This semester, I've selected 4 short readings. These readings will be used as part of an in-class review for each unit, worth 50 HW points. Such an in-class review should probably consist of strong quote-based assertions to support your claims. I have provided guiding questions that may assist you for each unit.

They are in order as follows:

1. "Waikiki: My Home . . ." or "Waikiki's Spirit" (IC#4) (potentially optional)

1. Chang-rae Lee, "Sea Urchin" or Amy Tan, "Fish Cheeks" (IC#1)

2. Article One: "Cracking Down on the Cyberbully" Article Two: "The Friend Game" Article Three: "Social Networking Websites" Movie Four: "Growing Up Online" (reference questions for these are here, in the middle of the page) (IC#2)

3. "First Writing Since" or "Island Girl" (IC#3)

The resources below should give you some assistance in your writing. As always, however, if you're really stuck, it's best to see your instructor for help.

viewable formats:

1. MY RESOURCES

2. EXTERNAL LINKS

Writing Guidelines for Major Essays:

Expository Essay; (#1) 4-5 pgs. (college-level show and tell essay) grading

Advertisement Analysis (#2) 3 pgs. grading

Argumentative Essay; (#3) 5-6 pgs (research and persuasion essay) grading

Analytical Essay; (#4) 4-5 pgs. (poem / painting analysis) grading

Narrative Essay; (bonus) (personal narrative)

Teaching and Grading: (for those who are interested in my teaching and grading philosophies)

list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

ONLINE ELEMENTS:

Mr. K's Eng 100 Blog: My web-log, aka. "blog ", is an online journal. I look forward to you joining me in any discussion of your choice. With a lot of insight to be shared, who said learning is reserved for just students? You can pose anonymous questions, comments—whatever you want, so long as it's relevant to the course content.

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