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........................English
846 --- Spring 2003 Calendar
.........................................Weeks
1 - 19 (January 13th - May
20th)
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
1/13--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).
1/15-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.
1/17-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
1/20-Mon: No
Class-Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday
1/22-Weds: 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)
1/24-Fri: 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, February 10th
WEEK
3: The Red Camp by Debra Diaz
1/27-Mon: 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.
1/29-Weds: 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.
1/31-Fri: Possible quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion
In-Class: prewriting for Paper 1
HM: 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
2/3-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.
** Friday, February
7th is the last day to drop without it appearing on your
record **
2/5-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
2/7.
2/7-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
2/10
(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
5: Workshopping Paper 1
2/10-Mon:
Paper #1 Due (2-3
pages)
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 Wednesday 2/12.
Prepare for a quiz on this set of Prefixes on Friday
2/21.
2/12-Weds: 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: Begin Asian Americans, read the Intro. pp.
vii-xii and Part I: "Living in America" pp. 1-23.
In the Course Reader, read Chapter 2, pp. 61-84 (pay close
attention to revision advice & explanation of
grades)
Revise Paper #1 due Mon, 2/19. 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.
2/14-Fri: No
Class-Presidents' Day Holiday
WEEK
6: Asian Americans by Joann Faung Jean Lee
2/17-Mon:
No Class-Presidents'
Day Holiday
2/19-Weds:
Revised Paper 1 due
(2-3 pages)
In Course Reader, Chapter 4: "Thesis Statements and Topic
Sentences" pp. 123-127 and "Writing Strong Topic Sentences"
pp. 130-131.
HM: Prepare for Prefix Quiz next class-review page 107In
Asian Americans, read pp. 26-54. 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 3 journals at a time. Always
bring your journal to class for possible sharing.
2/21-Fri: Prefix I Quiz
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion and
sharing Journal 1
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
2/24-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.
2/26-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 2/28. Prepare for a
quiz on this set of Prefixes on Monday 3/3.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?
2/28-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
3/3-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.
3/5-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
3/7.
3/7-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 3/10:
(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
3/10-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.
3/12-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.
3/14-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, 3/17. 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
3/17-Mon:
Revised Paper 2 due
(3-5 pages)
Possible quiz on the reading followed by a discussion
3/19-Weds: Possible quiz on the reading followed by a
discussion
In Course Reader Chapter 5: "Organizational Patterns" pp.
138-141
HM: 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?** Getting Prepared: Journals
1-3 will be due Wednesday, March 26th
3/21-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 March 26th.
WEEK
11: Reading Journals due
3/24-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,
March 26th. Each must be one, double-spaced, typed page
minimum.
3/26-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 3/28. Prepare for a quiz on
this set of Prefixes on Monday 3/31.Continue Glass Ceilings
and Bottomless Pits, read Chapter 7, pp. 107-132.
3/28-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
3/31--Mon: Roots I Quiz
Possible quiz followed by a discussion
HM: Finish Glass Ceilings and Bottomless Pits,
read Chapter 10, pp. 165-181.
4/2-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.
4/4-Fri:
Midterm Exam (85 minutes,
open book, closed note essay exam)
WEEK
13: Tell Them Who I Am by Elliot Liebow
4/7-Mon: 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?
4/9-Weds: 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 Friday 4/11. Prepare for a quiz on
this set of Prefixes on Wednesday 4/23.
Continue Tell Them Who I Am, read Chapters 1-2, pp.
25-79.
4/11-Fri: Check off Roots II-Set Two. Also, figuring out
words in context (p. 120)
Possible quiz followed by a discussion
WEEK
14: Spring Break
4/14-Monday to 4/18- Friday:
No
Classes
** Reminder: Wednesday, April 23rd is the last day to
withdraw from classes
WEEK
15: Tell Them Who I Am - Continued
4/21-Mon: To be announced
HM: Continue Tell Them Who I Am, read Chapter 3,
pp. 81-114.
Prepare for Roots Quiz next class.
4/23-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?
4/25-Fri: Possible quiz followed by a discussion.
Discussing journals.
HM: Continue Tell Them Who I Am, read Chapter 5,
pp. 151-188.
WEEK
16: Tell Them Who I Am - Continued
4/28-Mon: Possible quiz followed by a
discussion
4/30-Weds: In Course Reader, "Inferences" pp. 145-152 and
"Question Game" on Liebow p. 153
HM: Continue Tell Them Who I Am, read Chapter 6,
pp. 189-222.
5/2-Fri: Possible quiz followed by a discussion
HM: 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 5/5. Prepare for a quiz
on the Suffixes on Wednesday 5/9.
WEEK
17: Preparing for Paper 4
5/5-Mon: Check off Suffixes-Set Two. Also,
figuring out words in context (p. 121)
Brainstorm issues/topics in Tell Them Who I Am and
discuss paper topics
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 Tuesday, May 20th.
Each must be one, double-spaced, typed page minimum. Prepare
for Suffix Quiz next class.
5/9-Weds: Suffix Quiz Possible quiz on the reading
followed by a discussion
Discussing Journal 6 and incorporating 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--due Friday 5/2.
Prepare for the Make-Up Quiz on the Tell Them Who I
Am next class; this quiz will replace your lowest
score.
5/2-Fri: Make-Up Quiz
Workshopping outlines and thesis statements for Paper 4
HM: Write Paper 4 (4-6 pages) due Monday 5/12:
(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
18: Workshopping Paper 4
5/12-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
Tues, May 20th. Students in English 853 can see a writing
tutor in 2108f other than myself; ask for a receipt. **
5/14-Weds: In Class:
Workshopping (a double absence day if missed)
HM: Revised Paper #4 due Mon, 5/20. 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
5/16-Fri: No Class-Skyline's Final Exam
schedule begins on May 17th
HM: Prepare for the 2 ½ hour final exam for
Tues 5/20. 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
19: Final Exam
5/20-Tues: Meet in Computer Lab (2108) -
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 Bldg 2, 2108
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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