1. Notes for your reflection Mrs. Morrell Introduction to Eng103/210

2. “You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” -a.k.a. Theodor Seuss Geisel

3.  Cost Savings: ◦ $180 per semester ◦ Books paid by WCS ◦ No fees  Instructor Access ◦ On site & online ◦ One-on-one coaching ◦ Personal interest in success  Time ◦ One (or two) less course(s) to take next year ◦ Dual credit: high school Senior English & Eng 103/210

4.  40 class sessions x 1.5 hours = 60 hours per semester  Make-up? 7:30 – 8:30 am OR 3:35-4:35 pm by arrangement; Prep = 1 Red  In college, absences are not “excused”  Meet deadlines  Communicate (progress & problems)  Be aware of the DDN Monster

5.  Seven required books or full- length dramas  A raft of poetry  A self-selected classic novel for the final project (April/May)

6.  Seven polished papers first semester  5-8 drafts  Get over the “fix and submit” habit  What if writing is not your forte?  How coachable are you?  Who can assist?

7.  A SYSTEM that works for you  Back up all work  Refer to AND READ notes & applicable web sites when completing assignments  Develop a portfolio of personal bests – preferably as an e-Portfolio. Aim to include at least 4 “best work” pieces each semester.

8. You will need… 1. A reliable study buddy (or two) 2. A “meaner than dirt” reader of your draft work (someone beyond your instructor) 3. A willingness to contribute to group effort (“fair share” ethic) 4. An interest in asking meaningful questions to encourage others to think, reach, seek.

9.  What are your writing & reading strengths?  What are your writing & reading weaknesses?  What constrains your time? Can you manage time better?  Are you organized? Emotionally mature?  Do you have patience?

10.  Plagiarism  Crediting resources  Permissions for fair use

11.  Write a one-page essay in which you explore your coming year. Be honest about your ability to handle the social, political, emotional, and familial pressures you will encounter. Address your academic strengths and weaknesses.  I’m expecting three clear, coherent paragraphs, each with a clear topic.