T, 2/3
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Writing Workshop I
Invention I Workshop
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1. Review Writing Workshop I materials for Quiz (see Today's page)
Sentence Structure
Point of View Handout
Student Samples (review answers on today's page)
2. Read Student samples "Caught You Caring" and "Summer Trial"
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TH, 2/5
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Review Sentences from WWI/Review
Discuss Student Sample andRubric
WWI Quiz
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Bring complete draft of Essay I (typed in MLA format) to class for PRI
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T, 2/10
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Review Writing Workshop Quiz
PRI
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Final Draft of Essay I due on Tuesday, 2/7. Have everything organized and ready to turn in:
- Final Draft (on top)
- Edited Rough Draft
- PRI document
- Graded Invention Exercise I
- Rubric (include your name and your PRI partner’s name)
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TH, 2/12
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Essay II:
Definition as a rhetorical strategy: Homeschooling Example
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1. Read “The Avatar Age” (pages 185-189 in WOW)
2. *final draft of Essay I (with all required components) due Tuesday
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T, 2/17
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Collect Essay I
Discuss: “The Avatar Age”
Introduce Essay II
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Read WOW pages 167-172 and WOW pages 190-193
Complete Response 2 (Trophy Kids)
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TH, 2/19
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Discuss “Trophy Kids”
Share and collect Response 2
Choosing Topics-Pop Culture Ideas/Thinking Outside the Dictionary
Discuss WOW pages 190-193
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1. Read sample student definition essays (2)
"Just a Waitress" and "Boredom: Solitary Confinement"
2. Review Essay II Instructions and choose topic
3. Complete Invention Exercise II (open MS office file here, type in your answers, and print document), or visit the Definition Invention Page
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T, 2/24
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Definition Fundamentals Handout
Invention Workshop
Get Essay II topics approved (signature on Invention Exercise II)
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Reminder:
Meet in Lab J-132 on Thursday.
Review Definition Fundamentals Handout.
Bring materials for outlining and draftingEssay II.
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TH, 2/26
LAB
J-132
9-9:55
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In Class Outlining and Drafting
Thesis and Outline Check (topic must be approved and outline must be signed before you leave)
Discuss Conclusions from Definition Fundamentals Handout
Essay II rubric
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Complete draft of Essay II (typed in MLA format) due for PRII.
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T, 3/3
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Writing Workshop II
Finish Fundamentals Handout
PR II
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Read “Start Your Engines: Remote Possibilities” (pages 266-269 in WOW)
Final Draft of Essay II due on T, 3/17 (after Spring Break) You can submit it on Thursday if you like.
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TH, 3/5
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Introduction to Evaluation: WOW Chapter 9
Everyday Value: Using Evaluation
Discuss Reading: Product Evaluations
Complete Evaluation Essay Structure and Organization Worksheet in class
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Final Draft of Essay II due on T, 3/17 by 9 a.m.
(with all the required components)
- Final Draft (on top)
- Edited Rough Draft
- PRII document
- Signed Outline
- Signed Invention II assignment
- Rubric (fill in your name and PR partner's name)
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T, 3/10
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Spring Break, no class
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TH, 3/12
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Spring Break, no class
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T, 3/17
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Collect Final Draft of Essay II
Product Evaluation Follow up
Product Evaluation Project
Distribute and DiscussProduct Evaluation Rubric
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Choose product and group for Product Evaluation Project (see ideas on project page).
Have ideas and materials to get to work in the lab.
Meet in J-132 on TH
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TH, 3/19
LAB
J132
9-9:55
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Evaluation Group work
Circulate Product Evaluation Information (sign up)
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Work on Evaluation Project
Handouts due by the end of class on T 3/24 (or you are responsible for making your own copies)
meet in Learning Center Lab on Tuesday (2nd floor, J-Building). Bring materials to work on project. Reminder: you have to pay for printing there.
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T, 3/24
Learning Center Lab-2nd floor J
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Evaluation Group work
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Prepare for Product Evaluation Presentations
*Handouts due by the end of class (or you are responsible for making your own copies for your presentation on Thursday)
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TH, 3/26
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Essay I Revisions Due
Product EvaluationPresentations
Return Essay II
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Read “Why I Still Watch Lost” (pages 295-299 in WOW)
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T, 3/31
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No Class
Winter IDD
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TH, 4/2
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No Class
Holiday Recess
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T, 4/7
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Finish Presentations
Complete Ballots
Discuss "Why I Still Watch Lost"/Media Evaluations
Introduce Essay III
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Read/Review Essay III page
Read Introduction to Craigslist Joe to prepare for film screening
Complete Pre-viewing section of Film Analysis Worksheet
Reminder: No class on Thursday (4/9)
Important: Do not miss film Screening on Tuesday,
April 14
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TH, 4/9
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No Class
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T, 4/14
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Essay III Review
Review Introductory Material for Film
Film Preview check
Film Screening: Craigslist Joe
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complete Film Analysis Worksheet
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TH, 4/16
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Film Analysis Worksheet Check--signature required (due with Essay III final)
Product Evaluation Contest and Thesis Statements
Essay III Tips and Techniques
Essay III Rubric
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Complete draft of Essay III due for PR (typed, 3-4 pages)
Essay II Revisions Due Tuesday
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T, 4/21
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Essay III wrap up
PRIII
Thesis Check/One-on-one help
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Read “You Have No Friends” (WOW pages 309-313)
Final Draft of Essay III due T 4/28
with the following components:
1. Final Draft
2. Rough Draft
3. Peer Review Document
4.Signed/completed Film Questions
5. Rubric (fill in your name and PR partner's name)
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TH, 4/23
(25)
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Introduction to Argument: WOW Chapter 10
“You Have No Friends”: Argument/Position Essays
Thesis Statements/Parallelism
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Read “Don’t Blame the Eater” (Handout)
Final Draft of Essay III due on Tuesday:
Final Draft (on top)
Edited Rough Draft
PRIII document
Signed Film Analysis Worksheet
Rubric (fill in your name and partner's name)
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T, 4/28
(class 26)
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Discuss “Don’t Blame the Eater”
Arguing Your Position: 3 ways to respond
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Complete Parallelism Worksheet 24A (refer to Handbook pages 187-189)
and "More Parallelism Practice" worksheet
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TH, 4/30
class 27
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Parallelism Worksheet 24A
"More Parallelism Practice"
Parallelism/Modifiers Continued: Part 10 unit 6 Worksheet
Complete thesis challenge
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T, 5/5
class 28
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Thesis Challenge: Cast your Ballots
Sample Position Prompt and Argument Exercise
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Complete Argument Exercise
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TH, 5/7
class 29
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Thesis Challenge Results and Discussion
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T, 5/12
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Final Exam Prep
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Final Exam (Essay IV) due on Thursday
Staple it together in the following order and submit by the 9 a.m., Thursday, May 14:
1. Final Exam (final copy on top)
2. Signature Page (filled out) and checklist
3. Rough draft(s) (if you should generate any)
4. Notes/outline prepared during exam (if you have any)
Also, in order to be accepted for grading, you must include this Final Exam document. Do not staple it to your materials; you will submit it separately.
Essay III revisions due Thursday
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TH, 5/14
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Collect final exams
Course Evals
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