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

2. Expository Reading & Writing Connelly

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

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

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

6. Expository Reading & Writing Connelly Collegiate Writing Expectations I. Amount of Writing: Quarter classesQuarter 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 CoursesSemester Courses –Two midterm exams –Final exam –Long analytical, research paper of at least 8 pages

7. Expository Reading & Writing Connelly Reading & Composing Skills Test Skill Tested Class Average Development & Support 4.3/6 Finding Meaning in Context 3.3/4 Grammar, Usage & Idiom 3.1/4 Identifying Important Ideas 3.8/5 Organization & Coherence 2.4/4 Reasoning from the Text 3.9/5 Recognizing Purpose & Strategy 3.1/4 Sentence Control & Clarity 4.3/6 Understanding Direct Statements 1.5/2 TOTAL SCORE 29.9/40

8. Expository Reading & Writing Connelly EPT (Writing) Fall 2008 Assessment Results Scores Students Received # of Students who received score 5 1 4+ 5 4 5 3+ 1 3 3 2+ 5 2 7

9. Expository Reading & Writing Connelly EPT (Writing) Fall 2008 Assessment Results Number of students who included an author/title reference: 1659% Number of students who summarized author’s argument: 1659% Number of students who included an agree/disagree statement: 2074% Number of students who included a specific example: 933% Number of students who created a title for their work: 933%

10. Expository Reading & Writing Connelly 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

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

12. Expository Reading & Writing Connelly 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)

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

14. Expository Reading & Writing Connelly Necessary for success: 1.Laugh at yourself 2.Work Ethic 3.Understand & set priorities 4.Good Health

15. Expository Reading & Writing Connelly 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.

16. Expository Reading & Writing Connelly Communication Email: wconnelly@pleasanton.k12.ca.us 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

17. Expository Reading & Writing Connelly Debunking the Myths 1. This is bone head English. 2. Students were placed in this class because they failed a 15 question test. 3. You’re in this class because your past teachers didn’t do their job. 4. There is an easy waiver process to get out of the class.

18. Expository Reading & Writing Connelly Debunking the Myths, cont. 5. This is a boring class. 6. You don’t have to worry about Reading & Writing in college unless you are an English major.