English 846 ASTEP --- Fall 2005
Calendar
Weeks 1 – 19 (August 18th – December 13th)
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 to the course
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8/18—Thurs: Introduction to ASTEP and class: syllabus, policies, texts |
WEEK 2:
Getting to Know Yourself as a Reader and a Writer
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8/23—Tues: Chapter 1: in class
freewrites for Exercise 4 (p.12) and Exercise 6 (p.15) Practice in previewing a reading, "The
Reading Process" by Brenda Smith (pp. 19-27) The PRO Reading Process, pp. 28-29. Activating schema (p. 32) for Narrative in the
Life of Frederick Douglass and creating KWL+ charts for the book (p. 31) HM:
In the Course Reader, in Chapter 1 do Exercise 1 (pp. 2-3) and complete
the Reading: in Course Reader, read Brenda
Smith’s chapter, pp. 19-27. Also, begin Narrative of the Life of
Frederick Douglass, read "Letter from Wendell Phillips, Esq"
(43-46) and Chapters I-III (47-63).
Freewrite (one full page handwritten, half a page if typed) after
reading Chapters I-III and answer: "What did I learn from the
reading?" Also fill out the
section on your KWL+ chart after the reading answering "What more do I
want to learn?" Prepare
for a possible quiz on the reading for Thursday. Discussion of Brenda Smith’s Chapter, pp. 19-27. In Course Reader, going over Activating Schema
(32), Annotating (33), Summarizing (34), Outlining (35) and Mapping (36). HM: Continue
Frederick Douglass, read Chapters IV-VI (65-80). Freewrite (one
full page handwritten, half a page if typed) after reading Chapters IV-VI and
answer: "What did I learn from the reading?" Also fill out the section on your KWL+
chart after the reading answering "What more do I want to learn?" Always be prepared for a possible in-class
essay quiz on the reading.
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WEEK 3: Reading Strategies and Writing Processes
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8/30—Tues: Possible quiz on the
reading Discussion of Chapters IV-VI and KWL+ homework Chapter 2—Introduction to the Writing Process: freewriting,
brainstorming, The Journalist’s Questions, clustering, and listing (pp.
37-44) Reviewing Summarizing (34) HM: Continue
Frederick Dougless, read Chapters VII-IX (81-100). Freewrite (one
full page handwritten, half a page if typed) after reading Chapters VII-IX
and answer: "What did I learn from the reading?" Also fill out the section on your KWL+
chart after the reading answering "What more do I want to learn?" Be sure to annotate your text—write notes,
key ideas and questions in the margins! (review page 33 on annotating).
Write a summary of the book up to what you have read
so far: Chapters I-IX--review p. 34 in reader on summarizing. Must be one page typed (due Tues
9/6). Remember that summaries contain
key factual information and no opinion.
9/1—Thurs: NO CLASS |
WEEK 4: The Writing Process
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9/6—Tues: Possible quiz on the
reading Going over Chapters VIII-IX, KWL+ homework and
summaries Chapter 2—Writing Process: thesis statements, outlining,
introductions, the body of an essay and conclusions (pp. 45-55). HM: Continue Frederick Dougless,
read Chapter X (101-135). Freewrite
(one full page handwritten, half a page if typed) after reading Chapter X and
answer: "What did I learn from the reading?" Also fill out the section on your KWL+
chart after the reading answering "What more do I want to learn?"
9/8—Thurs: Possible quiz on the
reading Discussion of Chapter X and going over KWL+ homework Writing about Literature (pp. 57-58) and Quoting
(p. 169) HM:
Finish Frederick Douglass, read Chapter XI (137-151) and the
Appendix (153-159). Freewrite (one
full page handwritten, half a page if typed) after reading Chapter XI and the
Appendix and answer: "What did I learn from the reading?" Also fill out the section on your KWL+
chart after the reading answering "What more do I want to
learn?" Do the following for Paper 1—due
Tuesday: (1) one full page of freewriting (can be handwritten) on a specific
aspect of the book you found interesting (2) Complete the “Creating Your
Own Argument (Thesis) on a Topic” sheet on page 128 in the Course
Reader—do the brainstorm, create questions, answer them and “so what?” them **
Getting Prepared: Paper #1 (2-3
pages) is due Tuesday, September 20th |
WEEK 5: Outlining
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9/13—Tues: Possible quiz followed by a discussion of
the reading and KWL+ homework Going over freewrites, brainstorms, and possible
paper topics. Also creating outlines
(pp. 45-50) HM:
Create a formal outline for Paper 1 (see pages 45-50 for advice on
thesis statements and outlining). You
must have your thesis statement at the top of the outline and all outlines must
be typed and ready to turn in next class. 9/15—Thurs: Workshopping outlines and thesis
statements—write on your peers’ outlines responding to the questions on page
50 of your Course Reader Going over “Good Practices” in peer review (p.
68-69) and how to workshop papers (p. 71-84). HM: Complete Paper 1 (2-3 pages) due
next class, Tues 9/20 (1)
Bring
4 copies of your completed, typed, double-spaced paper to class (2)
Don’t
put extra spacing between
paragraphs; double-space throughout the paper and indent 10 spaces at the
beginning of each paragraph. (3)
Those
without papers will be asked to leave.
(4)
Reminder:
Workshop days count 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 can’t pass if you miss one
of the required papers. ** Friday, Sept 9th
is the last day to drop without it appearing on your record ** |
WEEK 6:
Workshopping Paper 1
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9/20—Tues: Paper #1 Due (2-3
pages). In
Class: Workshopping (a double absence
day if missed) Activating schema for Alice Walker's Third
Life of Grange Copeland. HM:
Work on revising your paper.
In Chapter 2, read advise on revising, editing and grading essays, pp.
61-67. Recommended: take your paper to a tutor in The Writing
and Reading Lab in building 5. Also, take
advantage of being able to submit your papers online and Begin The Third Life of Grange
Copeland, read Chapters 1-3 (pp. 3-33). 9/22—Thurs: Creating title pages (pp. 58-60) Possible quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion of Chapters 1-3. Discussion of Prefix homework (p. 107) HM:
Revise Paper #1 due Tues, 9/27.
Please include the following: (1) A title page using
MLA format (see pg. 60) (2)
Peer evaluations stapled to back (3) Must be typed, double-spaced, have
1” margins, have 12 sized font, and be 2-3 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. In Chapter 3, complete “Prefixes I—Set
Two” (p.107): add an additional word using each prefix and use each of
those words in a sentence—due Tues 9/27.
Prepare for a quiz on this set of Prefixes on Thursday 9/28. Continue The Third Life of Grange
Copeland, read Chapters 4-8 (pp. 30-58). |
WEEK 7: Third Life of Grange Copeland by Alice Walker
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9/27—Tues: Revised
Paper 1 due (2-3 pages) In Course Reader, Chapter 4: “Thesis Statements
and Topic Sentences” pp. 123-127. Describing the characters in the book HM:
In The Third Life of Grange Copeland, read Chapters 9-21, pp.
59-119. Also, complete Journal 1 and answer the
following: Compare and contrast the
two relationships of Grange & Margaret to Brownfield and Mem. What similarities do you see? What differences? What patterns do you see? What can we learn by looking at the first
marriage of the father to that of his son?
What do you think Walker would like us to understand about
relationships in this environment?
All journals must be typed and be one-page minimum and will be
collected usually 3 journals at a time.
Always bring your journal to class for possible sharing. Prepare for Prefix Quiz next
class—review page 107. 9/29—Thurs: Prefix I Quiz In Chapter 4: “Writing Strong Topic Sentences” pp.
130-131 and Chapter 5: “Paragraphs, Organizational Patterns, and Transitions”
pp. 133-134. Possible quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion of Chapters 9-21 and sharing Journal 1. HM:
In The Third Life of Grange Copeland, read Chapters 22-32, pp.
120-180. |
WEEK 8: Third Life of Grange Copeland by Alice Walker
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10/4—Tues: In Reader, Chap 5:
“Paragraphs” pp. 135-137 & "Organizational Patterns” pp.
138-141. Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion HM:
In The Third Life of Grange Copeland, read Chapters 33-40, pp.
181-239. Also, complete Journal 2
and answer the following: Describe the scene in the park with the pregnant woman when
Grange is up north. What is conveyed
in this scene about race and racism and why do you think Walker includes a
scene such as this? How does it shape
your understanding of and reaction to Grange? All journals must be typed and be one-page minimum and
will be collected usually 3 journals at a time. Always bring your journal to class for possible sharing. In Chapter 3, complete “Prefixes II—Set
Two” (p.109): add an additional word using each prefix and use each of
those words in a sentence—due Thursday 10/6.
Prepare for a quiz on this set of Prefixes on Tuesday 10/11. |
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10/6—Thurs: Check off Prefix II—Set
Two. Also, figuring out words in
context (p. 118) Possible quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion and sharing Journal 2 In Course Reader Chapter 5: “Transitions” pp. 143-144. HM:
In The Third Life of Grange Copeland, read Chapters 41-45, pp.
243-298. Do the following for Paper 1—due
Tuesday: On a separate sheet of
paper, do the "Creating Your Own Argument" exercise on page
128. Do a brainstorm on the book,
create 3-4 questions, answer at least 2 of the questions, and then "so
what?" the questions. |
WEEK 9: Creating Outlines for Paper 2
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10/11—Tues: Prefix II Quiz Possible quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion Going over freewrites, brainstorms, and possible
paper topics HM:
Finish The Third Life of Grange Copeland, read Chapters 46-48
& read the Afterward, pp. 299-346. Create a formal outline for Paper 2 (see
pages 45-50 for advice on thesis statements and outlining). You must have your thesis statement at the
top of the outline and all outlines must be typed and ready to turn in
next class. |
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10/13—Thurs: Possible quiz on the
reading followed by a discussion Workshopping outlines and thesis statements—write
on your peers’ outlines responding to the questions on page 50 of your Course
Reader HM: Complete Paper 2 (3-5 pages) due
next class, Tues 10/18 (1) Bring 4
copies of your completed, typed, double-spaced paper to class (2) Don’t put
extra spacing between paragraphs;
double-space throughout the paper and indent 10 spaces at the
beginning of each paragraph. (3) Those
without papers will be asked to leave.
(4) Reminder: Workshop days count 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 can’t pass if you miss one of the required papers. |
WEEK 10: Workshopping Paper 2
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10/18—Tues: Paper 2 due (3-5 pages) In
Class: Workshopping (a double absence
day if missed) HM: Work on revising your paper. In Chapter 2, read advise on revising,
editing and grading essays, pp. 61-67.
Recommended: take your paper
to a tutor in The Writing and Reading Lab in building 5. Also, take advantage of being able to
submit your papers online and |
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10/20—Thurs: In Reader, Chapter 8:
“Working with Sentences”: Subjects and Verbs pp. 191-193. Homophobia Forum in the Gallery Theatre, 12-1:30pm,
refreshments served HM:
Begin, The Debt, read the Introduction, pp. 1-10. Revise Paper #2 due Tues, 10/25. Please include the following: (1) A title page using
MLA format (see pg. 60) (2)
Peer evaluations stapled to back (3) Must be typed, double-spaced, have
1” margins, have 12 sized font, and be 2-3 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 11: The Debt by Randall Robinson
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10/25—Tues: Revised
Paper 2 due (3-5 pages) Activating schema
for The Debt and discussion of the Introduction, pp. 1-10. Chapter 8:
Sharpening Sentence Focus pp. 192-193 and Fragments pp. 194-196. HM: Continue The Debt, read Chapters
1-2, pp. 11-58. Revisions
of Paper 1 (the Douglass paper) are due next class. If you received a grade on Paper 1, the revision is optional
but remember, the old grade is not averaged with the new and your grade can
only improve with revising. Staple
the graded original (the one with my comments) to the back of the revision of
Paper 1 to turn in. Coming
up: Journals 1-3 will be due Tuesday,
November 1st, so start revising your journals to turn in. Each must be one, double-spaced, typed
page minimum. On
Tuesday, November 1st there will be an Hour-by-Arrangement folder check; you
need to have 8 hours completed. |
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10/27—Thurs: Revisions
for Paper 1 due (with graded original stapled to the back) Possible quiz on
the reading followed by a discussion In Course Reader
Chapter 8: Coordinating and
Subordinating Sentences, p. 197-199. HM: Continue The Debt, read Chapter 5
(pp. 97-120), Chapter 7 (pp. 161-177), and Chapter 10 (pp. 235-247). Also,
complete Journal
3 and answer the following (in one
typed page minimum): Select one of the assigned chapters from The Debt
and analyze Robinson's main points in this chapter. What do you think of what he is trying to convince his reader
of? Examine his approach and his
arguments and give your opinions of them. Prepare
Journals 1-3 to turn in next class, Tuesday, November 1st. Each journal must be typed, double-spaced
and a minimum of one full page in length. Next
class is the Hour-by-Arrangement folder check. You need to have at least 8 of your 16 hours completed. Coming
up: The Midterm Exam on The Debt
is Thursday, November 3rd. |
WEEK 12: Reading Journals and the Midterm Exam
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11/1--Tues: Journals 1-3 due Possible quiz on
the reading followed by a discussion Preparing for the
midterm exam and discussing “Timed Writing Advice” pp. 89-94. Creating possible
midterm questions in class HM: Review all the chapters in The Debt
that we read in preparation for the midterm next class on Thursday. Do a practice timed exam using one of the
questions we generated in class. Read
the “Timed Writing” advice in the reader, pp. 89-94. **Don’t
forget to meet on the bottom floor of building 2 (two floors below the
cafeteria) in the computer lab. If
you are going to take the exam on the computer, bring a disk and if you are
going to handwrite your essay, bring lined paper. |
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11/3—Thurs: Midterm Exam (2 1/2
hours, open book, closed note essay exam) Building
2, Computer Lab HM: In Chapter 3, complete “Roots I—Set Two”
(p.111): add an additional word using each root and use each of those
words in a sentence—due Tuesday 11/8.
Prepare for a quiz on this set of Prefixes on Thursday 11/10. Begin, Makes
Me Wanna Holler by Nathan McCall.
Read Chapters 1-7, pp. 1-63. |
WEEK 13: Makes Me Wanna Holler by Nathan McCall
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11/8—Tues: Check
off Roots I—Set Two. Also, figuring
out words in context (p. 119) In the Course
Reader, Chapter 8 “Run Together Sentences” pp. 200-202 Possible quiz on
the reading followed by a discussion HM: In Makes Me Wanna Holler, read Chapters
8-14, pp. 64-122. Prepare
for Roots Quiz next class. |
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11/10—Thurs:
Roots I Quiz In Course Reader,
Chapter 6 “Inferences”: pp. 145 Possible quiz on
the reading followed by a discussion HM: In Makes Me Wanna Holler, read
Chapters 15-20, pp. 123-190. Complete
Journal 4: (in one-typed page minimum) and
answer the following: Describe
McCall's experience in jail and the events that got him there. What are the main influences that shape
and affect him and what can we learn by examining these influences? What do you think McCall wants the reader
to understand through sharing these experiences? **
Reminder: Tuesday, November 15th
is the last day to withdraw from classes |
WEEK 14: Makes Me Wanna Holler
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11/15—Tues: Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion HM: In Makes Me Wanna Holler, read
Chapters 21-26, pp. 191-251. In
Chapter 3, complete “Roots II—Set Two” (p.113): add an additional word using each
root and use each of those words in a sentence—due Thursday 11/17. Prepare for a quiz on this set of Prefixes
on Tuesday 11/22. |
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11/17—Thurs:
Check off Roots II—Set
Two. Also, figuring out words in
context (p. 120) More practice
with Inferences--Solving the Jewelry Disappearance, pp. 152-153. Possible quiz on
the reading followed by a discussion HM: In Makes Me Wanna Holler, read
Chapters 27-34, pp. 252-321. Complete
Journal 5: (in one-typed page minimum) and
answer the following: Examine the
obstacles that McCall faces after his release from prison and how he connects
some of them to race. Analyze his
views on race, racism and racial division and tell what you think of the
points he is making about these issues. Prepare for Roots Quiz next class. |
WEEK 15: Thanksgiving Break
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11/22—Tues:
Roots II Quiz Possible quiz on
the reading followed by a discussion.
Discussing journals. Question Game:
Facts & Inferences, p. 153. HM: Finish Makes Me Wanna Holler, read
Chapters 35-44, pp. 322-416. Complete
Journal 6: (in one-typed page minimum) and
answer the following: Select and analyze one reoccurring issue that runs
throughout the book (For example: job discrimination, black alienation, the
prison system, street life and survival, the particular struggles of black
males, teen pregnancies). What do you
think McCall is trying to say or reveal about the realities of black life in
the U.S. in regards to the issue you selected? What are the causes and results of this issue and does McCall
suggest a solution? Can you see a
solution? (**Upcoming:
Journals 4-6 due at the final exam on Tuesday, December 13th. Each must be one, double-spaced, typed
page minimum**) Prepare
for the Make-Up Quiz on Makes Me Wanna Holler next class on Tuesday,
November 29th; this quiz will replace your lowest quiz score. Do the
following for Paper 1—due Tuesday: On
a separate sheet of paper, do the "Creating Your Own Argument"
exercise on page 128. Do a brainstorm
on the book, create 3-4 questions, answer at least 2 of the questions, and
then "so what?" the questions. In
Chapter 3, complete “Suffixes—Set Two” (p.115): add an additional word using each
suffix and use each of those words in a sentence—due Tuesday 11/29. Prepare for a quiz on the Suffixes on
Thursday 12/1. |
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WEEK 16: Preparing for Paper
4
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11/29—Tues:
Make-Up Quiz Check off
Suffixes—Set Two. Also, figuring out
words in context (p. 121) Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion and
going over brainstorms for Paper 4 HM: Final folder check next class: you must
have 16 hours completed for full credit--hours by arrangement are 5% of your
grade. Create a
formal outline for Paper 4 (see pages 47-50 for advice). You must have the thesis statement at the
top and all outlines must be typed and ready to turn in on Thursday
12/1. Prepare
for Suffix Quiz next class. |
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12/1—Thurs:
Suffix Quiz Final Lab Folder
Check (you must have 16 hours completed for full credit) Workshopping
outlines and thesis statements for Paper 4 HM: Write Paper 4 (4-6 pages) due Tuesday 12/6 (1)
Bring
3 copies of your completed, typed, double-spaced paper to class (2)
Don’t
put extra spacing between
paragraphs; double-space throughout the paper and indent 10 spaces at the
beginning of each paragraph. (3)
Those
without papers will be asked to leave.
(4)
Reminder:
Workshop days count 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 can’t
pass if you miss one of the required papers. |
WEEK 17: Workshopping Paper 4
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12/6—Tues: Paper
4 Due (4-6 pages) In
Class: Workshopping in Pairs (a double absence day) Review for Final
Exam HM: Journals
4-6 due at the final exam on Tuesday, December 13th. Each must be one, double-spaced, typed
page minimum. Revised
Paper #4 due Mon, 12/13. Please
include the following: (1) A title page using MLA
format (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. 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) If you included research,
include a “Works Cited” page stapled to the back. In the Course Reader see pp. 174-188 on MLA formatting and
p. 189 for a model of a “Works Cited”
(5) If you saw a tutor, staple the
receipt to the front. + Bring a self-addressed stamped envelope, so I can send
you a full breakdown of your grade **
Also, if you go to a writing tutor in The Learning Center (bldg 5) for Paper
4, you can get 3 points of extra
credit added to your score. Attach
a tutor slip to the front of the final draft of the paper due Mon, Dec 13th. You can see any tutor other than myself for credit ** |
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12/8—Thurs: No
Class—Skyline’s Final Exam schedule begins on Dec 10th HM: Prepare for the 2 ½ hour final exam for Tues 12/13. See below for details on the exam. If you’re going to type it, bring a disk. If you are going to handwrite it, bring paper or a bluebook. |
WEEK 18: Final Exam
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12/13—Tues: FINAL
EXAM, 11:10-1:40am (the exam is 2 ½ hours)--Meet in Computer Lab (2108f) –
building 2, two floors down from the cafeteria Paper 4 due (4-6 pages) Journals 4-6 due The Final Exam for English 846: open book, closed
note, essay exam on all four books assigned in the course. FINAL
EXAM: Part
I: Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes (approx 30 minutes)
Part
II: Writing on Reading—All four
books in the course (approx 2 hours)
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