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........................English
846 --- Fall 2002 Calendar
.....................................Weeks
1 - 18 (August 20th - December
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 (HM)
will be due the following class.
WEEK
1: Getting to Know Yourself as a Reader and a Writer
8/19--Mon: Introduction to class: syllabus,
policies, texts
Writing sample: What do you think of when you hear the term
"marginalized peoples"? What do you think this means and who
do you think it includes? What do you think are some
reasons/causes for their marginalization?
HM: Get Course Reader (at Skyline Bookstore) and the four
course texts: The Red Camp, Asian Americans,
Glass Ceilings and Bottomless Pits, Tell Them Who
I Am.
In the Course Reader, read Chapter 1, pp. 1-18. Do Exercise
1 (pp. 2-3), complete the "Student Survey" (p. 5), do
Exercise 2 (p. 8-10), and do Exercise 3 (p. 11).
8/21-Weds: Checking off, collecting and discussing
homework
Chapter 1: in class freewrites for Exercise 4 (p.12) and
Exercise 6 (p.15)
Student Interviews
HM: In Course Reader, begin Chapter 2. Read Brenda
Smith's chapter, pp. 19-27. Prepare for a possible quiz on
the reading for Friday.
8/23-Fri: Possible quiz followed by a discussion of
Brenda Smith's Chapter, pp. 19-27.
Going over Chapter 2: "Reading Strategies" pp. 28-36.
HM: Begin The Red Camp, read the "Introduction"
and the first two sections, pp. 7-27.
Always be prepared for a possible in-class essay quiz on the
reading.
WEEK
2: The Writing Process
8/26-Mon: Possible quiz on the reading
followed by a discussion
Chapter 2-Introduction to the Writing Process: freewriting,
brainstorming, The Journalist's Questions, clustering, and
listing (pp. 37-44).
HM: Continue The Red Camp, read pp. 28-47. Be sure to
annotate your text-write notes, key ideas and questions in
the margins! (review page 33 on annotating)
8/28-Weds: Possible quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion
Chapter 2-Writing Process: thesis statements and outlining
(pp. 45-50)
HM: Continue The Red Camp, read pp. 48-68.**
Getting Prepared: Paper #1 (2-3 pages) is due Monday,
September 16th
8/30-Fri: No Class
WEEK
3: The Red Camp by Debra Diaz
9/2-Mon: No Class-Labor
Day
9/4-Weds: Possible quiz on the reading
followed by a discussion
Chapter 2-Writing Process: introductions, the body of an
essay, conclusions (pp. 47-55)
HM: Continue The Red Camp, read pp. 69-90.
9/6-Fri: Possible quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion
Writing about Literature (pp. 57-58) and Quoting (p.
169)
HM: Finish The Red Camp, read pp. 93-126. Do the
following for Paper 1-due Monday: (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
WEEK
4: Introductions and Outlines
9/9-Mon: Discussing freewrites, brainstorms
and possible paper topics for Paper 1
HM: Review the advice on "Introductions" in Chapter 2,
pp. 51-52. Following that advice, write a rough introduction
for Paper 1. Your introduction should be about 5-10
sentences and must include your thesis statement-due
Wednesday.
9/11-Weds: Going over introductions and discussing
possible supporting and developing points
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 on Friday
9/13.
9/13-Fri: 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)
HM: Complete Paper 1 (2-3 pages) due next class, Mon
9/16
(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 13th is the last day to drop without
it appearing on your record **
WEEK
5: Workshopping Paper 1
9/16-Mon:
Paper #1 Due (2-3
pages)
In Class: Workshopping (a double absence
day if missed)
HM: Continue feedback on "Peer Response"
sheets. Bring these sheets, your paper and your group
members' papers on Wednesday to continue workshopping.
9/18-Weds: In Class: Workshopping (a
double absence day if missed)
HM: 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 Friday 9/20.
Prepare for a quiz on this set of Prefixes on Wednesday
9/25.
9/20-Fri: Check off Prefix I-Set Two. Also, figuring out
words in context (p. 117)
Creating titles (pp. 58-60)
Activating our schema for our next text Asian
Americans by Joann Faung Jean Lee
HM: In Chapter 2, rd pp. 61-84 (pay close attention to
revision advice & explanation of grades)
Revise Paper #1 due Mon, 9/23. Please include the
following:
(1) A title page using MLA format (see pg. 60)-be creative
with your title; win the title contest!)
(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
6: Asian Americans by Joann Faung Jean Lee
9/23-Mon:
Revised Paper 1 due
(2-3 pages)
In Course Reader, Chapter 4: "Thesis Statements and Topic
Sentences" pp. 123-127.
HM: Prepare for Prefix Quiz next class-review page
107Also, begin Asian Americans, read the Introduction pp.
vii-xii and Part I: "Living in America" pp. 1-23. Complete
Journal 1 and
answer the following question: What struck you the most in
the reading so far. In other words, what made you think or
question or did you come to understand something new or
different? 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.
9/25-Weds: Prefix I Quiz
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion and
sharing Journal 1
In Chapter 4: "Writing Strong Topic Sentences" pp.
130-131.
HM: Continue Asian Americans, read pp.
26-54.
9/27-Fri: Possible quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion
Chapter 5: "Paragraphs, Organizational Patterns, and
Transitions" pp. 133-134.
HM: Continue Asian Americans, read Part II:
"Aspects of Americanization" pp. 55-98.
WEEK
7: Asian Americans by Joann Faung Jean Lee -- Continued
9/30-Mon: Possible quiz on the reading
followed by a discussion
In Course Reader, Chapter 8: "Working with Sentences":
Subjects and Verbs pp. 191-193.
HM: Continue Asian Americans, read pp. 99-139.
10/2-Weds: Possible quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion
Continuing Chapter 8: Fragments pp. 194-196.
HM: 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 Friday 10/4. Prepare for a
quiz on this set of Prefixes on Monday 10/7.
Continue Asian Americans, read pp. 140-172. Complete
Journal 2 (in
one-typed page minimum) and answer the following: Now that
you've completed Part II "Aspects of Americanization,"
explain what the aspects of Americanization are. What issues
of assimilation were raised? What do you think about this
issue?
10/4-Fri: 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
HM: Prepare for Prefix Quiz next class on Monday-review
page 109
Continue Asian Americans, read Part III: "Reflections
on Interracial Marriage" pp. 173-202.
WEEK
8: Creating Brainstorms and Outlines for Paper 2
10/7-Mon: Prefix II Quiz
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion. Also,
in-class brainstorming on the book.
HM: Finish Asian Americans, read pp. 203-231.Do
the following for Paper 2-due Wednesday: (1) one full page
of freewriting (can be handwritten) on a specific aspect of
the book you found interesting (2) On a separate sheet of
paper, do the "Creating Your Own Argument (Thesis) on a
Topic" exercise on page 128 in the Course Reader-create a
brainstorm, create questions, answer them and "so what?"
them (3) Complete the sheet "Testing Thesis Statements" for
your argument on page 129.
10/9-Weds: Discussing possible paper topics and thesis
statements for Paper 2. Beginning outlines and introductions
for Paper 2.
HM: 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 on Friday
10/11.
10/11-Fri: 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 Monday 10/14:
(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
9: Workshopping Paper 2
10/14-Mon: Paper 2 due (3-5 pages)
In Class: Workshopping (a double absence
day if missed)
HM: Continue feedback on "Peer Response"
sheets. Bring these sheets, your paper and your group
members' papers on Wednesday to continue workshopping.
10/16-Weds: In Class: Workshopping (a
double absence day if missed)
Activating our schema for our next text Glass
Ceilings and Bottomless Pits: Women's Work, Women's
Poverty by Randy Albelda and Chris Tilly
HM: Begin Glass Ceilings and Bottomless Pits, read
the Introduction pp. xiii-xv and Chapter 1 pp. 1-17.
10/18-Fri: Possible quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion
In Course Reader, Chapter 5: "Paragraphs" pp. 135-137.
HM: Continue Glass Ceilings and Bottomless Pits,
read Chapters 2 & 3 pp. 19-44.
Revised Paper #2 due Mon, 10/21. Review Chapter 2, pp. 61-84
and include the following:
(1) A title page using MLA format (see pg. 60)-be creative
with your title)
(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.
WEEK
10: Glass Ceilings and Bottomless Pits
10/21-Mon:
Revised Paper 2 due (3-5
pages)
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion
10/23-Weds: Possible quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion
In Course Reader Chapter 5: "Organizational Patterns" pp.
138-141
HM: Optional rewrites for Paper #1 due next class (staple
the graded original to the back).
Continue Glass Ceilings and Bottomless Pits, read
Chapter 4, pp. 45-64. Complete
Journal 3: (in
one-typed page minimum) and answer the following: explain
the main causes which hold women back in the workforce
according to the authors. Do you feel the information is
accurate from your experiences? How have you seen or not
seen what the authors describe?
10/25-Fri: Possible quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion
In Course Reader Chapter 5: "Transitions" pp. 143-144.
HM: Continue Glass Ceilings and Bottomless Pits,
read Chapter 5, pp. 65-77. Also, revise Journals 1-3-due
Weds Oct 30th.
WEEK
11: Reading Journals due
10/28-Mon: Possible quiz on the reading
followed by a discussion
In Course Reader Chapter 8: Coordinating Sentences, p.
197
HM: Continue Glass Ceilings and Bottomless Pits,
read Chapter 6, pp. 79-105. Journals 1-3 due Wednesday,
October 30th. Each must be one, double-spaced, typed page
minimum.
10/30-Weds: Journals 1-3 due
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion
In Course Reader Chapter 8: Subordinating Sentences, p.
199
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 Friday 11/1. Prepare for a quiz on
this set of Prefixes on Monday 11/4.
Continue Glass Ceilings and Bottomless Pits, read
Chapter 7, pp. 107-132.
11/1-Fri: Check off Roots I-Set Two. Also, figuring out
words in context (p. 119)
Possible quiz followed by a discussion.
HM: Continue Glass Ceilings and Bottomless Pits,
read Chapters 8-9, pp. 133-164.
WEEK
12: Midterm Exam
11/4--Mon: Roots I Quiz
Possible quiz followed by a discussion
HM: Finish Glass Ceilings and Bottomless Pits,
read Chapter 10, pp. 165-181.
11/6-Weds: Preparing for the midterm exam and discussing
"Timed Writing"
HM: Prepare for the in-class midterm next class on
Glass Ceilings and Bottomless Pits. **Don't forget to
meet on the bottom floor of building 2 (two floors below the
cafeteria) in room 2108. 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.
11/8-Fri:
Midterm Exam
(85 minutes, open book,
closed note essay exam)
WEEK
13: Tell Them Who I Am by Elliot Liebow
11/11-Mon:
No
Class-Veteran's Day
11/13-Weds: In the
Course Reader, Chapter 8 "Run Together Sentences" pp.
200-202
Activating our schema on the issue of women and
homelessness
HM: Begin Tell Them Who I Am, read "Preface" pp.
vii-xxi and "Introduction" pp. 1-21.Complete Journal 4: (in
one-typed page minimum) and answer the following: Describe
Liebow's approach to his study of homeless women. What are
his biases? Do you think his findings will be accurate
based on his approach?
** Reminder: Friday, November 15th is the last day to
withdraw from classes
11/15-Fri: Possible quiz followed by a discussion.
Discussing Journals.
HM: 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 Monday 11/18. Prepare for a quiz on
this set of Prefixes on Wednesday 11/20.
Continue Tell Them Who I Am, read Chapters 1-2, pp.
25-79.
WEEK
14: Tell Them Who I Am -
Continued
11/18-Mon: Check off Roots II-Set Two. Also, figuring out
words in context (p. 120)
Possible quiz followed by a discussion
HM: Continue Tell Them Who I Am, read Chapter 3,
pp. 81-114. Prepare for Roots Quiz next class.
11/20-Weds: Roots II Quiz Possible quiz followed by a
discussion
HM: Continue Tell Them Who I Am, read Chapter 4,
pp. 115-147.
Complete
Journal
5: (in one-typed
page minimum) and answer the following: What fears does
Liebow argue are connected with the homeless? Have you
experiences these fears?
11/22-Fri: Possible quiz followed by a discussion.
Discussing journals.
HM: Continue Tell Them Who I Am, read Chapter 5,
pp. 151-188.
WEEK
15: Thanksgiving Break
11/25-Mon: Possible quiz followed by a discussion
HM: Continue Tell Them Who I Am, read Chapter 6,
pp. 189-222.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 Monday 12/2. Prepare
for a quiz on the Suffixes on Wednesday 12/4.
11/27-Weds:
No
Class-Thanksgiving
11/29-Fri:
No
Class-Thanksgiving
WEEK
16: Preparing for Paper 4
12/2-Mon: Check off
Suffixes-Set Two. Also, figuring out words in context (p.
121)
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
HM: Finish Tell Them Who I Am, read Chapter 7 and
Appendix A, pp. 223-249.
Also, complete
Journal
6: (in one-typed
page minimum) and answer the following: Describe Liebow's
proposed solutions to the homeless problem. What do you
think of his proposals? What suggestions do you have?
** Upcoming: Journals 4-6 will be due Monday, December 16th.
Each must be one, double-spaced, typed page minimum.
Prepare for Suffix Quiz next class.
12/4-Weds: Suffix Quiz Brainstorming Paper Topics for
Paper 4 and discussing research
HM: 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
Friday 12/6. Prepare for the Make-Up Quiz on the Tell
Them Who I Am next class; this quiz will replace your
lowest quiz score.
12/6-Fri:
Make-Up
Quiz
Workshopping outlines and thesis statements for Paper 4
HM: Write Paper 4 (4-6 pages) due Monday 12/9
(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
17: Workshopping Paper 4
12/9-Mon:
Paper 4 Due
(4-6 pages)
In Class:
Workshopping (a double absence day)
HM: Continue feedback
on "Peer Response" sheets. Bring these sheets, your paper
and your group members' papers on Wednesday to continue
workshopping.
** 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 16th. Students in
English 853 can see a writing tutor in 2108f other than
myself; ask for a receipt. **
12/11-Weds:
In Class:
Workshopping (a double absence day if missed)
HM: Revised Paper #4 due
Mon, 12/16. 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) You must include a minimum of one outside sources in the
paper and 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
12/13-Fri:
No
Class-Skyline's Final Exam schedule begins on Dec
12th
HM: Prepare for the 2 ½ hour final exam for Mon
12/16. 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
12/16-Mon:
Meet in Computer
Lab (2108f) - building 2, two floors down from the
cafeteria
Journals 4-6
due and Paper 4 due (4-6
pages)
Final Exam for
English 846: open book, closed note, essay exam on Tell
Them Who I Am by Elliot Liebow in room 2108f at
11:10-1:40am (the exam is 2 ½ hours)
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--Tell Them Who I Am
(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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