We practiced writing one body paragraph for this prompt:  Is technological advancement the most important goal for a society?   Why or why not?

Next Class-- Prepping for the test.

1. Journal- Why is English the most important class in your college career? Is it? Any job requires command of the English language. SWE- Language = expression/communication- Language gets you what want. English is the keys to the kingdom. 2. Attendance. 3. Notes, Notes, and Notes. 4. Thinking Skills notes and practice. Analyze: to determine the nature and parts. Connect: to place in relationship to something else Compare: to point out similarities. Contrast: to point out differences. Clarify: to make clear. Classify: To arrange in like groups. Distinguish: to tell the difference b/t two things. Define: to determine essential qualities. Explain: to make understandable. Elaborate: to tell more. Evaluate: to determine the worth Interpret: to put in other words Identify: to name Predict: to point out a future occurrence Summarize: to tell in a short version. Synthesize: To combine. 5. HW- Essay- How have you found that thinking carefully has helped you in your life? Provide an introduction, example/s, and a conclusion. MLA format. Important Notes/Decisions/Rules: Books Monday- June 2nd. Exchange Contact information. 1. Arrive on time. 2. Respect your classmates, be constructive and actively participate. 3. Don’t talk when others are. 4. Raise your hand to speak. 5. Be nice to others and their situations. 6. Can’t have more than 4 absences. 7. If you have +3 absences, you’ll likely earn a C. 8. Do your work on time! Reading and drafting. 9. Do what I say and ask why later. 10. Cell phones on vibrate- be respectful. 11. Keep our space clean. 12. Own up to your mistakes-integrity. 1. Journal- Why is English the most important class in your college career? Is it? 2. Attendance. 3. Notes, Notes, and Notes. 4. Thinking Skills notes and practice. Analyze: to determine the nature and parts. Connect: to place in relationship to something else Compare: to point out similarities. Contrast: to point out differences. Clarify: to make clear. Classify: To arrange in like groups. Distinguish: to tell the difference b/t two things. Define: to determine essential qualities. Explain: to make understandable. Elaborate: to tell more. Evaluate: to determine the worth Interpret: to put in other words Identify: to name Predict: to point out a future occurrence Summarize: to tell in a short version. Synthesize: To combine. 5. HW- Essay- How have you found that thinking carefully has helped you in your life? Provide an introduction, example/s, and a conclusion. MLA format. Important Notes/Decisions/Rules: Rules: Eat and drink is fine: share and clean up. Don’t speak when others are. Be prepared. Phones are great. Use them whenever. 4 absences and you’re dropped. Be on time. Speak up! Respect others’ heritage and ideas. Work on time! Try. If you cheat and you’re caught, you’ll be W. Books Monday- June 2nd. Exchange Contact information.

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Meetings and Testing!

Don't forget your meeting times!

Please don't forget to meet at the testing center!

Come by class if you need help with any work.

Virtual class

Continue with projects-  see you Thursday.

MLA FORMAT directions...

Step one:  

Change the font of the document to TNR 12. 

Step two:  

Double click on the top of the document to create a header.  After you double click, you will see a blue line.  Move your cursor to insert.  Select page number.  Select top of the page and then plain style number 3.  Type your last name next to the page number and hit the space bar.  Change the font on the header to TNR 12.

Step three:

Click on the document.  Then, click on the paragraph box and change the paragraph spacing to double.  Click the box that says do not add spaces after paragraphs of the same style.

Step  Four:

Write your name and hit enter.

Write your instructor’s name and hit enter

Write the class and hit enter.

Write the date and hit enter

Step 5

Write your title.  Center it by clicking on the centered lines on the home tab.

Step 6:

Uncenter and begin writing your essay after you tab over 5 spaces.

Meeting Dates and Times

Final Meeting Dates and Times-


April 22

1130- Leonardo Arellanes c: 
45-Brittany
1200-
15-Yasmin :D
30-Eufemio
45-Gloria

April 24

1130- Andrea
45-Jorge
1200-Crystal
15-
30-Yasarett
45-

April 29

TESTING DAY!  BE AT THE TESTING CENTER AT 11:30 AM.


May 1

1130-Angel
45- Ana
1200- Stephen
15-    Jo
30-  Javier
45-  Angel/Ruby