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.