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FAREWELL DR. RIVERA AND CLASSMATES - July 25

Post your final goodbye entry.  It has been a pleasure having all of you as students.  I will certainly miss all of you, but I am confident that you will use the writing skills/strategies that you've gained to continue to write effective essays.  Good luck!

Best regards,
Dr. Rivera

~~~~~~~OUR FINAL DAY TOGETHER ~ GOOD LUCK, TEAM!~~~~~~~

Holiday - Liberation Day - July 21

The island's annual liberation parade on July 21 is traditionally packed with crowds to celebrate Guam's freedom from Japan's cruel occupation. As part of our patriotism, we continue to celebrate and thank our Dear Uncle Sam - the United States and to those who serve in the Armed Forces who continue to fight for our freedom!

Happy 70th Liberation Day, Guahan! Biba Guahan!

Reflection - Purdue Owl Writing Resource - July 18

Explore the features of this site - https://owl.english.purdue.edu Why is this site resourceful?

Reflection - Writer's Web - July 16

Visit this writing resource - http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb.html Did you find it to be resourceful?  If so, why?

Reflection - Test #4 - July 15

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #4. Were you prepared for it? If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation? If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test?

Reflection - Guide to Grammar & Writing - July 14

Visit this writing site - http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar Did you find it resourceful?  If so, why?

Reflection - Study Guides and Strategies - July 11

Visit the Study Guides and Strategies site: http://www.studygs.net Did you find this website to be resourceful? If so, why?

Reflection - Test #3 - July 10

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #3. Were you prepared for it? If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation? If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test? In addition, discuss your thoughts of today's activities.

Reflection - Writing and Reading Something Worthy - July 9

Writing and reading something worthy is important.  Interpret the poem above.

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Reflection - Reading, Writing, and Thinking - July 8

Reading, writing, and thinking go hand in hand.  Interpret the quote above.  In addition, share your thoughts about today's activities.

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Reflection - Test #2 - July 7

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #2. Were you prepared for it? If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation? If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test? In addition, discuss your thoughts of today's activities.

Holiday - July 4 ~ Happy Independence Day!

Happy 4th of July to one and all! We are grateful to all veterans & those who serve in the Armed Forces, for they are instrumental in the freedom we enjoy today.

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Reflection - Test #1 - June 30

Discuss your thoughts on taking Test #1. Were you prepared for it? If so, what strategies did you use as part of your preparation? If you were not prepared for it, what will you do next time to ensure that you do well on the test? In addition, discuss your thoughts of today's activities.

Reflection - Revising and Editing - June 26

Visit this URL: http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/style-and-editing/revising. Discuss the importance of revising and editing.

In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities.

Reflection – Writing the Controlling Idea/Organizing and Developing Support - June 25

Visit this URL: http://www.umuc.edu/writingcenter/onlineguide/chapter2-10.cfm Now that you are well familiar with a controlling idea/organizing and developing support, discuss a topic sentence that would be good to explore for the Spring Break.

Example: Yesterday, I had an unusual fiesta experience at the Field House.

Please note that the above topic sentence enables the audience to inquire what kind of experience you've had and why it was unusual.

In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities.

Reflection - Common Mistakes and Tricky Choices - June 24

Visit this URL: http://englishplus.com/grammar/mistcont.htm to review some common mistakes and tricky choices of English grammar.  Did you find this resource to be useful? Why or why not?
In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities.

Reflection - Run-On Sentences - June 23

Visit this URL:  http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000011.htm Why should we avoid run-on sentences?  
In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities.

Reflection - Common Mistakes in Writing - June 20

Visit this URL: http://my.ilstu.edu/~jhkahn/writing.html to review some common mistakes of English grammar, mechanics, and punctuation. Did you find this resource to be useful? Why or why not? In addition, discuss your thoughts on today's class activities.

Reflection - Rubric for Writing - June 19

See the rubric below as you compose your essays. Ensure that you meet the criteria listed for composing, style, sentence formation, usage, and mechanics.

Discuss your thoughts on today's activities.

Click on the image above to get a clearer picture of the rubric.

Reflection - Argumentative Essay - June 18

Visit URL: http://mnrivera1.com/Four_Major_Essays.pdf In your own words, discuss what an argumentative essay is. View the topics listed. Discuss which argumentative topic you would select and why? Please note that this will also be reviewed for Test #4. Further reflect on today’s overall activities.

Reflection - Expository (Informative) Essay - June 17

Visit URL: http://mnrivera1.com/Four_Major_Essays.pdf In your own words, discuss what an expository essay is. View the topics listed. Discuss which expository topic you would select and why? Please note that this will also be reviewed for Test #3. Further reflect on today’s overall activities.

Reflection - Narrative Essay - June 16

Visit URL: http://mnrivera1.com/Four_Major_Essays.pdf In your own words, discuss what a narrative essay is. View the topics listed. Discuss which narrative topic you would select and why? Please note that this will also be reviewed for Test #2. Further reflect on today’s overall activities.

June Birthday Celebrants

Heather - June 13

Alex - June 25

Reflection - June 13

Visit URL: http://mnrivera1.com/Four_Major_Essays.pdf In your own words, discuss what a descriptive essay is. View the topics listed. Discuss which descriptive topic you would select and why? Please note that this will also be reviewed for Test #1. Further reflect on today’s overall activities.

Reflection - June 12

Share your thoughts regarding today's activities. (Re: Writing Process: Stage One, Exploring/Experimenting/Gathering Information)

Reflection - June 11

Share your thoughts regarding today's activities. (Re: Kinds of support for text-based writing, descriptive essay review)