College Classes

LCC Wednesday Night Class Jan. 30 & Feb. 6

2012-01-26T09:54:00.000-08:00

The week of January 30 is our first out of class assignment. Call or email me if there is a problem. We are all back in the classroom on Monday, February 6. See you then.

BGSU Firelands, Saturday, January 28

2012-01-23T11:20:00.001-08:00

Remember to bring the first typed draft of your News Topic assignment to class. Also bring copies of your source articles.

BGSU Firelands for Saturday, January 21

2012-01-14T07:39:00.000-08:00

Bring your first draft of your first writing assignment, a moment you will never forget.

Remember MLA formatting, bring a paper copy and a copy on your pen drive.

For Lakeland for Rest of Semester

2011-11-28T07:40:00.001-08:00

For the Rest of the Semester Monday, November 28

finish "Nobody's Fool," discuss communications between adult friends, go over class folders

Monday, December 5

class final, collect folders, do class evaluations

For BGSU Firelands for the rest of the semester

2011-11-12T06:04:00.001-08:00

Here is our schedule for the rest of the semester:

Nov 12: Work on our conclusions and putting together our master document

Wed. Nov 16: I'll be in the library for extra help from 4:15 to 7:15

Nov 19: No class, teacher is out of town

Nov 26: No class, Thanksgiving

Wed. Nov 30: I'll be in the library for extra help from 4:15 to 7:15

Sat. Dec 3: Very important class, proofreading/editing day!

Dec. 10: Last class, papers due, final, evaluations

Lakeland CC for October 17, 24, 31, and November 7

2011-10-17T14:28:00.001-07:00

October 24 we will do our in class presentations on what we bring to a relationship.

The week of October 31 we will do our second out of class assignment with a new partner, the paper will be do November 14.

November 7 we are together again and we will finish up any presentations and start talking about communication in work situations.

Lakeland Community College for October 3 & 10

2011-10-01T07:21:00.001-07:00

On October 3 we are doing our first out of class assignment. Make sure you meet up with your partner. We will all be together on October 10.

Type up your 2-3 page paper, but don't hand it in yet.

See you on the 10th!

BGSU for October 15

2011-10-01T07:14:00.000-07:00

Our next class is Saturday, October 15. By then you will have started your preliminary research by doing two of the following: a poetic analysis, a short bio of your artist, and/or a review of your album.

Email me if you have any questions.

For BGSU Firelands for October 1

2011-09-24T06:27:00.001-07:00

Your first two comps should be revised and in your folders. Make sure you staple all of your drafts together, the most recent on top.

See you Saturday.

For Lakeland Community College for Monday, September 19

2011-09-19T04:02:00.001-07:00

Because of an unexpected personal matter, we do not have class this evening. Sorry for any inconvenience. I will see you next Monday, September 26, at our regular class time.

Mr. Greg Cielec

For BGSU Firelands for September 24

2011-09-17T07:40:00.001-07:00

Revise your News Topic composition and bring a new draft to class.

For LCC for Monday, September 19

2011-09-15T04:57:00.000-07:00

Bring your Mask Maps to class!

See you there,

Mr. Cielec

For BGSU Firelands for September 17

2011-09-10T07:02:00.001-07:00

Bring to class a draft of your news topic assignment with a works cited page and documentation.

For LCC for Monday, September 12

2011-09-06T04:53:00.000-07:00

Week One:
We did a People Search
Went over the syllabus and expectations
Did an assignment in pairs
Week 2:
We did not have a class because of Labor Day
Week 3:
Our next class is on Monday, September 12. See you there!

For BGSU Firelands for September 10

2011-09-03T06:57:00.000-07:00

We are working on two compositions:

Your "Moment" composition should be revised. Make sure a revised draft you are happy with is in your class folder before you leave on 9/10. Remember to staple it on top of any early drafts.

Your "News Topic" composition should be started. Bring a first draft (both paper and electronic form) to class next week along with your resources.

See you on Saturday!

For BGSU Firelands for 3 September 2011

2011-08-29T03:57:00.001-07:00

You have two assignments for this week:

1. A typed first draft of you moment composition.

2. Two articles on a current news topic that you have an opinion on.

See you on Saturday!

For BGSU Firelands, April 30

2011-04-26T04:21:00.000-07:00

Doors open at 9:00 for printing, rpoofing, etc.

Class at 10:00.

Papers are due! Don't forget your appendix.

For LCC for Monday, April 25, and Monday, May 2

2011-04-19T08:51:00.000-07:00

April 25: Last out of class assignment. Make sure you have your paper written for May 2.

May 2: Last Class including class evaluation and final exam. Make sure your folder is up to date.

For BGSU Firelands College for Saturday, April 23

2011-04-19T08:50:00.000-07:00

As previously stated, this is the most important class of the semester. Have a dummy copy of your paper ready to be proofed by your classmates. The classroom will open at 9:00 for printing, last minute stuff, etc. Class will start at 10:00.

for Lakeland Community College for April 11

2011-04-07T10:28:00.002-07:00

We will continue our unit on i.c. in the work place.
See you on Monday!

for BGSU Firelands College for Saturday, April 9

2011-04-07T10:28:00.001-07:00

We will continue to work on our supportive material this week, and start on our conclusions.

For Lakeland Community College for March 21

2011-03-19T07:33:00.000-07:00

We will:
finish watching the movie and discuss it.
pair up for our second out of class assignment
See you on Monday!
Greg Cielec

For BGSU Firelands for March 26 and April 2

2011-03-19T07:32:00.001-07:00

We don't have class on March 26. I can not tell a lie, I will be on holiday.

On April 2 we will go over what we started in class on March 19:

1. Developing a thesis statement

2. Supporting the thesis statement

Bring all of your research paper items to class.

For BGSU Firelands College for March 5

2011-03-03T07:12:00.000-08:00

I will conference with each of you about your first tow writing assignments as well as what you have done for your research paper so far.
See you on Saturday.

For LCC for Monday, March 7

2011-03-03T07:11:00.000-08:00

Everyone who did not do their presentation last week will do theirs. We will then start to watch our next film.

See you this Monday!

For LCC for Monday, February 28

2011-02-22T07:54:00.001-08:00

The final draft of your first paper is due by Monday, March 7. Follow the MLA guidelines we went over in class.

In class this week we will each give a short presentation about what each of us brings to a relationship. Bring 5-6 artifacts that represent what is going on currently in your life.

See you on Monday!

For LCC for Monday, February 21

2011-02-19T08:03:00.001-08:00

Bring a rough draft of your write up about your out of class assignment.
See you Monday!

For BGSU for Saturday, February 26

2011-02-19T08:02:00.001-08:00

We will conference about your first two writing assignments.

Bring all your materials for your research paper.

For Saturday, February 19

2011-02-12T06:54:00.000-08:00

Both of your early assignments should be done and in your class folder.

We will start working on the preliminary research for our papers.

Bring a copy of you album to class.

For BGSU Firelands College for Saturday, February 12

2011-02-05T06:22:00.000-08:00

You should have a revised draft of you first composition, one that you are happy with, in your class folder. Staple it on top of all of your earlier drafts.

For class today make sure you have a draft of your news topic assignment, complete with documentation and a works cited page. we will proof read and revise them in class.

You should have your topic for your research paper picked out. Remember it must be approved by me and follow the guidelines we discussed in class.

For LLC for Monday, February 7

2011-02-05T06:20:00.000-08:00

We will:
Watch the end of "Far from Heaven"
Discuss the film in small groups
You will be assigned a partner for an out of class activity

Your Mask Map will be due

Please be on time

See you then!

For Lakeland Community College for January 31

2011-01-26T04:13:00.000-08:00

Be on time for class #2. We are going to watch a film, and you will have a homework assignment.

See you there, please be on time.

For BGSU Firelands College for Satuday, January 29

2011-01-22T08:04:00.000-08:00

Have the first typed draft of your News Topic paper. Remember to have at least two sources, and to quote from your sources in your paper.

For BGSU Firelands for Saturday, January22

2011-01-15T07:59:00.000-08:00

For our next class:

First draft of "Moment I'll Never Forget" assignment

media article on current news topic

Last Three Weeks at Lakeland

2010-11-30T13:06:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, November 23: Last out of class assignment.
Tuesday, November 30: Class Topics: Communication at Work and Sexual Harrassment
Tuesday, December 7: Last class and final. Make sure you have all assignments in your folder.

Lakeland Community College for Tuesday, November 16

2010-11-13T05:50:00.002-08:00

Remember we are approaching the end of the semester, make sure everything in your class folder is up to date.
This week we will be doing several class activities and assigning partners for our last out of class activity.
Be there!

BGSU Firelands College Library Conferences

2010-11-13T05:50:00.001-08:00

Everyone is expected to conference with me at least once over the next several weeks. You may come as many times as you feel you need to.

I will be in the library:

Wednesday, November 17, from 4-7

Tuesday, November 23, from 4-8

Wednesday, November 24, from 9-12

Wednesday, December 1, from 4-7

Our last class is December 4. The classroom will be open at 8:00 for printing, last minute proofreading, etc. Class will start at 9:00.

Make sure your class folder is up to date, and make sure you bring everything you must hand in with your paper. Don't forget to email me a digital copy of your final paper.

For BGSU Firelands College for Saturday, November 13

2010-11-06T07:13:00.000-07:00

Most important class of the semester is this Saturday. Bring a first draft of your complete paper. Classroom opens at 8:00, class will start at 9:00

For Lakeland CC for 11/2 & 11/9

2010-11-02T07:10:00.002-07:00

We are working on our out of class electronic communications activity this week. Remember to a lot a good bit of time for you and your partner to do the exercise. Your paper is due 11/17 on this activity.
We will all be together back in the classroom on Tuesday, November 9.
See you then!

For BGSU Firelands for November 6

2010-11-02T07:10:00.001-07:00

We are working on the most important parts of our research papers. Each of you should have a thesis statement you are pretty comfortable with, plus have a working outline started for the supportive material section of our paper.

All of your preliminary research is done.

Your Works Cited page should be started.

Bring everything with you to class this Saturday.

For Lakeland CC for 10/19 & 10/26

2010-10-18T06:58:00.000-07:00

On October 19 you will be having your second out of class assignment. All of those who were in class on 10/12 received a partner.
See everyone in class on October 26.

Lakeland Community College for October 12

2010-10-09T07:06:00.000-07:00

We will finish our artifact presentations, discuss "Once Were Warriors," and pair up for our next out of class assignment.
See you Tuesday!

For BGSU Firelands Oct. 16 & 23

2010-10-09T07:05:00.001-07:00

No class on October 16.

For October 23 have two fo the three preliminary research assignments finished.

See you on the 23rd.

For Lakeland Community College for October 5

2010-10-02T06:21:00.000-07:00

We will be giving our artifacts presentations. Remember to bring at least five.
See you then!

For BGSU Firelands College for October 9

2010-10-02T06:19:00.000-07:00

Your writing folder should be up-to-date, including a final version of your moment and news topic compositions.

Between now and Saturday, October 23, you will be working on your preliminary research for your research paper.

BGSU Firelands College for October 2

2010-09-25T06:00:00.001-07:00

Items that should be in our class folders:

In class assignments CHOPPY SENTENCES, MISPALCED MODIFIERS, WRITING NUMBERS, COMMAS

Final draft of "Moment" assignment

Final draft of "News Topic" Assignment

Both writing assignments should include all earlier drafts, with the most recent draft on top.

Start thinking about your research paper topic, remember it must be approved by the teacher

For Lakeland Community College for Tuesday, September 21

2010-09-20T04:44:00.000-07:00

You will be doing your first out of class assignment with your partner. We went over the assignment and what you will be discussing during our last class.
Bring a rough draft of your writing assignment to class on Tuesday, September 28.
If you were not in class on Tuesday, September 14, do not show up for class on September 21. On September 28 I will give you the assignment and pair you up with someone then.
Email me or call my cell if you have any questions.
See you on the 28th.
Greg Cielec

Lakeland Community College for Tuesday, 9/14

2010-09-13T16:51:00.000-07:00

Bring your "Mask Maps."

For Lakeland Community College, September 7

2010-09-07T10:32:00.000-07:00

See you tonight!

For BGSU Firelands, September 11, 2010

2010-09-07T10:31:00.000-07:00

Have the first draft of your News Topic assignment done. Bring to class two copies, one paper and one digital.

See you then!

Lakeland CC, Week of April 20 & 22

2010-04-19T20:54:00.002-07:00

Tuesday you are meeting with your partner on your last out of class assignment.
Thursday we are back together to start our last unit.
See you on Thursday!

BGSU Firelands, Saturday, April 24

2010-04-19T20:54:00.001-07:00

I will be in the library on Tuesday, April 20, from 4:00 until around 7:00, for anyone who needs extra help with their paper.
Classroom opens on Saturday at 9:00 for any last minute printing, etc., and class starts at 10:00.
See you then!

For Lakeland CC for 4/13 and 4/15

2010-04-10T08:03:00.000-07:00

Make sure your folders are up to date, including the mini-research assignments and the write up of your electronic communication assignment.

For BGSU Firelands for April 17

2010-04-10T08:02:00.000-07:00

Very Important class this week!

We will be proof reading the first drafts of our papers.

Classroom opens at 9:00 for printing and last minute work, and we will start at 10:00.

You must have a complete dummy copy of your paper, stapled in the upper left hand corner.

For BGSU Firelands for 4/10

2010-04-03T07:28:00.000-07:00

We will start working on our conclusions to our research papers. Have a good working copy of your supportive material for class this week.

For Lakeland CC for April 6 & 8

2010-04-03T07:26:00.000-07:00

We will be back in the classroom this week starting a unit on interpersonal communication in the work place.
Your third papers are due this Thursday.

For LCC for March 23 & 25

2010-03-20T07:51:00.002-07:00

We are in the classroom working on a unit on electronic communications and interpersonal communications.
March 30 and April 1 you are working on your out of class assignment using electronic communications.

For BGSU Firelands College for March 27 and April 3

2010-03-20T07:51:00.001-07:00

Remember, no class on March 27.

Between now and April 3:

Revise your earlier compositions.

Spend at least two hours in the library.

Order books/materials you will need from OhioLink libraries.

Make any personal contacts you need via email.

Develop your 2-4 subtopics/research streams for your paper.

For BGSU Firelands for 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, and 4/3

2010-03-06T08:19:00.001-08:00

We do not have class on 3/13 or 3/27.

On 3/20 we will start working on our thesis statements.

We do have class on 4/3, the day before Easter.

For Lakeland CC for March 2 & 4

2010-02-27T08:11:00.000-08:00

You are doing your second out of class assignment with a partner this week. If you we not there to pair up, I will pair you up with someone on March 9. You can then get caught up over spring break.
Our next formal class is on Tuesday, March 9.

For BGSU Firelands for February 27 and March 6

2010-02-27T08:10:00.000-08:00

We are starting on our preliminary research, plus everyone will have a short conference with me about their first two writing assignments.

For Lakeland CC for 2/23 and 2/25

2010-02-23T15:57:00.000-08:00

This week we will finish up watching "Once Were Warriors," do a couple of in class activities, and pair up for our next out of class assignment.

For BGSU Firelands for 2/27

2010-02-23T15:56:00.001-08:00

First two papers should be in our class folders!

For Lakeland CC for February 18

2010-02-18T04:55:00.001-08:00

See you in class tonight! We will finish up our presentations and get started on our next project.

For BG Firelands for February 13 & 20

2010-02-13T07:01:00.001-08:00

We will be revising our news topic compositions, adding documentation and a works cited page.
Start thinking about your research paper topic.

February 10, 16, 18 for Lakeland CC

2010-02-13T07:00:00.000-08:00

We will be doing our artifacts presentations in class.

BGSU Firelands, Saturday, February 6

2010-02-06T03:27:00.001-08:00

I just got the email, no school today! See you next Saturday!

For Lakeland CC for Feb. 2 & 4

2010-01-30T08:00:00.001-08:00

You are doing your first out of class assignment this week. Your papers about this experience are due on Febuary 9, along with your worksheets from "Far From Heaven."
If you weren't in class last Thursday, I will be in the classroom at 7:15 on Tuesday, February 2, to pair anyone else up.

For BGSU Firelands for Saturday, February 6

2010-01-30T07:59:00.000-08:00

In class assignments so far:

misplaced modifiers, using numbers, avoiding short choppy sentences

Notes given in class:

when to use numbers (words or digits), works cited page notes, parenthetical documentation notes

Writing Assignments:

"A Moment I'll Never Forget" all drafts with best on top should be in folder by 2/6

"News Topic" ongoing

See you Saturday!

BGSU Firelands for Saturday 1/30

2010-01-23T07:22:00.002-08:00

Your first draft of your news topic assignment is due.

You should be finished with a good revised draft of your first composition.

News Topic Assignment:
Have at least two sources
Explain the situation
Take a position and support it with quotes, stats, ideas, etc. from your sources.
Quote from your sources at least twice.
Bring first draft and all source material to class.

BGSU Firelands for Saturday 1/30

2010-01-23T07:22:00.001-08:00

Your first draft of your news topic assignment is due.

You should be finished with a good revised draft of your first composition.

For Lakeland Community College for 1/26, 1/28

2010-01-22T08:40:00.000-08:00

On Tuesday and Thursday this week we will finish watching "Far From Heaven" and do some in class activities that revolve around it. On Thursday you will be partnered for an assignment.
Don't miss class!

BGSU Firelands, Spring 2010: First Class, Assignment for 1/23

2010-01-16T06:16:00.000-08:00

During our first class:

We did a people search

Went over the syllabus

Did a mechanics exercise

Went over our first two assignments.

For next week: First draft of a composition about a moment you will never forget. Remember, your job is two fold. First, retell the event in great detail. Second, convinve your audience that it was a moment worth remembering.

See you next Saturday.

For BGSU Firelands College for 12/1, 12/2,12/5

2009-11-24T07:44:00.000-08:00

I will be in the library on Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 4:15 until 6:30, and Wednesday, December 2, from 6:45 until 8:30.

Stop by for extra help if you need it.

The classroom will be open at 8:00 A.M. on Saturday, class will start at 9:00 A.M. sharp.

For LCC for November 16, 23, & 30

2009-11-14T06:11:00.001-08:00

On November 30 the following items need to be in your class folder:
Your third paper
The worksheets on "Nobody's Fool"

Items that already should be in your class folder:
Paper #1
Paper #2
Worksheets on "Far from Heaven" and "Once Were Warriors"
Evaluations from your class presentation
any misc. assignments (people search, squares, etc.)

HAVE ALL OF YOUR CLASS ASSIGNMENTS UP TO DATE. MAKE SURE EACH ONE SHOWS EFFORT.

For BGSU Firelands for Saturday, November 21

2009-11-14T06:09:00.000-08:00

This is the most important class of the year!

Bring a dummy copy of your paper, complete with a works cited page. We will spend most of our class time proof reading each others' papers.

The class room opens at the regular time for anyone who needs to print or get together with anyone; we will start class at 9:00.

See you there!

For Monday, November 9 for LCC

2009-11-09T04:00:00.002-08:00

We will finish and discuss "Nobody's Fool" in class. We will then pair up for our last out of class assignment.
Important class, be there!

For BGSU Firelands for Saturday, November 14

2009-11-09T04:00:00.001-08:00

We are almost finished with the first drafts of our papers!

You should have a good working draft of your supportive material section finished and brought to class. We will talk about our conclusions, and start bringing the whole paper together.

See you Saturday!

For Saturday, November 7, for BGSU Firelands

2009-10-31T07:42:00.000-07:00

We will continue with our supportive material section of our research papers. Bring all of your materials.

For Lakeland CC for Monday, October 26, and Monday, November 2

2009-10-24T06:04:00.000-07:00

On Monday, October 26 you are doing your second out of class assignment with your partner.
On Monday, November 2, we are back in the classroom together.
Your next paper is due Monday, November 9.

For BGSU Firelands College for Saturday, October 31

2009-10-24T05:19:00.001-07:00

Your first two papers should be revised and in your folder (revisions from our conference)

For your research paper all preliminary research (poetic analysis, review, bio, etc.) should be done.

You should have a strong thesis statement.

A first attempt at your supportive material outline should be done.

For BGSU Firelands College for Saturday, October 17

2009-10-12T06:43:00.000-07:00

Remember to revise your compositions that I went over with you last week.
We should have good working drafts of our poetic analysis, review, and biography done for this Saturday.

For LCC for Monday, September 12

2009-10-12T06:42:00.000-07:00

We will continue making our presentations.

For Lakeland Community College for Monday, October 5

2009-09-28T14:49:00.000-07:00

We will be giving our artifacts presentations. Remember to bring 4-6 artifacts that represent what you bring to a relationship/friendship. Don't dig deeply into your past, please deal with who you are now.

Final drafts from our first paper are due.

For BGSU Firelands for Saturday, October 10

2009-09-26T06:24:00.001-07:00

You are to have two pieces of preliminary research done:

Poetic analysis of two songs

A review of your album

Is your work folder up to date?

See you on Saturday, October 10.

For BGSU Firelands for September 26

2009-09-22T04:03:00.001-07:00

Revise your news topic composition, and when you are happy with it put it in your folder.

Bring four or five potential topics for your research paper to class.

See you on Saturday!

For LCC for September 21 & 28

2009-09-17T06:42:00.000-07:00

Our first out of class assignment is for Monday, September 21. For September 28 bring to class a rough draft of your write up of your meeting with your classmate.

For BGSU Firelands for Saturday, September 19

2009-09-14T04:13:00.000-07:00

Have a revised copy of your news topic assignment, complete with a works cited page and parathetical documentation. We will proof them in class.

For LCC for Monday, September 14

2009-09-08T03:58:00.000-07:00

We will finish "Far From Heaven," and then do several in class activities.
we will have our first out of class assignment next week.
See you Monday!

For BGSU Firelands College for Saturday, September 12

2009-09-08T03:57:00.001-07:00

1. Bring your revised draft of our first composition.

2. Bring your first draft of our second composition. Bring copies of your sources with you. Make sure you quote from your sources at least twice in your composition.

See you Saturday!

First Class at BGSU Firelands

2009-08-25T08:19:00.000-07:00

Our first class is on Saturday, August 29. Please be on time.

First Classes for Lakeland Community College

2009-08-25T08:18:00.000-07:00

Our first two classes are on Monday, August 24, and on Monday, August 31. We will not have class on Monday, September 7, because of Labor Day.

Classes for Fall 2009

2009-06-13T07:06:00.000-07:00

This fall I will once again teach English 112 at BGSU Firelands College on Saturday mornings, and Interpersonal Communications at Lakeland Community College on Monday nights. Check each college's website for more information.
Enjoy the summer!

For BGSU Firelands College for Thursday, April 30, and Saturday, May 2

2009-04-29T06:29:00.000-07:00

I will be in the library on Thursday this week for anyone who wants any help on their papers. I will be there from a little after four until 7:30.

On Saturday the classroom will open at 9:00 for anyone who needs to print, last minute proofreading, etc.

Class will start at 10:00.

See you then!

For Lakeland Community College for April 21 and 28

2009-04-14T04:49:00.002-07:00

April 21 is your last out of class assignment. Make sure you write your paper before the class on April 28.
April 28 is our last class. Make sure all your assignments are in your class folder. You will be able to use anything and everything in your folder on your final.

For BGSU Firelands College for April 18

2009-04-14T04:49:00.001-07:00

This Saturday we will start putting together our first complete drafts of our papers. You should have your supportive material and conclusion finished.

The next three classes are very important, don't miss any of them!

For Lakeland Community College for April 6

2009-04-04T07:46:00.000-07:00

Your second paper should be in your folder today.
We will be starting on our last major unit "Adult Friendships."

For BGSU, Saturday, April 11

2009-04-04T07:45:00.000-07:00

We are going to continue working on our supportive material, as well as talk about our conclusions.

Bring all research paper materials.

For Lakeland Community College for Monday, April 6

2009-03-31T14:12:00.000-07:00

We are heading down the home stretch. Your second paper is due!

For BGSU Firelands College for Saturday, April 4

2009-03-31T14:11:00.000-07:00

We will be working on our supportive material. Bring everything that has to do with your research paper.