| Wk |
Date |
Topic |
Reading Due |
Homework Due |
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1 |
M, Aug 27 |
- Introductions
- “No Jail Time: The Movie” (Documentary)
- Rhetorical Analysis Process
- Key Terms
- “Who Will Judge the Judge?” (Op-Ed)
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Check Bb regularly for Announcements |
| W, Aug 29 |
- Prompt: Writing Life
- “Literacy Behind Bars”, Malcolm X (Lit Narrative)
- Syllabus & Bb Q&A; E-D-N-A & Now
- Diagnostic Essay (In-class)
|
Watch “The Rhetorical Situation” on Bb & Choose Text to Analyze |
Access Bb to print copy of Syllabus |
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2 |
M, Sept 3 |
—No Class— |
| W, Sept 5
(Mon. Schedule) |
- Discuss Diagnostic Essays
- Review & Present Discussion Posts
- “Everything I Meant to Say”, Hosseini (Textual Analysis/Literacy Narrative)
- Theory of Writing Introduced
- Essay #1 Introduced
- Genre Brainstorm; Subject Discussion
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“Choosing Genres” on Bb |
Rhetorical Analysis of Chosen Text due on Bb |
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3 |
M, Sept 10 |
—No Class— |
| W, Sept 12 |
- Prompt: Topic of Interest
- Brainstorming | Invention Review
- Databases & Reputable Sources
- “Opposing Viewpoints in Context”
- MLA Citations | Generator
|
“Finding Sources” & “Invention” on Bb |
Make a list of subjects of interest that would substantiate a 4-5 page paper. The goal is to have a (short) list of things that you find topical and interesting. |
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4 |
M, Sept 17 |
- Review Annotated Bibliography
- Draft Proofing | Checklist
- OWL Perdue
- Other Essay Resources
|
“The Annotated Bibliography” on Bb |
- Annotated Bibliography (Summary) of 4 Articles
- Choose conference time in Google Sheet on Bb
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| W, Sept 19 |
—No Class— |
Draft Essay #1 Due |
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5 |
M, Sept 24 |
- Individual Draft Conferences
|
| W, Sept 26 |
- Sentences: Parts & Types
- Clauses
- Combining
- Diagramming
|
Review Student Exemplars |
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6 |
M, Oct 1 |
- Essay #2: Inquiry Essay Intro’d
- Writing Genre #1: Research Topic Reflection Intro’d
- “My Life as a Dog”, Safran Foer (Reflection)
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Essay #1 Due |
| W, Oct 3 |
- Topic Narrowing
- Levels of Abstraction / Specificity
- Strong Research Questions
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| 7 |
M, Oct 8 |
—No Class, College Closed— |
Writing Genre #1 Due |
| W, Oct 10 |
- Essay 1 Impressions
- Questioning
- Abstraction & Specificity Revisited
- Student Work & WG #1 Questions
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Check Bb regularly for Announcements |
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8 |
M, Oct 15 |
- Writing Genre #2: Research Proposal Introduced
- “Kids’ Stuff”, Chabon (Proposal)
- Good Research Questions
- Model Essays
|
“Banning Cars from Manhattan”, Goodman (Proposal) |
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| W, Oct 17 |
- Small Group Research Conferences
- Create Portfolio Websites
- Student Portfolio Examples
- Mediums: Advertisements, Social Media
|
“Groupwork & You” on Bb |
- Writing Genre #2 Due
- Common site up
|
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9 |
M, Oct 22 |
- Complete Portfolio skeleton for future assignments
- Post Essay #1 & Reflection to Portfolio
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“Organizing Portfolios” & “Self- Assessment” on Bb |
- Post Portfolio Link
- Draft of Essay #2 Due
|
| W, Oct 24 |
- Peer Review of Essay #2 Draft
- Writing Genre #3: Report on Research in Progress Intro’d
|
“Evals & Lab Reports” &
“Transitions” on Bb |
|
| 10 |
M, Oct 29 |
- Troubleshooting Essays & Portfolio
|
“Dividing” on Bb |
Writing Genre #3 Due |
| W, Oct 31 |
- Student Model Essays
- Outlining (& Reverse Outlining)
|
“Outlining & Guiding the Reader” on Bb |
Choose conference time in Google Sheet on Bb |
| 11 |
M, Nov 5 |
- Individual Draft Conferences
|
| W, Nov 7 |
- Prompt: Writing Genre #4: Essay 2 Reflection
- Reflection Presentations
|
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Essay #2 Due |
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12 |
M, Nov 12 |
- Essay #3: Composition in Two Genres Intro’d
- Student Portfolio Examples
- S.A. #1 (Potential Genres) Intro’d
|
Choice of Mixed Genre Essay on Bb |
Brief Response to Mixed Genre Essay |
| W, Nov 14 |
- S.A. #1 Presentations
- Portfolio Workshop
|
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Short Assignment #1 Due |
| 13 |
M, Nov 19 |
- Portfolio Workshop
- S.A. #2: Audience Strategy Introduced
- Letters, Journals, Email, Essay, etc. as Reflection
|
“Choosing an Audience” on Bb |
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| W, Nov 21 |
- S.A. #2 Presentations
- Group Workshop
|
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Short Assignment #2 Due |
| 14 |
M, Nov 26 |
|
“Common Mistakes” |
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| W, Nov 28 |
- Theory of Writing Workshop
|
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Essay #3 Due |
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15 |
M, Dec 3 |
- Theory of Writing Workshop
|
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| W, Dec 5 |
- Prompt: Short Assignment #3: Reflection
- Portfolio Reqs, Basics, Order & Aesthetics
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Theory of Writing Draft Due |
| 16 |
M, Dec 10 |
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| W, Dec 12 |
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Portfolio & Theory Due |
