English 4 Semester Literature
1st Semester: Gulliver's Travels or Robinson Crusoe
2nd Semester: A Tale of Two Cities or other options
2nd Semester: A Tale of Two Cities or other options
People who strive for A grades do more than is required of them. They do it with a zest for learning, and a positive attitude toward the tangible and intangible good that comes from experiencing culture. Should you be one of these people, I should expect the following from you:
1) Consistent work ethic and respect for deadlines
2) Desire to produce something of value to the world
3) Elimination of complaining from your vocabulary
4) Unimpeachable character in connection to academic honesty
5) Preciseness of expression in the form of professional writing
I make no apologies for the fact that these books are difficult to read and understand.*
We will be studying these books over the course of the semester. Approx. 30-40 pages will be due every other week. (this of course averages out to about 2.33 pages per day)
Each time reading is due, you will turn in your answers to several questions. You will also come prepared to lead the class in a discussion of some of the ideas brought up in the book. Answers should be typed.
In answering these questions, draw on your honest opinions and understanding of the world. But also, make sure to connect your material to the text of the book itself. Make predictions about the text. Offer your thoughts on the authors' writing.
Make references to specific material with page numbers in parentheses--for example (27).
Sometimes several of the questions for a specific section can be answered in one group. Sometimes they really can't.
How much to write? Enough to answer the question fully. Some of you may have a lot more than that to say. Try to keep your page output sensible. But remember that a thorough answer is better than "doing the minimum just to get by."Typing is appreciated!!! You can email it to me or print it off for class.
1) Consistent work ethic and respect for deadlines
2) Desire to produce something of value to the world
3) Elimination of complaining from your vocabulary
4) Unimpeachable character in connection to academic honesty
5) Preciseness of expression in the form of professional writing
I make no apologies for the fact that these books are difficult to read and understand.*
We will be studying these books over the course of the semester. Approx. 30-40 pages will be due every other week. (this of course averages out to about 2.33 pages per day)
Each time reading is due, you will turn in your answers to several questions. You will also come prepared to lead the class in a discussion of some of the ideas brought up in the book. Answers should be typed.
In answering these questions, draw on your honest opinions and understanding of the world. But also, make sure to connect your material to the text of the book itself. Make predictions about the text. Offer your thoughts on the authors' writing.
Make references to specific material with page numbers in parentheses--for example (27).
Sometimes several of the questions for a specific section can be answered in one group. Sometimes they really can't.
How much to write? Enough to answer the question fully. Some of you may have a lot more than that to say. Try to keep your page output sensible. But remember that a thorough answer is better than "doing the minimum just to get by."Typing is appreciated!!! You can email it to me or print it off for class.
*Butler University in Indianapolis advertises its MBA degree this way: "The Butler MBA. It's not easy. Why should it be?"
I do not apologize for expecting high quality work of people desiring an A grade. You should expect it of yourself.
Remember that you chose this as a goal. Therefore, you have nothing to complain about except your own choice. You should never catch yourself saying "I have to do ___ for English class." Rather, your statement can only accurately be cast as "I chose to do this for English class."
So there's only two options:
1) Do it.
2) Don't do it.
Ephesians 4:29 - "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."
I do not apologize for expecting high quality work of people desiring an A grade. You should expect it of yourself.
Remember that you chose this as a goal. Therefore, you have nothing to complain about except your own choice. You should never catch yourself saying "I have to do ___ for English class." Rather, your statement can only accurately be cast as "I chose to do this for English class."
So there's only two options:
1) Do it.
2) Don't do it.
Ephesians 4:29 - "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."