Foundation English Syllabus Scavenger Hunt

The main purpose of the Foundational English course is:

• To improve basic English skills

• To teach advanced literature

• To focus on business English

• To prepare for English proficiency tests

Students are expected to develop their reading and writing skills in this course by:

• Participating in group discussions

• Writing weekly essays

• Reading assigned texts

• All of the above

Students are expected to learn skills related to rhetorical analysis and literary development, such as:

• Identifying rhetorical devices and understanding their effects

• Writing in a variety of literary genres

• Analyzing the structure of a text

• All of the above

Students must do what before leaving class during instructional time?

• Ask for permission

• Complete their work

• Sign out

• Nothing

Who is allowed to attend the class?

• Only students

• Only teachers

• Students and teachers

• Anyone with permission

What should you ask yourself to be kind to others?

• A) Is it true?

• B) Is it necessary?

• C) Is it kind?

• D) All of the above.

Following directions the first time they are given is important because:

• it ensures tasks are completed efficiently and correctly.

• it allows for more time to be wasted.

• it shows a lack of understanding.

• it creates confusion and errors.

Fill in the blank: At Gateway, we use MLA format to credit sources with _______ and 'works cited' pages.

• in-text citations

• footnotes

• endnotes

• bibliographies

What is the grading scale for a B grade?

• A) 90% - 100%

• B) 80% - 89.9%

• C) 70% - 79.9%

• D) 60% - 69.9%

Explain the importance of completing essays and projects as per the document.

• It helps in understanding the subject better.

• It is a waste of time.

• It has no impact on learning.

• It is only for grades.