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Three Modes of Writing: Narrative, Exposition, and Argument (PowerPoint & Activity) by Evelyn Burg and Anita Baksh
Click to download the PowerPoint Slides for Three Modes of Writing Worksheet for Three Modes of Writing: Narrative, Exposition, and Argument (Accompanies Google Slides: “Three Modes of Literary Expression”) Lesson and Low-Stakes Activity (1 hour) Learning Goal: The accompanying slide show offers a basic lesson on the three types of written expression, with class participation…
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Deceleration: 10-Minute Exercise–A Noteworthy Experience (Activity) by Lalit Bajaj
Directions: When you entered college, what was one noteworthy (important to you) experience you had? What did you learn from this experience? This experience doesn’t need to be big, but it does have to be an experience that taught you something. The experience can be as simple as meeting a fellow student or going to the…
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Affective Issues: Time Management (Drop the Ball Activity) by Suzanne Uzzilia
Note to Instructor: This assignment gives students an opportunity to practice time management by learning how to prioritize daily tasks. Assignment: This course asks you to complete many tasks over a short period of time. I recognize that many of you have other responsibilities outside of school that may make it difficult for you to…
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Affective Issues: Responding with Wonderment & Awe (Taxi Cab Activity) by Suzanne Uzzilia
Note to Instructor: This assignment introduces one of Costa and Kallick’s “habits of mind”: “responding with wonderment and awe.” Assignment: Brainstorm: When was the last time you were struck or overcome by wonder or awe? (If you’re not sure what a word means, take a moment to look it up.) Take 3-5 minutes to write…
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Distance Learning Resources
English Department Presentations How To Videos A collection of student-facing videos on BlackBoard, Slack, Google Classroom, ePortfolio, and general technology. Distance Learning in the Time of Covid-19 (March 2020) Compiled by Bethany Holmstrom, Leah Richards, Allia Abdullah-Matta, Jacqueline Jones, Dominique Zino, Tara Coleman, Belkis Gonzalez, and Linda Chandler. This comprehensive PowerPoint (51 slides!) offers excellent…
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