Monday, June 14, 2010
McGraw Hill Supplemental Resource
Writing Center Reading Center
Monday, July 6, 2009
A Daughter's Influence
I believe that everyone has at least one person who had a major impact in their lives. This is especially true for me with my daughter, Alexis. She in many ways has had a big impact on my life. When she came into my life, I immediately knew I had to grow up. She taught me how to enjoy the little things in life and I realized I love being a mom and watching her grow.
Everyone’s lives change when they find out they are expecting and most people are prepared. But I was only 18 when I found out I was pregnant. Before that point, I didn’t have a job or care in the world. But the moment I found out I was expecting, I immediately stopped my bad habits and immature ways. Having a child helped me to grow and become a more responsible, mature adult. I started caring more, went out and found a job, and started planning for our future.
With Alexis in my life, I’ve learned to enjoy and appreciate the little things. She has taught me that stopping to smell the roses, or dandelions, is actually worthwhile. I’ve come to realize that bugs are icky but butterflies are cool. Her laughter is like music to my ears and her hugs are my therapy. I really enjoy spending time with her, whether we’re watching TV, reading a book, or just cuddling and giggling.
For me, the biggest way my daughter has impacted my life, is now I get to be the mom and watch her grow into that amazing someone. I see how she becomes more and more independent every day. She is always using her mind and trying to figure things out for herself. At the end of the day, I can see how she’s developing into that great person I know she’s going to be.
Being a young mom hasn’t been easy, but I wouldn’t trade a single moment for anything. Having Alexis in my life has helped me to grow, learn to enjoy and appreciate the little things, and just all around enjoy being a mom. Sometimes I call her my Angel, for I truly believe I would be lost without her. She never ceases to amaze me, and she really has had a huge and positive impact on my life. I only hope I can one day return the favor.
Everyone’s lives change when they find out they are expecting and most people are prepared. But I was only 18 when I found out I was pregnant. Before that point, I didn’t have a job or care in the world. But the moment I found out I was expecting, I immediately stopped my bad habits and immature ways. Having a child helped me to grow and become a more responsible, mature adult. I started caring more, went out and found a job, and started planning for our future.
With Alexis in my life, I’ve learned to enjoy and appreciate the little things. She has taught me that stopping to smell the roses, or dandelions, is actually worthwhile. I’ve come to realize that bugs are icky but butterflies are cool. Her laughter is like music to my ears and her hugs are my therapy. I really enjoy spending time with her, whether we’re watching TV, reading a book, or just cuddling and giggling.
For me, the biggest way my daughter has impacted my life, is now I get to be the mom and watch her grow into that amazing someone. I see how she becomes more and more independent every day. She is always using her mind and trying to figure things out for herself. At the end of the day, I can see how she’s developing into that great person I know she’s going to be.
Being a young mom hasn’t been easy, but I wouldn’t trade a single moment for anything. Having Alexis in my life has helped me to grow, learn to enjoy and appreciate the little things, and just all around enjoy being a mom. Sometimes I call her my Angel, for I truly believe I would be lost without her. She never ceases to amaze me, and she really has had a huge and positive impact on my life. I only hope I can one day return the favor.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Class Policies
GED English Skills-021
Harper College
Fall 2010
Stuart Marder Instructor
smarder@harpercollege.edu
Monday
Building F Room 300
Office: L 339 Hours: Monday 5:45 -6:00 and by appointment
Policy
Passing this class is dependent on attendance ,competency and instructor recommendation.
If you plan on passing the English GED exam, make the commitment to attend class regularly.
You will be spending time on computerized programs designed to strengthen GED English skills.
Harper College
Fall 2010
Stuart Marder Instructor
smarder@harpercollege.edu
Monday
Building F Room 300
Office: L 339 Hours: Monday 5:45 -6:00 and by appointment
Policy
Passing this class is dependent on attendance ,competency and instructor recommendation.
If you plan on passing the English GED exam, make the commitment to attend class regularly.
You will be spending time on computerized programs designed to strengthen GED English skills.
Please bring completed assigned essays to class so they can be reviewed by the instructor.
You will need a spiral notebook, a folder, and a pen for writing and individual text assignments.
As a matter of policy, all cell phones should be set to silent.
Calls and texting are not permitted during class time.
There will be a 15 minute break at 7:30 PM.
Brief bathroom breaks may be taken as necessary.
Please notify the instructor if you absolutely have to leave early.
As a matter of policy, all cell phones should be set to silent.
Calls and texting are not permitted during class time.
There will be a 15 minute break at 7:30 PM.
Brief bathroom breaks may be taken as necessary.
Please notify the instructor if you absolutely have to leave early.
Curriculum
This class emphasizes the writing of the 5-paragraph persuasive essay, English mechanics and usage, and reading comprehension. A variety of literary types will be covered, and prompts similar to those on the GED essay test will be used as the basis for weekly writing assignments. Turning in essay assignments on a regular basis will allow for instructor feedback and result in significant gains in writing.
Textbooks: Contemporary’s GED Language Arts , Writing Contemporary’s GED, Reading
Students will take a diagnostic test and based on individual results, will be assigned work during the next eight weeks from the following units. The instructor will be available at all times for one to one guidance.
Grammar | Reading |
In addition to supplemental instruction and practice for the GED essay, this website contain links to the McGraw Hill Online Learning Center (keyed to your textbooks) containing a large number of skill building exercises in grammar and reading comprehension.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Beyond the Basics
Top 5 GED Study Resources
Looking for help beyond this list?
These comprehensive study resources will prepare you
for the most recent G.E.D. tests.
Each book is reviewed and linked for online purchase
Plagiarism
Is Your Essay Due ?
A list of various easy essay sites that have plagiarized essays from
Advanced Composition for Non-Native Speakers of English.
Write your own essays rather than copying the hard work of others.
A list of various easy essay sites that have plagiarized essays from
Advanced Composition for Non-Native Speakers of English.
Write your own essays rather than copying the hard work of others.
Model Persuasive Essays
Students' Essays to Persuade-Models
Persuasive essays on various topics written by non-native
students both in the US and Mexico.
Persuasive essays on various topics written by non-native
students both in the US and Mexico.
| Sample Persuasive Paper |
| A sample persuasive paper with annotations. |
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