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Aug 23

In-class diagnostic! 

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Aug 25

 Review syllabus.

Read chapter 1 in RCWW( Reading Critically, Writing Well), pp. 1-9.

Complete Activity 1, p.2

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Aug 26

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

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Aug 30

Chapter 1, pp. 10-17.  complete Activity 4.

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

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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Sept 1

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

"Always Running," pp. 39-45.  ditto.

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Sept 6

Last day to select or change S/U option

"Rick,", pp. 57-61.  Ditto

"Calling Home,"  pp. 62-65.  Ditto

Paper 1 assignment given, (posted on website)

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Sept 8

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 13

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 15

Due:  typed draft of paper 1 for per workshop.

We will also complete a participle workshop. 

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Sept 20

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 22

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 27

 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 29

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 4

More viewing of photographs.

In-class workshop on sentence boosting strategies.

Review how to incorporate source  into paper.

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Oct 6

Due:  Paper 2, typed for peer workshop.

***Second Student Presentation from Handbook  

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Oct 11

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 13

 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

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Oct 20

Bring common Book to class.

In-class brainstorming for reflection essay.

Paper 3 assignment reviewed. 

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Oct 21

Last day to withdraw from courses (automatic ‘N’) without documentation of extenuating circumstances

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Oct 25

 Library Instruction Day. Class meets in basement classroom at Dacus Library. 

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Oct 27

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

In-class MLA workshop.

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Nov 1

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

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Nov 3

No class--conferences scheduled for paper 3. 

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Nov 8

 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 10

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

Review of classical argument structure.

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Nov 15

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 17

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 22

Bring all sources for your paper to class.

Due: thesis statement.

Workshop on thesis statements

Due: type or handwrite the Reading Like a Writer section , pp. 353-357, for Greene's argument, "Put a Little Science in your Life."  This will help you understand the parts of a position paper and how they function .

Tips on developing successful position papers.  

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Nov 23

Thanksgiving Break begins. No classes.

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Nov 29

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

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Dec 1

Last Day of TR Classes

Due: Second draft workshop of paper 4.  Final draft in a folder along with copies of sources due at final exam.

***Fourth Student Presentation from Handbook.

Preparation for final exam.

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Dec 6

Study Day

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