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

WK #1

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .

1. Bring your questions about the course Syllabus, Course Plan
2. Read from Dreams: 
   (a) "To the Student," pp. xxix-xxxi;
   (b) Ch. 1: "Discovering Ourselves in Writing," pp. 1-10
   (c) Ch. 2: "Discovering Ourselves in Reading," pp. 66-71
3. Ex. #1: Write your responses to:
   (a) What is an essay? 
   (b) Selected Dreams Chs. 1 & 2 passages
4. Bring Dreams textbook to class!

Class Collaboration:  Week #2 Dreams Chs. 1 & 2 common & individual reading assignments
Assign Ex. #2

WK #2

ASSIGNMENTS DUE (Updated)

IN CLASS . . .

1. Read from Dreams:  
   (a) King, "The Symbolic Language of Dreams," pp. 37-44
   (b) An additional Ch. 1 reading of your choice
   (c) Wright, "The Library Card," pp. 74-78
   (d) An additional Ch. 2 reading of your choice
2. Ex. #2: For any two of the four readings:
   (a) Summarize/List main ideas and/or interpret main messages/themes
   (b) Write your (personal and/or critical) responses

Small Group Discussion: Ex. #2

Assign Ex. #3 (Identify and analyze narrative techniques in selected Ch. 3 readings) - handout

1. Read from Dreams: 
   (a) Ch. 3 "Memories from Childhood," pp. 111-117
   (b) Two selections of your choice from Ch. 3 "Readings" section
2. Ex. #3: Identify & Analyze Narrative Techniques in selected Ch. 3 readings

Fri., Sept. 28: End of 100% Refund Period
Mon., Oct 1:  Begin Late Registration Fee of $30
Online Handout: Essay #1: Literacy Narrative
URL:  http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr121/essay1.htm

WK #3

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .

1. Preliminary Drafts of Essay #1 (Literacy Narratives) - 3 readable copies

1. Revised/Final Draft of Essay #1 (Literacy Narrative) to be graded:
   --Must be typed or wordprocessed & double-spaced; 
   --Attach all copies of Preliminary Drafts
2. Read from Dreams:
   (a) Ch. 4 "Dreams, Myths, & Fairy Tales" pp. 170-175
   (b) "Portfolio of Creation Myths," pp. 198-202
   (c) Groban's "Two Myths, pp. 221-223
3. Ex. #4: Outline similarities and differences among the creation myths (Tip:  Use Questions, p. 202)

Assign Ex. #5

WK #4

ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (Revised)

IN CLASS . . . (Revised)

1. Read from Dreams: 
   (a) Bettelheim's "Fairy Tales and the Existential Predicament," pp. 203- 207
   (b) "Four Versions of Cinderella," pp. 208-220
   (c) Scheps's "Cinderella: Politically Incorrect?," pp. 224-228
2. Ex. #5:  Summarize (or Outline) Main Ideas in Bettelheim's essay
   (Tip: Use Questions #1 - #5, p. 207)

Assign Ex. #6

1. Ex. #6 - (slightly revised) Identify evaluation criteria, judgments, & supporting evidence you find in two of the following:
   (a)  Grobin, "Two Myths," pp. 221-223
   (b) Scheps, "Cinderella: Politically Incorrect?" pp. 224-228
   (c) Bettelheim's essay
2. Read Handouts on Comparison- Contrast Structures & Evaluation Essays

Assign Essay #2 (Analysis, Comparison/Contrast, and/or Evaluation)
More on Citing Dreams's Sources

Return & Discuss graded Essay #1, and Revision Option (permitted if Essay #1 Preliminary Drafts & Revised Draft were submitted on time)
Assign Writer's Profile #2
Distribute Midterm Grade Reports to Date

WK #5

ASSIGNMENTS DUE (Revised):

IN CLASS . . .(Revised)

1. Writer's Profile #2 (on Essay #1 writing skills)
2. Optional/Required  Revisions of Essay #1, with original graded Essay #1 attached
3. Outlines for Essay #2 (must include thesis) - 3 readable copies

1. Preliminary Drafts of Essay #2 (Analysis, Comparison/Contrast and/or Evaluation) - 3 readable copies

WK #6

ASSIGNMENTS DUE (Revised):

IN CLASS . . .(Revised):

1. Revised/Final Draft of Essay #2 (Analysis, Comparison/Contrast, and/or Evaluation) to be graded
   --Must be typed or wordprocessed & double-spaced; 
   --Attach all copies of Outlines & Preliminary Drafts

1. Choose topic, do written preparation, & practice timed writings for In-Class Essay #3
   

Thurs., Oct. 25 - Sat., Oct. 27: Cora out of Town for CCHA Conference

WK #7

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .

1. Preliminary Drafts of In-Class Essay #3 (on choice of assigned topics) - 3 readable copies

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 #3 Preparation (to be collected at beginning of class)
   

Cora will collect In-Class Essay #3 written preparation & Preliminary Drafts at beginning of class
In-Class Essay #3 (75 min.)
must be written in Bluebook(s) or essay will not be accepted!
Distribute updated Grade Reports to Date

Fri., 11/2: Last day to drop classes with no grade on transcript,
to change grading status, or to add classes.

WK #8

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:   (Revised):

IN CLASS . . .

1. Read from Dreams: 
   (a) Ch. 5 on "Definition," pp. 231-233
   (b) Galvin & Hartmann, "Nightmares: Terrors of the Night," pp. 238-247
   (c) Ch. 6 on "Causality," pp. 297-299
   (d) Lester, "Being a Boy," pp. 321-324
2. Ex. #7:  
   (a) On "Nightmares": write responses to Questions #2, 3, 4, & 5 (pp. 247-248)
   (b) Cite passages (quote or paraphrase & cite page numbers) in "Being a Boy" in which Lester defines what boys were supposed to be and do.

1. Read from Dreams: 
   (a) Slayton, "The Good Girl," pp. 290-293
   (b) Brubach, "The Age of the Female Icon," pp. 344-347
   (c) Contreras, "On Not Being a Girl," pp. 359-362
2. Ex. #8:  
   (a) On "The Good Girl": write responses to Questions #1 & 3 (pp. 293-294)
   (b) On "The Age of the Female Icon": write responses to Questions #1, 2, & 3 (p. 347)
   (c) "On Not Being a Girl": write responses to Questions #1 & #4

Small Group & Class Discussion: Ex. #8

NO REGULAR CLASS MEETING on THURS., NOV. 8

Thurs., 11/8 - Mon., 11/12: Cora out of town for ASA Convention

WK #9

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .

Mon.,11/12: Veteran’s Holiday – NO CLASSES, COLLEGE CLOSED

NO REGULAR CLASS MEETING on MON., NOV. 15

1. Read from Dreams: 
   (a) Slayton, "The Good Girl," pp. 290-293
   (b) Brubach, "The Age of the Female Icon," pp. 344-347
   (c) Contreras, "On Not Being a Girl," pp. 359-362
2. Ex. #8:  
   (a) On "The Good Girl": write responses to Questions #1 & 3 (pp. 293-294)
   (b) On "The Age of the Female Icon": write responses to Questions #1, 2, & 3 (p. 347)
   (c) "On Not Being a Girl": write responses to Questions #1 & #4

Small Group & Class Discussion: Ex. #8

1. Writer's Profile #3 (Essay#1, Essay #2 & In-Class Essay #3 writing skills)
2. Bring In-Class Essay #3 and Dreams textbook to class

WK #10

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .

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 #4 Written Preparation & Practice Drafts (to be collected at beginning of class)

1. Work on Optional Essay #5 (if applicable)
   

Thurs., 11/22 & Fri., 11/23:
THANKSGIVINGS HOLIDAY - NO CLASSES - COLLEGE CLOSED

WK #11

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .

1. NEW:  Deadline for Optional Essay #5, and/or all late/make-up, extra credit work, Optional or Required Revisions

SNOW DAY NOTICE:  NOV. 28 (WED) CLASSES CANCELED

1.  From  Helen Pruitt, COCC Registrar, re: Last day to withdraw and receive a "W" grade:  "We are extending the drop date for fall term to Friday [Nov. 30] because of College classes being closed today and students unable to get instructor signatures."
2.  From Cora to CRN #40588 - Mon-Wed class:  WR 121 In-Class Workshop scheduled for Wed., 11/28, is canceled.  Complete preliminary written prep for the Final Exam Essay, and plan to turn in at the beginning of our scheduled Final Exam on Mon., Dec. 3.
3.  If you didn't get the Final Exam Topics and Guidelines handouts on Mon or Tues. in class:  I have webposted the Topics. and the reading on which the last three topics are based here:

WR 121 Final Exam Topics - Fall 2001
URL: http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr121/Final.htm

1. Preliminary Draft of Final Essay - with 3 readable copies
   

FINAL EXAM WEEK: DECEMBER  3 - 7, 2001

1. Blank college examination Bluebook(s)
2. black or blue ink pens, or dark-leaded pencils
   --optional dictionary OK
3. Final Exam Essay Preparation (to be collected at beginning of Final Exam period)

In-Class Final Exam Essay
(2 hours)

Cora will return any late/make-up/extra credit work, revisions & optional essays, etc. (submitted by the Week #11 deadline) &  distribute updated Grade Reports.