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Expository
Writing (2006-07)
Mrs. Schneider
Knowing
how to write is a necessary skill that each student must master in order
to prepare for any academic or occupational field.
Expository Writing is designed to help students develop their ability to
think, to organize, and to express their ideas clearly and effectively.
Aside from short lectures, the majority of class time is spent writing.
Students are expected to complete all writing assignments and to come to
class each day prepared to write.
Materials needed:
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Two 3 ring binders: one with paper for notes, the other for Senior Memory
Book
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Tabs - I set
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A diskette or memory stick - almost every assignment will be done several
times, so having the essay recorded will save you time and frustration.
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Hi-Liter - for corrections
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A Guide to MLA Documentation
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Novel to be assigned.
Bring
all required materials to class daily or points will be deducted.
Absent:
If you are absent on class day you must see me the day you return to
school. See me before or after school. If you come to class unprepared, I
will take one letter grade off the project we are currently working on.
If
you are in the building when an assignment is due, regardless if you come
to class, your essay is still due. All assignments not collected in class
must be submitted to either me or Mrs. Carroll (Room 245).
Do not put assignments in our mailboxes.
I will not discuss make up work during class time.
Policy on
late work:
The writing assignments must be handed in on the due date that will be
assigned and posted on the board. If it is not handed in at this time, the
essay is considered late.
When necessary, you may submit a legibly
written, double-spaced, single-sided essay. Double the length requirements
to compensate for handwriting (ex: a 2 page essay is now 4
pages).
The highest grade you may earn, however, is a 74% (1). I suggest you use
the option sparingly. (NO EXCUSES WILL BE ACCEPTED).
Papers:
If you do not turn in two copies of your essay, you will lose 5
pts.
You will be given one LATE PASS. This pass entitles you to turn in one
assignment on the next school day by 7:30 am. If I do not have it by this
time it is considered late and I will not accept it.
Since we will be working often in the computer lab and I cannot be in two
places at one time (my room and the lab) the following policy will apply:
If you are not where you are suppose to be during my class, I will
consider that skipping and a two hour detention will be given to you. The
penalty will be discussed with the administration.
Bridging
Program:
The University of Evansville offers 3 hours of credit for this class
(Writing 104); you need to check to see if it transfers to the college or
university you plan to attend in the fall. The cost for this class is $150
and requires that you earn a 4 or better in the course.
Regardless
of if you sign up for the college credit, we will visit UE several times
as we work on our research paper. We will walk to the campus together. You
will be on your best behavior and use your time wisely. We will discuss
the details of these visits as we near research paper time.
Grading:
The course grades will be determined by the number of points earned in the
course on assignments. Points will be accumulated throughout the course.
Head
all essays in the following format, single-spaced:
Name
Expository Writing
Due Date
Writing type (persuasive, expository, creative, descriptive, etc.) and
draft (1st,
2nd,
3rd)
(Double Space)
Title (Centered)
(Double Space)
Begin essay and double space it; do not add an extra space between
paragraphs.
The semester grade will be determined as follows:
| First quarter |
40% |
| Second quarter |
40% |
| Final exam |
20% |
| Total |
100% |
Reminder:
this credit is required to graduate.
Take this class seriously.
I
will not give you the credit unless you earn it!
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