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EC5 Writing Goals & Objectives
EC5 Writing 2014 Course Description
The goals and objectives given below represent the minimum standard that every student must achieve to pass the course. Students performing at the most basic level would be operating at a level commensurate to a grade of 60, while more able students should demonstrate abilities at a higher standard and level of achievement.
Goals and Objectives
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to do the following.
| Goal 1: | Demonstrate the ability to write an essay in the problem-solution genre |
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| Objective 1.1: | Write descriptive paragraphs |
| Objective 1.2: | Produce a range of supporting ideas in an organised manner |
| Objective 1.3: | Display an understanding of the relationship between components of the essay genre (esp., problem causes, their possible solutions and the benefits and limitations of those solutions) |
| Goal 2: | Demonstrate knowledge of essay components |
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| Objective 2.1: | Produce cohesive paragraphs employing structural elements introduced in prior course instruction (i.e., descriptive paragraph structure with supporting evidence and academic language choices) |
| Objective 2.2: | Abide by global essay organization as displayed within a model |
| Goal 3: | Develop further knowledge of the process approach to writing |
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| Objective 3.1: | Prepare to write essays with pre-writing reading, note-taking and planning. |
| Objective 3.2: | Show skill in revising outlines and drafts using guided self-reflection |
| Objective 3.3: | Show skill in revising outlines and drafts using teacher/LAC feedback |
| Goal 4: | Use written sources to inform essay writing |
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| Objective 4.1: | Display basic comprehension of graded, topic-relevant texts |
| Objective 4.2: | Respond accordingly to guided tasks based on course readings |
| Objective 4.3: | Display paraphrasing/summarization skills by appropriately including outside source content within essay paragraphs |
| Goal 5: | Abide by a standard citation style for academic writing |
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| Objective 5.1: | Cite sources appropriately within essay paragraphs |
| Objective 5.2: | Demonstrate an ability to construct a reference-list |
| Objective 5.3: | Attribute outside source information correctly |
| Goal 6: | Improve on general academic writing skills |
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| Objective 6.1: | Demonstrate the ability to create a multi-component essay using various paragraph styles |
| Objective 6.2: | Format essays according to model essay expectations |