Writing for Multilingual Learners (WRIT 190B) Spring, 2017 Timothy Cauller, Ed.D. Moravian College Reading Journal Project Guidelines Project Description The Reading Journal (RJ) project is a semester-long project that is designed to help students develop their interest and ability in reading well-written magazine or newspaper articles on topics not directly associated with students' regular course work. Given that there exists a strong correlation between reading well and writing well, it is expected that this project will help students acquire useful vocabulary, a better understanding of the concept of author style and voice, and a greater insight into what constitutes quality writing in a variety of genres. Weekly entries to students' Reading Journals will provide regular, focused practice in summarizing the written ideas of others and expressing those ideas clearly and succinctly in students' own words. The Reading Journal project will also serve as a written exploration of students' opinions and comments on the themes of the articles read. Tusdals. Guidelines A. Reading Journals are due every week on Mondays throughout the semester. B. Reading Journals should be labeled in order (RJ #1, RJ #2, etc.) with the correct date. C. Each Reading Journal must include a photocopy of the article and accurate reference information: Name and date of publication, name of author (if listed), page numbers, and RJ draft number. D. Articles must be from a quality publisher. Publishers and online sources must be approved by the instructor in advance. Examples of acceptable newspapers include: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The Morning Call. Examples of acceptable magazines include: Time, Newsweek, Smithsonian, and National Geographic. Sources that are not acceptable for this project include: CNN (online), Yahoo News, abcnews, and other similar online sources. E. Articles should be of general interest and not from an academic journal. F. Reading Journal entries should be no more than two pages (total) in length. G. There are three sections to a complete Reading Journal. The first section, labeled "Summary” (in BOLD), is one-half page long (no longer!). This section summarizes in your own words the main points of the article. H. The second section, labeled "Discussion" (in BOLD), should be one (1) page long. In this section, you will discuss your opinion about what you have read. This section discusses your ideas, such as: What do you think about the main topic (or a related topic) that is discussed in the article? Do you agree with the author's points or conclusions? Why? Do you disagree? Why? I. The third section, labeled "Vocabulary" (in BOLD), should include 3-5 new vocabulary words that you discovered in the article. You must provide a definition or synonym for each word based on how the vocabulary word is used in the article. Do not directly copy the dictionary definition-use your own words (as much as possible). new vocal e Newspaller or magazine for the artical by summary Discussion lost 3 2 wake of the recession as re- would monitor the time profes- being paid with tax dollars you grants that can power eco- adjuncts a Virginia Judge's Ruling Puts Pressure on ida vil. BY ARUNA VISWANATHA on the Virginia judge's ruling. viduals who never previously AND BRENT KENDALL The Ninth Circuit ruling, have been cleared to enter the however, followed different rea- U.S., as opposed to green card A Virginia judge's sharply soning, saying the White House holders and those who already worded ruling against Presi- order appeared to violate consti- have received visas. dent Donald Trump's executive tutional due process protections. "The further they get from order on immigration this That leaves the administra- people who have applied to or week, which focused on the tion with at least two major le- been granted admission to the question of religious discrimi- gal challenges to address in country, the easier it gets" for nation, is increasing pressure any new order, as well as un- the government to argue that on the White House as it seeks certainty as to whether the the order is constitutional, said to rewrite the order or find more than 20 existing court Timothy Heaphy, a former U.S. another legal path forward. cases against the order will Attorney in Virginia who rep- In a 22-page ruling late Mon- stand if a new order is issued. resented a visa-holder initially day, U.S. District Judge Leonie affected by the travel ban. Brinkema said Mr. Trump's ex- The Virginia ruling poten- ecutive order likely violated Focus on religious tially presents a thornier prob- constitutional protections lem, because Judge Brinkema against religious discrimination, discrimination found that the executive order and she barred enforcement of complicates case for improperly targeted Muslims part of the order in Virginia without any evidence of a na- while the case continues. Trump administration. tional security threat that The White House has said it might justify a travel ban. is working toward rewriting the None of the court rulings so executive order to make it more far have considered the under- legally palatable, and the Vir- The White House faces po- lying legality of the executive ginia decision adds another litical pressure to move quickly order, but have weighed layer of complexity to the effort. on a new order to show it is on whether it should be sus- Nabil Alhaffar and her husband Muhamad That decision follows one last the offensive after the court pended while the arguments International Airport last week. In January week from the Ninth U.S. Circuit defeats. That could conflict on its fundamental legality Court of Appeals in San Fran- with a typical legal strategy, make their way through the regarding national security and cisco, which said Mr. Trump's which counsels a slower, more courts. In suspending the or- immigration that should not be temporary travel ban on people deliberate approach. der, the judges have found second-guessed by the court. arriving from seven Muslim-ma- The Ninth Circuit's focus on that the underlying legal chal- Judge Brinkema, in question- jority countries should remain due process gave the Trump lenges are likely to succeed. ing those denials, cited previ- on hold nationwide. administration a road map to The Trump administration ous statements from Mr. Trump The White House has said the write a narrower order that vigorously denies that the or- and his aides about seeking to ban is necessary to thwart ter- might withstand legal scrutiny. der was a Muslim ban and ar- bar Muslims from entering the rorist attacks. The Justice De- It could perhaps take aim at gued that the president has a U.S., linking those statements partment declined to comment restricting the travel of indi- clear right to make decisions to the executive order. IM T&CO, 2017 BR FREIN Continued from NEWS 1 DO COUNTY HARRY FISHER/ THE MORNING CALL Sit JEZ defendant that he was invoking his right to remain silent during an interview that went on for more than three hours. Sheriff deputies stand gt "Cpl. Clark skillfully ignored the rights of outside the Pike County Courthouse in Milford Mr. Frein, and talked to him for several hours during which he incriminated him- on Monday as a pretrial self dozens of times," William Ruzzo, the hearing takes place insid for Eric Frein, accused in other Frein attorney, said. September 2014 shootin Police have said Frein was informed of SEMICNE GEDING outside a state police his right to remain silent but agreed to barracks that left one cooperate. In his order, Chelak agreed, trooper dead and anoth ruling the evidence prosecutors want to wounded. show the jury was "not obtained in violation SHERIFF of the defendant's right to remain silent." Frein also contends that he was denied an attorney in the hours after his arrest. James Swetz, an attorney hired by Frein's parents on the night of his capture, testified police prevented him from speaking to Frein, even after he showed up at the barracks where Frein was being questioned and identified himself as Frein's attorney. Swetz said Frein's parents were con- cerned for his safety after hearing news accounts that Frein had been arrested more. Jurors are being bused in from WHAT'S NEXT? don't allow smoking inside any more. without incident, then seeing him on Chester County in the Philadelphia suburbs "Diner pancakes haven't tasted television with facial injuries. amid concerns that Frein cannot get a fair Trial is set to start today in Pike County. same.” Frein said, drawing laughs fron In his ruling, Chelak said Frein didn't ask trial in rural Pike County. They will be Lawyers could appeal ruling on video, in troopers. which Frein allegedly confesses, halting the to speak to Swetz and there's no evidence sequestered for most of the trial. One trooper called Frein "the cham trial. that the troopers questioning Frein knew Court officials announced Monday that of hide-and-seek." the lawyer was outside the barracks. one juror has already been excused for a Frein's demeanor changed when District Attorney Raymond Tonkin said family member's medical family member's medical emergency, leav- subject of Dickson's children came up Frein asked how old the kids were the video contains "important evidence” ing 12 main jurors and five alternates. An officer brought a laptop into the room that jurors should see. After the hearing, Frein, 33, of Barrett Township, Monroe and Frein pointed to an area near the Alpine was told they were 5 and 7 He Tonkin said he's ready to start the trial County, faces a dozen charges, including Ski Resort in Monroe County where he said something that was inaudible on the first-degree murder of a law enforcement today. the gun, an AK-47 variant, was buried. while wiping his eyes. Frein is accused of opening fire outside officer, terrorism and possessing weapons After a trooper read Frein his rights, "I don't think you knew he had child of mass destruction. Tonkin said he will Frein asked to read the document himself , the Poconos barracks on Sept. 12, 2014, one officer said, gently. "You didn't that beforehand, right?" killing Cpl. Bryon Dickson II, 38, and then refused to sign a waiver that would seek the death penalty for Frein, who has have allowed the officers to question him On the tape, Frein appears to shak critically wounding a second trooper, Alex pleaded not guilty. without an attorney present. head "no" before saying again ths Dressed in a blue prison uniform and Douglass. The troopers told Frein that he was doesn't want to talk. Douglass sustained numerous injuries. slip-on sneakers, Frein watched the video "I mean, we're going to be going He could be one of the first witnesses at the intently as it was played in court Monday. It "famous," saying he'd appeared on the front sometime in court," he said. trial, which will likely focus on forensic began with Frein, who had visible abrasions page of every newspaper in the nation. evidence. Frein's attorneys have not said "You're a big deal,” one trooper told him. on his nose and forehead, offering to Frein asked for and was given a cigarette. Imason@mcall.com what direction their defense strategy will pinpoint on a map where he'd hidden a rifle in the woods, and assuring the troopers he He was calm and chatty at points, joking Twitter @LehighCourts take. 610-820-6506 hadn't left any explosives in the search area. with the troopers about how restaurants The trial is expected to last five weeks or NEWS 4 TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2017 1.ILI.** LOCAL NEWS North Bethlehem committee launched City wants to revitalize neighborhoods near Moravian and north of downtown MORNING CALL FILE PHOTO DETAILS The following people have been named so far to the North Side BY NICOLE RADZIEVICH community partners – the Beth- 2027 Steering Committee: state Of The Morning Call lehem Area School District and Rep. Steve Samuelson and state Sen. Lisa Boscola, Moravian Moravian College,” Reynolds said. President Bryon Grigsby, Bethlehem Mayor Robert "It's giving residents of these Bethlehem Area School District Donchez and Council President J. neighborhoods as well as the Superintendent Joseph Roy, William Reynolds on Monday businesses in these neighbor- Community Action Committee of announced a new committee that hoods the opportunity to expand the Lehigh Valley Executive will draft a strategy for strength and develop and revitalize some Director Alan Jennings and ening the neighborhoods north of of these neighborhoods that the neighborhood residents. the historic downtown. city hasn't necessarily invested in North Side 2027 steering com- Source: City of Bethlehem quite a long time.” mittee will identify potential Reynolds and Donchez said the community partners, funding and program would be similar to the Street. priorities to help homeowners fix South Side Vision 2014 plan, City Council narrowly ap- up their aging houses or provide which led to millions of dollars of proved the plan last year despite a more amenities like streetlights improvements to south Bethle- The former Uhl's brewery, also known as Miller Wholesale, on Monocacy last-minute request from Grigsby and park improvements in the hem. Street, is one of the properties west of Main Street, to add the neighborhoods west of neighborhoods near Moravian Among the members of North Main Street where the college College and William Penn and Side 2027 Steering Committee are The committee is expected to taxes on improvements made to campus is. A majority of City Thomas Jefferson elementary state Rep. Steve Samuelson and begin meeting in about a month buildings and new construction Council decided there wasn't schools. state Sen. Lisa Boscola, Moravian and the city could allocate money over 10 years. enough time to vet that proposal. A key part of the plan would be President Bryon Grigsby, Bethle- in next year's budget. The city had historically used But the Bethlehem Area School creation of a Local Economic hem Area School District Super- The announcement comes the the district for commercial and District - which must also ap- Revitalization Tax Assistance, or intendent Joseph Roy, Communi- day before City Council is sched- industrial properties, particularly prove the district along with LERTA, program, a property tax ty Action Committee of the uled to hold a public hearing on remote parts of the former Beth- Northampton County decided abatement district that City Lehigh Valley Executive Director whether to create a LERTA dis- lehem Steel plant. Donchez had to delay its vote until City Council Council will hold a public hearing Alan Jennings and neighborhood trict roughly between Broad and decided use the district to target could reconsider adding the today. residents. Laurel streets. The proposed dis- neighborhoods, hoping to encour neighborhoods Moravian re- Reynolds called the North Side Donchez said he expects it will trict would run, in some areas, as age rental properties to turn back quested. 2027 initiative a “long-term” and eventually expand to a couple of far west as Mauch Chunk Road into owner-occupied ones. His That larger proposal - east and “strategic investment strategy." dozen members, similar to the and as far east as Maple Street. original proposal included the west of Main Street - is what is The district phases in property neighborhoods east of Main before council today, "Working with our important composition on the South Side.
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