English 098 spring 2011

Introductions, Syllabus, Semester Plan

Print out Schedule & Syllabus bring to class

Homework:Readings done prior to Class

1. Read (Before Class): Read in Rules of Thumb: Table of Contents: Part 1. Pick out your worst problem.
2. Read (Before Class) in Contemporary Reader: "A's for Everyone" Shepard 417, and "Just Let Go Already" Queenan 449.
3. Write: Answer #5 on page 423 one page, and #1 on 451 one page, in the "Critical Thinking" (CT) sections. Post in Moodle Before Class.

Bring prompt for Short Reading Response Essay #1

Due in Class:

BOOK CHECK: Bring all books and be prepared to discuss above readings.

If you have trouble posting to Moodle, BRING A PRINTED COPY OF YOUR RESPONSES TO CLASS.

Due outside of and prior to class:

• Read (Before Class):The Allure of Luxury" Twitchell 107, and "Strapped" Draut 156
• Write:One Page each: #1 160, Critical Thinking (CT) & #2 110 (CT) Post in Moodle Before Class.
• Read in Rules of Thumb: Run-on Sentences 31-33
• Read: New Voices (N.V.):"A for Effort?" Bartsch 63. Annotate text and bring book to class
  

Due in Class:

Bring Contemporary Reader, Rules of Thumb and New Voices to class.

Bring printed copies of the written homework if you have trouble posting to Moodle

Due outside of class:

1. Continue to read A Lesson Before Dying. Read to page 141 by end of week.
2. Read in C. Reader: “Which of These Sneakers..." Rushkoff 101
   
3. Write: One page on #5, 105, Critical Thinking (CT). Post in Moodle Before Class
4. Work on Personal Narrative Essay #1 over the weekend. (Try it out on your friends.)
5. Schedule an appointment with the writing tutors at the Learning Resource Center.
   Baraymian Hall 408
   Phone: 818 677-2033

Due in Class:

IN-CLASS DIAGNOSTIC ESSAY ON THIS READING: BRING BLUE BOOK

Due outside of and prior to class:

• Read in C. Reader: "Just a Little Princess" Orenstein 89.
• Write: 1 page response to #6 on page 98. Post in Moodle Before Class
• Read in New Voices: "Negative Media..." Gordon 77. Annotate Text
• Read in Rules of Thumb: Fragments 33-37.
  

Due in Class:

Pop Quiz on A Lesson Before Dying. (Hint: The quizes are easier if you keep current on the Reading Journals.)

Due outside of and prior to class:

General

• Continue reading and annotating A Lesson Before Dying.
• Schedule an appointment with the writing tutors at the Learning Resource Center.
  Baraymian Hall 408
  Phone: 818 677-2033

For Thursday:

Write first draft of Personal Narrative Essay #1. Make four copies and bring them to class. Minimum of three full pages.

Make the four copies on Wednesday evening.
Don't wait until Thursday morning!

Due in Class:

Workshop first draft of Essay #1.

Due outside of and prior to class:

• Read in New Voices: "Escape from the Projects" Hernandez 18. Annotate text
• Read in New Voices: "Food for Thought" Smith 31, and Annotate Text
• Revise: Essay #1 for Thursday.
  Read in Rules of Thumb: Tense Shifts, 49-53
  

Due in class:

In-Class Essay #1. Bring Green/Blue Book

Due outside of and prior to class:

• Revise first draft of Essay #1 and
• Make four copies for workshop on Wednesday evening.
  Don't wait until Thursday morning!

Due in class:

Workshop second draft of Essay #1