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Aug 24

MWF classes begin

Diagnostic essay.

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Aug 26

Last day to add/drop courses without Dean’s permission

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Aug 29

Review syllabus.

Read chapter 1 in RCWW( Reading Critically, Writing Well), pp. 1-17.

Complete Activity 1 and 4.

Read Chapter 2, pp. 19-22.  Annie Dillard's essay, pp. 22-25.  Write out the Comprehend and Response suggestions, pp. 25 and 26.

FOR THE REST OF THE SEMESTER., FOR EVERY ESSAY WE READ IN THE BOOK, YOU WILL ALWAYS COMPLETE THE COMPREHEND AND RESPONSE SUGGESTIONS.

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Aug 31

 "Longing to Belong," pp. 33-38. Write out the suggestions.

"Always Running," pp. 39-45.  ditto.

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Sept 5

Winthrop is open on Labor Day

"Rick,", pp. 57-61.  Ditto

"Calling Home,"  pp. 62-65.  Ditto

Paper 1 assignment given, (posted on website)

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Sept 6

Last day to select or change S/U option

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Sept 7

Reviewing essays--complete the Reading Like A writer Section for Dillard's essay, pp.28-32.  complete writing suggestions for Narrating the Story, Presenting People, and Describing Places. 

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Sept 12

Come to class with a clear subject  chosen for essay1, along with brainstorming about your subject.  NEED LOTS OF BRAINSTORMING!  You will share your choice with class.

Due: 1-2 pages in response to Box on p.66.  Makes sure you give specific support to the essay you think an effective example of an autobiographical essay.

We will also complete a strong verb workshop. 

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Sept 14

Due:  typed draft of paper 1 for per workshop.

We will also complete a participle workshop. 

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Sept 19

Due:  REVISED DRAFT OF PAPER 1, TYPED.  I need to see much revision from first typed draft.

*** First student presentation from Handbook.

As noted on assignment sheet, your final draft is due in a folder, along with all drafts and brainstorming, on Friday, Sept. 23, at my office, Bancroft 208. You will have until 5 PM to drop your folder off. 

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Sept 21

Introduction to Looking at Art.

GLI discussion about differences between advertising in US and other countries.

Read Appendix 3 in book, pp. 667-669  

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Sept 26

In-class practice analysis of Edward Hopper's  Nighthawks.

Read pp. 669-672 in book.

due:  two responses to art  or photograph of your choice.

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Sept 28

 View photographs for paper 2.

Review how to paraphrase (bring handbook to class).

Assignment:  Read in your handbook pp. 378-390. Complete and type Exercise 68.4, p. 390.  a slight alteration of the exercise as follows:  summarize the whole passage, but paraphrase just the first paragraph.

Paper 2 assignment reviewed.

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Oct 3

More viewing of photographs.

In-class workshop on sentence boosting strategies.

Review how to incorporate source  into paper.

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Oct 5

Due:  Paper 2, typed for peer workshop.

***Second Student Presentation from Handbook 

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Oct 10

Paper 2 due in class, typed, MLA format.  No folder.

Read Chapter 4, Reflection, pp. 147- 150.

Read "Black Men in Public Spaces," pp. 150-153 and complete comprehend and respond suggestions.

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Oct 12

Bring Common Book to class.

Read "Our Scars. . .,"  pp. 163-166, plus ditto.

Read "The 'F' Word," pp. 175-178, plus ditto.

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Oct 17

Fall Break

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Oct 18

Fall Break

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Oct 19

Advising Begins

Bring common Book to class.

In-class brainstorming for reflection essay.

Paper 3 assignment reviewed. 

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Oct 21

Last day to rescind elected S/U option.

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Oct 24

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Oct 26

Mandatory:  Bring copies of sources for paper 3 to class, plus Handbook. 

In-class MLA workshop.

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Oct 31

Due:  typed draft of paper 3 for peer workshop.

 ***Third Student Presentation from Handbook.

Paper 3 will due at my office, Bancroft 208, by 5 PM Friday, Nov. 3. Don't forget to use a folder and include copies of sources.

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Nov 2

Pre-registration begins

No class--conferences scheduled for paper 3.

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Nov 7

 Read Chapter 7, the Position Paper,  pp. 345-347. 

"Put a Little Science in Your Life," pp. 348-351, complete comprehend, respond, and analyzing assumptions suggestions.

"Boys Here, Girls There: Sure, If Equality's the Goal," pp. 358-364, ditto.

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Nov 9

Read "High on Caffeine:  Regulating Energy Drinks," pp. 380-384, ditto.

Review of classical argument structure.

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Nov 14

Due: topic for position paper must be selected. 

Class meets in library to research current sources.  Remember, you will need to spend more time on your own outside of class researching for the most authoritative and  well developed sources.

Read, "Guide to Writing Position Papers," pp. 396-409.

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Nov 16

 Due: copies of 3-4 sources that you intend to use in your position paper-either for information/background on the issue, for support of your position, or helping you understand your opposing positions in order to develop the concession/refutation section of your argument.

MLA citation workshop.

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Nov 21

Bring more sources for your paper to class.

DUE:  Thesis statement

workshop on thesis statements

Tips on developing successful position papers. 

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Nov 23

Thanksgiving Break begins. No classes.

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Nov 28

 Due:  typed draft of paper 4 for peer workshop.  Also include the Works Cited page.

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Nov 30

Due: Second draft workshop of paper 4.

***Fourth Student Presentation from Handbook.

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Dec 5

 Last Day of Classes

preparation for Final Exam.

Paper due at your final exam, in a folder, with copies of all sources.

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Dec 6

Study Day

Exam schedule available at http://www.winthrop.edu/recandreg/calendars/default.htm