Grades

Assign 1 DUE 9/4/08:
A paraphrase of Marjorie Agosin’s poem “English” = 100 points

Assign 2 DUE 9/25/08:
An analysis of Amy Tan's essay “Mother Tongue” = 100pts

Assign 3 DUE 10/16/08:
A comparative analysis of two texts = 100pts

Assign 4 in-class writing on 10/30/08:
An analysis of visual texts = 100pts

Assign 5 Question DUE 11/6/08 = 25pts

Assign 5 Sources DUE 11/20/08 = 35pts

Assign 5 Rough Draft DUE 12/4/08 = 40pts

Assign 5 Final DUE 12/11/08:
Research Paper = 100pts

Quizzes 10pts x 5 = 50pts

Final exam (in-class essay) = 100pts

Total possible points = 750pts

THE FINAL GRADE WILL BE CALCULATED ACCORDING TO THIS BREAKDOWN:

675-750: A
600 -674: B
525-599: C
450-524: D
000-449: F

Remember that the Final Exam is at a different time from the daily class schedule, so be prepared to adjust your schedule when the time comes.

Final Exam Schedule: Thursday, December 18th @ 7:00 – 9:00pm