| Aug.
28 | Introductions, Policies and Procedures |
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30 |
Introduction to writing purposes and organizational patterns Read Introduction in PPP |
Sept. 4 | Expressive
and Literary purposes Read chapters 1 & 2 in PPP |
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6 | Read
"Salvation," p. 8 (75R) Quiz 1— Purposes and Patterns |
| 11 |
Organizing by Narration or Description Read chapter 6 & chapter 7 in PPP Quiz 2—Punctuating Dialog |
| 13 | Writing
Workshop for Paper 1 Informative Writing and Thesis, Introduction, Conclusion Read chapter 4 in PPP |
| 18 | Organizing
by Narration of Process Read chapter 7 in PPP Read "Behind the Formaldehyde Curtain," p. 63 (75R) |
| 20 | Discussion
of Audience and Persuasive Writing Writing Workshop for Paper 2 Quiz 3—Sentence Boundaries, passive voice, Imperative Mood |
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25 | Persuasive
Appeals Read chapter 3 in PPP |
27 | Organizing
by Comparison/Contrast Read chapter 5 in PPP Read "Two Ways to Belong in America," p. 181(75R) |
Oct.
2 | Writing
Workshop for Paper 3 Quiz 4—Commas |
4 | Research
Papers—How to use researched material Read article beginning on page 386 in PPP |
9 | How
to document researched material Study Blue Sheet |
11 | Organizing
by classification Read chapter 5, pp. 103-122 in PPP Quiz 5—Research Papers & Documentation |
16 | Read
"The Truth About Lying," p. 136 (75R) Quiz 6—Semicolons & Colons Discuss Research Topics |
18 | Workday; Get research topic approved |
23 | Research/Workday |
25 | Research/Workday |
30 | Writing Workshop for Paper 5 |
Nov.
1 | Introduction to Analysis, Read pp. 158-164, 395-401 in PPP |
6 | Read "The Arrow of Time," p. 242 (75R) |
8 | Read "The Details of Life," p. 302 (75R) |
13 | Read "On Dumpster Diving," p. 384(75R) |
15 | Writing Workshop for Paper 6 |
20 | Discussion
of A, B, and C papers Nov. 26 is the last day to withdraw (that's Monday¾before the next class period). If you have not turned in Paper 5 by today, Nov. 20, you may be withdrawn from the course. Check with me about your status if you are close to this deadline. |
27 | Testing; (You must take the C test by this date to be eligible for an A) |
29 | Testing; (You must take the C test by this date to be eligible for an B) |
Dec.
4 | Testing; (You must turn in the B paper by this date to be eligible for an A) |
6 | Testing; (You must turn in the B paper by this date to be eligible for an B) |
11 | Last day to turn in a new paper or take the C test |
13 | Rewrites Only |