page Format, Canvas Online
Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab
Wed
Emphasis on submitting Narration Essay for Peer-editing, Canvas online
Emphasis on preparing final Narration Essay draft for grading, Canvas online
Emphasis on Grading Profile Rubric, Canvas Online
Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab
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Week Four
Mon
Emphasis on Revising the Narration Essay to Include Descriptive Details
Emphasis on revising the Narration Essay to submit for Peer-editing
Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab
Wed
Emphasis on peer-editing Narration Essay
Emphasis on Typing final Narration Essay draft to submit for grading next class.
Emphasis on the Comparison and Contrast Essay, p. 183
Emphasis on Venn diagram, Canvas online
Emphasis on Evaluating Comparison and Contrast Essays (reading selections)
Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab
Week Five
Mon
Submit Narration Essay for Grading
Emphasis on Organizing Comparison and Contrast in class Using the Venn diagram, Canvas online
Emphasis on checking and revising draft of Comparison and Contrast Venn diagram
Emphasis on Coordination, PPT
Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab
Wed
Emphasis on Using Venn diagram details to draft Comparison and Contrast Essay Including Details
Emphasis on Run-Ons: Two Sentences Joined Incorrectly, PPT
Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab
Week Six
Mon
Emphasis on Writing and Revising the Comparison and Contrast Essay with Venn diagram for Peer-
editing next class, p. 312
Emphasis on Fragments: Incomplete Sentences, PPT
Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab
Wed
Emphasis on Peer-editing the Comparison and Contrast Essay with Venn diagram
Emphasis on Revising and Editing final Comparison and Contrast Essay and Venn diagram to submit for
grading next Thursday.
Emphasis on Subject-Verb Agreement, p. 325
Emphasis on Reviewing Manuscript and Title Page Format, Canvas Online
Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab
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Week Seven Mon Emphasis on comparing and Contrasting in Music
Emphasis on Problems with Subject-Verb Agreement, PPT Emphasis on working to produce the Annotated Biography, Canvas online
Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab Wed
Submit Comparison and Contrast Essay with Venn diagram for grading
Emphasis on Problems with Subject-Verb Agreement (continued), PPT
Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab
Week Eight Mon Emphasis on Making a Working Annotated Bibliography, Canvas online
Emphasis on Commonly Confused Words, PPT
Emphasis on Developing a Topic for your Annotated Bibliography Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab Wed
Submit Annotated Bibliography Topic for Review
Emphasis of Tracking Source Information, Canvas online
Emphasis on Recording Source Information, Canvas online Emphasis on Creating a Working Bibliography, Canvas online
Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab
Week Nine Mon Emphasis on Evaluating Working Bibliography, Canvas online Emphasis on Peer-editing Working Bibliography in to Submit next class
Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab Wed
Emphasis on Quotation Marks, PPT Emphasis on Argument, p. 209 Emphasis on Recognizing the Elements of Argument, p. 209 Emphasis on Choosing a Topic for Argument, Canvas online Emphasis using Argument graphic Aid, Canvas online
Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab
Week Ten Mon
Submit Annotated Bibliography Topic for Grading Emphasis on Evaluating Argument Essays (reading selections) Emphasis on Argument Organizer, Canvas online Emphasis on Acquiring Three Sources for your Argument next class
Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab
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Wed Emphasis on Reasons Four Reasons for your Argument Emphasis on Reviewing Sources for your Argument Emphasis on Completing your Argument graphic organizer.
Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab
Week Eleven
Mon
Emphasis on Reviewing Annotating and Highlighting Texts
Emphasis on Working in Connect Lab Wed Emphasis on Oral Presentation of Annotated Bibliography Emphasis on Semester Averages.
Emphasis on Completing Work in Connect Lab Week Twelve Final Exam Week
Evaluate Connect Lab Assignments
Final Exam Monday, December 11, 2017
Writing Center: Before you turn in any essay you must take it to the Writing Center for tutor assistance **** I will not accept late work!!!!!!!.
In Canvas click on ANNOUNCEMENTS for assignments and important
information.)
**** I will not accept late work!!!!!!!.
Student Assessments Knowledge checks will occur in the format of quizzes, essays, projects, online lab exercises, flipped lessons, journals and exams. Three-four essays and selected revisions A midterm exam A final exam EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.
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Instructor Requirements
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to :
Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived
Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and lectures
Description of any special projects or assignments
Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up
Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special projects or assignments
Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required
To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to :
Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities
Read and comprehend the textbook
Complete the required assignments and exams:
Ask for help when there is a question or problem
Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments
HCC Grading Scale
A = 100 – 90:……………………………………4 points per semester hour B = 89 – 80: …………………………………….3 points per semester hour C = 79 – 70: …………………………………….2 points per semester hour 69 and below = F or IP…………………………0 points per semester hour IP (In Progress) ……………………………… 0 points per semester hour W(Withdrawn)…………………………………..0 points per semester hour IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades “IP,” “COM” and “I” do not affect GPA.
Grading Criteria
Your instructor will conduct quizzes, exams, and assessments that you can use to determine how successful you are at achieving the course learning outcomes (mastery of course content and skills) outlined in the syllabus. If you find you are not mastering the material and skills, you are encouraged to reflect on how you study and prepare for each class. Your instructor welcomes a dialogue on what you discover and may be able to assist you in finding resources on campus that will improve your performance.
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Grading Percentages
Grading Percentages
1. Essays #1, #2 (Rhetorical modes are assigned for all essays and projects) 20%
2. Annotated Bibliography 10%
3. Connect Lab 20%
4. Journal 20%
5. Class work (participation, assignments, and quizzes) 10%
6. Final Essay 20%
Total 100%
Tutoring
The HCC Tutoring Centers provide academic support to our diverse student
population by creating an open atmosphere of learning for all students enrolled at
HCC. Using a variety of tutoring techniques, we assist students across academic
disciplines, addressing their individual needs in a constructive, safe, and
welcoming environment. Our emphasis is on maximizing academic potential
while promoting student success and retention. We are committed to helping
students achieve their educational, personal, and career goals by empowering
them to become confident, independent, lifelong learners.
Tutoring for individual subjects is offered at specific times throughout the week
on various campuses. There is no need to make an appointment. If you need a
tutor, please refer to our website: www.hccs.edu/findatutor for times and
locations. For more information about tutoring at HCC, please go to
www.hccs.edu/district/students/tutoring
HCC Policy Statement – ADA
Services to Students with Disabilities
Students who require reasonable accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to report to your ADA counselor at your campus to make necessary arrangements. Faculty is only authorized to provide accommodations by the Disability Support Service Office
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HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty
A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the coursework has been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available to other students. The instructor is responsible for measuring each student's individual achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field. Thus, in our system, the instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are expected to be familiar with the University's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of the rules will not help you. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic dishonesty”: includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes:
1. Copying from another students’ test paper; 2. Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test; 3. Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization; 4. Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of a test
that has not been administered; 5. Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that
work in one’s own written work offered for credit.
Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook)
Turnitin is used by the college to encourage students to submit their own work. All essays, including
the midterm and final exam essays for this course will be submitted to Turnitin through my class in your account. Any essays not submitted through Turnitin are not valid and will not be graded. Instructions for creating your free account in Turnitin and other important information such as the course code and password will be posted for you in Eagle Online. If you already have an account in Turnitin, you will need only to add this class to your account.
Other HCC Policy Statements
Access Distance Education Policies on their website: http://de.hccs.edu/de/de-student-handbook Access Student Services Policies on their website: http://hccs.edu/student-rights Access CE Policies on their Website: http://www.hccs.edu/CE-student-guidelines Useful Web Resources (You may add and delete as needed):
Information: www.hccs.edu ; http://learning.hccs.edu Tutoring & Support: www.hccs.askonline.net My Skills Lab: http://myskillslab.com Eagle Online: https://hccs1.mrooms3.net/login/index.php
Purdue OWL: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01
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HCC Course Withdrawal Policy
If you feel that you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the course prior to the final date of withdrawal. Beginning in fall 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in obtaining a certificate and/or degree. To help students be successful in their courses, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor may “alert” you and HCC counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences, poor academic performance, and/or other reasons. It is your responsibility to visit with your professor or a counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you – online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and improve your academic performance. If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact a HCC counselor or your professor prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be done PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript. **Final withdrawal deadlines vary each semester and/or depending on class length, please visit the online registration calendars, HCC schedule of classes and catalog, any HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to determine class withdrawal deadlines. Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when communicating via email and/or telephone with a professor and/or counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss withdrawal options less than a day before the deadline.
Repeat Course Fee
The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed classes. To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than twice, are required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage students to pass their courses and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available.
Title IX Pregnancy Policy Statement
Title IX Pregnancy Update Letter of Accommodation Students who need an accommodation should obtain a letter of accommodation from the Abilities Counselor.
HCC Campus Carry Policy Statement
During the 84th Texas Legislature, lawmakers passed a law we know as the “Campus Carry” Bill
(Senate Bill 11). It allows licensed individuals ... www.hccs.edu
Campus Carry - Houston Community College | HCC
“At HCC the safety of our students, staff, and faculty is our first priority. As of August 1, 2017, Houston Community College is subject to the Campus Carry Law (SB11 2015). For more information, visit the HCC Campus Carry web page at http://www.hccs.edu/district/departments/police/campus-carry/.
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Sexual Harassment: It is a violation of HCCS policy for an employee, agent, or student of the
college to engage in sexual harassment as defined in the EEOC guidelines (EEO/AA Compliance Handbook 47). Consult the 1999-2001 Student Handbook (p. 25) for specific.
Message from HCC Counselors after Post Crisis Intervention
Hurricane Harvey For emotional and psychological support to the victims of natural disaster Harvey, counselors have provided the designated crisis hotline: Disaster Help Line number to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) Phone: 1-800-985-5990 Text: “TalkWithUs” to 66746 Web: www.disasterdistress.samhsa.gov
EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.
Important Dates
September 26, 2017 First Day of Class October 05, 2017 Official Day of Record October,09 2017 Last Day for 70% refund October 12, 2017 Last Day for 25% refund November 20, 2017 Last Day for Administrative/Student Withdrawal 3, 2015 November 23, 2017 Thanksgiving Break December 10, 2017 Last Day for Connect Lab Assignments at (11:59pm) December 12, 2017 Final Exam (Last Day of Class) December 17, 2017 Semester Ends STUDENT CONDUCT “According to its policy on student conduct the Houston Community college views college-level students as adults who subscribe to a basic standard of conduct… No student may disrupt or otherwise interfere with any educational activity being performed by a member of the College System. In addition , no student may interfere with his/her fellow students’ right to pursue their academic goals to the fullest in an atmosphere appropriate to a community of scholars” (HCC Student Handbook, p. 34). http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/current-students/student-handbook
1. This is an adult learning environment and you are expected to be able to conduct yourself in an adult manner. If you are unable to monitor your actions and you are repeatedly(more than three instances) disruptive to class instruction (talking to classmates during lectures, shouting out to others during lectures, repeatedly walking in and out of class, interrupting the instructor to ask questions, etc.), you will be withdrawn from the class.
2. If you arrive to class late and a scheduled assignment is being or has been graded in class, your work will not be accepted for a grade.
3. Do not work on materials for other classes during this class.
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4. Get handouts and returned work before class begins or after the class ends. DO NOT walk up to the instructor’s desk during the class.
5. Turn off IPODs and cell phones prior to entering class. No calls, text messages, photographs, or any other electronic communication should be sent or received during class. If you sleep in class, on the first occurrence you will receive a verbal warning. If it happens again, you will be dismissed from the class for the rest of the day. If it happens a third time, you will be dropped from the class. The guidelines for student conduct are specifically defined in The Student Handbook 2009/2010, page 34. “A student’s membership in the community of scholars is a privilege and carries with it obligations to participate in and contribute to the educational mission of the College and to avoid any behavior that is contrary to that mission. Therefore, no student may disrupt or otherwise interfere with any educational activity being performed by a member of the College System.” It is expected that students will demonstrate both courtesy and cooperation in the classroom. A student who either cannot or will not extend both courtesy and cooperation may not continue the course.
The Integrated Reading and Writing Program Statement
The Integrated Reading and Writing Program at Houston Community College provides
opportunities for students to refresh and advance their reading and writing skills in order to
maximize their ability to perform in college-level courses. The program offers courses for both
native and non-native students who demonstrate a need to develop the critical reading and writing
skills that will be required throughout their college careers and beyond by the TSI
assessment. These courses focus on key reading and writing skills with an emphasis on reading
comprehension, composition, and critical reading and analysis of a variety of texts.
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SOUTHEAST COLLEGE
INRW 0420
CRN 34984 – Term Fall 2017
3 hour lecture /2 hour lab course / 72 hours per semester/ 12 weeks
Class Time: 11:00 – 2:20 pm Room 301
Acknowledgment of Syllabus
I read, understood, and agreed to the policies and requirements stated in the course syllabus
uploaded to the Learning Web by Professor Gloria English. I understand that I am responsible
for reading the syllabus and for asking my instructor to clarify any information on the syllabus
that I do not understand. I also understand that the syllabus and calendar of assignments and/or
tests may change, and that I will be informed of any changes.
Student Name: Date:
Student Signature: Student ID