Weighting Deliverables on Canvas
Dr. Natalie Krivas
Welcome!
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Before You Start
☐ Decide your assignment categories�☐ Decide the weight (%) for each category�☐ You do not need point totals to match across categories
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Basics on Weighting Deliverables in Canvas
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Turn On Weighted Grading
☐ Go to Assignments� ☐ Click ⋮ (three dots)� ☐ Select Assignment Groups Weight� ☐ Check Weight final grade based on assignment groups� ☐ Click Save
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Basics on Weighting Deliverables in Canvas
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Basics on Weighting Deliverables in Canvas
Create Assignment Groups
☐ Click + Group� ☐ Create each category (one at a time)� ☐ Enter the weight (%) for each group� ☐ Confirm total = 100%� ☐ Click Save
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Basics on Weighting Deliverables in Canvas
For each assignment:
☐ Click + Assignment� ☐ Enter assignment name� ☐ Assign points (10, 50, 100, etc.)� ☐ Select the correct Assignment Group� ☐ Set submission type and due date� ☐ Click Save
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Basics on Weighting Deliverables in Canvas
Attendance & Participation (Recommended Setup)
☐ Create one assignment for Attendance� ☐ Assign a total point value (e.g., 30 pts)� ☐ Grade manually over the semester �☐ Create one assignment for Participation / Professionalism� ☐ Assign points (e.g., 40 pts)� ☐ Grade holistically (midterm/end)
Linguistics
Core Branches
ENGL 358/368: Week 7
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Linguistics: the study of language and its structure.
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Core Branches of Linguistics
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The study of how sounds function in a particular language or languages.
Ex: In English, /p/ and /b/ are different sounds (pat vs. bat).
Phonology
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The study of the structure of words and how they are formed.
Ex: Unhappiness = un- (prefix) + happy (root) + -ness (suffix).
Morphology
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The study of how words combine to form sentences.
Ex: Correct: She likes apples.
Incorrect: Likes she apples.
Syntax
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The study of meaning in words and sentences.
Ex: Bank can mean “river bank” or “money bank.”
Semantics
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The study of how context influences meaning.
Ex: “Can you open the window?” = a request, not a question about ability.
Pragmatics
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The study of how language varies and changes in social groups.
Ex: Saying y’all in the South vs. you guys in the Midwest.
Sociolinguistics
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The study of how language is processed in the brain.
Ex: How children acquire their first language (L1).
Psycholinguistics
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The use of linguistic theory to solve real-world problems.
Ex: TESOL.
Applied Linguistics
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The study of the physical sounds of human speech.
Ex: The word cat has three sounds: /k/ /æ/ /t/.
Phonetics (our focus)
C1: IPA & Phonetics
https://www.seeingspeech.ac.uk/ipa-charts/
ENGL 358/368: Week 7
C1-C2-C3: Exercise
ENGL 358/368: Week 7
C3: Writing
RRE and the Joy of Writing
Self-Expression, Voice, Agency
Mechanics & Conventions
ENGL 358/368: Week 7
Reflection: When have you experienced joy in writing?
Reflection: How can us teachers help our learners experience joy in writing?
Homework Assignments
ENGL 358/368: Week 7