Class materials for February 26-27, 2013

Okay, for this week you need two things (in addition to taking the interdental test if you haven't yet).

First is this essay.

Second is this essay on communication styles (under stress).

That is all.

Class materials for February 19-20, 2013

First,

Welcome the hell back...

Second,

1. The "Th" Test

• Your test is this week.  If you will not be in class because you have an excused absence, you need to email me 24 hours in advance, and you will take the test the following week.
• Remember, you need to print an additional copy of the Testing Sheet (attached here).

2. New Cafe Meet-Up Times

• I've created a new doodle: please fill it out if you're interested so I can determine what people's availability is for the new semester.
• This week, we will meet on Thursday at 18:00.
• Next week, we will meet on Monday, Feb 25th at 17:00.

Third,

 

That's it for now. I'd tell you what you'll be doing (besides the test), but trust me, you don't wanna know....

Class materials for January 22-23, 2012

None!

First there'll be some of this....

And then some of this.....

And then some of this...

Class materials for January 15-16, 2013

For this week, see last week.

Class materials for January 08-09, 2013

What do you need to bring to class this week?

YOU!

Just show up and be ready to work.

Class Materials for December 18-19, 2012

Okay three points now (and one be complicated)

First:  Last week, a paragraph was assigned as homework.  For those who were absent from class without a valid excuse, you can still write and hand in the paragraph this week in class.
The topic for this one paragraph is Christmas and you need to choose one of two points of view: either that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year or that Christmas time is a pain in the butt.
 You need a topic sentence, 2-4 supporting details, and a concluding sentence.
 Also, there is specific formatting you need to observe.  The details of the formatting and the exact grading breakdown are explained in this rubric.
You need to print the rubric and staple it to your paragraph.  If your paragraph is not typed, double-spaced, or attached to the rubric, it will not be accepted.
Also, no late paragraphs will be accepted.  You will simply receive a zero for the assignment.  Note, special attention will be placed on comma usage, so if you were absent from class, make use of the comma sheets attached in last Monday's blog post.

In the future, any homework assigned in class will be posted on the blog Tuesday nights.  If you are absent, you are responsible for checking the blog and determining what work you need to make up.

 

Second: British vs. American comma (and punctuation) usage

After some digging, Allison found only two accepted differences.

1.  Read here

2.  Read here

For further rules and explanations about anything related to English grammar, use this site.

Third: For this week, print and bring this. Since it's the last class before Christmas feel free to bring baked goods (esp homemade) and/or liquid refreshments so that a good time can be had by all.

 

Remember,

Class materials for December 11-12, 2012

I'm having internet connection problems so we'll make this short and sweet.

This week you need this.


Special note for Wednesday students: If you wait until Wednesday morning to print/copy this and are therefore late to class I will hire the Kazakh mafia to beat you up.