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EXAMPLE OF A 3-PART SANDWICH
1. INTRODUCE THE DETAIL, ITS CONTEXT (WHEN, WHERE, WHO, AND WHAT), IN ONE OR TWO SENTENCES:
At the climax of Tayeb Saleh's "A Handful of Dates," the young protagonist observes the villagers, including his grandfather, as they distribute Masood's harvested dates amongst themselves.
2. DESCRIBE THE DETAIL IN ONE OR TWO SENTENCES
...describe the detail in your own words while integrating, naturally into your own words, a very short quote (1-3 words)
...choose the quote carefully (it is the heart of the detail)
...do not include your analytical reflections in your detail description (just present the detail)
After consuming the dates, the boy, overwhelmed by the situation, runs to the riverbank and, in a moment of distress, feels compelled to "spew up" the dates (13).
3. ANALYZE THE DETAIL IN THREE TO FIVE SENTENCES
...begin the analysis with specific words that clearly refer to the detail being analyzed
...do not refer to new details in the story
...do not refer to the detail as "This" as in "This shows that..." (what is "this" exactly?)
...use [square brackets] is you modify the quote for integration
The boy’s deliberate act of purging the dates serves as a symbolic gesture, illustrating his rejection of the greed and materialistic behaviour he has just witnessed. The distribution of Masood’s dates reflects how his increasing poverty and debt have allowed others, including the boy’s grandfather, to profit from what was once his. By “spew[ing]” up the dates he has eaten, the boy rejects not only the fruit itself but also the unfair system of greed and exploitation that the dates have come to represent. At the same time, his rejection of the dates reflects his growing recognition that the palm trees and their fruit are more than material objects to be consumed and profited from, reinforcing Masood’s earlier belief that “Palm trees, my boy, like humans, experience joy and suffering.” [ << refer to another detail only if it was already disscussed in a previous sandwich]
1. THE FIRST PART, INTRODUCING THE DETAIL, CAN ALSO INTRODUCE ITS THEMATIC SIGNIFICANCE INSTEAD OF THE CONTEXT:
At the climax of Tayeb Saleh's "A Handful of Dates," the young protagonist's interaction with the dates becomes a poignant reflection on materialism and its detrimental impact on nature.
CLASS #7
NEXT CLASS: IN ONE WEEK
GROUP WORK: FOR STUDENTS WHO WILL HAVE COMPLETED
THE PROCESS TASKS #1-2-3 BELOW
ACTIVITIES #1-2 MUST BE COMPLETED BY
MONDAY SEP. 14 , END OF CLASS (10AM or 2PM).
ACTIVITIES #3-4 MUST BE COMPLETED BY
THURSDAY SEPT 17 BEFORE CLASS.
1) 1st READING: READ THE SHORT STORY "THE PAPER MENAGERIE" BY KEN LIU.
Find multiple specific indirect details illustrating different aspects of his three psychological states (initial, intermediate, and final), and find the revelations that cause the two transformations.
INITIAL psychological state >> exposition (before the trigger of the conflict)
INTERMEDIATE state >> fake resolution (temporary, wrong solution)
FINAL state >> final resolution (long-term, good solution in the very last paragraph)
TIPS: Among many other things, you may focus on the contrast between the paper tiger and Obi-Wan. You can also focus on language (speaking English, Chinese and remaining silent) and the significance of believing in magic. Regarding the 1st transformation towards the intermediate state, what events reveal new pieces of information to the protagonist and transform the way he sees himself, his mother, his Chinese heritage and the other American kids at school? Regarding the letter at the end, you need to focus on very specific/short passages that reveal new crucial pieces of information about the mother (what pieces?), transforming her son towards his final state. The last few paragraphs contain excellent indirect details to analyze this final state.
2) 2nd & 3rd READINGS: YOUR SECOND READING WILL TAKE PLACE ONLINE AS YOU WILL ADD COMMENTS TO AN ONLINE COPY OF THE STORY WITH ONE OR TWO OTHER STUDENTS.
You will find the link to your online copy of the story in the chat room of Teams (Office 365). Click on this arrow to know how to access this chat:
CLICK HERE to know how to access this chat.
1. Go to Office 365: https://m365.cloud.microsoft/apps/
2. Sign in with your Champlain student credentials (available on your schedule).
3. Click on "Teams" in the list of apps.
4. Click on "Chat" in the left menu of Teams.
5. You should see a chat conversation I created with you and two other students. In the conversation, you will find a link to an online Word document. Click on this link.
BY DUE DATE, EACH STUDENT NEEDS TO HAVE INSERTED AT LEAST 12 INDIVIDUAL THOUGHTFUL COMMENTS OR REPLIES.
EACH COMMENT OR REPLY MUST DEVELOP OVER AT LEAST TWO THOUGHTFUL SENTENCES. Do not simply identify details; you must analyze them as you examine, for instance, their possible significance, what each detail reveals about the main character, and how each detail connects to other details in the story.
YOU CAN COMMENT ON A NEW DETAIL OR REPLY TO A COMMENT FROM A PEER IF YOU HAVE SOME NEW ANALYTICAL POINT TO MAKE. Simply agreeing or disagreeing does not count as a thoughtful reply.
Here is how you can insert a comment on an online Word document (click on the image):
3) WORKSHEET / LEA SUBMISSION: UPON COMPLETION OF THE ONLINE GROUP ACTIVITY, DOWNLOAD, FILL UP & SUBMIT TO LEA THIS PRELIMINARY OUTLINE BEFORE OUR NEXT CLASS.
BRING A PRINTED COPY OF YOUR PRELIMINARY OUTLINE TO OUR NEXT CLASS.
4) SLEEPWALK / MOODLE FORUM: ADD ONE POST AND REPLY TO TWO PEERS.
IN YOUR MAIN POST, INCLUDE TWO ELEMENTS: (1) YOUR VERSION OF THE THEMATIC MESSAGE OF THE SHORT STORY "SLEEPWALK" AND (2) YOUR ANALYSIS OF ONE DETAIL USING THE 3-PART SANDWICH STRUCTURE DISCUSSED IN CLASS.
Type your thematic statement/message; make sure it corresponds to these five characteristics of a good thematic statement.
Skip a few lines.
Type your sandwich as one single paragraph.
Put the middle layer (where you describe the detail) in bold by clicking on 'Advanced' settings in the bottom-right corner of your post.
OFFER DETAILED FEEDBACK -- IN AT LEAST FOUR THOUGHTFUL SENTENCES -- TO TWO OF YOUR PEERS.
Simply saying that you "like" it or that it is "good" is obviously not acceptable. Be specific and identify clearly what was well done and/or what is missing.
For instance... does the thematic statement include the 5 characteristics of a good thematic statement?Or... Is the sandwich structure complete? Is the detail (first) introduced without being fully revealed? Is the detail description (2nd part) specific and clear? Is the page number provided at the end of the detail description? Is the analysis (3rd part) long enough? Does the analysis develop over multiple sentences? Is the analysis clearly and constantly focused on the one detail being analyzed? Does the analysis relate to the main idea/message in the thematic statement?
SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!
CLASS #6 (due Sept. 10)
NEXT CLASS:
★ BRING YOUR PAPER COPY OF SLEEPWALK ★
1) READING: READ THE SHORT STORY "SLEEPWALK" (pp. 7-17) FROM THE COMIC BOOK ANTHOLOGY SLEEPWALK BY ADRIAN TOMINE (PDF).
As you read, look for small indirect details -- important details that first look unimportant -- about the protagonist Mark and his current and/or changing psychological state.
Print the PDF file (click here) if you have not yet received your copy of Sleepwalk.
2) MOODLE FORUM: RESPOND TO THE SHORT GRAPHIC STORY "SLEEPWALK" BY CONTRIBUTING TO THE DEDICATED MOODLE FORUM.
Read closely the detailed instructions at the top of the forum.
You will respond to the short story "Sleepwalk" by adding your own individual post -- containing one image as well as a detailed explanation.
You will also need to reply to one peer.
Take care.
CLASS #5 (due Tuesday Sept. 8)
NEXT CLASS
workshop on close reading & annotation
If you struggle with formatting the header and page numbers, watch this video closely.
>>>>>> MLA FORMAT <<<<<<
2) LEA SUBMISSION: ONLY ONE SUBMISSION PER GROUP OF TWO: UPLOAD YOUR TWO FINAL DOCUMENTS TO LEA SEPARATELY : [1] YOUR STORY and [2] YOUR FINAL PLAN (click here to download a new blank copy); your story must follow your final plan very closely.
Submit Word files. Do not submit PDF files.
Before submission, please review closely the instructions and grading rubric.
Here are some key elements of this assignment:
- in your story, the 6 parts must be identified clearly (with topic lines & numbers: #1-6)
- the final document must be in MLA format
- your final plan must correspond to your final story
- your conflict (A & B) must be a universal need versus universal obstacle
- your entire story must remain focused on A vs B and doesn't refer to other needs or problems
- your total word-count must be between 500 and 600 words.
- Also, your use of the permitted ChatGPT prompts - available on Moodle - must be transparent: for every single modification, 'insert' a comment in the margin to explain the specifics of the change.
Take care.
AI POLICY: Important reminder
Restricted Usage: Unless explicitly permitted by or discussed with your teacher, the use of digital text or image generators (such as ChatGPT, QuillBot, Copilot, or Gemini) is not permitted at any stage of the production or thinking process for written assignments or graded work. Non-compliance will be considered academic dishonesty.
5 CHARACTERISTICS OF A THEMATIC STATEMENT
★ CLICK HERE to see the five characteristics of a good thematic statement.
THEME: THE MAIN MESSAGE/IDEA CONVEYED BY AN AUTHOR IN A STORY.
THEMATIC STATEMENT: ONE COMPLETE SENTENCE THAT EXPRESSES THAT MESSAGE. This thematic statement can become the thesis, or main claim, of your essay.
A GOOD THEMATIC STATEMENT SHOULD CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING 5 CHARACTERISTICS:
- BE EXPRESSED AS ONE SINGLE SENTENCE
- PRESENT ONE SINGLE MESSAGE/IDEA (try to avoid the use of "and" as it may present your message has twofold, not single)
- PRESENT A MESSAGE THAT IS UNIVERSAL; that is, it should NOT refer to the characters or specific events in the story; most people, or at least many people, should be able to relate to this message.
- PRESENT A SPECIFIC, THOUGHTFUL & INTERESTING MESSAGE; avoid vague and general ideas that can relate to a high number of stories; you need to find the one universal message conveyed by this one specific story.
- REFER TO THE AUTHOR (his name) & THE TITLE OF THE STORY; this reveals the origin of the message.
IMPORTANT TIPS:
- To find the thematic message of a story, you may first begin by identifying a single-word TOPIC that is being presented and explored, like 'family,' 'technology,' 'friendship,' 'racism,' or 'equality.'
- Then, you need to ask yourself: what does the author have to say about this topic? Why did he write a story about equality, for example? What message does he want his readers to learn?
- You may also consider what the main character learns in the story. Often, the main character's transformation reveals how the author wishes to transform his readers. The revelation, the one new piece of information that transforms the protagonist's view, is often the message you are looking for.
EXAMPLE OF A VERY GOOD THEMATIC STATEMENT:
In the short story "Harrison Bergeron," Kurt Vonnegut suggests that total equality is not an ideal worth striving for, as it can limit individual freedom.
* Note that this thematic statement is universal (it does not refer to characters or events in the story) and specific/interesting (it is not too general or vague).
IMPORTANT:
- Do not write: "the author proves that...." A story does not prove anything. It is not a scientific experiment. A story suggests/presents/brings to our attention a set of ideas.
- You do NOT have to agree with the author's message.
MOST IMPORTANTLY:
- A story always contains multiple possible themes. What you need is a theme that brings together many details from the story. Writing an essay will be easier if your theme relates to, let's say.... 70% of the story.
- If you want your thematic statement to relate to most of the story, make sure that it relates to the two sides of the main conflict faced by the character.
CLASS #4 (due Sep. 3)
NEXT CLASS
>> BRING YOUR FINAL PLAN, DRAFT & LAPTOP <<
1) FINALIZE YOUR PLAN: WITH YOUR PARTNER, REVISE YOUR PLAN BASED ON CLASS NOTES & ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES.
Your thematic statement -- the last element of your plan -- presents the main message you are trying to convey to your readers. Make sure it corresponds to the five characteristics of a thematic statement presented in class.
To reach 70%, your thematic statement should clearly relate to your universal conflict (A vs. B) and the final resolution (revealing the right way your readers should resolve this conflict).
If you aim for 90%, your thematic message will also include a reference to the fake resolution (what your readers should not do).
2) 🤖 AI FEEDBACK: WITH YOUR PARTNER, USE A SPECIALIZED CHATGPT BOT TO RECEIVE FEEDBACK ON YOUR THEMATIC STATEMENT FOR YOUR SEQUEL TO 'BROTHER & SISTER.'
IMPORTANT: If you modified your message based on the AI's feedback, make sure to be transparent about your use of AI-assistance. Indicate clearly the specific changes you made in your forum post (see next point).
Here is the link to the chatbot to receive feedback on your thematic statement: Feedback bot (thematic message)
To access this ChatGPT chatbot, you will need an OpenAI free account. Here is the link to sign up to OpenAI: https://chatgpt.com/
3) 🧑 HUMAN FEEDBACK & MOODLE FORUM: EACH MEMBER OF THE GROUP: ON MOODLE, IN THE FORUM TITLED "THEMATIC STATEMENT FOR SEQUEL TO BROTHER & SISTER," POST THE THEMATIC STATEMENT FOR YOUR GROUP'S STORY.
INCLUDE ONE SENTENCE TO COMMENT ON QUALITY OF THE AI FEEDBACK YOU RECEIVED ON YOUR THEMATIC STATEMENT. Did you revise your statement based on this feedback? If so, how?
ALSO, IN AT LEAST THREE COMPLETE AND FULLY DEVELOPED SENTENCES, GIVE THOUGHTFUL FEEDBACK TO ONE OTHER STUDENT.
Read the instructions at the top of the Moodle forum very closely.
4) DRAFT (LEA submission): WITH YOUR PARTNER, BEGIN TO DRAFT YOUR STORY (at least 250 of the required 500-600 words), and SUBMIT, INDIVIDUALLY, YOUR GROUP DRAFT TO LEA.
At this point, your draft does not have to be complete and include the 6 parts (see guidelines and grading rubric); it should still include at least 250 words, which should allow you to reach the temporary or fake resolution (part 3).
Each member of the group needs to submit the group draft to LEA.
Remember: This is a draft. It will not be perfect. You will have time, next class, to improve it.
Next class: Please bring your plan, draft, and laptop.
Take care.
CREATIVE ASSIGNMENT: Guidelines
★ CLICK HERE to see the instructions for your first creative project.
WRITE A SHORT 500-to-650 WORD SEQUEL TO THE FIRST PART OF "BROTHER AND SISTER." YOUR STORY MUST FOLLOW CLOSELY THE 6 STEPS OF A TRADITIONAL PLOT SEQUENCE AND FLOW LOGICALLY FROM OUR CLASS DISCUSSION OF THE FIRST PART OF THE STORY.
1) Fill out the PLAN (file HERE!) and determine the main conflict, fake resolution, final resolution and thematic point of your story before you begin writing.
The main conflict of your story should consist of:
(A) a specific human need that you personally can relate to
vs.
(B) a common and relatable obstacle preventing this need from being satisfied
vs.
(B) a common and relatable obstacle preventing this need from being satisfied
Both A and B must be UNIVERSAL concepts many readers can relate to; in other words, A and B cannot refer directly to specific characters.
The conflict between A and B should emerge very clearly from the triggering event. The triggering event makes your main character aware of the impossibility of satisfying a specific human need (A) because of the presence of a universal obstacle (B).
Your entire story develops as the main character - the one we agreed in class represented human needs - attempts to resolve this one conflict by getting rid of A, getting rid of B or making them equal (A =B).
As a rule, the fake resolution represents a failed or not ideal attempt to resolve the conflict (what readers should NOT do), and the final resolution represents the successful attempt (what readers should do).
The main message (thematic idea) of your story should emerge from the final resolution. This message should clearly relate to the two sides of your conflict: A and B.
2) Identify, on your final copy, the following 6 parts with sub-titles & numbers (#1 to 6). Failure to do so may result in a failing grade as your teacher may not be able to evaluate your understanding of the basic elements of plot. Make sure to clearly separate those various parts with a blank line.
1 Exposition
- the setting (where the action takes place)
- the one main character
- the initial situation: this initial HAPPY situation does not yet include the main conflict of the story; that is, the main characters accept this initial situation without trying to improve it.
- the triggering event causes the main conflict (A vs. B) to arise and makes the current situation unacceptable to the main character
- if you prefer, you may present two triggering events in rapid succession, one that makes the protagonist feel a new need (A) and another that makes them realize they cannot satisfy this need due to an obstacle (B)
- if you prefer, you may present two triggering events in rapid succession, one that makes the protagonist feel a new need (A) and another that makes them realize they cannot satisfy this need due to an obstacle (B)
3 Fake/temporary resolution
- the fake resolution represents the first (failed) attempt to resolve the conflict
- make sure to present the temporary resolution in a clear/obvious manner; your reader must know exactly what happens to A & B: A disappears, B disappears, or a balance is achieved between A & B
4 Climax
- the climax represents a terribly sad situation where the protagonist is thoroughly failing to resolve the conflict
5 Event that triggers the final resolution
- make sure to present the final resolution in a clear/obvious manner; your reader must know exactly what happens to A & B: A disappears, B disappears, or a balance is achieved between A & B
- your final resolution must differ from your temporary resolution; for instance, if the temporary resolution is "getting rid of A," your final resolution must either be "getting rid of B" or "A=B."
6 Final situation
- this is a general description of the situation following the resolution
3) IMPORTANT NOTES:
- There is no obligation to include dialogue; focus on the action, on what happens, and where.
- Fairytales are written as a sequence of very short (1 to 3 sentences) paragraphs.
- Use consistent verb tenses; most stories are told in the simple past.
- Fully edit your text before submission; for instance, get rid of all spelling and punctuation errors.
4) FORMAT OF FINAL COPY: MLA
- typed & double spaced
- no cover page (see the Essay Writing website)
- with page numbers (see the Essay Writing website)
- include word-count at the end of your story (500 - 600)
🤖 5) AI-ASSISTANCE
IMPORTANT: The permitted writing prompts allow you to modify individual words, one word at a time, for instance, by fixing a punctuation error or changing a word. You cannot rewrite a sentence based on a suggestion by the AI tool.
- the only permitted prompts are available on Moodle in AI Support
- every single change made to your assignment based on an AI suggestion must be clearly indicated by inserting a comment in the margins
- every single change made to your assignment based on an AI suggestion must be clearly indicated by inserting a comment in the margins
- when using AI to edit your writing, keep your voice, style, and tone consistent throughout the text
- use words you know without the use of a dictionary and sentence structures you would normally use to communicate.
I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO READING YOUR STORY!
CLASS #3 (due Aug. 31)
NEXT CLASS: WORKSHOP ON CREATIVE ASSIGNMENT
BRING TO CLASS:
★ YOUR COMPLETE PRELIMINARY PLAN ★
AND YOUR LAPTOP
1) STUDYING: READ CLOSELY YOUR NOTES ON OUR CLASS DISCUSSION OF THE FIRST PART OF "BROTHER & SISTER."
2) CREATIVE ASSIGNMENT (GUIDELINES): READ THE GUIDELINES FOR YOUR CREATIVE STORY.
Important: Do not write your story now. For next class, you only need to create your plan (see next point).
3) CREATIVE ASSIGNMENT (PLAN ONLY): FILL UP THE PRELIMINARY PLAN (.doc file) OF YOUR CREATIVE STORY & SUBMIT IT TO LEA, IN 'ASSIGNMENTS,' BEFORE OUR NEXT CLASS.
This is a group activity (2 partners). You may develop your plan with your partner; you will each submit a copy of the same outline. OR you may develop and submit a plan on your own and share it with your partner next class.
Your preliminary plan needs to be complete but it does NOT have to be perfect. Next class, you will have the chance to revise and prefect it during the group/class discussion.
PRINT & BRING YOUR PLAN TO OUR NEXT CLASS IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PEER EVALUATION AND ATTEND CLASS.
Make sure your plan aligns perfectly with our class discussion of the first part of "Brother and Sister."
Take care.
ASSESSMENT OF FORUM POSTS
Do it or Don't
Forums are a safe learning space where you won’t be penalized for making an honest mistake. Mistakes are a natural part of the learning process.
However, marks for forum contributions will be given to students who follow instructions closely and demonstrate genuine effort. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully.
If you are struggling, send your teacher a MIO message as early as possible. Your teacher does not check messages in the evening or on weekends.
Importantly, unless expressly permitted by the teacher, the use of digital writing tools is not allowed in forums. Focus on communicating your own imperfect ideas, not on perfect writing.
Marks for forum contributions will only be awarded strictly for COMPLETE submissions that:
★ Were planned, thought out, and written entirely by you. No AI-assistance.
★★ Are posted on time, usually before our next class
★★★ Meet the minimum required word-count and sentence-count*
★★★★ Include one or more replies to peers, if required
* Words quoted directly from a story do not count as your words or sentences.
* Filler words and phrases used only to take up space, without adding anything specific or thoughtful, will not count toward the word requirement.
CLASS #2: due at the beginning of class on Aug. 27
★ IMPORTANT ★
Students who do not complete preparation work at home
or are unable to provide evidence of their preparation
may not be able to participate in in-class activities.
BRING YOUR ANNOTATED STORY - ON PAPER - TO OUR NEXT CLASS
1) PREPARING FOR 1ST ASSIGNMENT TASKS: EXAMINE CLOSELY THE GRADING RUBRIC FOR THE FIRST CREATIVE ASSIGNMENT.
For now, focus on the top section regarding completion marks. These marks are awarded for completing key tasks during the production process. You receive a full mark if you complete the task.
★ All or Nothing: No marks are given for incomplete or late process tasks, or for tasks that ignore key elements of the instructions; read and follow the instructions for each task closely.
The purpose of these completion marks is to emphasize the importance of the process and continuous engagement over producing a 'perfect' final product.
2) STUDYING: READ CLOSELY YOUR CLASS NOTES TO UNDERSTAND THE BASIC ELEMENT OF A TRADITIONAL PLOT SEQUENCE.
3) READING: READ CLOSELY AND THOROUGHLY ANNOTATE THE FAIRY-TALE DISTRIBUTED IN CLASS.
AS YOU READ, ANNOTATE - ON PAPER - THE TEXT FULLY: UNDERLINE THE TEN ELEMENTS OF THE PLOT WHEN YOU FIND THEM IN THE STORY and IDENTIFY EACH ELEMENT IN THE MARGIN OF THE PRINTED TEXT.
Specifically, identify 10 basic elements of the plot sequence: the (1) triggering event, the first sequence of (3) similar crises, the (1) temporary or fake resolution, the second sequence of (3) similar crises, the (1) climax, that is, the tragic, hopeless, or scary event or scene immediately preceding the final resolution, and the (1) final resolution.
This is your first analytical assignment. Do not worry if you struggle a bit. This is normal. Read the story and class notes closely, underline significant passages, and take plenty of notes in the margins. Show your full engagement with the text and a clear attempt to work with our class notes. Do not worry about getting all the perfect answers.
To help you, here is what the plot sequence of the story looks like:
4) ALL or NOTHING: READ CLOSELY THE POST ON HOW FORUM CONTRIBUTIONS WILL BE GRADED.
5) MOODLE FORUM: POST ONE ORIGINAL COMMENT OR ONE REPLY TO A PEER IN THE MOODLE FORUM ON "BROTHER AND SISTER."
Your response (excluding the quote from the story) must include at least 150 words and include at least four fully developed sentences.
★ Filler words and phrases used only to take up space, without adding anything specific or thoughtful, will not count toward the word requirement.
The instructions regarding this forum are provided in your teacher's post at the beginning of the forum. For instance, begin your post by "quoting" a specific passage in the story that resonates with you and that you are commenting on.
Choose the forum that corresponds to the first letter(s) of your last name.
Do not worry about writing errors or slightly misreading the text. Focus on engaging with the text and your peers, and following instructions closely.
No AI assistance is permitted for this assignment. The use of AI will be permitted for other tasks -- always with the teacher's explicit approval.
Take care.
CLASS #1: due 2nd class (Aug. 24)
The following assignments must be completed
before the start of our 2nd class.
before the start of our 2nd class.
1) COURSE: READ THE POSTS ON THIS PAGE VERY CLOSELY.
FOR A DETAILED UNDERSTANDING OF THE COURSE AND POLICIES, READ THE COURSE OULINE.
If you wish to discuss specific elements of the course outline and requirements, please contact your teacher immediately by sending him a MIO message.
2) COURSE REGISTRATION: BASED ON THE INFORMATION IN THE COURSE OUTLINE, DECIDE WHETHER YOU WISH TO OFFICIALLY ENROL IN THIS COURSE.
If you do, welcome! Visit the online bookstore and order the comic book Sleepwalk by Adrian Tomine.
★ Info to order: Department: English // Course: 603-101-MQ // Section: 9 or 10
If you do not with to enrol in this course, I wish you all the best!
3) MOODLE: IN MOODLE, ADD A USER PICTURE TO YOUR ACCOUNT.
Click on your name in the upper-right corner, click on 'Preferences' and then on 'Edit profile.'
Upload a user picture that represents you in some way: a close-up photograph or, even more fun, a cartoon representation of yourself, an image of an object, a famous person, artist, an animal, a sport team, etc.
Click HERE to log in to Moodle. Log in with your Champlain's Microsoft 365 account. You will find your Microsoft 365 credentials displayed above your schedule in Omnivox.
4) ACTIVITY: IN MOODLE, IN 'ACTIVITIES,' TAKE THE DIAGNOSTIC WRITING TEST (45 multiple-choice questions; completed in 10 to 20 minutes).
This is a mandatory diagnostic test; it is not for marks.
Its goal of is to help your teacher identify your individual needs.
Welcome to Champlain! Have a great first week!
How to Access Online Course Content
The websites and apps for this course were designed to be viewed on a laptop or tablet. Some links and content will not be visible on a phone.
Instructional Approach
This course emphasizes the process of learning rather than solely focusing on end-products. The assessment structure is designed to reward students who actively engage in every step of the learning process, as opposed to those who complete tasks selectively or rely on last-minute final submissions.
Due to this structural emphasis on process, students who do not complete preparation work at home or are unable to provide evidence of their preparation may not be able to participate in in-class activities.
Practical Implications of Missing a Class
Catching Up: Students who miss a class, whether or not the absence is College-approved, are responsible for catching up on any material, instructions, or work they missed. This includes (1) contacting a classmate to obtain notes and copies of any documents distributed in class, and (2) carefully reviewing the course website for new homework, announcements, and tasks due for the next class.
Accommodations for College-Approved Absences: As a general rule, when an accommodation is required for a missed in-class assessment, the student will complete an alternative assessment outside of class time in the teacher’s office, which may take the form of an oral examination. Assessment accommodations are not available to students who chose not to attend or who were absent for non-approved reasons, such as transportation or work-related issues.
Punctuality
Each class starts at a specific time so that everyone can convene at the same time and work can begin. Students who wish to attend class must therefore arrive on time. Once the door is closed, students can't come in.
The following policy applies only to the student who arrives late due to exceptional circumstances:
Fifteen minutes after the beginning of class, the teacher will open the door and let the late student in.. The student will enter the room quietly and take the seat closest to the door. Students who are more than 15 minutes late will not join the class and will be marked as absent.
Most importantly, this opportunity to join the class late is a privilege, not a right, and will be limited to exceptional circumstances and cannot be a recurring event. Students who arrive late repeatedly will receive an email informing them that they can no longer join a class late.
Joining a class late may prevent a student from completing graded tasks.
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