WR 121 Course Plan

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WK #1	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 9/20	*IN-CLASS:* Introduction to WR 121: Syllabus, Course Plan, WR 121 Final Essay Exam Policy (handouts). Assign Student Entry Survey (handout) & 1-page Writing Sample & upcoming Muller reading assignments (see Course Plan). Discuss: What is an Essay? What is Rhetoric? Critical Thinking & Reading?
Wed. 9/22	Assignments DUE: (1) Read & Bring questions re: Day 1 handouts (2) DUE: Student Entry Survey (handout) (3) DUE: 1-page Writing Sample (summary & response to Muller reading of student's choice: be sure to use MLA-style heading and to identify author, title, source of reading) (4) Read Muller pp. 47-50, 2-14, 38-39: (Schlesinger's "The Cult of Ethnicity"; Ch. 1: "Critical Thinking, Reading & Writing," & Taylor's "Cultish Behavior or Doltish Behavior?")
Wed. 9/22	IN-CLASS: Discuss Questions re: Course & day 1 handouts. Collect completed Student Entry Survey. Workshop: Student Introductions; read Writing Samples. Collect Writing Samples. Class discussion: Workshop reports; Muller readings (Schlesinger "Rhetoric" questions #1, 2, 3, 4, & 5, pp. 49-50; & Taylor's Response);
COCC Bookstore Rush Hours - Week #1: Mon. 9/20 through Thurs. 9/23/04: 8:00 am - 7:30 pm; Fri. 9/24: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Drop-in Advising at Library CAP Center (COCC Library Lower Level) - Week #1: Mon. 9/20 through Thurs. 9/23/04: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Extended Hours for In-Person Registration in Boyle Education Center - Week #1: Mon. 9/20 - Thurs. 9/23/04: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

WK #2	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED REVISED (re: Exercise)
Mon. 9/27: Academic Warning Deadline COCC Bookstore Rush Hours: Mon. 9/27 & Tues. 9/28: 8:00 am - 7:30 pm.
Mon. 9/27 REV	Assignments DUE: (1) Read/Skim "Drafting," Muller pp. 23-37 on Thesis, Introductions, Body "Strategies for Development," & Conclusions (2) Read Adler's "How to Mark a Book" (Muller pp. 42-46) & annotate (i.e. take notes): try to identify thesis & main points; introduction, body, & conclusion; and development strategies used - use "Comprehension" questions & "Rhetoric" questions #1, 2, 3, 5, 6 (Muller p. 46), and "Drafting" (Muller pp. 23-37) to guide you.
	IN-CLASS: Workshop: More introductions & analyze Adler's "How to Mark a Book." Class Discussion: Workshop reports; summary/rhetorical analysis of Adler's "How to Mark a Book." Assign Summary & Rhetorical Analysis Exercise (directions handout), including MLA style citations. Discuss Differences among Summary vs. Rhetorical Analysis vs. Personal Response.
Wed. 9/29 REV	Assignments DUE: (1) Read in Muller, pp. 50-61, 184-190, & 438-442: Elbow's "Freewriting," Murray's "The Maker's Eye: Revising Your Own Manuscripts," Dillard's "An American Childhood" & Coles's "I Listen to My Parents and I Wonder What They Believe” (2) DUE: Summary & Rhetorical Analysis Exercise: Choose one of today's assigned essays, by Elbow or Murray or Dillard or Coles: MLA-style Bibliographical Entry; Summary: summarize/outline main points, including thesis; Rhetorical Analysis: See examples in directions handout and/or briefly answer "Rhetoric" questions. Be sure to label exercise with MLA-style heading & centered title, and use MLA style citations (see Exercise directions handout for examples).
	IN-CLASS: Return & discuss Writing Samples & follow-up recommendations; distribute Micrograde reports & How to Access WebGrade directions (handout). Workshop: More Introductions; Review Summary & Rhetorical Analysis Exercise, with MLA style citations. Class discussion: Workshop reports & Muller readings (Elbow, Murray, Dillard, Coles). Assign Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #1 directions (handout) Collect Summary & Rhetorical Analysis Exercise [but HOLD to Mon., 10/4, if it's your ONLY copy!!]
Fri. 10/1: Tuition Due & End of 100% Refund period for dropped full-term classes

WK #3	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 10/4: Late Fees Begin for Late Registration & Late Tuition Payment
Mon. 10/4 REV	Assignments DUE: (1) Read & bring questions re: Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #1 directions (handout) (2) Collect: Summary & Rhetorical Analysis Exercise [if you ONLY had one copy on 9/29/04] (3) Read Muller 11-14, 699-700: Paraphrasing, Summarizing, Quoting; & MLA Parenthetical Documentation [In-Text citation of Summary, Paraphrase, Quotation]
	*IN-CLASS:* Return & discuss Summary & Rhetorical Analysis Exercise; & Collect Exercises not submitted on Wed., 9/29/04. Discuss directions & student questions re: Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #1 (handout), using online Example Student Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis. Review MLA-Style bibliographical entry and in-text citation.
Wed. 10/6	Assignments DUE: (1) DUE: 3 readable copies of Preliminary Draft of Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #1 [FAS&RA1] (2) DUE: Student Author's Directions for Workshop group
	IN-CLASS: Assign review of Muller "Contents" in preparation for Week #4 Class Vote on future Muller readings. Discuss FAS&RA#1 Evaluation Checklist (handout) & Workshop directions. Workshop: Exchange copies, read, critique, & sign FAS&RA#1 Preliminary drafts, using Authors' Directions & Evaluation Checklist.

WK #4	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 10/11 REV	Assignments DUE:
	*IN-CLASS: CORA WAS SICK; CLASS WAS CANCELED*
Textbook Readings selected by class on Wed, 10/13/04: TBA & webposted here
Wed. 10/13 REV	Assignments DUE: (1) DUE: Final Draft of Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #1 - to be graded. NOTE well: Revision Option will be extended only if Final Draft is turned in on time! (2) ATTACH: All copies of Preliminary Drafts, Author's Directions, Workshop records (3) Review Muller "Contents," BRING Muller textbook, & be prepared to suggest & vote on essays for future reading assignments
	IN-CLASS: Review: What is an Essay? Assign (Out-of-Class) Essay #1 directions & preview online Example WR 121 Student Essays Discuss, vote on, and assign class selections for future Muller reading assignments.

WK #5	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 10/18 REV	Assignments DUE: (1) bring questions & topic ideas for (Out-of-Class) Essay #1 (2) Read/Review Muller pp. 20-37, 39-41: "The Writing Process" [Prewriting, Drafting, Revising] (3) Read Swift's "A Modest Proposal" & Barry's "Red, White, & Beer"
Mon. 10/18 REV	IN-CLASS: Discuss directions & student questions re: (Out-of-Class) Essay #1, online Example WR 121 Student Essays, "The Writing Process," and (Out-of-Class) Essay Evaluation Criteria. Workshop: Brainstorm Essay #1 Topic & Thesis Ideas.
Wed. 10/20 REV	Assignments DUE: (1) DUE: 3 readable copies of Preliminary Draft of Essay #1 (2) DUE: Student Author's Directions for Workshop group Recommended: Review online Example WR 121 Student Essays URL: http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr121/essayexamples1.htm See Cora if you need help with MLA-Style Documentation.
Wed. 10/20 REV	IN-CLASS: Return & discuss graded Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #1, distribute updated Grade Reports, & assign Required & Optional Revisions. Discuss Essay #1 Evaluation Checklist (handout) & Workshop directions. Workshop: Exchange copies, read, critique, & sign Preliminary drafts of Essay #1, using Authors' Directions & Essay #1 Evaluation Checklist.

WK #6	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 10/25	Assignments DUE: (1) DUE: 2 readable copies of Final Draft of Essay #1 - Cora's copy to be graded NOTE well: Revision Option will be extended only if Final Draft is turned in on time! (2) ATTACH: All copies of Preliminary Drafts, Author's Directions, Workshop records to Cora's copy of Final Draft.
Mon. 10/25	*IN-CLASS:* Exchange readings of Final Drafts & in-class editing (as needed). Collect Cora's copy of Final Draft & attachments for grading. Assign Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #2 (on another student's Essay #1): student in-class meetings to distribute & discuss 2nd required (edited) copy of Essay #1 Final Draft. Student authors NOTE WELL: *You must have a 2nd* readable copy of your Final Draft of Essay #1 ready to exchange with another student in class today in order to get started on Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #2**.
Wed. 10/27 REV	Assignments DUE: (1) Read & Bring directions handout on Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #2 (on another student's Essay #1) (2) Read, Annotate (Summary & Rhetorical Analysis Notes) & Bring other WR 121 student's Essay #1 Final Draft (assigned to you in class on Mon. 10/25). (3) Read C. S. King's "The Death Penalty Is a Step Back" (pp. 88-89), Natalie Angier's "Why Men Don't Last: Destruction as a Way of Life" (pp. 223-227) & Plato's "The Allegory of the Cave" (pp. 451-454)
Wed. 10/27 REV	IN-CLASS: Discuss additional Muller readings (selected by class on Wed. 10/13). Discuss student questions re: Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #2 (on another student's Essay #1). Class Analysis: WR 121 Rhetorical/ Communication Context (Genre, Purpose, Audience) for Essay #1. Workshop: Interview the student author (esp. to help you with Rhetorical Analysis Task a) & discuss your annotations and questions on her/his Essay #1 (to help you write your summary & rhetorical analysis)

WK #7	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 11/1	Assignments DUE: (1) DUE: 2 readable copies of Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #2 (on another student's Essay #1) - Cora's copy, with attachment, to be graded; 2nd copy to be given to Essay #1 student author. (2) ATTACH: Annotated copy of other student's Essay #1 to Cora's copy of your Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #2.
	*IN-CLASS:* Collect Cora's copy (with attachment) of Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #2 - to be graded. Workshop: Distribute, read & discuss 2nd copy of Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #2 (on another student's Essay #1) with student author. Assign In-Class Essay #2 Topics & Directions (handout) & relevant Muller readings, & discuss Strategies for Success on In-Class Essays. Recommended: Review online Example WR 121 Student In-Class Essays (2) URL: http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr121/essayexamples2.htm
Wed. 11/3	Assignments DUE: (1) Read & Bring questions re: In-Class Essay #2 Topics & Directions (handout) (2) Read/Review & Bring questions re: relevant Muller readings
	IN-CLASS: Return & discuss graded Essay #1, discuss required & optional Revisions, & distribute updated MicroGrade reports to date. Discuss In-Class Essay #2 Topics & Directions (handout) & relevant Muller readings, & Assign In-Class Essay #2 Prep. Recommend extra credit Practice Timed Writing & review online In-Class Essay Student Examples (to be linked & URL: TBA).
Fri. 11/5: Last Day to drop classes with no grade on transcript (Instructor's signature NOT required!); and Last day to add classes & to change to/from Audit (Instructor's signature IS required)

WK #8	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Beginning Mon., 11/8: Instructor's signature is required to withdraw from a course and grade of "W" will appear on student's transcript.
Mon. 11/8	Assignments DUE: (1) DUE: In-Class Essay #2 Prep. (Thesis + Detailed Outline or Preliminary Draft, incorporating MLA-style In-Text Citations & Works Cited) Recommended: Practice Timed Writing (for extra credit) (2) BRING bluebook(s), black or blue ink pens, topics handout, Muller textbook, Works Cited; Optional dictionary &/or thesaurus OK.
	*IN-CLASS:* Workshop (to 1:00 pm): Review Essay #2 Prep. Collect required Prep (& Optional/Recommended Extra Credit Practice Timed Essay Writing). 1:00 - 1:45: Begin In-Class Essay #2 [45 min.] Note Well: In-Class Essays must be written in bluebooks or they will not be accepted so don't forget to bring bluebook/s! - and No Essay Outlines or Drafts may be used when writing In-Class Essays. At 1:45 (end of class): Collect In-Progress Bluebook Essays.
Wed. 11/10	(1) Recommended deadline for Essay #1 Revision - NOTE WELL: original graded Essay #1 Final Draft must be attached to revised version.
	*IN-CLASS:* At beginning of class, In-Progress Bluebook Essays will be returned to students. 12:30-1:45: Finish In-Class Essay #2 [75 min.] At 1:45 (end of class): Collect In-Class Essay #2 Bluebooks for grading & scoring, and Return graded Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #2.
Thurs. 11/11: Veteran's Day - College Closed & NO CLASSES

WK #9	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 11/15	(1) BRING to class graded Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #2 [returned on Wed. 11/10]. Highly Recommended: (2) Submit allowed Optional Revisions of prior graded assignments (e.g. FAS&RA#1 & Essay#1) - and remember that original graded Final Drafts must be attached for regrading consideration. (3) Submit any other allowed Late/Make-Up/Extra Credit work to date.
Mon. 11/15	IN-CLASS: Discuss graded Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #2, discuss Optional Revisions [available if Final Draft turned in on time), & distribute updated MicroGrade Reports. Assign & discuss In-Class Essay #3 Topics & Directions (handout) & relevant readings.
Wed. 11/17	Assignments DUE: (1) DUE: In-Class Essay #3 Prep. (Thesis + Detailed Outline or Preliminary Draft, incorporating MLA-style In-Text Citations & Works Cited) - & Review relevant reading/s.
Wed. 11/17	IN-CLASS: Return & discuss graded/scored In-Class Essay #2. In-Class Writing: In-Class Essay Writing Self-Evaluation. Discuss In-Class Essay #3 Prep. & review relevant reading/s. In-Class Conferences with Cora (as needed).

WK#10	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 11/22	Assignments DUE: (1) BRING bluebook(s), black or blue ink pens, topics handout, Muller textbook; Optional dictionary &/or thesaurus OK. (2) BRING In-Class Essay #3 Written Prep (e.g. Thesis/Outline or Preliminary Draft) to be turned in to Cora at the beginning of class. Recommended: Practice Timed Writing (for extra credit) to be submitted at beg. of class.
Mon. 11/22	*IN-CLASS:* 12:30 - 1:45: Begin In-Class Essay #3 [75 min.] Note Well: In-Class Essays must be written in bluebooks or they will not be accepted so don't forget to bring bluebook/s! - and No Essay Outlines or Drafts may be used when writing In-Class Essays. At 1:45 (end of class): Collect In-Progress Bluebook Essays.
Wed 11/24	*IN-CLASS:* At beginning of class, In-Progress Bluebook Essays will be returned to students. 12:30-1:15: Finish In-Class Essay #3 [45 min.] Collect In-Class Essay #3 Bluebooks for grading & scoring. In-Class Conferences with Cora (as needed).
Thurs. 11/25 & Fri. 11/26: Thanksgiving Holiday College Closed & NO CLASSES

WK#11	ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 11/29	Assignments DUE: (1) DUE: Any allowed Late/Make-Up/Optional Revision/Extra Credit work.
	*IN-CLASS:* Distribute WR 121 Final Exam Essay directions, Readings & Topics (paper handouts), discuss WR 121 Final Exam Essay grading procedures, and assign WR 121 Final Exam Preparation & Workshops.
Wed. 12/1: Last Day to Withdraw from classes with grade of "W" on transcript; NOTE WELL: Instructor's Signature IS Required!!!
Wed. 12/1	Assignments DUE: (1) DUE: Final Essay Exam Prep.
	IN-CLASS: Return & discuss scored/graded In-Essay #3 & distribute updated MicroGrade Reports. In-Class Writing: Instructor & Course Evaluations. Workshop: Review Final Essay Exam Prep.

FINALS WEEK: December 6 - 10, 2004
WR 121 Final Exam: MON., DEC. 6, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Jefferson 105	Assignments DUE: (1) BRING bluebook(s), black or blue ink pens, topics & readings handout; optional dictionary & thesaurus OK. (2) BRING WR 121 Final Exam Written Prep to be turned in to Cora at the beginning of class Note Well: No Outlines or Drafts may be used when writing Final Exam Essays.
	*IN-CLASS:* WR 121 Final Essay Exam (2 hours) Note Well: WR 121 Final Exam Essays must be written in bluebooks or they will not be accepted . . . so remember to bring bluebook/s!
Tues., Dec. 14: COCC Deadline for Instructors to submit Fall 2004 Course Grades.
Dec. 20-27 & Dec. 31: COCC will be closed
Also NOTE: Cora will be on Sabbatical Leave during Winter-Spring 2005 terms. Contact Cora via email or voicemail to arrange return of your WR 121 Finals, to discuss WR 121 Retakes, etc., early in Winter 2005 term.