November 2 lesson

Today we will take an AWL sublist 8 test and review Unit 8. Soon (sometime in November), I would also like to check your portfolios and reading for pleasure. I hope you are all making good progress!

October 26 lesson

Today, we will study unit 8 of the textbook.

October 19 lesson

Today, we will study the sublist 7 AWL words, review unit 7. If there is free time, please work on your portfolio, study sublist 8, or read for pleasure.

Portfolio = effort

In order to succeed in anything, one needs to make an effort. This semester, I would like to reward students who make an effort. Consequently, your 30-point portfolio score will now be based on the effort you make both in and outside of class.

At the end of this semester, please present your portfolio to me in person. I will grade you on three things:

a) how well you worked in class

b) the downloaded prints (which you should put in your portfolio)

c) your portfolio of 15 articles (see course outline for tips on how to present your work)

Students who work hard in class an who make a reasonable effort with the downloads and their portfolios will score more points than those who make less effort. A perfect portfolio on the final day of the semester will not score you many points if you did little all semester.

Please do your best!

October 12 lesson

Today, we will study Unit 7, and if there is free time, prepare for the following week's sublist 7 test. Alternatively, you may work on your portfolio or read for pleasure.