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Journal #1
In order to become a better writer, practice is key. One way you will gain practice is through free-writing in your online journals that you will turn in for this class.
One English book states, “because writing is a skill, it makes sense that the more you practice writing, the better you will write” (Lagan 16).
You will use a technique called “free-writing” to complete these entries, which means you will type on your topic for ten minutes using a timer (use the timer on your cell phone). When free-writing, you do not worry about spelling or punctuating correctly, about organizing material, or about finding exact words. You simply type without stopping for ten minutes. Mistakes do not count, but I will be checking to make sure you have at least a half a page, typed, double-spaced and in MLA format.
You will be given the opportunity to write in your journal many times over the course of the semester. You will receive 10 points per journal entry. The 10 points will strictly be a participation grade. I will assign the prompt you will write about, and you will have that week to complete the entry.
At the end of the semester, you will choose one of your best entries to edit into a final draft.
At the end of the semester, you will have completed many writing samples over a variety of topics. This is a great way to grow comfortable with the writing process and to master MLA format.
One of the most important things you will learn in English 099 is what MLA format stands for and how to format it. MLA stands for the Modern Language Association. It is the format used for writing English papers in college.
Journal Handout
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You will use this handout to better understand how your papers and assignments should be formatted. Please print these out to have as a reference of how to format a MLA style paper. All of your Journals and Essay rough drafts and final drafts will be written in MLA, which is why the journals are important.
Journal #1 Prompt:
How do you feel about the spring semester? What are your expectations for this course? What are you interested in learning more about? Do you have any concerns about online learning? Be sure to click on the Journal Handout document to see how to format your journals.
Journal Assignments for Grammar 099 Online
Over the next fifteen weeks, you will be required to type Journal entries. To quote your book: “because writing is a skill, it makes sense that the more you practice writing, the better you will write” (16).
You will use a technique called “freewriting” to complete these entries, which means you will type on your topic for ten minutes using a timer (use the timer on your cell phone). You do not worry about spelling or punctuating correctly, about organizing material, or about finding exact words. You simply type without stopping for ten minutes. Mistakes do not count, but I will be checking to make sure you have at least a half a page, typed, and double-spaced.
You will be given the opportunity to write in your journal many times over the course of the semester. You will receive 10 points per journal entry. The 10 points will strictly be a participation grade. I will not edit or check for anything other than completion; however, I will leave comments if you do not write enough or have the correct format. I will assign the prompt you will write about, and you will have that week to complete the entry.
At the end of the semester, you will choose one of your best entries to edit into a final drafts.
****Here is an example of what a Journal Entry looks like:
Jane Doe
Professor Cooper
English 099-901
28 May 2020
Journal #1
My Summer Plans
This summer, I plan on going to Grand Isle, Louisiana to go fishing with my family. I love to fish! In Grand Isle, there are so many ways to fish. A person can wade in the water and fish while standing, or even go out on a boat to fish in deep waters. In Grand Isle, we usually cook what we catch, so the food is always so fresh. My family owns a little bit of land that we built a cabin on, and we go down every summer. We also go swimming every day. The beach is surprisingly similar to Florida. But not as packed. When we go to Grand Isle, we have to pack so much. We pack everything but the kitchen sink! The cabin has some essentials, but not all. Usually, my sisters come to Grand Isle, as well. We love to all get together and spend family time because during the year, it is hard to get together because we are all so busy.
***This is a perfect example of a typical journal entry. The grammar and punctuation is not completely correct, but the ideas are there. This is also a typical length of a typed, ten minute timed writing.
Course Calendar
Due Sun Jan 15, 2023
Quiz: Reading Comprehension
Journal #1
Due Sun Jan 22, 2023
Discussion Board: Create Ten Sentences and Label the Parts of Speech
Pre-writing, Tattoo
Writing Assignment
Quiz: Parts of Speech
Journal #2
Due Sun Jan 29, 2023
Organize your supporting evidence, Tattoo Writing Assignment
Read and discuss, “This Tattoo Artist Helps People with Scars Love Their Body Again”
Journal #3
Email assignment
Due Sun Feb 5, 2023
Final
Draft, Tattoo Writing Assignment
Journal #4
Due Sun Feb 12, 2023
Quiz: Subjects and Verbs
Journal #5
Due Sun Feb 19, 2023
Quiz: Subject Verb Agreement
Read and discuss, “COVID-19 Etiquette: 6 Common Conundrums”
Journal #6
Due Sun Feb 26, 2023
Journal #7
Quiz: Pronouns
Step 3: Organize your supporting evidence, COVID-19 Safety
Due Sun Mar 5, 2023
Final Draft, COVID-19 Safety Paragraph
Journal #8
Pre-writing, Making a Change Writing Assignment
Due Sun Mar 12, 2023
Quiz: Fragments
Read and discuss, “A Rural Community Decided to Treat Its Opioid Problem Like a Natural Disaster”
Journal #9
Due Sun Mar 19, 2023
Quiz: Run-ons
Step 3: Organize your supporting evidence, Making a Change
Journal #10
Due Sun Mar 26, 2023
Quiz: Compound and Complex Sentences
Final Draft, Making a Change Paragraph
Journal Revision
Due Sun Apr 9, 2023
Punctuation Quiz
Journal Revision
Due Sun 16, 2023
Quiz: Confused Sentences
Writing Assignment
Due Sun April 23, 2023
Essay Body Paragraph #1 Revision
Essay Body Paragraph #2 Revision
Due Sun April 30, 2023
Essay Body Paragraph #3 Revision
Essay Final Draft Revision
Due Sunday May 7, 2023
Final
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