Dear Class,
Welcome to another week of studying important grammar rules, reading excellent writing, and writing about things that matter to you! I have reviewed the whole lesson as a "test student", and things look pretty smooth. I submitted a few minor course fixes that should be resolved at the start of this week (one bad quiz question and an incorrect link). Here are a couple things to keep in mind this week:
- You may gain more grammar and punctuation confidence by printing out the grammar sheets each week. A few students have done this, and it may be a good idea for all of us. One student plans to review her grammar lesson as she watches the grammar presentations. I also recommend going to Grammarbook.com for help with troubling grammar or punctuation rules. Do whatever works for you.
- Let's review the Grading and Feedback reminder presented on the Lesson 4 main page:Grading and Feedback:
For the first six weeks of this course the short assignments will
receive a minimal amount of feedback and critique from the instructor.
If you want more extensive feedback you must email the instructor
individually and make this request per assignment. Also, another great
way to get detailed feedback is to use the online writing tutors.
Please be patient and understanding as I attempt to provide "a minimal amount of [useful] feedback and critique". It was so fun to create video feedback for you last week, but it sent me way over hours again. I have decided not to provide video feedback except on your two major assignments (the persuasive essay and the personal narrative essay). With that said, I would be happy to review your work with you during my office hours between 8-9 pm, MT. Please feel comfortable emailing me about any questions, concerns, or requests you may have after reviewing your grades and feedback. - Finally, I hope you are feeling wonderful about your hard work so far! I believe that you will be the top students in your English classes in the future as a result of the efforts you are putting in now. Keep up the fantastic work!
Love,
Sister Bowen
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