In class: Review of syllabus and course
Homework:
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Begin reading Chapter 1
September 6
In class: Discussion of reading, writing and literacy
Introductions
Homework: Read Chapter 1 in preparation for next class
September 8
In class: Discussion of Chapter 1
Discussion of the essay
Lab: Register for Blog
Homework: Read Chapter 2
September 13
Parts of the essay Cont'd
Chapter 2: Prewriting
Pre-writing Activities
Homework: Choose one topic from today's exercise in the textbook and explore it using 3 out of the 4 prewriting activities featured in chapter 2.
September 15
In class: The thesis
Lab: Power Point Slideshow
Intros and Conclusions cont'd
Homework:
Read chapter 3
Finish any outstanding posts
September 20
In class: Essay 1 discussion and preparation
Chapter 3: Revision
Critiquing an essay
Homework: Begin drafting Essay 1: Write a process essay detailing a process you engage in regularly. Due Tuesday, September 27
September 22
Editing and Revision/The Process Essay
Homework: Continue work on Essay 1
Essay 1 due today
In class: Critical reading of texts
Homework:
September 29
No class
October 4
In class: writer's workshop: Essay 1
Homework: Revision of Essay 1
October 6
Practice Placement Exam- Reading
October 11
Writer's Workshop- Essay 1
Homework: Revise essay 1 based on in-class feedback and CLUES guidelines on page 54 of your textbook. Please staple drafts 1 and 2 together for submission on Thursday.
October 13
Discussion of text: "After Ruling, Hispanics Flee an Alabama Town"
Lab: Online discussion of text
Homework: Finish posting responses to "After Ruling..." by next class on Tuesday
October 18
Practice Placement Exam (Writing)
October 20
Revision topics for Essay 1
Transition words and phrases
October 25
All drafts of Essay 1 due today
Begin essay 2 and the Argument Essay
Homework: Read chapter 12
Begin essay 2
October 27
The Argument essay cont'd
Homework: Essay 2 first draft due Tuesday
Novemember 1
Practice Placement Test: Reading
Writer's workshop on Essay 2
Homework: Consider feedback from session in regard to your own essay and plan revisions
November 3
Review of Writing Scoring Rubric and PPT in writing
Lab: Whose Failing Grade Is It? and related blog responses
Homework: Finish posts by next class meeting
