Writing 121 - Cora Agatucci
English Composition [Expository Essay Writing]

Tentative COURSE PLAN - Fall 2000
(…& like any other plan, subject to change with advance notice)

Short Cuts to Weeks #1-2 #3-4 Revised #5-6 Revised #7-8 #9-10 #11-Finals

NOTE: When I assign readings from chapters in our textbook AT&W (abbreviation for Critical Strategies for Academic Thinking & Writing), do not automatically do the assignments included in that chapter. Specific directions for homework exercises listed under the "Assignments Due" columns below will be explained in advance in class.

WK 1

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .
Tues.
9/19		   Intro to course: WR 121 Syllabus, Course Plan (handouts)
In-Class Diagnostic Writing
Thurs.
9/21
  1. Read WR 121 Syllabus, Course Plan handouts & bring questions you have
  2. Preview our textbook AT&W: review Table of Contents (pp. xiii-xxv) & read "Introduction for Students" (pp. 1-8)
 Discuss questions re: WR 121 Syllabus, Course Plan (handouts)
 Return & discuss Diagnostic Writing: In-Class Editing 
 Discuss preview of AT&W
Begin Defining Ex. #1
Beginning Mon., 9/25: Instructor's Signature required to Add Classes

Got a questionEmail me now cagatucci@cocc.edu
drop by during my office hoursFall 2000 Schedule, or call & leave a message: (541) 383-7522 

WK 2

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .

Instructor’s signature required to add classes beginning Week #2
Tues.
9/26
  1. Read AT&W Ch. 1: pp. 9-22, 38-40, 54-57
  2. Defining Ex. #1: What is intelligence? (Pre-reading & response to Gardner, Goleman, Nurcombe, Matsumoto, & Harper)
 Assign WP#1: Diagnostic Paragraph & Discuss resources for additional help & recommend optional Beacon Handbook & conferences as needed

Defining: Negotiating Meanings
Workshop: Defining Ex. #1
Thurs.
9/28
  1. WP#1 (Diagnostic Writing Skills)
  2. Read AT&W Ch. 1: pp. 29-36, 62-65
  3. Defining Ex. #2: What is an essay? (using Goleman, Mairs, Rose)
 What Is an Essay? Discuss Defining Ex. #2
Discuss Defining Strategies
Assign Essay #1 (handout)

Fri., 9/29: Tuition Deadline & End of 100% Refund Period
Mon., 10/2: Begin Late Registration Fee of $30

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WK 3

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .
Tues.,
10/3
  1. Preliminary Draft of Essay #1 & Author’s Directions, with 3 readable copies
Form Workshop Groups & discuss tasks
Writers Workshop: Essay #1  Drafts & Author’s Directions
Assign WP#2: Workshop evaluation & Revision plans
Handout:  Essay Evaluation Criteria & Revision Checklist
Assign Summary Ex. Revision
Thus.,
10/5
  1. Read AT&W pp. 135-143
  2. Summary Ex (Revision)
  3. Bring WP#2 & Preliminary Drafts of Essay #1
 Discuss RE-VISION Strategies & Summary Ex. #1
Citing Source(s) & AvoidingPlagiarism (see Syllabus)
Finish Workshops (as needed)

Need extra help
Visit COCC Links: COCC Online Resources for Student Writers & Researchers

WK 4

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .
Tues.,
10/10		 Recommended - Submit in Folder:
  1. Essay #1 (to be graded - must be typed or wordprocessed & double-spaced), with preliminary drafts, author’s directions, & WP#2 attached
  2. Read AT&W Ch. 2: pp. 78-94, 100-103, 113-117
 Exchange readings & response: Essay #1

Discuss Summarizing: Synthesis & Judgment (Ch. 2) 
Assign Formal Academic Summary
Thurs.,
10/12
  1. Preliminary Draft of Formal Academic Summary & Author’s Directions, with 3 readable copies
 Writers Workshop: Summary drafts & Author’s Directions
Assign WP#3: Workshop evaluation & Revision plans

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WK 5 Revised!! 

WK 5 

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .
Tues.,
10/17		   CORA ILL: NO CLASS
Thurs.,
10/19
  1. Formal Academic Summary (to be graded - must be typed or wordprocessed & double-spaced), with preliminary drafts, author’s directions, & WP #3 attached
  2. Read AT&W Ch. 3: pp. 170-189, 191-201
 Exchange readings: Formal Academic Summary
Return & Discuss Graded Essay #1, Optional Revision, & Assign WP#4 (Essay Writing Skills)
Serializing: Establishing Sequence (Ch. 3)
In-Class Serializing Ex.(Acuna)
 Assign Classifying Ex. #1 & #2

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WK 6 Revised!! 

WK 6

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .
Tues.,
10/24
  1. Read AT&W Ch. 4, pp. 285-294, 304-311, 319-325, 331-353
  2. Do Classifying Ex#1: study the "working example from Public Health" (pp. 304-308); the propose one or more "bases for classifying" the human images (pp. 320-325) or the nonfiction opening paragraphs (pp. 347-353) 
  3. Do Classifying Ex#2: Apply Brink & Saunders' 4 phases of culture shock to classify the 5 immigrant narratives (pp. 331-347)

Classifying: Creating & Evaluating Categories (Ch. 4)

Discuss Classifying Exercises #1 & #2 .

Assign Topics for In-Class Essay #2 (handout)

Discuss Strategies for Success on Timed Essay Exam Writing
Thurs.,
10/26
  1. Choose Topic & bring Preparation for In-Class Essay #2
 Workshop:  Prep for In-Class Essay #2

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WK 7 Revised!! 

WK 7

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .
Tues.
10/31
  1. Bring a blank college examination Bluebook, black or blue ink pens or dark-leaded pencils; dictionary OK but no notes allowed
  2. Bring In-Class Essay #2 Preparation (to be collected at beginning of class)

Cora will collect In-Class Essay #2 Preparation at beginning of class

In-Class Essay #2 (75 min.) - must be written in a Bluebook or it will not be accepted!
Thurs.
11/2
  1. Read AT&W Ch. 5, pp. 420- 432, 444-447, 452-461
  2. WP#4 (Analyze Essay #1 writing & editing skills)
  3. Recommended Deadline: Optional Revision of Essay #1, with original graded Essay #1 attached
 Cora will return & discuss graded Formal Academic Summary, Optional Revision, & Assign WP #5 (Summary Writing Skills)
Comparing: Assessing Similarities & Differences (Ch. 5)
Discuss Organizational Strategies for Classifying & Comparing (online handout) - & Evaluation Essays
Assign Analysis Ex.
 Assign Essay #3

Fri., 11/3: Last Day to Drop Classes with No Grade on Transcript,
to Change Grading Status, or to Add Classes

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WK #8 Revised!! 

WK 8

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .
Tues.,
11/7
  1. Read AT&W Ch. 6, pp. 556-567, "Two Grandmothers" & do Analysis Ex.
  2. Bring graded Essay #1 & previous Writers Profiles
  3. WP#5 (Analysis of Summary writing skills)
  4. Recommended Deadline: Optional Revision of Summary, with original graded Summary attached
 Cora will return & discuss graded In-Class Essay #2
Assign WP #6 (In-Class Essay Writing & Editing skills)

Discuss Analysis Ex. & Analyzing readings & print advertisements

Thurs.,
11/9
  1. Preliminary Draft of Essay #3 & Author’s Directions, with 3 readable copies
 Writers Workshop: Essay #3 Drafts & Author’s Directions

FRI., 11/10: Veteran’s Day Holiday - College Closed & NO CLASSES

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WK 9 Revised!! 

WK 9

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .
Tues.,
11/14
  1. Essay #3 (to be graded - must be typed or wordprocessed & double-spaced), with preliminary drafts, author’s directions attached
 Exchange readings & response: Essay #3
Assign & Discuss Topics for In-Class Essay #4 (handout - 
to include reading response/ interpretation & ad analysis options)
Thurs.,
11/16
  1. WP#6 (In-Class Essay Writing Skills)
  2. Bring graded In-Class Essay #2
  3. Written Preparation for In-Class Essay #4 Topic 
Writers Workshop:  In-Class Essay #4 Topic Preparation

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WK 10

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .
Tues.,
11/21
  1. Bring a blank college examination Bluebook, black or blue ink pens or dark-leaded pencils; optional dictionary
  2. Bring In-Class Essay #4 preparation (to be collected at the beginning of class)
 Cora will collect In-Class Essay #4 preparation at beginning of class

In-Class Essay #4 (75 min.)

Cora will return graded Essay #3 & assign follow-up WP#7 & Optional Revision 

Thurs, 11/23, & Fri. 11/24: Thanksgivings Holiday
College Closed NO CLASSES

Good time to review Departmental WR 121 Final Exam Essay Policy
& Scoring/Grading Guide for In-Class Essays

WK 11

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .

Tues.,
11/28
WP#7 (Comparative Analysis of Essays #1, 2, & 3 )
 Discuss WR 121 Final Exam Essay & Evaluation Criteria & Assign Topics (handouts)

Wed, 11/29: Last Day to withdraw from classes and receive a "W" on transcript
& NOTE WELL: Must have instructor’s signature
Thurs.,
11/30
  1. Final Essay Exam Topic preparation
  2. Recommended Deadline: Optional Revision of Essay #3, with original graded Essay #3 attached

Cora will return & discuss graded In-Class Essay #4
Assign Final WP (Learning Outcomes Survey, Self-Evaluation & Course Reflections) 
Workshop: Final Essay Exam Topic  preparation
Note Well WR 121 instructors may not assist students with Final Exam Essay

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FINAL EXAM WEEK

December 4-8, 2000
9:30 Class
CRN #40754
Mon., Dec. 4
10:15 - 12:15
Jefferson 105
  1. Bring blank college examination Bluebook(s), black or blue ink pens or dark-leaded pencils; optional dictionary OK
  2. Bring Final Exam Essay Preparation 
  3. Final WP (Self- Evaluation Survey & Reflections) 
  4. Deadline for any late, make-up, extra credit work
 Cora will collect Final Exam Essay Preparation at beginning of final exam period

In-Class Final Exam Essay

Cora will return graded Optional Revisions of Essay #3 & distribute updated Grade Reports at Final.
11:00 Class
CRN #40763
Tues. Dec. 5
10:15 - 12:15
Deschutes 9

I wish you success in WR 121and may you enjoy your winter break!!

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