3. Dr. Kim Palmore
Full time, Tenured Faculty at De Anza College
Education
Ph.D. English: University of California, Riverside
MA English: California State University, Long Beach
BA English: California State University, Long Beach
AA Liberal Arts: Long Beach City College, Long Beach
408-674-3005
Email: palmorekim@fhda.edu
Office F1-1L
Phone 408 674 3005
1.I am Kim or Dr. Palmore
2.I use she, hers, her, and Dr.
3.I earned a second degree black
belt in karate
4. Who are you?
Tell me your name, the one you want me to call
you in class.
Tell me which pronouns you use.
Tell me one interesting fact about yourself. Or
tell me about a skill or talent you have. Or tell
me about your present situation.
5. Using Canvas
We will use Canvas to communicate, see grades,
access course documents and assignments, and
submit essays and homework.
Our class is published on Canvas. You should be able to access
this course by logging into Canvas and using your college
credentials.
Go to https://deanza.instructure.com
Use your college credentials to log in.
You will be taken to the Canvas dashboard where you should
see our course: EWRT 1A Plus
If you do not have access to this course, please let me know
tomorrow.
6. When you first log in to Canvas, the website will look similar to
this. Start by clicking on “pages” to enlarge the framed picture
part of the webpage.
Click “Pages” to Enlarge
7. Links to Class Documents
and Presentations
Make an appointment
to see me
8. Canvas Navigation tools
The links on the left of this view will help you navigate the Canvas site. You can
check your grades, assignments, and announcements here. All the way to the
left, you will see your calendar, which is quick way to check due dates. The
syllabus is linked here. Your homework is to read it.
9. Texts and Required Materials:
Order your books now!
Harry Potter and the
Chamber of Secrets by J.K.
Rowling
Harry Potter And The
Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K.
Rowling
The St. Martin’s Guide to
Writing 9th Edition. You can
get this book (used and
new) at Amazon or other
book sellers for under 25$.
There is an $8 electronic
version that is fine to use.
More information is in the
syllabus
10. Writing a paragraph: Who am I
Write a paragraph describing who you
are, based on your value for two
qualities below.
1. Bravery
2. Chivalry
3. Dedication
4. Loyalty
5. Intelligence
6. Creativity
7. Ambition
8. Pride
11. The Structure of a Paragraph
1. Topic Sentence
2. Context for first quality.
3. Definition of first quality
4. Personal example of how you embody the first quality
5. Explanation of how the example proves you have that quality.
6. Transition to second quality
7. Context for second quality.
8. Definition of second quality
9. Personal example of how you embody the second quality
10. Explanation of how the example proves you have that quality.
11. Concluding sentence
12. Example of the first half of the paragraph!
1. I value intelligence and creativity, and I try to foster those qualities in myself.
2. Intelligence is an outcome of the habits of reading, writing, and thinking, activities that I
engaged in regularly from a young age.
3. According to Merriam Webster, intelligence is “the ability to learn or understand or to
deal with new or trying situations.” I believe that ability is developed through practice.
4. To demonstrate my success at developing and nurturing my intelligence, I can point to my
experience in graduate school, where I ultimately graduated Summa Cum Laude.
5. I am a first-generation college student, and when I found myself in graduate school, I was
concerned that I couldn’t compete with other PhD candidates. I had a lot to learn both in
my academic courses, and in navigating this very stressful “trying situation.” My familial
experience had not prepared me for these challenges, yet my ability to think on my feet
never let me down. I am proud of my accomplishments
6. I am determined to keep intellectual prowess as the quality I constantly strive for,
7. but I am equally interested in making sure to practice creativity and develop my
imagination.
13. The Structure of a Paragraph
1. Topic Sentence
2. Context for first quality.
3. Definition of first quality
4. Personal example of how you embody the first quality
5. Explanation of how the example proves you have that quality.
6. Transition to second quality
7. Context for second quality.
8. Definition of second quality
9. Personal example of how you embody the second quality
10. Explanation of how the example proves you have that quality.
11. Concluding sentence
1. Bravery
2. Chivalry
3. Dedication
4. Loyalty
5. Intelligence
6. Creativity
7. Ambition
8. Pride
14. We will be turning this in, so write on an appropriate piece of paper. Take a
photo of your paragraph before you turn it in. You need it for your homework.
If you don’t have a phone, see me. I can take the photo and email it to you.
15. Homework
• Buy Books
• View the Canvas Site
• Read the syllabus
• Type your practice
paragraph, revising as you go.
Use Google Docs or another
method to make your essay
accessible for tomorrow’s
class.
• Tomorrow we meet in AT 305
Editor's Notes
Slide 3: If you are already enrolled in the course, you undoubtedly received my pre-class email, and you know that even though this course is fully face-to face, we will be using the convenient features of Canvas. You can see your grades, access documents and assignments, and submit your homework all online. I will also communicate with you via Canvas
