5/19 MLA Practice
5/21 Draft of Research paper
5/26 Holiday
5/28 Research Paper due and Self Study Due. Visual Presentations
6/2 Visual Presentations
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Extra Credit?
Want extra credit?
Write a two page contrast and comparison of the book and the film version of Zazie in the Metro.
10 extra points
Write a two page contrast and comparison of the book and the film version of Zazie in the Metro.
10 extra points
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
Homework for May 7
Essay #4 is due.
Conferences will be taking place.
You should be working on your research paper and reading Zazie in the Metro.
Conferences will be taking place.
You should be working on your research paper and reading Zazie in the Metro.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Schedule Update
Here's what happening the next few weeks:
4/30 In-class Writing
5/5 Workshop Essay #4
5/7 Essay #4 due. Conferences.
5/12 Zazie Novel Day
5/14 Zazie Movie Day
5/19 Research Paper Workshop
5/21 Research Papers due.
4/30 In-class Writing
5/5 Workshop Essay #4
5/7 Essay #4 due. Conferences.
5/12 Zazie Novel Day
5/14 Zazie Movie Day
5/19 Research Paper Workshop
5/21 Research Papers due.
Essay #4 Assignment
You will need to write an essay based on one of the following questions. Please note that the questions are all from the "Entering the Conversation" section.
#1 on 443
#3 on 447
#4 on 447
#1 on 479
or #3 on 485
Workshop will be on 5/5
Essay #4 will be due on 5/7
#1 on 443
#3 on 447
#4 on 447
#1 on 479
or #3 on 485
Workshop will be on 5/5
Essay #4 will be due on 5/7
Monday, April 14, 2008
Welcome Back! Homework for 4/17/08
Read: Orwell's "Politics and the English Language" page 401
Gunier's "Tyranny of the Majority" page 412
The Onion "Bill of Rights Pared Down to a Manageable Six" page 444
Essay #3 due!
Gunier's "Tyranny of the Majority" page 412
The Onion "Bill of Rights Pared Down to a Manageable Six" page 444
Essay #3 due!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Essay #3
Does anyone knows the Entering the Conversation questions that we are using for essay 3? If you do, would you please post them? Thank you.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
March 31
We're watching Breathless in preparation for our second in-class writing.
Bring a snack if you want one.
Bring a snack if you want one.
Monday, March 24, 2008
March 26 Homework
Essay #2 due. Don't forget to upload your paper to Turinitin.com. For directions on using turnitin.com see the March 5th post.
Re-read: Tannen's "Sex, Lies and ..."
Read:
Sloan's "Sleuthing Patriotic Slogans" page 323
Chabon's "Solitude and the Fortress of Youth." page 356
Earle's "In Praise of Woodie Guthrie" page 369
BTW, I'm in the Writing Center on Tuesdays from 9:45 to 10:45. The center is in A210.
Re-read: Tannen's "Sex, Lies and ..."
Read:
Sloan's "Sleuthing Patriotic Slogans" page 323
Chabon's "Solitude and the Fortress of Youth." page 356
Earle's "In Praise of Woodie Guthrie" page 369
BTW, I'm in the Writing Center on Tuesdays from 9:45 to 10:45. The center is in A210.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
March 24
Essay #2 workshop. Bring 5 copies of your essay. See blog for possible topics.
We will discuss Sex, lies and and conversation.
We will discuss Sex, lies and and conversation.
Monday, March 17, 2008
For Wednesday's Class and a Schedule Update
At next class you will get your first essay back. I will go over some examples to discuss what to do and not to do in your writing.
The second half of class will involve the beginning of our next section of readings: communication. Please read the following essays for next class:
Tan's "Mother Tongue" on 299
Tannen's "Sex, Lies, and Conversation" on 306.
Schedule Update:
Wednesday--Communication and examples
3/25/08 Workshop for Essay #2--see other entries in blog for assignment
3/27/08 Essay #2 due Readings for Communication
3/31/08 Movie--Breathless
4/2/08 In-class writing #2
4/14/08 Workshop Essay #3
4/16/08 Essay #3 due. Readings on Power
The second half of class will involve the beginning of our next section of readings: communication. Please read the following essays for next class:
Tan's "Mother Tongue" on 299
Tannen's "Sex, Lies, and Conversation" on 306.
Schedule Update:
Wednesday--Communication and examples
3/25/08 Workshop for Essay #2--see other entries in blog for assignment
3/27/08 Essay #2 due Readings for Communication
3/31/08 Movie--Breathless
4/2/08 In-class writing #2
4/14/08 Workshop Essay #3
4/16/08 Essay #3 due. Readings on Power
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Monday 3/17/08
We are finishing Love Actually.
Then we will do our in-class writing. Bring a standard size blue book.
Then we will do our in-class writing. Bring a standard size blue book.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Essay #2 Assignment
Write an essay based on one of the following questions from our section on relationships:
Page 259 #1
Page 234 #3
Page 238 #5
Page 243 #4
Page 263 #5
Page 277 #1,2 or 4
All questions are from the Entering the Conversation section.
Page 259 #1
Page 234 #3
Page 238 #5
Page 243 #4
Page 263 #5
Page 277 #1,2 or 4
All questions are from the Entering the Conversation section.
Homework for 3/12
It is time for a visual assignment.
We are watching a movie on Wednesday. Bring your critical skills, your visual skills and a snack (if desired) for the movie. You'll want to take notes. We will be doing an in-class writing about the film.
No reading! What a nice change of pace.
We are watching a movie on Wednesday. Bring your critical skills, your visual skills and a snack (if desired) for the movie. You'll want to take notes. We will be doing an in-class writing about the film.
No reading! What a nice change of pace.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Homework for 3/10
Essay #1 due. You must use Turnitin.com before class and upload your paper.
Read: "Off Limits: Should Students Be Allowed to Hook Up with Professors?" on 255
"The Power of Marriage" on 260
"Why I Want a Wife" on 274.
Read: "Off Limits: Should Students Be Allowed to Hook Up with Professors?" on 255
"The Power of Marriage" on 260
"Why I Want a Wife" on 274.
Turnitin.com
Instructions for Turnitin.com:
Go to turnitin.com
Create a student account using the following:
class ID: 2182549
password: chandler
Follow directions to sign up. Complete sign up and upload your Essay #1.
You must upload before class on Monday.
Go to turnitin.com
Create a student account using the following:
class ID: 2182549
password: chandler
Follow directions to sign up. Complete sign up and upload your Essay #1.
You must upload before class on Monday.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Homework for 3/5
Read the following:
"Attila the Honey I'm Home" on 225
"Love Sick" on 235
"Sweet Chariot" on 239
Read quiz? Perhaps. Perhaps not.
Paper due on Monday 3/10
"Attila the Honey I'm Home" on 225
"Love Sick" on 235
"Sweet Chariot" on 239
Read quiz? Perhaps. Perhaps not.
Paper due on Monday 3/10
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Homework for 3/3
Write an essay on one of the following questions from the "Entering the Conversations" sections:
#1 on 142
#1 or #2 on 147
#1 on 154
#3 on 178
#1 on 204
#3 on 213
or
#2 on 217
Type your essay. Double space it. Bring 5 copies
In addition read "Attila the Honey I'm home" on 225
#1 on 142
#1 or #2 on 147
#1 on 154
#3 on 178
#1 on 204
#3 on 213
or
#2 on 217
Type your essay. Double space it. Bring 5 copies
In addition read "Attila the Honey I'm home" on 225
Monday, February 25, 2008
Homework Feb. 25th 2008
Read:
"Taking Women Students Seriously" on page 197
"Salvation" on page 210
"Waterfall" on page 214.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
"Taking Women Students Seriously" on page 197
"Salvation" on page 210
"Waterfall" on page 214.
Be prepared for a reading quiz.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Report on Wednesday's Class
I think the class is going well.
I like the disposition of the class, and the start of active participation. Keep up the good work. I want to see more discussion and more students participating in discussions.
Please keep asking questions and raising questions in class.
Today's grade (if given) B+.
I like the disposition of the class, and the start of active participation. Keep up the good work. I want to see more discussion and more students participating in discussions.
Please keep asking questions and raising questions in class.
Today's grade (if given) B+.
Homework for Monday 2/25
We will discuss "Living Like Weasels" and "On Being Proved Wrong"
In addition, you should read "The Banking Concept of Education." This is a difficult read but worthy of a good class discussion.
In addition, you should read "The Banking Concept of Education." This is a difficult read but worthy of a good class discussion.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Homework for Wednesday 2/20
Read:
Richard Wright's "The Library Card,"
Annie Dillard's "Living like Weasels," and
Susan Sawyer's "On Being Proved Wrong."
Expect a quiz. Bring your Scantron 882-E and a pencil. We will discuss these essays in class and start our preparations for the first essay.
Richard Wright's "The Library Card,"
Annie Dillard's "Living like Weasels," and
Susan Sawyer's "On Being Proved Wrong."
Expect a quiz. Bring your Scantron 882-E and a pencil. We will discuss these essays in class and start our preparations for the first essay.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Spring 2008 Already
Can you believe the semester is already here? It doesn't seem possible. Intersession just ended and I had an entire three days off before starting this class. It seems impossible, yet here we are.
This semester should be an interesting experience for all of us. I have planned readings and writings that will intrigue you. I have some movies that will be worthy of your time and thoughts.
Speaking of thoughts, I consider English 101 a class about thinking. We will discuss many topics, and explore many ideas. During this experience, I want to be your guide. We will probably disagree on topics (I hope so), but that doesn't mean we can't understand each other. Your thoughts and opinions are yours. I don't expect you to be a parrot repeating what I say. Feel free to disagree with me and others, but be polite and kind. If we all do that, class will be be welcoming, exciting and challenging.
Best wishes for the semester!
This semester should be an interesting experience for all of us. I have planned readings and writings that will intrigue you. I have some movies that will be worthy of your time and thoughts.
Speaking of thoughts, I consider English 101 a class about thinking. We will discuss many topics, and explore many ideas. During this experience, I want to be your guide. We will probably disagree on topics (I hope so), but that doesn't mean we can't understand each other. Your thoughts and opinions are yours. I don't expect you to be a parrot repeating what I say. Feel free to disagree with me and others, but be polite and kind. If we all do that, class will be be welcoming, exciting and challenging.
Best wishes for the semester!
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