Class 1
Review of Syllabus
Introductions
Writing Sample
Homework: Purchase Textbook
Class 2
Discussion: Reading, Writing & Literacy-- Thinking about texts & communication
Journaling & Freewriting Handout-
Freewriting by Peter Elbow
Journal: 10 Minutes of freewriting
Homework:Bring in a textual artifact from your life OR one printed from the website Foundmagazine.com Submit a one-page reflection paper about the artifact that follows the submission format rules outlined for you. Due Thursday.
Class 3
Discussion: Reading critically and interacting with a text
The TSR Journal
Ugly Kids Get Parental Short Shrift
Homework:
Using our discussion and TSR Journal Handout as your guide, create 2 TSR Journal entries based on the Ugly Kids article. Remember submission guidelines. Due Tuesday.
Class 4
Reading critically: More Athiests Shout it from the Rooftops
Lab: Blog
Homework:
Finish Blog
Class 5
Discussion: Test taking and reading critically for the exit exam
Homework:
Read chapters in textbook
Class 6
Review of key concepts in text pages 4-60
Audience/main idea and supporting details: Harvest of Anger
Homework: Finish blogging
Read chapter 4 in textbook
Class 7
Prewriting strategies
Homework:
Take a topic of your choosing and create 3 prewriting methods with it-- choose from freewriting, brainstorming, mapping and outlining. Show all of your work. All portions should be typed (except mapping) but feel free to use pen or pencil to underline important ideas or make annotations such as circles and stars. Due Tuesday.
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