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January 20, 2016What is the average salary in the United States for a person with a bachelors degree?$32,478$46,159$58,613$62,782$70,426

Compared to $31,283 for a high school graduate!

Todays Learning Objectives:This class is practically impossible and will take more from you than any other class you have taken before (and probably more than any class you will take after)You are more likely to be successful in this class if you work as a team

Questions about ClassFree writewrite without picking up your pen or pencil until I say stop. Do not worry about grammar, spelling, or sounding silly. Start with the prompt and go where your mind takes you.Prompt:How much do you know about what you will be doing in this class?What would you like to know about the class? About me? About each other?What questions do you want answered today?8:007:307:006:306:005:305:004:304:003:303:002:302:001:301:00:30:00

Questions about the ClassPlease write every question you have about the class on the handoutCompare with the person sitting next to youAs a pair, compare with another pair

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Syllabus Scavenger HuntNumber off to elevenYou will have three minutes at each station to answer as many of your questions as you can

Compare with Your Original Group of FourSee if your group found answers to questions that you didntThink about other questions that popped upMake a list on one piece of paper per group of unanswered questionsBring the list to me

Answering Questions As a ClassDo you have the answer to any of the questions on the board?Do you have any questions about the answers that we need to add?

Consider the Cost/Benefit Carefully!This class is unique and I want you to think long and hard about your participation in itYou will be challenged and pushed to your limit, but you will have a lot of supportUltimately, the responsibility for learning in this class falls on the students shouldersYour goal should be developing as much as possible as a reader and writer, not simply passing

CostsThe class is 3 hours a day, 2 days a week for 16 weeks=96 hours in a classroomFor each class hour, you should be committed to 3 hours of time outside class=18 hours a week outside of class THATS A PART-TIME JOB!Demanding workload

BenefitsThe class is 16 WEEKS rather than 3 SEMESTERS!You have the opportunity to move directly into English 101A (transferrable English) after one semester

Only you can decide if the benefits outweigh the costs!!!!!

Syllabus AgreementRead through the syllabus on your ownMake sure you understand the difficulty and the level of commitment you will need to haveInitial and sign where indicated and bring the agreement back ThursdayThis is your first homework assignment and it will count as an assignment

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Peer assisted study sessions (PASS) Leaders

SurvivalYou and your companions have just survived the crash of a small plane. Both the pilot and co-pilot were killed in the crash. It is mid-January, and you are in Northern Canada. The daily temperature is 25 below zero, and the night-time temperature is 40 below zero. There is snow on the ground, and the countryside is wooded with several creeks criss-crossing the area. The nearest town is 20 miles away. You are all dressed in city clothes appropriate for a business meeting.

SurvivalYour group of survivors managed to salvage the following items:a ball of steel woola small axa loaded .45-caliber pistola can of Crisco shorteningnewspapers (one per person)cigarette lighter (without fluid)extra shirt and pants for each survivor20 x 20 ft. piece of heavy-duty canvasa sectional air map made of plasticone quart of 100-proof whiskeya compassfamily-size chocolate bars (one per person)Your task as a group is to rank the above twelve items in order of importance for your survival. List the uses for each. You have five minutes.

SurvivalIn a group, agree on the ranking of the items.You MUST come to an agreement as a group. Rank the items and explain your rationale.You have five minutes.

Survival Explanation and rankings

List your top five items on the back of your group paper

Survival Rankings and RationaleTo award points, look at the ranking numbers on this answer sheet. Award points to each teams top choices according to the numbers here. For example, the map would earn 12 points, while the steel wool would earn 2 points. Lowest score wins (and survives).

Survival DebriefPlease answer the questions honestlyYour group will not see your answers!We will work on this for five minutes.Jot down quick answers to remind yourselfDue Thursday

You have survived a plane crash with these people

Now survive this class!

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Asking for HelpYou cannot succeed in this class without helpSometimes asking for help is difficult because we are proudYour assignment in the first two weeks is to ask for helpYou can ask a peer, a PASS leader, an instructor in the Learning Center, a Writing Mentor, me, or anyone else who is a resourceYou can ask for help with any aspect of the class and you will have to tell me about your experience next Thursday

SchedulePut in your entire scheduleClassesWorkAny other commitments you haveBe honestIf you have a must-see TV showIf you dont work well in the morning or the eveningWhen you need to sleepWhen you need to spend time with family/loved ones/your dog

Begin to learn everyones namesWe will have a quiz next Thursday!

Todays Learning Objectives:This class is practically impossible and will take more from you than any other class you have taken before (and probably more than any class you will take after)You are more likely to be successful in this class if you work as a team

HomeworkGet the book and materialsSyllabus AgreementGetting to Know You handoutSurvival DebriefScheduleStudy for the syllabus quiz

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