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Writing and Reading Success Center Student and Faculty Orientation Summer 2014

Writing and Reading Success Center Student and Faculty Orientation Summer 2014. What is the Writing and Reading Success Center?. It is a place on campus where friendly, knowledgeable instructors, tutors, and staff help students . . .

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Writing and Reading Success Center Student and Faculty Orientation Summer 2014

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  1. Writing and ReadingSuccess CenterStudent and Faculty OrientationSummer 2014

  2. What is the Writing and Reading Success Center? It is a place on campus where friendly, knowledgeable instructors, tutors, and staff help students . . . • improve their understanding of key concepts and terms in English and reading • develop their papers at each stage of the writing process • develop reading and annotation strategies for use in all their courses • learn how to transfer reading and writing strategies to content courses • prepare for upcoming class topics • become independent, confident, successful learners

  3. Supplemental Learning Activities Workshop • Instructor-led, interactive, hands-on activity covering a relevant, class-related topic Directed Study Group (DSG) • Tutor-led, small group, hands-on activity covering a relevant, class-related topic Directed Learning Activity (DLA) • Work independently on an instructor-created assignment including specific interaction with an instructor or tutor at the beginning and end of the activity

  4. Specific Supplemental Learning Activities are offered for . . . English 1 English 105 English 801 Each course requires the completion of (3) activities. Reading 83 Reading 82 Reading 883 Reading 881 Each course requires the completion of (3) activities.

  5. English SLA Requirement • All students enrolled in either English 1, 105, or 801 (face-to-face, hybrid, and online) are required to complete three activities according to recommended deadlines • The requirement may be met by completion of (3) of the following in any combination: Workshop, DSG, and/or DLA • These activities are designed to reinforce and prepare you for essential concepts covered in your English class • Plan for a minimum of one hour to work through the activity as well as discuss your understanding of the concepts you learned with an instructor and/or tutor one-on-one • Supplemental Learning Activities are part of the grade for your class (5% of the overall grade) • You may complete no more than one (1) Supplemental Learning Activity for your English class per day • Check to see when the Center closes – you don’t want to wait too long to complete these activities! • For hybrid and online classes, check the online SLA section of our website for information and procedures: http://www.lbcc.edu/WRSC/sla/index.cfm

  6. List of English Activities English 1 • Using Verbs Correctly, Pt. 1 • Summary and Analysis • Thesis Statements • Organizing Your Ideas • Quoting and Paraphrasing • Fixing Fragments, Run-Ons, and Comma Splices • How to Use Commas • Using Verbs Correctly, Pt. 2 • Researching Your Topic • Basics of MLA Documentation English 105 • Using Verbs Correctly, Pt. 1 • Summary and Analysis • Thesis Statements • Organizing Your Ideas • Quoting and Paraphrasing • Fixing Fragments, Run-Ons, and Comma Splices • How to Use Commas • Using Verbs Correctly, Pt. 2 • Topic Sentences and Paragraph Unity • Basics of MLA Documentation Special Activity Now Available ! Writer’s Workshop – Bring your own rough draft to this instructor-led workshop. **Only offered as a workshop and must be prearranged**

  7. List of English Activities English 801A and 801B • Using Verbs Correctly, Pt. 1 • Summary and Analysis • Thesis Statements • Organizing Your Ideas • Quoting and Paraphrasing • Fixing Fragments, Run-Ons, and Comma Splices • How to Use Commas • Using Verbs Correctly, Pt. 2 • Topic Sentences and Paragraph Unity • Understanding Phrases and Clauses • Understanding the Prompt Special Activity Now Available! Writer’s Workshop – Bring your own rough draft to this instructor-led workshop. **Only offered as a workshop and must be prearranged**

  8. Which English Supplemental Learning Activity should I choose? • First, ask your instructor. Your instructor may have assigned specific SLA topics for your class • Second, think about what has been going on in class. Consider choosing an SLA that reinforces, clarifies, and/or expands your understanding of a specific concept that has been presented in class • Third, review feedback from returned papers and other assignments. Pay particular attention to specific comments and suggestions. Consider using this feedback to guide your SLA selection • Fourth, speak with one of our instructors or tutors for suggestions

  9. Reading SLA Requirement • Students enrolled in Read 83, 82, 883, and 881 are required to complete three activities according to specific deadlines • The requirement may be met by completion of (3) of the following in any combination: Workshop, Directed Study Group (DSG), and/or DLA • Only one (1) Reading SLA may be completed during each specified period • These activities are designed to reinforce and prepare you for essential concepts covered in your Reading class • Plan for a minimum of one hour to work through the activity as well as discuss your understanding of the concepts you learned with an instructor and/or tutor one-on-one • Supplemental Learning Activities are part of the grade for your class (5% of the overall grade) • Check to see when the Center closes – you don’t want to wait too long to complete these activities!

  10. List of Reading Activities Read 82 & 83 • Utilizing Context Clues • Reading Academic Text • Understanding an Author’s Argument **Reading activities must be completed in accordance with SLA completion dates Read 883 • Vocabulary in Context • Differentiating Between General and Specific • Determining Topics and Main Ideas Read 881 • Utilizing the Dictionary • Vocabulary of Directions • Recognizing General and Specific Ideas

  11. WorkshopsAvailable at LAC & PCC • If you like working in a group, then you may enjoy attending one of our engaging instructor-led workshops. • Our workshops typically focus on topics related to the Directed Learning Activities, so we highly recommend you attend at least one workshop as part of your three required activities. • Workshops require an appointment although unfilled workshops typically allow walk-ins. • Workshops last approximately 50 minutes and start on time, so please arrive early. • To find out what the weekly workshop schedule is, please • visit the Center • check our website: http://www.lbcc.edu/WRSC/index.cfm • call 562-938-4520 (LAC) or 562-938-3991 (PCC)

  12. Directed Study GroupsAvailable at LAC & PCC If you like collaborating with a small group of your peers, you may enjoy attending a Directed Study Group (DSG). Directed Study Groups . . . • focus on relevant, class-related topics • are facilitated by a tutor who has been mentored by an instructor • are scheduled by appointment only • are approximately 50 minutes and start on time • To find out what the weekly workshop schedule is, please • visit the Center • check our website: http://www.lbcc.edu/WRSC/index.cfm • call 562-938-4520 (LAC) or 562-938-3991 (PCC)

  13. Directed Learning ActivitiesAvailable at LAC & PCC • DLAs are geared towards students who enjoy working independently • These instructor-created learning activities cover relevant class concepts and are meant to support students as they progress throughout the semester • Each activity takes about one hour and includes interaction with a tutor and/or instructor • DLAs do not require an appointment but may be completed during regular Center hours—however, our Center staff stops handing out DLAs one hour prior to closing • Students may only complete one (1) DLA per day per subject • DLAs are unavailable one hour before the Center closes

  14. TutoringAvailable at LAC & PCC • At the Center, we offer free drop-in and scheduled one-on-one tutoring. • Our tutors and faculty are available to help you with the following class-related work: • Writing assignments • Reading assignments • Vocabulary review • Research projects • Homework • (LAC & PCC) Drop-in tutoring sessions are limited to 15 minutes per session. At least one hour of independent work must take place between drop-in tutoring sessions. • (LAC Only) Scheduled tutoring sessions are 30 minutes and require an appointment. • Students must also bring their class assignment and materials to this focused tutoring session. • Only one 30-minute session is available per day. • However, students may combine one 30-minute session with our drop-in tutoring.

  15. Additional Resources • Computers are available for academic purposes, such as . . . • writing papers • online research • grammar assistance • reading skills improvement • We also offer advanced learning activities on class-related topics along with enrichment activities that include software, handouts, course material, videos, and textbooks • Printing and photocopying are available and require the use of a copy card, which may be purchased in the Center • A quiet, supportive environment for studying and working on homework is available for all students • Our Website contains a variety of helpful, class-related handouts on English and reading topics : Writing and Reading Success Center Website

  16. Visiting the CenterWhen you visit the Center, you will be expected to . . . • Check in at the front counter • Provide a photo ID (your student ID card or driver’s license) • Tell us the class you are enrolled in • Please tell us what you would like to do • Please remember to plan on spending at least one hour in the Center to complete a Workshop, DLA, or Directed Study Group • You may complete no more than one (1) Supplemental Learning Activity per day per class • Check to see when the Center closes – you don’t want to wait too long to complete these activities! SLA Verification Process • After completing a workshop, DSG, or DLA, the tutoring staff will sign and date your activity materials. • To complete the process, the front counter staff will stamp your activity materials. The signature, date, and stamp verify that you have successfully completed the SLA. • To receive class credit for the SLA, you must submit your signed, dated, and stamped SLA materials to your instructor. It is important to remember that your instructor may wish to review your work and may also tie the activity to a class assignment.

  17. SLA Dates for Summer 2014 Activity #1 (Monday, June 16th – Tuesday, July 1st) • Workshops, DLAs, and Directed Study Groups are available • Students may complete one (1) SLA per day per subject Activity #2(Wednesday, July 2nd – Thursday, July 17th) • Workshops, DLAs, and Directed Study Groups are available • Students may complete one (1) SLA per day per subject Activity #3 (Monday, July 21nd – Wednesday, August 6th) • (Workshops, DLAs, and Directed Study Groups available) • Students may complete one (1) SLA per day per subject **Important: Your instructor may have set earlier deadlines for the completion of SLAs, so refer to your syllabus and confirm due dates with your instructor. **To avoid a potentially long wait, DO NOT procrastinate!

  18. Summer Session Hours and Locations If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us: Writing and Reading Success Center (LAC) • Jennifer Rodden, Instructional Specialist • (562) 938-4639 • jrodden@lbcc.edu • Megan Keebler, Instructional Lab Coordinator • (562) 938-4524 • mkeebler@lbcc.edu Multidisciplinary Success Center (PCC) • Heidi Neu, Instructional Specialist • (562) 938-3979 • hneu@lbcc.edu • Alison Bowers, Instructional Lab Coordinator • (562) 938-3976 • abowers@lbcc.edu LAC (E09L) Building “E” Lower Level Monday – Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm PCC (EE206) 2nd Floor EE Building Monday &Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00am-8:00pm

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