You Have a Test Tomorrow

English 1301

You and Mr. Hall

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Week of 29 September - 2 October 2014

Week 6

And

Week of 6-9 October 2014

Week 7

 

1. Test – the metaphorical cat is out of the metaphorical bag on this one: we will celebrate learning with a test on Wednesday, 1 October, and Thursday, 2 October, according to your section. 
    
   The test is open-book and open-note.  You do yourself a disservice by not bringing these to class every day.  The book is not a fashion accessory; it is needful. 
    
   Given the large size of the class I wish to give multiple-guess exams.  I will make this happen when 42 of 42 students consistently demonstrate that they can write a declarative sentence.  The ability to write a declarative sentence is a sixth-grade skill.
    
   For the sake of encouraging learning I wish to give help-each-other exams.  I will make this happen when 42 of 42 students consistently demonstrate initiative.
    
2. Please review your syllabus and the good manners you were taught at home regarding the use of Orwellian telescreens during class.  Please.
    
3. Please review your syllabus and the good manners you were taught at home regarding the privilege of a mid-morning snack in class.  Please.
    
4. Monday and Wednesday, 6 and 8 October.  Persuasive essay rough drafts due for a grade of either 100 or 0.  An absence or a computer crisis is not an excuse.

 

5. Tuesday and Wednesday, 7 and 9 October.  Final drafts of your persuasive writing assignment due at roll call.  An absence or a computer crisis is not an excuse.

 

6. Tuesday and Wednesday, 7 and 9 October – after essays are turned in we will proceed to the computer lab for familiarization with Angelina College’s on-line resources for research.  This system will be your only source for on-line references.  Schmoop©™ and Wikipedia©™ are, well, amusing, but they are not for professionals.