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.........................Reading
801 --- Fall 2001
Calendar
..............................Weeks
1-19 (January 14th - May 24th)
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
(HM) will be due the following class.
WEEK
1: Introductions and Getting to Know Yourself as a
Reader
January 14th - Mon: Introduction to class:
syllabus, policies, textbooks, ensuring proper course
placement, diagnosing learning disabilities (see Chapter 1S,
Section B in Reader)
HM: Get texts and Course Reader from the Bookstore
January 16th - Weds: Student Interviews
HM: Fill out the "Student Survey" in the Course Reader
(Chapter 1S, Section C) and also fill out "Examining your
past, present and future reading self" (Chapter 1R, Section
A) to discuss and turn in Friday
January 18th - Fri: Student Surveys and discussion of
our reading attitudes and experiences.
In the Course Reader: Chapter 1R, Section B "My Reading
Profile" and discuss the homework for Friday.
HM: For Fri, in the Course Reader, complete the
following sections from Chapter 1S "Getting to Know Yourself
as a Student": Section F (fill out the questionnaire and
then score your results), Section G, Section I, and Section
J.
WEEK
2: Getting to Know Yourself as a Student
January 21st - Mon: No
Classes: Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday
January 23rd - Weds: Going over homework: Chapter
1S, Sections F, G, I and J
HM: In the Course Reader, read Chapter 2R, Section
A.
In Controversy, read "The Processes of Critical
Reading" pp. 2-9.
January 25th - Fri: Possible quiz on the reading
followed by a discussion
In Class: going over Chapter 2R-Sections B, C, D, and E
HM: In the Course Reader, read the following sections
in Chapter 2R: Section I, Section J, Section K, Section L,
Section M, and Section N.
In Controversy, complete "Preview Steps for Unit Two"
(pp. 20-22) to turn in
WEEK
3: Reading Strategies
January 28th - Mon: Going over Preview
assignment for Unit Two
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion of
reading strategies
HM: In Controversy, read "Mapping the Streets
of Crime" (p.23) and "Why Not Name Guilty Juveniles?"
(p.27). As you read, annotate these articles and afterwards,
write a summary for each of the articles (see Chapter 2R,
Section K for summarizing guidelines).
January 30th - Weds: Reading and collecting summaries.
Possible quiz followed by a discussion
HM: Read Chapter 4R, Sections A, B and C. Also, in
Controversy, complete "Preview Steps for Unit Three" (pp.
36-37) to turn in.
February 1st - Fri: Going over Chapter 4R.
Going over Preview assignment for Unit Three
HM: In Controversy, read "Triple Slaying
Probed" (p.37) and "Who Saw Murder Didn't Call the Police"
(p.40). As you read, annotate these articles and afterwards,
write an outline for one of the articles and a map for the
other (see Chapter 2R, Sections L and M for outlining and
mapping guidelines).
WEEK
4: Vocabulary Building
February 4th - Mon: Reading and collecting
outlines and maps on reading.
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
HM: In the Course Reader, complete the first Prefix
sheet: Chapter 3R, Section C, Prefix I-Set One. Provide 3
examples using that prefix-due Friday. There will be a quiz
on Monday 2/11 asking you to define the prefixes and provide
examples.
In Controversy, complete "Preview Steps for Unit
Four" (pp. 50-51)
February 6th - Weds: Going over Preview assignment for
Unit Four
Practice creating topic sentences: Chapter 4W, Section F
HM: In Controversy, read "I Have a Right to
Know" (p.51) and "I Have a Right to My Privacy" (p.54). For
Journal 1: (see
Chapter 2W for writing process strategies) answer the
following in a minimum of one typed page: compare the two
articles on adoption. Which one makes a better argument?
Which do you agree with? Provide specific examples from the
articles to illustrate your points (Journals will be
collected periodically throughout the semester in units of 3
to 4. Due dates will be given well in advance).
February 8th - Fri: Prefix I-Set One completed sheets
due
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
HM: In Course Reader, read Chapters 5R and 5W. In
Chapter 5R, complete Section A. In Chapter 5W, complete
Section A.
Prefix I-Set One Quiz on Monday February 11th
Reminder: the last
day to drop a course without it appearing on your record is
2/8
WEEK
5: Unit 5-"Aggression in Sports"
February 11th - Mon:
Prefix I-Set One Quiz
Going over Chapters 5R and 5W: Sections A in each
Also doing Chapter 5W-Sections B and C in class
HM: In the Course Reader,
complete Chapter 5W--Sections B and C
February 13th - Weds: Going over Chapter 5W-Sections B
and C
In-class: previewing Unit 5, "Aggression in Sports" p.
61
HM: In Controversy, read
"Mr. Hyde and Dr. Jekyll" (p.63) and "A Humanistic Approach
to Sports" (p.68). For
Journal
2: answer the
following in a minimum of one typed page: Compare amateur
players, such as Simon, to professional players, such as
those in the Plimpton article. Would one type of player have
more trouble than the other in carrying out Simon's
philosophy?
February 15th - Fri:
No Class:
Lincoln's Birthday
WEEK
6: Inferences
February 18th - Mon:
No Class:
President's Day
February 20th - Weds:
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
In the Course Reader, introduction to Inferences, Chapter
6R-Section A
HM: In the Course Reader,
complete the second Prefix sheet: Chapter 3R, Section C,
Prefix II-Set One. Provide 3 examples using that prefix-due
Friday. There will be a quiz on Monday 2/25 asking you to
define the prefixes and provide examples.
February 21st - Fri: Prefix II-Set One completed sheets
due
In the Course Reader, continuing with Inferences, Chapter
6R-Section B
HM: In the Course Reader,
complete Chapter 6R-Section C (answer 1-7) and read Chapter
6R-Section E.
Prefix II-Set One Quiz on Monday February 25th
** Getting
Prepared: Journals 1-3 are due Monday, March 4th-each one
must be typed, double-spaced and a minimum of one full
page
WEEK
7: Making Inferences in the Court Case "State vs.
Mayfield"
February 25th - Mon:
Prefix II-Set One Quiz
In-Class: Solving the Jewelry Disappearance: Chapter
6W-Section A
HM: In the Course Reader, read
"State vs. Mayfield" in Chapter 6T, Section A, the "Jury
Instructions" in Chapter 6T-Section B, and complete the
court matrix in Chapter 6W-Section D.
February 27th - Weds: Discussion of Court
Case
HM: For
Journal
3: answer the
following in a minimum of one typed page: If you were the
judge in the "State vs. Mayfield" case, what would you
decide? Explain in detail why you would make that ruling and
support it with the evidence and inferences you used in
coming to your decision.
March 1st - Fri: Discussion of Journals
In-class: Previewing Unit 6 "Controlling Our Own Fates" (p.
77)
HM: Go over your Journals 1-3
and revise, edit and proofread them. In the Course Reader,
read Chapter 2W-Section K. Journals must be typed,
double-spaced and be a minimum of one full page-they are due
on Monday.
WEEK
8: Journals Due
March
4th - Mon:
Journals 1-3 due
Doing KWL+ (Chapter
2R-Section H) for Unit 6 "Controlling Our Own Fates" (p.
77)
HM: In Controversy, read
"God Helps Those Who Stop Hurting Themselves" (p. 79) and
"Heart Attack!" (p. 83). Then complete the "L" and "+"
columns on your KWL+ chart-complete entire chart to turn in
on Weds.
March 6th - Weds: Possible quiz on the reading followed
by a discussion
Discussion of KWL+ Charts
HM: Begin a KWL+ Chart for Unit
7 (p.95). Complete the "K" and "W" columns.
March 8th - Fri: Roots I-Set One completed sheets
due
Going over KWL+ Charts and previewing Unit 7
HM: In Controversy, read
"When I Need Your Opinion I'll Give It to You" (p.97) and
Would You Obey a Hitler?" (p.101). Complete your KWL+ Chart
on Unit 7 after reading-to turn in Monday. Also, for
Journal
4: answer the
following in a minimum of one typed page: Compare and/or
contrast the way your parents reared you with the way Sam
Levenson was reared. Evaluate these approaches, indicating
what you feel are their pros and cons. Consider Milgram's
findings in making your evaluation.
Roots I-Set One Quiz on Monday March 11th
WEEK
9: Units on Hip-Hop and Pornography vs. Free Speech
March 11th - Mon: Roots I-Set One Quiz
followed by a discussion of the reading
Preview next unit: "Rap as a Cultural Force" p.111
HM: In Controversy, read "If Hip-Hop Ruled the
World" (p.114) and "Organizing the Hip-Hop Generation"
(p.118). Prepare for an in-class 20-minute essay quiz on the
reading for Weds beginning at the start of class.
March 13th - Weds: Quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion
Preview next unit: "Pornography: Free Speech?" p. 263
HM: In Controversy, read "Why We Must Put up
with Porn" (p.265) and "Equality and Speech" (p.270). Also,
for Journal 5: in a minimum of one typed page: choose one of
the articles on pornography and write a rebuttal. In other
words, address the main supporting points the author uses
and show the weakness of each and convince your reader why
s/he should adopt the opposing viewpoint.
March 15th - Fri: NO CLASS
WEEK
10: Units the Threat of Drugs and on Crowded Cities
March 18th - Mon: Possible quiz on the
reading followed by a discussion
Preview next unit: "Reducing the Threat of Drugs" p. 277
HM: In Controversy, read "Past Experience and
Legalization" (p.280) and "The War on Drugs Should be
Abandoned" (p.285). Be prepared for a quiz on the reading on
Wednesday.
March 20th - Weds: Quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion
Preview next unit: "Reactions to Crowded Cities" p. 199
HM: In Controversy, read "Everyone Belonged"
(p. 201), "Sex Morals on the Lower East Side" (p.202), "The
Poets Were Paid" (p.203), and "Sliding into the Behavior
Sink" (p.206). Also, for Journal 6: in a minimum of one
typed page: write a letter to a newspaper editor in response
to Tom Wolfe's article (p.206). First describe Wolfe's
argument: does he suggest that the problem might be solved
by public or private means? What arguments does he use? Then
in your letter make it clear which method you favor. Give
evidence and reasons telling why and/or how your preferred
method would work.
March 22nd - Fri: Possible quiz on the reading followed
by a discussion
Previewing the novel: Women in gangs
HM: Begin 8 Ball Chicks, read the "Prologue"
(pp.ix-xiii) and "Where the Girls Are" (pp.xv-xxv). Prepare
for a possible quiz on the reading when we return from
break.
WEEK
11: Spring Recess
Monday, March 25th to
Friday, March 29th: NO CLASS
** Getting
Prepared: Journals 4-6 will be due Monday, April 8th-each
must be one, full typed
page
WEEK
12: 8 Ball Chicks by Gini Sikes in LOS
ANGELES
April 1st - Mon: Quiz
on 8 Ball Chicks followed by a discussion of the
reading
HM: In 8 Ball Chicks,
begin "Los Angeles" and read pp. 3-24 and as you read, fill
out your "Character Chart" for Los Angeles. Also, write a
one-page freewrite (it doesn't have to be typed, don't worry
about grammar, just get your ideas down) and answer this:
What have you learned about gang life so far from the
reading?
April 3rd - Weds: Discussing freewrites and possible
quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
HM: In 8 Ball Chicks,
continue "Los Angeles" and read pp. 24-50. In a one-page
freewrite, answer the following: Describe Coco. Who is she,
what is her life and family like and what are we learning
about gang life through her?
April 5th - Fri: Discussing freewrites and possible
quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
HM: In 8 Ball Chicks,
continue "Los Angeles" and read pp. 50-75. Keep filling out
your "Character Chart" which is due Wednesday, April
10th.
Go over your Journals 4-6 and revise, edit and proofread
them. In the Course Reader, read Chapter 2W-Section K.
Journals must be typed, double-spaced and be a minimum of
one full page-they are due on Monday.
WEEK
13: Journals Due
April
8th - Mon:
Journals 4-6
due
Possible quiz on the
reading followed by a discussion
HM: In the Course Reader,
complete the second Roots sheet: Chapter 3R, Section C,
Roots II -Set One. Provide 3 examples using that root-due
Friday. There will be a quiz on Monday 4/15 asking you to
define the roots and provide examples.
Also, 8 Ball Chicks, finish "Los Angeles" and read
pp. 76-94. Complete your "Character Chart" due next class,
Weds 4/10.
April 10th - Weds: Character Charts and possible quiz
on the reading followed by a discussion
HM: Be sure to bring your
Course Reader to class on Friday.
For
Journal
7: in a minimum of
one typed page: sum-up the chapter on Los Angeles in 8
Ball Chicks (see Chapter 2R, Section K on how to write a
summary) and follow with your own opinions describing what
was important or significant about this chapter. What did
you learn from reading this chapter?
April 12th - Fri: Roots II-Set One completed sheets
due
Discussion of summaries and practice with Questioning
Circles, Chapter 7W, Section B
HM: In 8 Ball Chicks,
begin "San Antonio" and read pp. 97-116. Start filling out
your "Character Chart" for San Antonio due Monday April
22nd.
Roots II-Set One Quiz on Monday April 15th
** Also, if
you go to a writing tutor in The Learning Center for
Journals 7-10, you can get 2 points of extra credit for
each journal you get advice on (ask the tutor to indicate
which journals s/he helped you with on the receipt).
Students enrolled in English 853 can see any tutor besides
myself to earn the extra credit. Attach the tutor receipts
to the front of the journals due Friday, May 24th. **
WEEK
14: 8 Ball Chicks by Gini Sikes in SAN
ANTONIO
April 15th - Mon:
Roots II-Set One Quiz
HM: In 8 Ball Chicks,
continue "San Antonio" and read pp. 116-138. Also, write a
one-page freewrite and answer this: How does the gang life
described in San Antonio compare to Los Angeles. What are
the similarities and differences?
April 17th - Weds: Possible quiz on the reading
followed by a discussion
HM: In 8 Ball Chicks,
continue "San Antonio" and read pp. 138-158.
April 19th - Fri: Possible quiz on the reading followed
by a discussion
HM: In 8 Ball Chicks,
finish "San Antonio" and read pp. 158-174. Complete your
"Character Chart" for San Antonio due next class, Monday
April 22nd.
Also, for
Journal
8: in a minimum of
one typed page: Compare the gang situations of Los Angeles
and San Antonio. What do the cities have in common? How do
they differ? What do their commonalities and differences
reveal about the causes and consequences of gang life? How
have reading about these two cities affected or changed your
views about gang life?
** Reminder:
The last day to withdraw from a course is 4/24
WEEK
15: 8 Ball Chicks by Gini Sikes in
MILWAUKEE
April 22nd - Mon:
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion
HM: In the Course Reader,
complete the Suffixes sheet: Chapter 3R, Section C,
Suffixes-Set One. Provide 3 examples using that suffix-due
Friday. There will be a quiz on Monday 4/29 asking you to
define the suffixes and provide examples.
**Also, bring your Course Reader
to class on Wednesday
April 24th - Weds: In class: practice with figuring out
words in context
HM: In 8 Ball Chicks,
begin "Milwaukee" and read pp. 177-194. Start filling out
your "Character Chart" for Milwaukee due Wednesday May
1st.
April 26th - Fri: Suffixes-Set One completed sheets
due
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion
HM: In 8 Ball Chicks,
continue "Milwaukee" and read pp. 195-211.
Also, Suffixes-Set One Quiz on Monday April 29th
WEEK
16: 8 Ball Chicks by Gini Sikes return to LOS
ANGELES
April 29th - Mon:
Suffixes-Set One Quiz
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion
HM: In 8 Ball Chicks,
finish "Milwaukee" and read pp. 212-230. Complete your
"Character Chart" for Milwaukee due next class, Wednesday
May 1st.
May 1st - Weds: Character Charts and possible quiz on
reading followed by a discussion
HM: For
Journal
9: in a minimum of
one typed page: Compare and describe Mama Sheik, Droopy and
Sad Eyes. What do they have in common? How do they differ?
What do they tell us about the realities and impact of gang
life? What do you see as the main reasons why women such as
these are drawn into gang life?
**Also, bring your Course Reader to class on Friday.
May 3rd - Fri: In class: practice with figuring out
words in context
HM: In 8 Ball Chicks,
begin "L.A. Redux" and read pp. 233-253.
WEEK
17: Finishing 8 Ball Chicks
May 6th - Mon:
Possible quiz on reading followed by a discussion
HM: In 8 Ball Chicks,
finish "L.A. Redux" and read pp. 254-266 and the "Epilogue
pp. 267-272. Prepare for the Make-Up quiz next class.
May 8th - Weds:
Make-Up
Quiz on the end of the book
HM: Bring your Course Reader to
class on Friday.
May 10th - Fri: In class: more practice with figuring
out words in context
HM: Also, for
Journal
10: in a minimum of
one typed page: Examine the stories told in all three
cities and use examples from each to answer the
following-how do we see cycles of violence and abuse in the
book? How do we see those who are abused seek out more
abuse and also become abusers themselves? Is there are way
to break these cycles? How? Be specific in offering
solutions.
** Getting
Prepared: Journals 7-10 are due Friday, May 24th **
WEEK
18: Preparing for Final Exam
May 13th - Mon: Timed
Writing Workshop
May 15th - Weds: Review for final exam
HM: Go over your Journals 7-10
and revise, edit and proofread them. In the Course Reader,
read Chapter 2W-Section K. Journals must be typed,
double-spaced and be a minimum of one full page-they are due
on Friday, May 24th.
**Also, prepare for Final on
5/24. Bring 8 Ball Chicks--you can use it on the exam
Bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to receive course
grade
WEEK
19: Final Exam and Journals Due
May
24th - Fri:
Journals 7-10
due.
Final Exam:
11:10-1:40pm
Below
are possible characteristics or tasks for each section of
the exam:
Part I: Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes (approx 30
minutes)
* Defining prefixes, roots
and suffixes from sheets given earlier
* Creating words and sentences using them
* Figuring out and defining entire words based on
context
Part II: Using
Reading Strategies (approx 1 hour)
* Previewing
* Activating schema
* Predicting
* Recalling
* PRO
* Outlining, summarizing, annotating, note-taking,
mapping
* Finding main ideas and topics
* Finding main supporting details
* Stated and implied main ideas
* Identifying organizational patterns
* Making inferences
Part III: Writing
on Reading-8 Ball Chicks (approx 1 hour)
* Identifying plot,
discussing characters, setting, themes
* Main task: writing focused in-class essays responding to
questions asking you to analyze the reading
* As you write your essay you can use the book to include
quotes in your essay
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