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English 846: Reading and Writing Connections
Kababayan Program
MWF 10:10 - 11:35 am • Section AK • 4-272
Fall 2011

Instructor: Liza Erpelo


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Tutoring Schedule in the Writing & Reading Lab • Building 5

 
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Liza Erpelo
12:30 - 1:50 pm


Tutoring Schedule in the Kababayan Program Office (4-246)

 
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Bo Aleonar
12:15 - 3:15 pm
12:15 - 3:15 pm
Basil Sali
2 - 4 pm
2 - 4 pm
2 - 4 pm


Counseling Schedule for Fall 2011 • Kababayan Program Office (4-246)

 
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Nate Nevado
12-2 pm
10-11 am

12-2 pm
3-4 pm

Melanie Espinueva
12-1 pm

 

Tentative Course Schedule & Homework Assignments

PLEASE NOTE: The schedules, assignments, and procedures listed in the course outline below are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.

Week 1

 

W 8/17

1. Introduction to the Kababayan Program
2. "Speak Out!" Episode 1: Filipino Identity

HOMEWORK:
(1) Carefully read the syllabus.
(2) Turn in your syllabus contract.
(3) Purchase your English 846 AK Course Reader.
(4) Read James M. Constantino Bautista’s “Another Simple Definition” (pp.115-118 in Course Reader)
(5) Write an outline of the article. Please type this assignment.
(6) Complete the student questionnaire.


DIRECTIONS FOR OUTLINE:

  1. Number all 21 paragraphs.
  2. Create an outline of the main ideas of each paragraph. You should have 21 complete sentences.
  3. Please type this assignment.


F 8/19

1. Syllabus quiz
2. ICEBREAKER: "Find the Definition!"
3. Discuss James M. Constantino Bautista’s “Another Simple Definition”
4. Watch tkgirlie3's "Filipino Pride" and Deep Foundation's "Children of the Sun"
5. Go over the directions for the writing sample (pp. 113-114 in Course Reader)

HOMEWORK:
(1) 2 copies of your writing sample
(2) Bring Growing Up Filipino II, your dictionary, and 3 x 5" index cards to class on Monday.

 

Week 2
M 8/22

1. Collect Essay #1
2. Vocabulary Study Cards


Introduction to Growing Up Filipino II (pp. ix-xix)
"Children's Culture and the Metaphors of Growing Up (Filipino)" by Rocio G. Davis

NOTE: Be sure to number your paragraphs #1 - 19. The numbers in parentheses next to each word correspond to each paragraph, i.e. (5) = paragraph 5, p. xiii

        1. paradigms (1)
        2. transculturality (1)
        3. myriad (2)
        4. connotation (2)
        5. contingencies (3)
        6. bewilderment (3)
        7. dynamic (4)
        8. matrix (5)
        9. passivity (6)
        10. presupposes (7)
        11. authoritativeness (7)
        12. concurrently (8)
        13. sustaining (8)
        14. multitudinous (9)
        15. guilelessness (9)
        16. fickle (10)
        17. poignant (10)
        18. repulsion (11)
        19. primroses (12)
        20. idiosyncratic (13)
        21. complacency (13)
        22. retrospective (14)
        23. eccentric (14)
        24. interethnic (15)
        25. insidiousness (15)
        26. interpellate (17)
        27. cohesion (17)
        28. palimpsestic (18)
        29. reciprocal (18)
        30. superlatively (19)

HOMEWORK:
(1) Complete 10 vocabulary cards.

(2) Read the introduction to Growing Up Filipino II (pp. ix-xix).

(3) Write an outline of the introduction. Remember: Write a 1-sentence summary for each paragraph. Since there are 19 paragraphs, you should have 19 sentences. Please type this assignment.

(4) Formal Freewrite #1:

  • Describe the last family reunion that you went to. When did it happen? How old were you? Was it a special occasion? Who attended? Where was it? Did you have to travel far? Were there any particularly memorable moments?

Use as many details, descriptions and examples as you can --- be as specific as possible! Please type this assignment. 1-2 pages, typed, double-spaced.

 

W 8/24

1. Summaries
2. Go over reading schedule

Friday, August 26    
“Someone Else” Dolores de Manuel pp. 198-210
"Perla and Her Lovely Barbie" Amalia B. Bueno pp. 1-8
"Period Mark" Aileen Suzara pp. 170-177
     
Monday, August 29    
"How My Mother Flew" Dean Francis Alfar pp. 37-41
"Old Man" Brian Ascalon Roley pp. 83-96
"My Father's Tattoo" Veronica Montes pp. 97-107
     
Wednesday, August 31    
"Here in the States" Rashaan Alexis Meneses pp. 15-24
"Nurse Rita" Paulino Lim, Jr. pp. 25-37
"Son of a Janitor" Tony Robles pp. 118-121
     
Friday, September 2    
"The Veil" Maria Victoria Beltran pp. 213-220
"Shiny Black Boots" M.G. Bertulfo pp. 221-228
"Yellow Is For Luck" Rebecca Mabanglo-Mayor pp. 229-237
     

HOMEWORK:
(1) Complete 10 vocabulary cards.
(2) Read stories in Growing Up Filipino II.

  • "Someone Else"
  • "Perla and Her Lovely Barbie"
  • "Period Mark"


(3) SUMMARY #1: Write a 30-word summary for each story. Please type this assignment.

 

F 8/26

1.GATT
2. Discussion of stories
3. "What I Learned" cards

HOMEWORK:
(1) Read stories in Growing Up Filipino II:

  • "How My Mother Flew"
  • "Old Man"
  • "My Father's Tattoo"


(2) GATT #2: Create a GATT sentence and 30-word summary for each story. Then write a short paragraph explaining what you think all three stories have in common. Please type this assignment.


(3) QUESTIONS: Write down as many questions as you can about everything in each story that interests you or confuses you. Write everything out as a question, even if you want to remark on something you liked. Please type this assignment.

 

Week 3

M 8/29

Creating a Questioning Circle.

HOMEWORK
(1) Study for Vocabulary Quiz #1. Your vocabulary cards will also be due on Wednesday. NOTE: Incomplete cards will receive no points

Read stories in Growing Up Filipino II.

  • "Here in the States"
  • "Nurse Rita"
  • "Son of a Janitor"


(2) GATT #3: Create a GATT sentence and 30-word summary for each story. Then write a short paragraph explaining what you think all three stories have in common. Please type this assignment.

(3) Create a questioning circle (with answers) for your assigned story. Please type this assignment

"Here in the States": "Nurse Rita": "Son of a Janitor":
Mary
Christian
Nacia
Vince
Ghian
Mawi
Mae
Matt
Raj
Mark
Marielle
Cyra
Lucas

James
CJ
Jasmine
Raeven
Benjo
Julian
Danika
Razeefa
Carlo
Manny
Kaela
Rosely
Royce
Lyle
Ursula
Chris
Generis
Eric
Nico
Tyler
Amanda
Marc
Jacob
Frank
Elizabeth
Danyelle
Kristine
Jessica


W 8/31

1. Vocabulary Quiz #1
2 . Vocabulary Words for W 9/7:

"Here in the States"
1. reassuring (17)
2. grungier (19)
3. canopy (20)
4. rickety (20)
5. residue (23)

"Nurse Rita"
6. vocational (28)
7. remittances (28)
8. languished (31)
9. prognosis (32)
10. litany (33)

"Son of a Janitor"
11. withered (118)
12. hypothetical (119)
13. deduction (119)
14. proficient (120)
15. crescendo (121)

"The Veil"
16. dormitory (213)
17. disconcerting (215)
18. minaret (216)
19. salutation (218)
20. expatriates (219)

"Shiny Black Boots"
21. skirmish (221)
22. thronged (223)
23. schooners (225)
24. scrounged (226)
25. barrage (227)

"Yellow Is For Luck"
26. primroses (229)
27. rhododendrons (230)
28. wispy (232)
29. infirmary (235)
30. mournfully (236)

3. Questioning Circles

HOMEWORK:
(1) Read stories in Growing Up Filipino II.

  • "The Veil"
  • "Shiny Black Boots"
  • "Yellow Is For Luck"


(2) GATT #4: Create a GATT sentence and 30-word summary for each story. Then write a short paragraph explaining what you think all three stories have in common. Please type this assignment.

(3) Create a questioning circle (with answers) for your assigned story. Please type this assignment.

"The Veil" "Shiny Black Boots" "Yellow Is For Luck"
Amanda
Benjo
Carlo
Chris
Christian
CJ
Cyra
Danika
Danyelle
Elizabeth
Eric
Frank
Generis
Ghian

Jacob
James
Jasmine
Jessica
Julian
Kaela
Kristine
Lucas
Lyle
Mae
Manny
Marc
Marielle

Mark
Mary
Matt
Mawi
Nacia
Nico
Raeven
Raj
Razeefa
Rosely
Royce
Tyler
Ursula
Vince

 


F 9/2

1. Questioning Circles
2. "What I Learned" cards


HOMEWORK:
(1) Complete 4 “Organizational Charts” (in Course Reader)

(2) Study for Vocabulary Quiz #2. Your vocabulary cards will also be due on Wednesday.
NOTE: Incomplete cards will receive no points

 

Week 4

M 9/5

HOLIDAY - Labor Day

W 9/7

1. Vocabulary Quiz #2
2. Discuss THEMES
3. Discuss "Organizational Charts"

HOMEWORK:
(1) Formal Freewrite #2:

  • Identify the main theme(s) in your stories or discuss what all of your stories have in common.
  • What is your own personal definition of this theme? In other words, how does this theme connect to your own life?

Be detailed and use specific examples from your own experiences! Please type this assignment.

(2) Read “The Writing Process” (pp. 24-25 in Course Reader)
(3) Read pp. 36-39 about thesis statements

 

F 9/9

1. Go over Assignment Sheet #2 (pp. 124-125 in Course Reader)
2. Thesis statements
3. Topic sentences
4. Writing plans
5. "What I Learned" cards

HOMEWORK:
(1) Bring in a hard copy of your thesis statement/writing plan.
(2) Post your thesis statement and writing plan on the Google Doc before class on Monday.
(3) Read about idea drafts (p. 46 in Course Reader).
(4) Read "Reader-Friendly Paragraphs" (p. 80).


Week 5

M 9/12

1. Writing plan workshop
2. Discuss "Reader-Friendly Paragraphs"
3. PIE paragraphs
4. Idea drafts


HOMEWORK:
(1) Bring in 2 copies of your idea draft.
(2) Read about peer response (pp. 48-49 in Course Reader).
(3) Read about the writing process (pp. 24-25, 29-34 in Course Reader). Be prepared for a QUIZ.

 

W 9/14

1. Quiz on "The Writing Process" and "Introductions and Conclusions"
2. Narrative vs. expository
3. Mini peer review on idea drafts

HOMEWORK:

Bring in three copies of your rough draft for peer review --- TYPED, double-spaced, at least 2 pages long.

 

F 9/16

1. Peer review training
2. PEER REVIEW
3 . "What I Learned" cards

HOMEWORK:
Revise your draft and bring in one copy on Monday.

 

Week 6
M 9/19

1. Subject-verb ID
2. Sentence focus
3. Using quotations
4. Using MLA documentation style

HOMEWORK:
1. Revise your draft and bring in one copy:

(1) Check for concrete subjects.
(2) Check for active verbs.
(3) Use at least 2 direct quotations.
(4) Use MLA format for your parenthetical citations.
(5) Include a draft of your "Works Cited" page.

2. Sentence Focus (3) on p. 59 in Course Reader --- typed, on a separate sheet of paper to hand in. Please write out each sentence completely.

 

W 9/21

1. Essay format
2. Proofreading
3. Coordinating conjunctions

HOMEWORK:
(1) Coordination (2) on pp. 64-65 in Course Reader --- typed, on a separate sheet of paper to hand in. Please write out each sentence completely.
(2) Essay #2 packet:

  1. Correct essay format (p. 13-16 in Course Reader)
  2. Writing plan and peer review sheet.
  3. Idea draft and peer review sheet.
  4. All of your rough drafts and peer review sheets.
  5. 2 copies of your final draft with “Works Cited” pages, with your thesis in [brackets].
  6. Writing Reflection (in Course Reader)

 

F 9/23

1. Essay #2 packet due
2. FILM: Filipino Americans: Discovering Their Past for the Future (1994)

HOMEWORK:
(1) Read “Filipinos in the United States before 1965” (pp. 144-153 in Course Reader).
(2) Complete the timeline and vocabulary worksheet (pp. 142-143).

 

Week 7

M 9/26

1. "What I Learned" cards
2. Go over Assignment #3 (pp. 132-133)
3. “Filipinos in the United States before 1965” DISCUSSION
4. Sign up for Midterm Presentations



HOMEWORK:
Start working on Vocabulary Cards #3 (due on Friday, October 7).

“Filipinos in the United States before 1965”
1. acquisition (14)
2. sojourner (14)
3. capitalist (15)
4. ludicrous (16)
5. ethnological (17)
6. tangible (17)
7. eclipsed (17)
8. niches (19)
9. peppered (20)
10. anti-miscegenation (22)
11. circumvent (22)
12. liberalized (23)
13. relinquishing (23)
14. provincial (24)
15. naturalization (24)
16. tenuous (24)
17. sympathizers (25)
18. simultaneously (26)
19. meager (27)
20. disseminate (29)
21.symbiotic (30)
22. auspices (30)
23. relegation (30)
24. lucrative (31)
25. magnitude (31)

DON'T FORGET! Meet in the library demonstration area on Wednesday, 9/28 at 10:10 am sharp!

 

W 9/28

Filipino American History Month Group Projects

#1 Luzones Indos / Morro Bay (1587) - Benjo, Mawi, Kristine

#2 Manilamen in Louisiana / Spanish Galleons (1763) - Cyra, Mae, Julian

#3 Filipino American War (1898) - Carlo, Cj, Vince, Generis

#4 Sakadas in Hawai'i (1903) - Kaela, Jessica

#5 1904 St. Louis World's Fair (1904) - James, Eric, Mary, Raj

#6 Pensionados / Fountain Pen Boys (1906) - Jacob, Frank, Tyler

#7 Stoop Labor / Alaskeros on the West Coast (1920s) - Christian, Ghian, Lucas, Manny

#8 Watsonville Riots / Anti-Filipino Sentiment / Little Manila (1930s) - Chris, Marielle, Jasmine

#9 Veteranos of World War II (1942) - Rosely, Danika, Amanda, Nacia

#10 Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 / "Brain Drain" (1965) - Matt, Marc, Elizabeth

#11 Martial Law and Its Effect on Filipino Immigration to the U.S. (1972) - Danyelle, Raeven, Nico

#12 Filipinos in Popular Culture Today - Razeefa, Lyle, Ursula, Mark

 

Library orientation

YOUR TASK: As a group, create a list of 6-8 (2 per group member) important events, historical figures, or locations for your topic. For each item, write 1-2 paragraphs describing what this item is and why it is significant.

HOMEWORK:
(1) STEP #1: List of 6-8 events, people, or locations from your assigned time period.
(2) Complete the “Root Words Worksheet” (HANDOUT)


F 9/30

1. Root Words, Part I
2." What I Learned" cards

HOMEWORK:
(1) Complete the root words quiz worksheet.
(2) Work on the research for your projects.


Week 8

M 10/3

1. Root Words, Part II
2. Prefixes and suffixes
3. "Nonsense Words"

HOMEWORK:
(1) STEP #2: Bring in copies of all your research articles and books.
(2) "Nonsense Words": Please type this assignment; turn in one sheet per group.

  1. Define your 10 nonsense words.
  2. Create a rap, a poem, a short story, or an advertisement that uses all of the words.
  3. The written assignment is due on Wednesday:
  • Written work only = 10 points
  • Written work + performance = +10 points EXTRA CREDIT
  • Written work + performance + memorization = +20 points EXTRA CREDIT

 

W 10/5

1. "Nonsense Words" PRESENTATIONS
2. "How to Cite Your Sources" WORKSHOP


HOMEWORK:
(1) Vocabulary Cards #3.
(2) Study for Vocabulary Quiz #3. Your vocabulary cards will also be due on Friday.
(3) STEP #3: Draft your "Works Cited" page --- typed, double-spaced, in alphabetical order by last name/title, and in correct MLA format.

 

F 10/7

1. Vocabulary Quiz #3
2. Discuss essay organization
3. Check-In for Group Midterm Presentations
4. "What I Learned" cards

HOMEWORK:
Bring in a draft of your thesis statement and writing plan.

 

Week 9

M 10/10

1. Writing plan workshop
2. "How to Give an Effective Class Presentation"
3. Don McMillan: Life After Death by PowerPoint

HOMEWORK:
Bring in 2 copies of your idea draft.

 

W 10/12

1. Coordinators and subordinators
2. Mini peer review on idea drafts

HOMEWORK:
(1) Subordination (3) on pp. 70-71 in Course Reader.
(2) Root Words QUIZ
(3) STEP #4: 3 copies of your essay for peer review

 

F 10/14

1. PEER REVIEW
2. Root Words QUIZ
3. "What I Learned" cards

HOMEWORK:
Prepare for Filipino American History Month Group Projects.

 

Week 10

M 10/17

Filipino American History Month Group Projects, Part I.

HOMEWORK:
Prepare for Filipino American History Month Group Projects.

Midterm Reflection:  (Groups 1, 2, 3 and 4 only) Typed, double-spaced, 1-2 pages.

  • Describe your role in the group project.  What tasks were you assigned?  Were you able to complete them satisfactorily?  Why or why not?
  • Overall, what went well for your group? What were the easiest parts of this group presentation?
  • What were the most challenging aspects of working in a group or what could have been improved?
  • What will you change the next time you are assigned to do a group presentation?

 

W 10/19

Filipino American History Month Group Projects, Part II.

HOMEWORK:
(1) Prepare for Filipino American History Month Group Projects.
(2) Root Word QUIZ make-up on Friday, 10/28 after class.

Midterm Reflection:  (Groups 5, 6, 7 and 8 only) Typed, double-spaced, 1-2 pages.

 

F 10/21

Assignment #3 packets due for ALL GROUPS.

1. Filipino American History Month Group Projects, Part III.
2 . "What I Learned" cards

HOMEWORK:
Study for Midterm Exam

Midterm Reflection:  (Due on Monday for Groups 9, 10, 11 and 12 only) Typed, double-spaced, 1-2 pages.

 

Week 11

M 10/24

Midterm Exam

Context Clues

HOMEWORK:
(1) "Using Context Clues" (pp. 97-98 in Course Reader)
(2) Bring in your copy of Peter Bacho's Cebu.

 

W 10/26

1. More Context Clues
2. Pre-reading for Cebu
3. Assign pre-reading research groups
4. Informational handout

RESEARCH GROUPS
#1 - Raeven, Ursula, Nico, Frank, Carlo
#2 - Lucas, Rosely, Marielle, Manny
#3 - Mawi, Nacia, Jacob, Chris
#4 - Raj, Cyra, Matt, Christian
#5 - Razeefa. Tyler, Eric, James, Vince
#6 - Lyle, Jessica, Danika, Mark
#7 - Mae, Kaela, Cj, Generis
#8 - Ghian, Benjo, Elizabeth, Mary
#9 - Julian, Danyelle, Marc, Jasmine, Amanda

HOMEWORK:
1. "More Context Clues" (p. 100-101 in Course Reader)
2. Work on your “Informational Handouts”; must be completed on the Google Docs by 8 am on Friday, 10/28.

 

F 10/28

1. Informational handout presentations
2. Go over reading schedule

Monday, October 31      
Prologue     (pp. 3-12)
PART I Chapter 1 “Cebu” (pp. 15-17)
PART I Chapter 2 “Clara and Remedios: Untold Tales” (pp. 18-39)
       
Wednesday, November 2      
PART II Chapter 3 “The Toledo Road” (pp. 43-46)
  Chapter 4 “Vengeance” (pp. 47-58)
       
Friday, November 4      
PART III Chapter 5 “Dawn: Good Friday” (pp. 61-67)
  Chapter 6 “Rumors” (pp. 68-82)
       
Monday, November 7      
PART IV Chapter 7 “The Aftermath” (pp. 85-133)
       
Wednesday, November 9      
PART V Chapter 8 “Angelo and Muhammad” (pp. 137-178)
       
Monday, November 14      
PART V Chapter 9 “Payback” (pp. 179-205)


3. Vocabulary Logs
4. Reading Journals

HOMEWORK:
(1) Read the Prologue - Ch. 2 of Cebu (pp. 3-43)
(2) Vocabulary Logs #1 (for Prologue & Ch. 1) and 2 (for Ch. 2 only)
(3) Reading Journal #1 (for Prologue & Ch. 1) and 2 (for Ch. 2 only)
(4) Make the corrections/additions to your “Informational Handouts”; must be completed on the Google Docs by 8 am on Monday, 11/1.

*** DON'T FALL BEHIND ON YOUR HOMEWORK! ***

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Late homework assignments for Cebu will only be accepted one class period after the original due date. (For example, homework that was due on Monday will only be accepted until Wednesday -- no later.)

Week 12 

M 10/31

1. Go over "More Context Clues" (p. 100-101 in Course Reader)
2. FILM: Nailed (1992)

HOMEWORK:
(1) Read the Ch. 3-4 of Cebu (pp. 43-58)
(2) Vocabulary Logs #3 and 4
(3) Reading Journal #3 and 4
(4) Type up the answer to your assigned Discussion Question (p. 158).

 

W 11/2

1. Summarize and discuss Prologue - Ch. -4
2. Character study

HOMEWORK:
(1) Read. Ch. 5-6 of Cebu (pp. 61-82)
(2) Vocabulary Logs #5 and 6.
(3) Reading Journals #5 and 6.


F 11/4

1. Summarize and discuss Ch. 5-6
2. What I Learned" cards

HOMEWORK:
(1) Read Ch. 7 of Cebu (pp. 85-133).
(2) Vocabulary Log #7.
(3) Reading Journal #7.
(4) Context Clues QUIZ #1

 

Week 13

M 11/7

1. Context Clues QUIZ #1
2. Timeline for Cebu (Ch. 1-6)
3. Summarize and discuss Ch. 7
4. Go over Assignment Sheet #4 (pp. 139-140)

HOMEWORK:

(1) Read Ch. 8 of Cebu (pp. 137-178).
(2) Vocabulary Log #8.
(3) Reading Journal #8.

 

W 11/9

Summarize and discuss Ch. 8

HOMEWORK:
(1) Read Ch. 9 of Cebu (pp. 179-205)
(2) Vocabulary Log #9
(3) Reading Journal #9

 

F 11/11

HOLIDAY - Veterans' Day

 

Week 14

M 11/14

1. Summarize and discuss Ch. 9
2. Brainstorm ideas for Essay #4
3. Thesis statement/writing plan

HOMEWORK:
(1) Bring 2 copies of your writing plan for your essay on Cebu. Remember to include a clear thesis statement, tentative topic sentences, and evidence from the text to support your arguments.
(2) Context Clues QUIZ #2

 

W 11/16

1. Writing plan workshop
2. Essay Organizational Chart for Cebu
2. Context Clues QUIZ #2


HOMEWORK:
(1) Complete your "Essay Organizational Chart for Cebu"
(2) Bring in 2 copies of your idea draft.

 

F 11/18

1. Using Quotations REVIEW
2. “Quoting for Literary Analysis: Peter Bacho’s Cebu” (pp. 144-145).
3. Mini peer review on idea drafts

HOMEWORK:
(1) Bring in three copies of your rough draft for peer review --- TYPED, double-spaced, at least 2 pages long.


Week 15

M 11/21

PEER REVIEW

HOMEWORK:
(1) Revise your rough draft and bring in a copy
(2) Context Clues QUIZ #3

 

W 11/23

1. Concessives
2. Using subordinators (workshop)
3. Essay coherence
4. Context Clues QUIZ #3

HOMEWORK:
Revise your 2nd rough draft and bring in a copy. Check for sentence combining, essay coherence, and make sure that you are using quotations correctly!

 

F 11/25

HOLIDAY - Thanksgiving Break

 

Week 16
M 11/28

1. Workshop on Essay #4
2. "Proofreading Your Work"

HOMEWORK:
Essay #4 packet due on Wednesday, 11/30:

  1. Correct essay format (refer to pp. 13-16 in Course Reader)
  2. All of your peer review drafts
  3. All of your peer review sheets
  4. 2 copies of your final draft, with your thesis in [brackets]
  5. Writing Reflection #4

 

W 11/30

1. Essay #4 packet due
2. Writing process inductive
3. Discuss Final Exam
4. "Outcome Sentences" (p. 111)
5. Context Clues QUIZ #4

HOMEWORK:
Complete the "Outcome Sentences" (p. 111). Please type this assignment or fill in the worksheet neatly.

 

F 12/2

1. Discuss "Outcome Sentences"
2. Creating a Writing Plan

HOMEWORK:
Bring in 2 copies of your writing plan on Wednesday, 12/7.

 

Week 17
M 12/5

TBA


W 12/7

1. "How to Take Timed Writing Exams" WORKSHOP
2. Mini peer review on writing plans

HOMEWORK:
Bring in materials for your final exam packet:

  1. 1 large blue book
  2. Your revised, typed writing plan.
  3. “What I Learned” cards
  4. Something to read or do after the exam is finished.
  5. OPTIONAL: Dictionary, thesaurus, electronic speller

NOTE: If you do not bring these items in on Friday, you cannot bring them in on the day of the exam.

 

F 12/9

Practice Timed Writing Exam.

HOMEWORK:
Relax. Breathe. Get ready for finals!

 

FINAL EXAMS WEEK
M 12/12

Final Exam
8:10 - 10:40 am