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Aug 26

TR Classes begin

Introduction

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Aug 28

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Sept 2

Chapter 2:  read pp. 20-22; Annie Dillard's essay, pp. 22-26.  Note in writing what is vivid in the essay .   

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Sept 4

 Read:

"Longing to Belong," pp. 37-39.

Write out the answers for Read to Summarize and Read to  Respond, p. 39.

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Sept 9

READ:

 "In Too Deep," pp. 32-34. 

"Tupac and My Non-Thug Life,", pp. 42-45. 

Write out the  Read to Summarize and the Read to Respond prompts for both essays.

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Sept 11

READ:   "Rick,"  pp. 49--51. 

In class--six word memoir

Paper 1 assignment given, (posted on website)

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Sept 16

Reviewing essays--complete the Reading Like A writer Section for Dillard's essay, pp.27-31.  Complete the Analyze and Write sections for Narrating the Story,  Describing Places, Presenting People, and Conveying Autobiographical Significance 

Due: topic for paper 1.  You share your topic with the class.

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Sept 18

 Due:  messy typed draft of paper 1 for in class workshop.

 We will also complete a strong verb workshop.

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Sept 23

 Due:  typed draft of paper 1 for peer workshop.

We will also complete a participle workshop. 

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Sept 25

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

As noted on assignment sheet, your final draft is due in a folder, along with all drafts and brainstorming next class, Sept. 30.  Don't forget to submit your final draft to turnitin as well.

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Sept 30

 Introduction to Looking at Art.

 Read Chapter 12 in book, pp. 609-617. 

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

Summary assignment passed out;  PLEASE HANDBOOK TO CLASS.

Paper 1 due in class.

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OCT 2

Due:  Summary assignment, typed, MLA format.

 due:  one response to art  or photograph of your choice.

View photographs from book for paper 2.

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Oct 7

 View photographs from book for paper 2.

Review how to paraphrase (bring handbook to class).

Paper 2 assignment reviewed. 

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Oct 9

No class, but  go to library, spend time with the book on reserve, Where Children Sleep,  and  if you haven't decided on a a photograph of one child's bedroom to analyze, please do.  Whether you  still need to pick a photograph or have already chosen one,  spend time brainstorming, investigating ,analyzing your chosen photograph while at the library.  Bring you  written investigations to next class.

REMEMBER:  EXTRA CREDIT FOR ATTENDING ONE OF TWO PRESENTATIONS OFERED BY VISITING POET DERICK BURLESON--  HIS TALK AT COMMON TIME ON OCT.9 IN OWENS 101, FROM 11:00-12:00 PM, AND HIS READING AT THE LITTLE CHAPEL FROM 7:00-8:00 PM.  CULTURAL EVENTS CREDIT FOR BOTH.

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Oct 14

 More viewing of photographs from book.

In-class workshop on sentence boosting strategies.

Review how to incorporate summary and paraphrases  into paper.

Please bring handbook to class.

Due:  1-2 sentence paraphrase from Mollison's paragraph about the child whose sleeping space your are analyzing.  Remember to write down Mollison's sentences first, then your paraphrase of those sentences.

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Oct 16

Due:  Paper 2, typed for peer workshop.  

Fall Break

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Oct 21

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Oct 23

No class, but>>>>

DUE:  Paper 2, typed, MLA format, no folder, at my office Bancroft 218, by 3:45 PM

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Oct 28

Read "Our Scars. . .,"  pp. 143-145, plus summarize and respond prompts.

Read "Father Shops Best," pp. 149-152, plus summarize and respond prompts. 

 Paper 3 assignment reviewed.  

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Oct 30

 DUE:  topic for reflection essay.

 In-class brainstorming for reflection essay.

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Nov 4

 No class:  Election Day 

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Nov 6

CLASS MEETS IN BASEMENT CLASSROOM IN THE LIBRARY FOR RESEARCH INSTRUCTION-

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Nov 11

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

In-class MLA workshop.    Paper 4 assignment posted.

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Nov 13

Due:  typed draft of paper 3 for peer workshop.

Read:

 Chapter 7, the Position Paper,  pp. 312-314. 

"Put a Little Science in Your Life," pp. 315-318, complete summarize, respond, and analyzing assumptions suggestions,  pp.318-320

DUE:  Paper 3 in folder with copies of sources, Friday, Nov. 14, in piano bench outside my office, Bancroft 218--by 5 PM.

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Nov 18

 Read:

 "Boys Here, Girls There: Sure, If Equality's the Goal," pp. 325-330, and write out  the usual prompts , pp.330-331.

 "The Flight from Conversation," pp. 334-337; write out prompts, pp.338-339.

Review of classical argument structure.

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Nov 20

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. 358-374.

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Nov 25

Due: copies of all 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. Don't forget your handboook!

Thanksgiving Break

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Dec 2

Bring sources for your paper to class again.

DUE:  Thesis statement

workshop on thesis statements

Tips on developing successful position papers. 

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Dec 4

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

Review for final exam.

Sign up for conferences for final paper.

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Dec 8

 Last Day of Classes

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Dec 9

Study Day

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