Grading

ESL 111-101 final grades will be determined on the basis of the following:

• 20% is for completing quizzes every Monday and Wednesday.
• 20% is for contributing to the writing journal every Tuesday and Thursday.
• 20% is for completing all reading assignments on the day they are due. Students will not get credit for completing an assignment one day later. Students will lose 10% of their assignment grade if the assignment is turned in late on the due date.
• 20% is for completing all writing assignments.
• 10% is for completing the final essay test at the end of the semester.
• 10% is for active participation in class

Active Participation
To receive full credit for active participation, a student must do all of the following:

1. attend every class on time
2. answer questions when called upon
3. never speak his or her native language
4. behave as a mature adult by showing respect to everyone in the class
5. demonstrate a willingness to learn