English 100 --- Spring 2010 Calendar   

                                 Weeks 1 – 19 (January 19th – May 25th or 27th)   

 

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

 

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

HW: Purchase the course materials: (1) Course Reader, (2) The Oracles, (3) The Eaves of Heaven, (4) In the Name of Honor, and
(5) Enrique’s Journey.

In the Course Reader, read the section on “Fiction and Drama” pages 42-45.  You will need a print version of the reader to bring to class, but you can also access it in its entirety at: http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/bellr/Reader.htm

 

January 21st – Thurs:  Finish student introductions
                        Setting up the three class presentation teams (page 49 in reader)                  

Introduction to Writing Guidelines: Top 20 Ways to get an “A” and to Become a Stronger, More Confident Writer (pages 4-10 in reader).
Discussion of “Fiction and Drama” section in reader (42-45).

                   HW: In The Oracles, read Chapters 1-3, pages 1-27.

                   In Reader, read Writing Guideline #2: Critical Thinking, pages 14-17.

                            WEEK 2:  The Oracles by Pati Navalta Poblete

 

January 26th – Tues:  Possible quiz on the assigned reading followed by a discussion of
                        “Critical Thinking” (14-17) and The Oracles (29-59).

                        HW: In The Oracles, read Chapters 4-7, pages 29-59.

                   In Reader, read Writing Guideline #3: Critical Reading, pages 36-41.

 

January 28th – Thurs:  Possible quiz on the assigned reading followed by a discussion of
                        “Critical Reading” (36-41) and The Oracles (29-59).

                        HW: In The Oracles, read Chapters 8-10, pages 61-88.           


                                Review “Writing Guidelines: Top 20 Ways to get an ‘A’ and to Become

                   a Stronger, More Confident Writer” (4-10)—quiz on Thurs 2/4.

                              WEEK 3:  Quiz and Preparing for Paper 1

 

February 2nd – Tues:  Review: Writing Guidelines: Top 20 Ways to get an “A” and to Become a
                        Stronger, More Confident Writer (pages 4-10 in reader)
                        Possible quiz on the assigned reading followed by a discussion

                        HW: In The Oracles, read Chapters 11-14 & Epilogue, pages 89-122.

 

                   In Reader, read Writing Guideline #4: The Writing Process, pages 53-73.

                        Study “Writing Guidelines: Top 20 Ways to get an ‘A’ and to Become a
                   Stronger, More Confident Writer” (4-10) for the quiz Thurs 2/4.

February 4th – Thurs: Quiz on Writing Guidelines: Top 20 Ways to get an “A” and to Become a Stronger,
                        More Confident Writer (pages 4-10 in reader)
                        Going over Writing Guideline #1: Paper Topics, p. 11-13
                        Discussion of The Oracles and The Writing Process (pages 53-73) with practice    
                        Going over the upcoming homework: "Creating Your Own Argument" p. 74-86
                       

                   Do the following in preparation for Paper #1—due Tues 2/9:

Complete the “Creating Your Own Argument” sheet: do the brainstorm, create questions, answer them, answer “so what?”, and gather evidence for your argument (p. 77-78 in reader and see a model on p. 75-76).       


                        ** Getting Prepared:  Paper #1 (2-4 pages) is due Tuesday, February 16th


                              WEEK 4:  Outlines for Paper 1


February 9th – Tues:  Finish discussion and practice with “The Writing Process” (53-73)
                        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. 62-66 in reader on
                   outlining).

February 11th – Thurs:  Workshopping outlines and thesis statements —write on your peers’

outlines and focus on the three areas discussed on page 65 of the reader.

Going over Writing Guideline #19: Workshopping, pages 211-216.
               

HW:  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) Read and follow Writing Guideline #6: Paper Formatting (pages 87-88)
                        (3) Read advice on “Drafting” (pages 67-68)

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

                        (5) Each workshop day counts as 2 absences 

            (6) 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.


 Reminder: the last day to drop a course without it appearing on your record is 2/16
 

                                WEEK 5: Workshopping Paper 1



February 16th – Tues:  Paper #1 due (2-4 pages)

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

HW: Review advice your peers gave you and revise Paper 1.

 

February 18th – Thurs:  Class will not meet (other Skyline classes still meet)    
                        Use the time to revise Paper 1—due 2/23 and presenters on The Eaves of Heaven can
                        meet to complete their 75 minute presentation for Tues 2/23.

                                HW:  Begin The Eaves of Heaven, read the Prologue (1-3) and
                   Chapters 1-6, pages 5-48.

                   Revised Paper #1 due 2/23.  Please include the following:

(1) Use MLA formatting for your title—be creative (90-91 in reader) and for the page format and numbering (94-95 in reader).  If you used outsides sources, use proper citation and a Works Cited page (96-98 in reader)

(2) Peer evaluations stapled to the 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.  See Paper Formatting (87-88 in reader).
(4) Properly use author names and text titles (92-93 in reader)
(5) Review Writing Guideline #20: Grading, page 220.
(6)  Use advice on “Revising” (page 69) and “Editing/Proofreading” (page 70)
(7) Complete an “Essay Checklist” (page 70).  Staple this to the back of your revised paper.

 

 

        **Team presenters on Andrew X. Pham and The Eaves of Heaven present next class.

 

 

                       WEEK 6:  The Eaves of Heaven by Andrew X. Pham


February 23rd – Tues:  Revised Paper #1 due (2-4 pages)

Team presenters on Andrew X. Pham and The Eaves of Heaven

 

HW:  In Eaves of Heaven, read Chapters 7-13 (49-96).

 

February 25th – Thurs:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion of The Eaves of Heaven

 

                        HW:  In Eaves of Heaven, read Chapters 14-21 (97-153).

 

 

                                 WEEK 7:  The Eaves of Heaven


March 2nd – Tues:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion of The Eaves of Heaven

 

                        HW:  In Eaves of Heaven, read Chapters 22-25 (154-199).

 

March 4th – Thurs:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion of The Eaves of Heaven
                                    Writing Guideline #10: Plagiarism (pages 99-103)
                                    Writing Guideline #11: Quoting and Paraphrasing (pages 104-113)
                                               

                    HW: In Eaves of Heaven, read Chapters 26-31 (200-250).

 

 

                           WEEK 8: Gathering Ideas for Paper 2


March 9th – Tues:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion of The Eaves of Heaven
                        Brainstorming possible paper topics for Paper 2 on The Eaves of Heaven
                        Writing Guideline #5: Questioning Circles (pages 85-86)
                        Writing Guideline #12: Thesis Statements (pages 114-120)
           
                        HW: Finish Eaves of Heaven, read Chapters 32-36 (251-297).
 
                   Do the following in preparation for Paper #1—due Tues 3/16:

Complete the “Creating Your Own Argument” sheet: do the brainstorm, create questions, answer them, answer “so what?”, and gather evidence for your argument (p. 77-78 in reader and see a model on p. 75-76).       

March 11th – Thurs:  No classes at Skyline March 10, 11 and 12th

                       

                             WEEK 9:  Outlines for Paper 2


March 16th – Tues:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
                        Writing Guideline #15: Paragraphs (pages 132-139)
                        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. 62-66 in reader on
outlining).  To consider: you want to include one outside source in your paper to support your argument. Bring 2 copies of your outline to class.

March 18th – Thurs: Workshopping outlines and thesis statements —write on your peers’

outlines and focus on the three areas discussed on page 65 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 Tues.      

                        (2) Read and follow Writing Guideline #6: Paper Formatting (pages 59-60) and 
                              Writing Guideline #7: Titles and Authors (pages 67-71)
                        (3) Review advice on “Drafting” (pages 49-50)

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

                        (5) Each workshop day counts as 2 absences 

                        (6) 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.
                        (7) You need to include at least one outside source in your paper and a Works Cited 
                              page.  In the reader, see Writing Guideline #9: Research, etc (pages 74-76)


                       WEEK 10: Workshopping & Presentation


March 23rd – Tues:  Paper #2 due (3-5 pages) 

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

 

HW:  Use peer feedback and revise Paper #2 due Tues, March 30th


                    **Team presenters on Mukhtar Mai prepare to present next class.



March 25th – Thurs:  Team presenters on Mukhtar Mai and In the Name of Honor


                        HW:  In In the Name of Honor, read “A Note to the Reader” (v-vi),
                   “Foreword” (vii-xvi), and “The Long Road Ahead” (1-31).

                   Revised Paper #2 due 3/30.  Please include the following:

 

(1) Use MLA formatting for your title—be creative (90-91 in reader) and for the page format and numbering (94-95 in reader).  If you used outsides sources, use proper citation and a Works Cited page (96-98 in reader)

(2) Peer evaluations stapled to the 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.  See Paper Formatting (87-88 in reader).
(4) Properly use author names and text titles (92-93 in reader)
(5) Review Writing Guideline #20: Grading, page 220.
(6)  Use advice on “Revising” (page 69) and “Editing/Proofreading” (page 70)

(7) Works Cited page with a minimum of one outside source.  In the reader, see Writing Guideline #9: Research, etc (pages 96-98)
(8) Complete an “Essay Checklist” (page 70).  Staple this to the back of your revised paper.

 



                      WEEK 11:  In the Name of Honor and Mukhtar Mai


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

                   Possible quiz followed by a discussion of the reading

Writing Guideline #13: Introductions (121-124)

                   HW:  In the Name of Honor, read pages 32-89.                   

 

** 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, April 15th **


April 1st – Thurs:  Possible quiz followed by a discussion of the reading
                        Writing Guideline #14:  Topic Sentences (125-131)

                   HW:  In the Name of Honor, read pages 90-131.


                                       WEEK 12:  Spring Break


April 6th - Tues:  Spring Break—No Classes April  3rd to 9th        

 

 

                    WEEK 13:  In the Name of Honor and Mukhtar Mai


April 13th - Tues:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
                        Writing Guideline #16:  Conclusions (140-143)

                   HW:  Finish In the Name of Honor, read pages 132-169.                           

 

Next class, signing up collaborative writing partners for Paper 4.

April 15th - Thurs:  Sign-up partners for Paper #4: exchange phone #’s, schedules etc. pg. 217

Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
Creating midterm practice essay questions

                   HW:  Prepare for open-book, closed note essay exam on Thursday,
                   April 22nd on In the Name of Honor by Mukhtar Mai. If you handwrite
                   the exam, bring lined paper, and if you type it, bring a disk.         

      ** Reminder:  The last day to withdraw from a course is 4/29 **

 

                                      WEEK 14:  Midterm Exam

 

April 20th – Tues:  Workshop: Timed Writing (pp. 205-210 in reader)

                   HW:  Review In the Name of Honor by Mukhtar Mai.  Meet in the
                   Computer Lab in room 2117A (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. 



April 22nd – Thurs: Morning class Midterm Exam (75 min—11:10-12:25pm)—open book, closed note               
                        Afternoon class Midterm Exam (75 min—12:35-1:50pm)—open book, closed note

                     ** Meet in the Computer Lab of Building 2 (bottom floor) in room 2117A


HW:  Begin Enrique’s Journey, read “Prologue” (ix-xxvi) and
“Chapter 1: The Boy Left Behind” (3-44).


**Team presenters on Enrique’s Journey prepare to present next class.

             Fill out a In-Class Team Evaluation sheet also due next class.  This form can be
             downloaded here: http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/bellr/ReaderPresentationMenu.htm



 

                        WEEK 15:  Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario


April 27th – Tues:  Team presenters on Enrique’s Journey and Sonia Nazario
                       
                   HW:  In Enrique’s Journey, read Chapters 2-3 (45-100).

         

April 29th – Thurs:  Possible quiz followed by a discussion of the reading

                   HW:  In Enrique’s Journey, read Chapters 4-5 (101-178).

 

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

 


                  Looking Ahead:  Paper #4 (4-6 pages) is due Tuesday, May 18th


                       WEEK 16: Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario

 

May 4th – Tues:  Library Tour  (2nd floor of building 5) 
                    
                                HW:  For Thurs, you and your partner are responsible for bringing in a
                   minimum of 3 possible outside texts you could use in your paper to
                   support your argument.  The texts cannot be all from the same type
                   of source.  Bring full printouts and books not a just bibliography.

                        HW:  In Enrique’s Journey, read Chapters 6-7 (179-240).

May 6th – Thurs:  Checking off research and discussion of outside research
                        Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion

 

                        HW:  Finish Enrique’s Journey, read “Afterword” & “Notes” (241-295).

                                Do the following in preparation for Paper #4—due Tues 5/11:

                   Complete the “Creating Your Own Argument” sheet: do the 
                   brainstorm, create questions, answer them, answer “so what?”, and
                   gather evidence for your argument (see p. 75-78 in reader).

    

                     WEEK 17: Make-Up Quiz & Preparing for Paper 4


 May 11th – Tues:  Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
                        Going over brainstorms and possible paper topics


 HW:  Prepare for the Make-up Quiz next class on Thurs 5/13
 (this quiz score will replace your lowest quiz score).

Create a formal typed outline for Paper #4 with a thesis
statement at the top—due next class (see pp. 62-66 in reader).  To consider: you want to include two outsides source in your paper to support your argument. Bring 2 copies of your outline to class.              

May 13th – Thurs:  Make-Up Quiz on the reading
                                Workshopping outlines and thesis statements —write on your peers’

outlines and focus on the three areas discussed on page 65 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 Tues.      

                        (2) Read and follow Writing Guideline #6: Paper Formatting (pages 59-60) and 
                              Writing Guideline #7: Titles and Authors (pages 67-71)
                        (3) Review advice on “Drafting” (pages 49-50)

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

                        (5) Each workshop day counts as 2 absences 

                        (6) 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.
                        (7) You need to include at least two outside source in your paper and a Works Cited 
                              page.  In the reader, see Writing Guideline #9: Research, etc (pages 74-76)  

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

 

                                   WEEK 18:  Workshopping Paper 4


May 18th – Tues:   Paper #4 due (4-6 pages)
                                In Class:  Workshopping (a double absence day if missed)


                   HW: Fill out “Evaluating the Members of the Team” in the Course 
                   Reader, pp. 218-219.  Papers cannot be graded without having both
                   evaluations turned in.  You and your partner must both complete an
                   evaluation of yourself and your partner due the same day as the
                   revision of Paper 4 (turn in separately--do not staple to Paper #4).  

May 20th – Thurs:   No class—use the time to meet with your partner to revise Paper #4. 
                        Also review all course texts and practice timed writing in preparation for the final
                       
                        HW:  Revised Paper #4 due next class.  Please include the following:
                   (1) Use MLA formatting for your title—be creative (90-91 in reader) and for the page
                             format and numbering (94-95 in reader).  If you used outsides sources, use 
                             proper citation and a Works Cited page (96-98 in reader)
                        (2) Peer evaluations stapled to the back
                        (3) Must be typed, double-spaced, have 1” margins, have 12 sized font, and be 4-6
                             pages in length.  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.  See Paper Formatting (87-88 in reader).
                        (4) Properly use author names and text titles (92-93 in reader)
                        (5) Review Writing Guideline #20: Grading, page 220.
                        (6)  Use advice on “Revising” (page 69) and “Editing/Proofreading” (page 70)
                        (7) Works Cited page with a minimum of TWO outside sources.  In the reader, see
                              Writing Guideline #9: Research, etc (pages 96-98)
                        (8) Complete an “Essay Checklist” (page 70).  Staple this to back of revised paper.



Review all the texts 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: “Exploring Memoir: Overcoming Adversity and Journeying to Selfhood”) and take at least one practice essay exam before the actual final exam.  Review the advice on "Timed Writing" (pp. 205-210 in reader).

 

Complete “Evaluating the Members of the Team” in the Course
Reader, pp. 218-219 due next class.

**  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 19:  Revision of Paper 4 due & Final Exam


May 25th – Tues:   Revised Paper #4 due (4-6 pages)
                   Turning in "Evaluating Members of the Team" sheets (p. 218-219)

Afternoon Class (12:35-1:50pm) English 110 Final Exam: 11:10-1:40pm
         in Computer Lab: bottom floor bldg 2, room 2117A
          Closed note, open book, 2 ½ hour essay exam

May 27th – Thurs:   Revised Paper #4 due (4-6 pages)
                   Turning in "Evaluating Members of the Team" sheets (p. 218-219)

Morning Class English (11:10-12:25pm) 110 Final Exam: 11:10-1:40pm
         in Computer Lab: bottom floor bldg 2, room 2117A
          Closed note, open book, 2 ½ hour essay exam