RWS 100 8 27 18 Mr Testa Day

RWS 100 // 8 -27 -18 // Mr. Testa Day One

Outline 1. Roll 2. My Introduction 3. Syllabus 4. In-Class Writing 5. Ice Breaker

1. Roll • Taking roll.

1. Roll

1. Roll • Waitlist. • I can’t do anything. : (

2. My Introduction • My name is Andrew. I am your instructor. • BA: UC Davis in English and Psychology. • MA: SDSU in RWS, emphasis in Teaching of Writing. • For 15 years, I’ve written video game strategy guides. • I like video games, weightlifting, good music, good films, good books, writing, teaching, riding my scooter, and other stuff.

• Evaluations.

3. Syllabus • Let’s go over it.

The Texts • The texts. • Print the articles! • They Say/I Say • Grammar book.

Electronics • Electronics.

Attendance • You must attend class. You must attend class. • Attendance >>>>>>> SAT

Absences • Absences suck. It sucks when you are absent. • If you are absent more than 8 times, you risk automatically failing the course. • And if not automatically but because you weren’t here to learn how to write the essays for the class. • We will have frequent portfolio work in class as well.

Power. Points • Power. Point. • Partial.

Grades • Grades. • Page Length. • Big words. • Feedback.

Class Format • Some lecture, some discussion, some groupwork. • Think-Pair-Share. • Turn and Talk. • Jigsaw. • Quick Writes. • Active learning.

Expectations/Tips for Success • Biggest expectation: you write good essays. • Huge one: you come to class every day from start to finish. • You fully and completely read the articles. • You complete the smaller homework efficiently and quickly. • You read and/or skim They Say/I Say. • You actively participate in the class.

Questions? • Anyone have any questions so far about anything?

Blackboard • Blackboard.

4. In-Class Writing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What is your prospective major? Where are you from? Do you live on or off campus? Do you like writing? Why or why not? How do you feel about yourself as a writer? Do you think you are a "strong" writer or a "weak" writer? Why? 6. What writing activities do you enjoy outside of school (blogging, tweeting, journaling, message board posts, etc. )? What do you write about and how often do you do it? 7. What are some of your favorite musicians/bands? 8. What is something you would like me to know about you?

5. Ice Breaker • Introduce yourself to someone in the class. Shake their hand. • Tell them your name, where your from, your major, and one interesting fact about you. • Socialize. • You will share what you say to each other to the class.

5. Ice Breaker • Present your partner.

Homework • I will post it to Blackboard an email will be sent to you.

Picture for Knowing Names • Send me a picture of yourself and your name to my email so that I can learn your name. • No dog filters, cat filters, disco filters, or other Snapchat filters, please. • Due by Friday or ASAP. Worth 3 points.

Questions? • Does anyone have any questions about anything?