1. Welcome to English 110

2. Introductions and Networking Opportunity
Frequently, students can feel lost and disconnected in an unfamiliar class. Often they have few resources among their peers, which can hider them.
Therefore, an activity that enables students to connect and develop contacts in the class can be of great benefit.

3. Introductions and Networking Opportunity
Fill out the index card that has been distributed to you. Include the following information:
Your name (either your formal name or the name you’d like to be called in class)
Your major
Three interesting things about you
The last English class you’ve had
What you hope to learn in this class

4. Introductions and Networking Opportunity
Form groups of 3-4 people
Choose one person from your group to interview
Initially ask for information provided on your partner’s card, but if you are both comfortable sharing more, please do.
Once everyone in the group has been interviewed, each group member will introduce one person from the group to the class, providing the information on that person’s card as well as anything else appropriate that the person has chosen to share

5. Instructor Introduction
Name: Tamara Lynde
Major: English
Three interesting facts:
I’ originally from Iowa
I went to CSUB
I love the color purple.
Last English class: 19th century American Literature
What I hope to learn: More and better ways of helping students to write, read, and research more effectively.

6. Syllabus and Additional Class Information
Read and examine the syllabus carefully as I go over it. Please ask questions as we go.
Course theme:
Poverty and Income Inequality