American Literature Class Page
IMPORTANT LINKS:
CLASS DOCS | GOOGLE CLASSROOM | CLASS FORUM | KNIGHT CITE | OWL AT PURDUE
ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT WHAT WE'RE DOING IN CLASS:
Before you do ANYTHING else, CLICK HERE to read the digital citizenship expectations. Then, CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE DIGITAL CITIZEN CONTRACT.
WHERE TO TURN IN ELECTRONIC ASSIGNMENTS:
We will be using GOOGLE CLASSROOM to turn in and keep track of assignments this year. Please CLICK HERE and register for your class hour's Google Classroom using your school-issued email.
4TH HOUR GOOGLE CLASSROOM -- Class enrollment code: vf48pns
6TH HOUR GOOGLE CLASSROOM -- Class enrollment code: voiq99r
CLASS DOCS | GOOGLE CLASSROOM | CLASS FORUM | KNIGHT CITE | OWL AT PURDUE
ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT WHAT WE'RE DOING IN CLASS:
Before you do ANYTHING else, CLICK HERE to read the digital citizenship expectations. Then, CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE DIGITAL CITIZEN CONTRACT.
WHERE TO TURN IN ELECTRONIC ASSIGNMENTS:
We will be using GOOGLE CLASSROOM to turn in and keep track of assignments this year. Please CLICK HERE and register for your class hour's Google Classroom using your school-issued email.
4TH HOUR GOOGLE CLASSROOM -- Class enrollment code: vf48pns
6TH HOUR GOOGLE CLASSROOM -- Class enrollment code: voiq99r
CLASS FORUM GROUP
In order to post to and participate in the group, you must first accept the invitation to join (sent to your school Gmail account), and you must be logged into your school Gmail account while viewing this page.
In order to post to and participate in the group, you must first accept the invitation to join (sent to your school Gmail account), and you must be logged into your school Gmail account while viewing this page.
FORUM ASSIGNMENT #1: What does it mean to be an American?
Let's get used to posting and carrying on discussions in this environment with a philosophical question, shall we? Make sure you include all the things that make for good forum posts, replies, and threaded discussions. Ready? Here we go.
PROMPT: PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR TEACHER'S NAME IN YOUR SUBJECT. In 200+ words, describe what it means to you to be an American. Include the following:
-Americans' beliefs
-Americans' values
-Americans' fears
-obstacles Americans have overcome
-greatest challenges facing Americans
Be sure to include what you feel influences these aspects of American culture. Remember to include all the required criteria of a good forum post.
DISCUSSION: Read the posts of at least 3 other classmates. Select ONE post to reply to (choose posts without any other replies first) in 100+ words. You must be the 1st or 2nd person to reply (excluding the original post author).Third or later replies will not receive credit. Engage in a threaded discussion both on your post and on the post to which you replied. This means you will be carrying on TWO discussions at once. Again, make sure you include all the criteria of a good forum reply and discussion.
DUE DATES: Initial posts are due by 10 pm on FRI, 9/11. Replies are due by 10 pm on SUN, 9/13. Threaded discussions must be completed by 10 pm on WED, 9/16.
Let's get used to posting and carrying on discussions in this environment with a philosophical question, shall we? Make sure you include all the things that make for good forum posts, replies, and threaded discussions. Ready? Here we go.
PROMPT: PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR TEACHER'S NAME IN YOUR SUBJECT. In 200+ words, describe what it means to you to be an American. Include the following:
-Americans' beliefs
-Americans' values
-Americans' fears
-obstacles Americans have overcome
-greatest challenges facing Americans
Be sure to include what you feel influences these aspects of American culture. Remember to include all the required criteria of a good forum post.
DISCUSSION: Read the posts of at least 3 other classmates. Select ONE post to reply to (choose posts without any other replies first) in 100+ words. You must be the 1st or 2nd person to reply (excluding the original post author).Third or later replies will not receive credit. Engage in a threaded discussion both on your post and on the post to which you replied. This means you will be carrying on TWO discussions at once. Again, make sure you include all the criteria of a good forum reply and discussion.
DUE DATES: Initial posts are due by 10 pm on FRI, 9/11. Replies are due by 10 pm on SUN, 9/13. Threaded discussions must be completed by 10 pm on WED, 9/16.