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Welcome to Expository Reading & Writing

Welcome to Expository Reading & Writing. Why Expository Reading & Writing:. Rethinking Reading & Writing. Writing and Reading Connection. Writing Reading must go hand in hand!. What students can not do ….

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Welcome to Expository Reading & Writing

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  1. Welcome to Expository Reading & Writing Expository Reading & Writing Connelly

  2. Why Expository Reading & Writing: Rethinking Reading & Writing Expository Reading & Writing Connelly

  3. Writing and Reading Connection Writing Reading must go hand in hand! Expository Reading & Writing Connelly

  4. What students can not do… • Only 1/3 of students are prepared for the two most frequently assigned writing tasks: • Analyzing information or arguments • Synthesizing information from several sources Expository Reading & Writing Connelly

  5. Students can: Read & Write Expository Reading & Writing Connelly

  6. Collegiate Writing Expectations I. Amount of Writing: • Quarter classes • 2 short 1000-1500 word essays OR one short essay and one long research paper • A midterm exam with short answer essay questions and a longer final exam with longer questions • Semester Courses • Two midterm exams • Final exam • Long analytical, research paper of at least 8 pages Expository Reading & Writing Connelly

  7. Reading & Composing Skills Test Expository Reading & Writing Connelly

  8. EPT (Writing) Fall 2008 Assessment Results Expository Reading & Writing Connelly

  9. EPT (Writing) Fall 2008 Assessment Results Expository Reading & Writing Connelly

  10. How does ERWC help prepare students? ~Unit Plans 4 Parts: 1. Pre-Reading (usually PPT) 2. Grammar / Vocab (usually worksheets) 3. Reading / Post Reading (Annotating) 4. Writing Expository Reading & Writing Connelly

  11. Grades ~Grading Policy: weighted grades -15% Language Development /Participation -45% Writing -25% Reading (including Indep. Reading) -15% Semester Final Expository Reading & Writing Connelly

  12. Class Supply List These items are required for every class: 1. Binder / 3 ring notebook (w/paper) 2. Dividers 3. Post-It’s (unless you buy books) 4. Multi-colored Pens (@ least 2, 3 preferred) Expository Reading & Writing Connelly

  13. Attendance Policy ~Essays and Major Assignments ~Daily/short-term assignments ~FIELDTRIPS, PARTIAL DAY ABSENCES ~Make-up work Expository Reading & Writing Connelly

  14. Necessary for success: • Laugh at yourself • Work Ethic • Understand & set priorities • Good Health Expository Reading & Writing Connelly

  15. Web Page http://pleasanton.k12.ca.us/avhsweb/connelly/index.htm ~Class Documents ~ Calendar, Assignments, Unit Plans ~Standards **Students will be asked to print out materials from the website for class. Expository Reading & Writing Connelly

  16. Communication Email:wconnelly@pleasanton.k12.ca.us Phone: (925) 461-6100 ext. 5 Conferences: ~Before school :7:30am-8:00am Tuesdays, Wednesdays. ~After school: 3:00-4:00 Thursdays, Fridays Expository Reading & Writing Connelly

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