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English 208 SPRING 2011 (11:00 Am class)

 

WEEKLY SCHEDULE 7-10: Part Two: Narrative Fiction

Class

Tuesday

Thursday

 

3/8

3/10

Wk 7

First Narrative Fiction Full-class Workshop Tuesday

First Narrative Fiction small group Workshop Thursday

Write 3-4 pages in your Writing Journal. Bring to each class

 


Due outside of and prior to class:

  1. READ AND RESPOND TO EXERCISES in Writing Journal BEFORE CLASS.
  2. Read: Three Genres: "Structure" 84, and "Minding the Store" Daniels 92
  3. Write: Respond to these stories as a writer in your Reading Journal in Moodle

Due in class:

  1. First Narrative Fiction Full-class Workshop. Bring copies of the exercises and writing journals with your comments.

Due outside of and prior to class:

Write First Narrative Fiction exercise for workshop. Print out copies for group

Due in class:

Small group workshops. Bring copies plus one for me stapled to rough drafts.

Volunteers for Second Narrative exercise full-class workshop bring copies for class plus one for me stapled to rough drafts.

 

3/15

3/17

Wk 8

Second Narrative Fiction Full-class Workshop Tuesday

Second Narrative Fiction Small group Workshop Thursday

Write 3-4 pages in your Writing Journal. Bring to class

Due outside of and prior to class:

  • RESPOND TO EXERCISES IN WRITING JOURNAL BEFORE CLASS.
  • Read: Three Genres "Viewpoint" 60.
  • Read handouts in Week 8 in Moodle: "Moving Pictures" and "Important Things."
  • Write: Respond to the stories as a writer in your Reading Journal in Moodle

Due in Class:

Second Narrative full-class workshop. Bring copies of the exercises and journals for class discussion

 

Due outside of and prior to class:

Write second Narrative exercise and make copies for your group.

Due in Class:

Second Narrative small group workshop. Bring copies for goup and one for me stapled to rough drafts.

Volunteers for full-class Third Narrative Fiction exercise workshop: bring copies for whole class plus one for me stapled to rough drafts.

 

3/22

3/24

Wk 9

Third Narrative full-class and small group workshops.

Write 3-4 pages in your Writing Journal. Bring to class


NOTE: FIRST POETRY VOLUNTEER COPIES DUE TUESDAY MARCH 29.

 

Due outside of and prior to class:

RESPOND TO STORIES IN WRITING JOURNAL BEFORE CLASS

Read: Three Genres "Tension" 101 and "Obst Vw" Solwitz 115

Write: Respond to the story as a writer in your Moodle journal

Due in Class:

Third Narrative full-class workshop.Bring exercise copies and journals for discussion

 

Due outside of class:

Finish writing Third Narrative exercise.

Due in Class:

Third Narrative Exercise due. Bring copy of the exercise for me stapled to rough drafts.

Volunteers for full-class Fourth Narrative exercise workshop--5-8 page short story--bring copies for whole class plus one for me stapled to rough drafts.

MEET IN JR 319 FOR READING FROM EVE CARAM'S NOVEL.

Reminder: you may receive extra Reading Journal credit if you write an analysis or response to this reading. Minimum one full page. Due April 12.

 

 

3/29

3/31

Wk 10

Fourth Narrative full-class and small group workshops

Write 3-4 pages in your Writing Journal. Bring to class

NOTE: FIRST POETRY VOLUNTEER COPIES DUE TUESDAY MARCH 29.


Due outside of and prior to class:

READ AND RESPOND TO STORIES IN WRITING JOURNAL BEFORE CLASS

Read: Three Genres Background for Poetry 187-97

Due in Class:

Fourth Narrative exercise full-class workshop. Bring copies of short stories and journal with your written response.

 

Volunteers for full-class First Poetry workshop bring copies for whole class plus mine stapled to rough drafts.

 

Due outside of and prior to class:

Write your 5-8 page short story.

Upload copies of your short story to Moodle for group workshop.

  • Upload by end of class time Thursday
  • Read and Respond at least one page to each group member by Saturday April 2, midnight
  • Respond to at least two responses by Monday April 4, midnight. (Participation points!)

Bring my copy of your Final Story stapled to rough drafts on April 12 (after Spring Recess).