The Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum (ERWC) is based on the assumption that to be a good writer one must be a good reader. Further, effective readers and writers acquire a reflective and rhetorical stance toward their own work and the ideas and concepts represented in the work of others. The curriculum therefore seeks to forge relationships between reading and writing to encourage thoughtful questioning of texts, promote exploration of new perspectives, and enhance ways of acquiring knowledge.
The competencies promoted throughout the curriculum are aligned with the California English Language Arts K-12 standards and are foundational to becoming a successful expository reader and writer at the post secondary level. Since reading and writing encompass a wide range of complex skills that may unfold differently for each student, the curriculum uses a variety of pedagogical approaches, with the teacher serving as coach and facilitator as students develop writing fluency, increase their abilities to critically read and evaluate college-level texts, and gain expertise in skillfully employing a wide array of reading and writing strategies that will serve them well during their college careers and beyond. |
Calendar
Classroom assignments, tests, quizzes, and projects will be posted regularly on our class calendar. Make sure to check often and regularly to keep yourself up to date on your academic responsibilities. |
Syllabus
A copy of our syllabus can be found here. For any information not found on the syllabus or questions, please contact Ms. Stein directly. |
Daily Agenda
An agenda of what we have done in class will be regularly updated and can be found here. You should also contact class mates to find out what you missed while you were out. |
Resources
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