English 100 --- Fall 2008 Calendar    

                                        Weeks 1 – 18 (August 19th – Dec 16th)   

 

 

 


Explanation of homework layout:  All activities listed next to the date (not in bold) is what we will do in class on that day.  All assignments which follow the abbreviated letters signifying homework (HW) will be due the following class. 

 

 

 

                   WEEK 1:  Introduction to the course and readings

 

August 19th – Tues:  Introduction to class and each other:  syllabus, policies, presentations,
                        texts, student introductions

HW: Get hour-by-arrangement folder, course reader, Culture Jam, America Street, American Values, and The Argument Culture.

In American Values,
read "Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?"
(pp. 9-11), "Introduction" (pp. 12-14), and "Chapter 1: What Values Should America Uphold?" (16-68).

 

August 21st – Thurs:  Setting up the three class presentation teams 

Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion

Introduction to the Writing Process: freewriting, brainstorming, Journalists’ questions,  clustering, & listing (pp. 37-44 in reader).
Going over the upcoming homework: "Creating Your Own Thesis Statement" p. 46

HW: In American Values, read "Chapter 4: How Can American Values Be Improved?" (pp. 155-187).


Do the following in preparation for Paper #1—due Tues 8/25:

Complete the “Creating Your Own Argument (Thesis) on a Topic” sheet: do the brainstorm, create questions, answer them and
“so what?” them (p. 46 in reader).
       

 


** Getting Prepared:  Paper #1 (2-4 pages) is due Tuesday, Sept 2nd

 

 

 

                            WEEK 2:  Essays in American Values


August 25th – Tues:  Writing Process--continued: thesis statements & outlining (pp. 45-50 in reader)
                        Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
                        Going over the homework and possible thesis statements for Paper 1 

                       

HW:  Create a formal typed outline for Paper #1 with a thesis statement at the top—due next class (see pp. 47-50 in reader on outlining).

 

August 27th – Thurs:  Workshopping outlines and thesis statements —write on your peers’

outlines and focus on the three areas discussed on page 50 of the reader.

Going over “Good Practices” in peer review (p. 68 in reader)

 

HW:  In Reader, read "Revising and Editing Checklist" (pp. 64-65)
and "An Explanation of Grades" (pp. 66-67).

Complete Paper #1 (2-4 pages), due next class: 

                        (1) Bring 4 copies of your completed, typed, double-spaced paper to class on Tues.      

                        (2) Remember: titles of short works such as essays and poems go in quotes and  
                              longer works such as books and plays are either underlined or italicized.

                        (3) Students without papers will be asked to leave. 

                        (4) Each workshop day counts as 2 absences 

            (5) If you do not turn a paper in on this due date, you cannot turn in the revised
                  version, due a week later, for a grade.  You cannot pass the class if you miss  
                  one of the papers.

                               

                              WEEK 3:  Workshopping & Presentation


Sept 2nd – Tues: 
Paper #1 due (2-4 pages)

In Class: Workshopping (a double absence day if missed)

HW:  Begin Culture Jam, read “Introduction: Culture Jamming”
(xi-xvii) and “Autumn,” pp. 3-47.

Sept 4th – Thurs:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion of the reading
                        Creating titles (pp. 58 -60 in reader)

 

HW:  In Culture Jam, read “Winter,” pp. 51-96.

 

Revised Paper #1 due 9/9.  Please include the following:

(1) A title page using MLA format: be creative! (see p. 58-60 in reader for advice)

(2) Peer evaluations stapled to back
(3) Must be typed, double-spaced, have 1” margins, have 12 sized font, and be 2-4 pages in length.  Please note:  10 pts are removed for each page the paper is under  the required minimum length and 5 pts for half a page under.  Don’t go solely by word count but by actual length.

 



 

                              WEEK 4:  Culture Jam  by Kalle Lasn

 

Sept 9th – Tues:  Revised Paper #1 due (2-4 pages)

Possible quiz on the reading

In Reader, Introductions, the Body & Conclusions, pp. 51-57.
In Reader, Quoting, pp. 169-190.


HW:  In Culture Jam, read “Spring,” pp. 99-136.

 

             **Team presenters on Kalle Lasn and Culture Jam prepare to present next class.

 

 

Sept 11th – Thurs:  Team presenters on Kalle Lasn and Culture Jam.

                   HW:  In Culture Jam, in “Summer,” read 139-183.

 

 

    ** Reminder: the last day to drop a course without it appearing on your record is 9/12 **


                             WEEK 5:  Culture Jam by Kalle Lasn


Sept 16th – Tues:  Possible quiz on the reading
                        Discussing “Spring” and “Summer” (pg. 99-215)
                        In Reader, Paragraphs, pp. 133-135

                       

                   HW: Review Culture Jam and start thinking about paper topics you 
                   want to write on for Paper 2.   Remember: for Paper 2, you will be 
                   writing an analysis of an aspect of the reading.


Sept 18th   Thurs:  Brainstorming possible paper topics for Paper 2 on Culture Jam
                        In Reader, Questioning Circles, pp. 160-161.
                       

                       
HW: Do the following in preparation for Paper #2—due Tues 9/23:   
                   Complete the “Creating Your Own Argument (Thesis) on a Topic 
                   sheet—do the brainstorm, create ?’s, answer them and “so what?”
                   them (p.46 in packet)

 

 

                                  WEEK 6:  Outlines for Paper 2


Sept 23rd – Tues:  In Reader, Quoting, pp. 169-190
                       
Going over the homework and possible thesis statements for Paper 2

                           

HW:  Create a formal typed outline for Paper #2 with a thesis statement at the top—due next class (see pp. 47-50 in reader on outlining).

 

Sept 25th – Thurs:  Workshopping outlines and thesis statements —write on your peers’

outlines and focus on the three areas discussed on page 50 of the reader.

 

HW:  Complete Paper #2 (3-5 pages), due next class: 

(1)  Bring 4 copies of your completed, typed, double-spaced paper to class on Tuesday.      

(2)  Remember: titles of short works such as essays and poems go in quotes and longer works such as books and plays are either underlined or italicized.

(3)  Students without papers will be asked to leave. 

(4)  Each workshop day counts as 2 absences 

            (5)  If you do not turn a paper in on this due date, you cannot turn in the revised
                 version, due a week later, for a grade.  You cannot pass the class if you miss
                 one of the papers.

 

 

                           WEEK 7:  Workshopping & Presentation


Sept 30th – Tues: 
Paper #2 due (3-5 pages) 

In Class:  Workshopping (a double absence day if missed)

 

HW:  In revising your paper, use the advice and exercise in the reader under "Checking Your Essay for Coherence" pp. 61.

                    **Team presenters on America Street prepare to present next class.

 

Oct 2nd – Thurs:  Team presenters on America Street


                       
HW:  Begin America Street, read “Introduction” (pp. VII-VIII) and
                   all the readings on pages 3-22.

                   In revising your Paper #2, see advice in reader, pp. 64-67.

 

Revised Paper #2 due 10/7.  Please include the following:

(1) A title page using MLA format (see p. 58-60 in reader for advice on titles and MLA guidelines).  (2) Peer evaluations stapled to back
(3) Must be typed, double-spaced, have 1” margins, have 12 sized font, and be 3-5 pages in length.  Please note:  10 pts are removed for each page the paper is under  the required minimum length and 5 pts for half a page under.  Don’t go solely by word count but by actual length. (4) If you used outside research, cite your sources and include a Works Cited page (see p. 190 in packet).



                         WEEK 8: America Street ed. Anne Mazer

 

Oct 7th – Tues:  Revised Paper #2 due (3-5 pages) 

                   Possible quiz followed by a discussion of the reading

In Reader, Main Ideas & Topic Sentences, pp. 124-131.

 

HW:  Continue America Street, read pages 23-48.

         

Oct 9th – Thurs:  Possible quiz followed by a discussion of the reading
                        In Reader, Transitions, pp. 143-144.

 

HW:  Continue America Street, read pages 49-76.


**Upcoming:  Bring your 16 Hours-by-Arrangement folder to class on Tuesday, October 21st to be checked.  You should have about half (8) of your hours completed at this mid-semester point

 

 

                      WEEK 9:  America Street ed. Anne Mazer

 

Oct 14th – Tues:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
                       
In Reader, grammar overview pp. 192-211.


HW:  Continue America Street, read pages 77-103.

** Also, start thinking about a partner for Paper #4:  you can choose someone,

we can compare schedules to find matches that way, or you can have me pair 

you.  We’ll assign partners on Thurs, October 23rd **

 

Oct 16th – Thurs: Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
                       
In Reader, grammar overview continued pp. 192-211

 

HW:  Continue America Street, read 104-121.

Bring your 16 Hours-by-Arrangement folder to be checked next class.   
You need to satisfy 16 hours outside of class to meet the 
requirements for this course.  This is the mid-point in the semester,
so you should have approximately half (8) of your hours already
completed.

 

 

                       WEEK 10: America Street ed. Anne Mazer

 

Oct 21st – Tues:  HBA Folder check (you need to have 8 hours completed of the 16 required)
                        Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion

HW:  Finish America Street, read pages 122-146.

Next class, we’ll be signing up the collaborative writing partners for Paper 4.

 

Oct 23rd – Thurs:  Sign-up partners for Paper #4: exchange phone #’s, schedules etc. (p. 165)

                        Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion

                   HW: 
Prepare for open-book, closed note essay exam on Thursday,
                   October 30th on assigned readings in America Street. If you
                   handwrite the exam, bring lined paper, and if you type it, bring a disk. 

 

                              

                                 WEEK 11:  Midterm Exam

 

Oct 28th – Tues:  Workshop: Timed Writing (pp. 89-94 in reader)

                   HW:  Review the assigned reading in America Street in preparation for 
                   the Midterm tomorrow.  Meet in the Computer Lab (bottom floor of
                   building 2--one floor below Student Services).  If you handwrite the
                   exam, bring lined paper, and if you type it, bring a disk. 

 

Oct 30th – Thurs:  Midterm Examination (75 minutes—11:10-12:25pm)open book, closed note
                    
**  Meet in the Computer Lab of Building 2 (bottom floor) in room 2117B


HW:  Begin The Argument Culture, read Chapter 1 “Fighting for Our Lives” (pp. 3-26).

**Team presenters on The Argument Culture prepare to present next class.
        

 

                   WEEK 12:  The Argument Culture by Deborah Tannen


Nov 4th - Tues: 
Team presenters on The Argument Culture

                   HW:  Continue The Argument Culture, read Chapter 2, pgs 27-53.

** Next class, meet in the Library, 2nd floor of building 5 **
                            

 

Nov 6th - Thurs:  Library Tour  (2nd floor of building 5) 
                    

                   HW:  For Tues, you and your partner are responsible for bringing in a
                   minimum of 3 possible outside texts you could use in your paper to
                   support/strengthen your argument.  The texts cannot be all from the
                   same type of source. 

                   Continue The Argument Culture, read Chapters 3, pgs 54-94.

 

** Reminder:  The last day to withdraw from a course is 11/17 **



 

                               WEEK 13:  The Argument Culture


Nov 11th – Tues:  Checking off research and discussion of outside research
                       
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion


HW:  Continue The Argument Culture, read Chapters 4, pgs 95-130.

 

Nov 13th – Thurs:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion

HW:  Continue The Argument Culture, read Chapters 5& 6, pgs 131-207.

               

 

                            WEEK 14:  The Argument Culture

 

Nov 18th – Tues:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion

                   HW:  Continue The Argument Culture, read Chapters 7 & 8,
                   pgs 208-255.

 

Nov 20th – Thurs: Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
           
                       
HW:  Finish The Argument Culture, read Chapter 9, pgs 256-290.

 

Also, prepare for the Make-up Quiz next class on Tues 11/25
(this quiz score will replace your lowest quiz score).



                       WEEK 15:  Make-Up Quiz & Thanksgiving Holiday


Nov 25th – Tues:  Make-Up Quiz on the reading
                        Discussion of the reading and possible paper topics
           
           
                       
HW:  Complete a “Creating Your Own Thesis” sheet on page 46 in
                   your course reader--due Tues 12/2.

 

Nov 27th – Thurs:  NO CLASS 


** Looking Ahead:  Paper #4 (4-6 pages) is due Tuesday, Dec 9th.
 
 

                       WEEK 16:  Preparing for Paper 4 & Outlines


Dec 2nd – Tues:  Going over brainstorms and possible paper topics
                        Working with partners on outlines

                       

HW:  Create a formal typed outline for Paper #5 with a thesis statement at the top—due next class (see pp. 47-50 in reader on outlining).

If you haven't already, visit the library and secure your research to support your arguments for Paper #4 (two outside sources are required and you must include a Works Cited page at the end of your paper—see page 190 in reader for model).  The librarians are very friendly and knowledgeable so take advantage of their assistance! 



Dec 4th – Thurs:  Workshopping outlines and thesis statements —write on your peers’

                        outlines and focus on the three areas discussed on page 50 of the reader.

HW:  Complete Paper #4 (4-6 pages), due next class: 

(1)  Bring 7 copies of your completed, typed, double-spaced paper to class on 
      Tuesday.

 (2)  Students without papers will be asked to leave and workshop days are
        two (2) absences.

            (3)  If you don’t turn a paper in on this due date, you can’t turn in the revised
                 version, due a week later, for a grade.  You can’t pass the course if you miss
                 turning in a paper.

(4) You will need to include a minimum of two outside sources in your paper.  To
      review quoting advice to integrate these sources smoothly, see  pp. 169-176. 
      You must also include a complete Works Cited page (see page 190 for a model)
      and you need to properly format each entry according to MLA formatting
      (see pp. 177-189 in reader).

 

                   The final folder check is on Thurs 12/11.  Bring your completed 
                   folders…you should have the 16 by arrangement hours completed
                   (working with librarians counts so have the librarians sign off on your
                   time there).
    

   *Bring a self-addressed stamped envelope, to get a full printout of your grade *

 

    

                 WEEK 17:  Workshopping & Preparing for Final Exam


Dec 9th – Tues:
Paper #4 due (4-6 pages)
                        In Class:  Workshopping in pairs (a double absence day if missed)

 

  HW: Bring your Hour-By-Arrangement folder to the next class for the final folder check.  You must have 16 hours completed to receive full credit.

Begin filling out “Evaluating the Members of the Team” in the Course Packet, pp. 167-168.  You and your partner must both complete an evaluation of yourself and your partner to be turned in Tues 12/16 (to be turned in separately--do not staple to Paper #4).  Papers cannot be graded without having both evaluations turned in.

 


Dec 11th – Thurs:
Final Folder Check
                       
Filling out "Evaluating Members of the Team" sheets (p. 167-168)

                                 Review for Final Exam

 

HW: Meet with your partner to review the revision advice you got from your peers and begin revision of Paper #4—due Tues 12/16.  “Evaluating the Members of the Team” due next class (pp. 167-168).  Papers cannot be graded without having both evaluations turned in.


Review all the books we have read for this course in preparation for the 2 1/2 hour final essay exam.  Recommended:  create possible final exam questions for yourself which connect the works we have read through a common theme (look again at the course theme: “American Values and Ideologies”) and take at least one practice essay exam before the actual final exam.  Review the advice on "Timed Writing" (pp. 89-94 in reader).

 

Revised Paper #4 due 12/16.  Please include the following:

(1)  A title page using MLA format.  (2)  Peer evaluations stapled to back

(3)  Must be typed, double-spaced, have 1” margins, have 12 sized font, and

be 4-6 pages in length.  Please note:  10 pts are removed for each page the paper is under  the required minimum length and 5 pts for half a page under (4) You will need to include a minimum of two outside sources in your paper.  To review quoting advice to integrate these sources smoothly, see  pp. 169-176.  You must also include a complete Works Cited page (see page 190 for a model) and you need to properly format each entry according to MLA formatting (see pp. 177-189 in reader).

 

**  Meet in the Computer Lab of Building 2 for exam **

                    If you handwrite the exam, bring lined paper, and if you type it, bring a disk. 

 

  * If you haven’t already, bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to get  

                   your course grade

 

                                       WEEK 18:  Final Exam

 

Dec 16th – Tues:  Revised Paper #4 due (4-6 pages)
                  
Turning in "Evaluating Members of the Team" sheets (p. 167-168)

English 100 Final Exam: 11:10-1:40pm
         in
Computer Lab: bottom floor bldg 2, room 2117B

                  Closed note, open book, 2 ½ hour essay exam