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DATE
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CLASS ACTIVITIES
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HOMEWORK
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9/5
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Introduction/Syllabus
Patterns of Writing (Ch.1)
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Familiarize yourself with this site. Watch the SCREENCASTS on using the wiki.
Log in. Try to create a page and edit it.
If you forgot your login information, e-mail me.
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9/7
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Grammar Exercises
Summary of Ch.1
Assignments
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Complete Assignment #1. Post the file as an attachment on your group’s wiki. If you’re unable to post the file on your wiki, print and bring it to class.
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9/10
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Technology Instruction (how to use the wiki and participate in group meetings online).
Vocabulary Builder
Spelling Rules (Ch.27)
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Read Ch. 2
Think of a topic you’d like to write about. Discuss the topic with your groupmates on the wiki.
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9/12
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Writing Paragraphs
 Focusing Organizing
Brainstorming
Pre-Writing
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Paper1 – GROUP PROJECT. Choose ONE of the three topics listed on p. 47. Edit each other’s writing online.
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9/14
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ONLINE CLASS
Summary of Ch.2
Library Instruction: How to Search the Library Catalog.
Exercises.
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Read Ch.22, sections A and B. Complete all the ACTIVITIES in those sections. We will go over them in class on Monday, 9/17.
Post Paper1 on the wiki’s Assignment Page (your group’s folder).
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9/17
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Activities from Ch.22
Exercises
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Ch.3 – EXAMPLES (pp.49-64)
Choose a topic for Paper2
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9/19
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Paper 2 – GROUP PROJECT (Writing a draft in class). The art of a Topic Sentence.
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Paper2 – GROUP PROJECT. Due 9/24.
Ch.3 – EDITING (pp.65-69)
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9/21
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ONLINE CLASS
Summary of Ch. 3.
SYNTAX Exercises.
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Work on the final draft of Paper2. Upload the final draft of Paper2 in group’s Assignment folder.
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9/24/
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Ch. 4 – TELLING A STORY
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Paper3 – GROUP PROJECT
Choose one of the four topics on p.91. Pre-Write and Brainstorm with your groupmates.
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9/26
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Discuss your ideas. Feedback from your groupmates.
Outline your draft in class.
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Use the wiki to work on Paper 3. Remember, this is a group project and requires all the group members to participate.
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9/28
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ONLINE CLASS
Summary of Ch.4
Subject-Verb agreement: Ch.22, Sec.C
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Edit Paper3. Put in your Assignment Folder on the wiki.
Read the SHORT STORY posted on the CLASSROOM page on the wiki. What is the story about? Who is the main character?
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10/1
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Discussing the short story.
Characters, Plot, Theme.
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Ch.5 – DESCRIPTION.
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10/3
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Discussing Ch.5.
Ideas for Paper4
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Paper4 – GROUP PROJECT. Using the wiki to brainstorm and outline your ideas.
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10/5
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ONLINE CLASS
Library Instruction – Academic Search Elite tutorials.
Exercises.
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Writing Paper4.
Ch.8 – COMPARE AND CONTRAST.
Put Paper 4 in your group’s Assignment Folder by Monday, 10/10.
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10/8
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COLUMBUS DAY – NO CLASSES
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10/10
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Ch.8.
Vocabulary Builder
Ideas for Paper5.
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Paper5 -- GROUP PROJECT.
Ideas and Outlining.
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10/12
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ONLINE CLASS
Ch.23, Section A (Phrases)
Internet Searching: Finding Relevant Material on the World Wide Web.
Exercises
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Writing Paper5 on the wiki. Upload to the group’s Assignment Folder.
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10/15
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Ch.12 – FROM PARAGRAPH TO ESSAY.
Analysis of a Five-Paragraph Essay.
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Reach Ch. 13.
Think of a topic for ESSAY 1 (Examples). Prepare to outline your essay in class.
SEE the FORMS link on the class wiki. Print out a copy of the Outline Form and bring it to class.
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10/17
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Outlining your essay in class.
Topic, supporting ideas, transitions, conclusion.
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Working on Essay 1, Draft 1.
DUE Monday, Oct. 22.
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10/19
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ONLINE CLASS
Finding relevant material on the World Wide Web.
Tutorial.
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Work on Essay 1. Use the wiki to get feedback from your groupmates.
Due on 10/22. Hard Copy.
MAKE A COPY FOR EACH OF YOUR GROUPMATES. BRING TWO FEEDBACK FORMS TO CLASS.
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10/22
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Draft 1 of Essay 1 due.
GROUP FEEDBACK (FEEDBACK FORM).
I will collect the essays and the feedback forms.
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10/24
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Grammar Exercises.
Feedback on Draft 1 of Essay 1.
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Working on the Final Draft of Essay 1.
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10/26
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ONLINE CLASS
Grammar and Style Exercises.
Essay analysis.
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Working on the Final Draft of Essay 1.
DUE on 10/29.
Read Ch. 14
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10/29
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Final Draft of Essay 1 due.
Narrative Essay.
Ideas.
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Ideas for a Narrative Essay.
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10/31
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Grammar and Style exercises.
Working on an outline for Essay 2.
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Working on Draft 1 of Essay 2.
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11/2
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ONLINE CLASS
Introduction to MLA Style.
Works Cited Page.
Exercises.
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MLA Style exercises.
Revising Draft 1 of Essay 2.
Due IN CLASS on 11/5. HARD COPY.
Bring a COPY for each of your GROUPMATES.
Bring TWO FEEDBACK FORMS.
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11/5
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Draft 1 of Essay 2 is due.
GROUP FEEDBACK (FEEDBACK FORMS)
Collecting the essays and the feedback forms.
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11/7
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Vocabulary Builder
Feedback on the Essays.
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Working on the Final Draft of Essay 2.
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11/9
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ONLINE CLASS
Library Databases: Power Search Strategies.
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Working on the Final Draft of Essay 2.
Exercises.
Both the EXERCISES and the ESSAY
are due in class on 11/12. Hard Copy.
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11/12
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Final Draft of Essay 2 is due.
Ch. 15 – COMPARE AND/OR CONTRAST
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Ideas for Essay 3.
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11/14
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Exercises.
Outlining Essay 3
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Working on Draft 1 of Essay 3.
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11/16
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ONLINE CLASS
Syntax Exercises.
Newspaper articles.
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Working on Draft1 of Essay3.
Due on 11/19. Bring a COPY for your GROUPMATES. Bring TWO blank Feedback forms.
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11/19
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Draft 1 of Essay 3 is due. GROUP FEEDBACK (FEEDBACK FORMS)
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11/21-11/23
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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11/26
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I’ll be out of town. This will be an ONLINE CLASS.
Using Google Scholar to find reputable sources.
Exercises.
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Exercises DUE in class on 11/28.
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11/28
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Exercises due.
Feedback on Draft 1 of
Essay 3.
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Working on the Final Draft of Essay 3.
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11/30
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ONLINE CLASS
Ch. 24. Sections A, B, and C
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Grammar Exercises. Coordination, Subordination, Sentence Combining.
Working on the Final Draft of Essay 3.
Due on 12/3. Hard Copy.
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12/3
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Final Draft of Essay 3 Due.
Ch. 28 – Improving Punctuation
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Start Outlining Essay4.
Essay5 is a reflective, personal essay about this course. What you have learned, what you should have learned, etc. Be honest and sincere about your experience. Note that this is not a journal entry – it’s a five-paragraph essay, and it should be organized accordingly.
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12/5
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Vocabulary Builder.
Improving Mechanics.
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Working on a self-reflective Essay.
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12/7
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ONLINE CLASS
How to find articles using JSTOR, ProQuest, and Infotrac databases.
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Exercises.
Due in Class on 12/10.
Self-Reflective Essay(#4) Due on 12/10.
Note: Your Portfolio is due on 12/12, but if you have it ready on 12/10, you can turn it in. The Portfolio should include TWO DRAFTS of Essay 1, 2, and 3, as well as the Self-Reflective Essay.
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12/10
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If you’re unable to bring the entire portfolio to class, you can turn it in on Wednesday, 12/12.
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Happy Holidays.
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Syllabus_Fall2007.doc
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