Expository Reading and Writing 11 Mrs. Stone

Course Overview The CSU Expository Reading and Writing Task Force has developed a curriculum and professional development materials for an expository reading and writing course to be offered to high school students in their junior or senior year. The course is designed to prepare students for college-level English and it is aligned with the California English-Language Arts Content Standards. The course assignments emphasize the in-depth study of expository, analytical, and argumentative reading and writing. This course not only satisfies the 4th year high school "a-g" English requirement, but also will address critical reading and writing problems identified by the CSU English Placement Test Development Committee. -http://www.calstate.edu/eap/englishcourse/overview.shtml

Why was this course created? Why is it important? 70% of college freshmen entering CCCs are two or more levels below college level Of this 70%, only 13.4% achieve an AA or transfer to another college Fall 2012: 33.6% of students who entered the CSU did not demonstrate proficiency in English (Remedial course required) Average GPA of students needing remedial courses: 3.19 (Remedial courses do not count towards graduation, but you are still paying for them.) In conversation….no remedial courses due to budget cuts. If you are in need of a remedial course, you will not be accepted. That is 35% of college entry students!

Why was this course created? Why is it important? College read rhetorically question Argue form valid claims write rhetorically not just because you are told to do so by a professor, but in all aspects of life….. Internet Newspapers listening to political speeches and agendas, etc.

College Readiness at CSULB 2004-2013

What is rhetoric? What does it mean to read rhetorically? RHETORIC = the ability to use language effectively/the study of the effective use of language READING RHETORICALLY – not just reading for information, but interpreting to see how the author accomplished his/her objective – be able to recognize bias and the author’s rhetorical methods (Ethos, Pathos, Logos, certain stylistic techniques….)

Skills Analytical reading Academic discussion Mature Academic Perspective Knowledge of and ability to address verbally and in writing rhetorical, linguistic, literary and syntactical devices in the writing of others The ability to clearly and effectively organize their own writing, and present coherent and thoughtful arguments

Early Assessment Program (EAP) Grade 11 CAASPP Performance Task – Synthesis writing prompt Multiple Choice/Constructed response Results: Exempt – College Ready Conditionally Exempt (CSU Expo 12 – C or higher) Not Ready

EAP Results MVUSD Murrieta Mesa Riverside California 2011 % exempt 31% 29% 2012 % exempt 30% 33% 2013 % exempt 20% 23% 2013 % Conditional 19% 15% 2013 Total Exempt/Conditional 49% 50% 35% 38%

2014 EAP Results MVUSD Murrieta Mesa Riverside California 2014 % exempt 34% (+4%) 38% (+7%) 21 (+1%) 25% (+2%) 2014 % Conditional 19% (0%) 16% (-3%) 14 (-1%) 15% (0%) 2014 Total Exempt/Conditional 53% (+4%) 54% (+4%) 35 (0%) 40% (+2%)

2015 EAP Results MVUSD Murrieta Mesa Riverside California 2015 % exempt 35% (+1%) 37% (-1%) 19% (-2%) 23% (-2%) 2015 % Conditional 41% (+22%) 39% (-23%) 34 (+20%) 33% (+18%) 2015 Total Exempt/Conditional 76% (+23%) 76% (+22%) 53 (+18%) 56% (+16%)

2016 EAP Results MVUSD Murrieta Mesa Riverside California 2016 % exempt 35% (0%) 33% (-4%) 22% (+3%) 26% (+3%) 2016 % Conditional 39% (-2%) 42% (+3%) 34 (+20%) 34% (+1%) 2016 Total Exempt/Conditional 74% (-1%) 75% (-1%) 53 (+18%) 60% (+1%)

2017 EAP Results MVUSD Murrieta Mesa Riverside California 2017 % exempt 38%(+3%) 37% (+4%) ? 2017 % Conditional 37%(-2%) 37% (-5%) 2017 Total Exempt/Conditional 75%(+1%) 74% (-1%)

How work is graded Participation – Do the work daily! Coursework – Make sure it’s done correctly and thoroughly; turn it in on time! Assessments – More challenging category; be engaged and do the work. Ask questions! Composition – Journals!! Put time into your writing; get feedback on it before the due date; bring it to class for peer collaboration and editing. Final – participate all year, take good notes, study, be engaged and prepared

What you should see at home Reading every night! Annotation Consistent Homework

How you can assist me in supporting your child Check out their homework – discuss it with them, ask what they’re doing in class Make sure they have a place to do homework that is quiet where they can focus and possibly spread out Use my Haiku page to keep up with assignments and homework (currently no parent access) Use Parent Portal to monitor grades and assignments Supplies (board markers, tissues, pens, highlighters, etc.)