Welcome and Syllabus for Fall 2011-2012

Welcome to a new and intensive Upward Bound Year

Dear students,

My name is Hector Ugarte; I will be your instructor for the Advanced Reading, Writing & Study Skills Junior class for the 2011-2012 academic year.

I have been with the program for almost seven years now.  I am a graduate of this wonderful university and hold various degrees such as a BA in History, Speech & language Pathology, and a Masters degree in Hispanic American Literature.  I am also a certified primary and secondary teacher in the state of Texas and I am a proud member of the Upward Bound faculty.

Upward Bound is an intensive and exciting program that serves a few selected students.  You are blessed to be part of this great resource program as we prepare you to succeed in your next step in your academic life, college.

Your college life will be the one that forms you as an individual, professional and as a citizen. Going to college is not all about attending school; going to college shapes your intellect as well as it gives you an identity that will guide you to your future.

Upward Bound is proud to have you and we do not expect anything less from you.  All of the faculty that works for and with you are prepared professionals that bring their expertise to your classrooms.

Get ready for an exciting new academic year 2011-2012 and come to our classrooms ready to learn with the thirst and hunger that should characterize any Upward Bound student.

H. Ugarte MA.

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Hector Ugarte M.A.

Advanced Reading, Writing & Study Skills

Fall Course 2011-2012

Upward Bound Program; University of Texas at El Paso

Syllabus

October 8, 2011

Presentation: Welcome and Accountability

Presentation: Attitude and Choice

Class Activity: Writing sample on “The Benefits of a Program Like Upward Bound”

Homework: Watch a film online and write a paper on “Attitude & Choice”

October 15, 2011  CANCELLED CLASS

 

 

 

 

 

October 22, 2011

Presentation: The Essay; what is an Essay?

Start of Author Adoption program

Activity: Reading in class

Homework: Read an essay and do a report

Homework: Reading Comprehension Evaluation; Article will be given in class

Oral assessment on comprehension and reading abilities

Homework: Research your adopted author for the year and pick a book.

October 29, 2011

Presentation: The Outline Process

Homework: Create an outline for a specific topic

November 5, 2011

Presentation: The Thesis Statement; Types and Effects

Homework: Pick a type of essay (analytical, expository, argumentative), and develop a thesis statement.

November 12, 2011

Presentation: The Body of an Essay

Homework: Create a body for your specific topic

November 19, 2011

Presentation: The Conclusion; Creating a Great Conclusion

Homework: Create an ideal conclusion for your paper

December 3, 2011

Presentation: The Editing Process

Presentation: MLA Style

Homework: Edit your presentation, re-write it, and create a reference page.

Homework: Create a Power point presentation to be presented in class on December 10, and 17.

December 10, 2011

All essays will be turned in at this point, only presentations days will be given at random for final presentations.

Final Presentations day 1

December 17, 2011

Final Presentations day 2