6. Assignments

Overview
There is a writing pre-test and a post-test, both of which will include objective grammar exercises as well as essay sections. Students will also complete frequent grammar exercises and will write weekly paragraph-length (approximately 200 words) essays that will focus on the same writing issues as their targeted grammar exercises. There are three short (2-3 pages) essays as well as a 2-3 page self-assessment paper at the end of the semester. All of the short essays will include prewriting activities and global revision. All assignments will be explained in class, usually with an accompanying online handout, and ample time will be given for questions and explanations.

Grading Criteria:

• A = 93% or higher
• A- = 90.0% - 92.9%
• B+ = 87.0% - 89.9%
• B = 83.0% - 86.9%
• B- = 80.0% - 82.9%
• C+ = 77.0% - 79.9%
• C = 73.0% - 76.9%
• C- = 70.0% - 72.9%
• D+ = 67.0% - 69.9%
• D = 63.0% - 66.9%
• D- = 60.0% - 62.9%
• F = 59.9% or less

Percentage of Grade Value for Each Assignment Listed:

• Pretest 5% (Full credit for on time completion)
• Individual Learning Plan (ILP) 15%
• Post-test 5%
• Grammar Exercises (average) 10%
• Paragraphs 20%
• Short Essays 20%
• Attendance and participation 15%
• Final self-assessment paper 10%