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

Important Snow Day Notice below!!

Tentative COURSE PLAN - Fall 2001
(…& like any other plan, subject to change with advance notice)
for Cora's sections of WR 121:
CRN #40588, Mon-Wed., 2:00-3:15 p.m., Ponderosa 103
CRN #40585, Tues-Thurs., 12:30-1:45 p.m., Modoc 101
Webtip:  When you re-visit this webpage on your internet browser (Netscape or Explorer),
please click "Refresh" or "Reload" to ensure you are seeing the latest version of this webpage.

NOTE: When I assign readings from chapters in our textbook Dreams and Inward Journeys (abbreviated Dreams below in this Course Plan), 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 . . .

CRN #40588:
Mon. 9/17
CRN #40585:
Tues. 9/18
  Introduction to Writing 121
Handouts: Syllabus, Course Plan
In-Class Writer's Profile #1 & Small Group Discussion: Who are we?  Why are we here?  What do we expect and want from this course?
Assign Ex. #1
CRN #40588:
Wed. 9/19
CRN #40585:
Thur. 9/20
  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!
Discuss:
bullet Your questions about this course
bullet Ex. #1 (a):  What is an essay? 
bullet Ex. #1 (b): What can we discover about ourselves through writing and reading?

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

Online Handouts: See Assignments
URL:  http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr121/assignments.htm
(to be webposted after they are discussed in class).

top of this page

WK #2

ASSIGNMENTS DUE (Updated)

IN CLASS . . .

CRN #40588:
Mon. 9/24
CRN #40585:
Tues. 9/25
  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
Return & discuss Ex. #1
Class Discussion:  King & Wright essays

Small Group Discussion: Ex. #2

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

CRN #40588:
Wed. 9/26
CRN #40585:
Thur. 9/27
  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
Class Discussion:  Ch. 3 Readings, Ex. #3 & Narrative Techniques

Assign Essay #1 (Literacy Narrative) - handout
Discuss citing [Dreams] Sources & participating in Writers Workshops

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

top of this page

WK #3

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .

CRN #40588:
Mon. 10/1
CRN #40585:
Tues. 10/2
  1. Preliminary Drafts of Essay #1 (Literacy Narratives) - 3 readable copies
Writers Workshops:  Preliminary Drafts of Essay #1 (Literacy Narrative)
Assign Ex. #4
CRN #40588:
Wed. 10/3
CRN #40585:
Thur. 10/4
  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)
In-Class Exchange Readings & Response:  Essay #1 (Literacy Narrative)
Analysis by Classification: Cora's Summary of Campbell's "The Four Functions of Mythology" (handout)
Small Groups: Discuss Ex. #4 
Class Discussion:  Comparison/contrast of Dreams's "Portfolio of Creation Myths"

Assign Ex. #5

top of this page

WK #4

ASSIGNMENTS DUE: (Revised)

IN CLASS . . . (Revised)

CRN #40588:
Mon. 10/8
CRN #40585:
Tues. 10/9
  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)
Small Groups:  Discuss Ex. #5
Analysis by Functions & Comparison/Contrast:: Myths & Fairy Tales (Campbell, Bettelheim, Versions of Cinderella, & Your ideas)
Discuss:
bullet Comparison/ Contrast Organizational Structures (Handout)
bullet Evaluation: Identifying & Applying Evaluation Criteria (Handout)

Assign Ex. #6

CRN #40588:
Wed. 10/10
CRN #40585:
Thur. 10/11
  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
Small Group & Class Discussion:  Ex. #6

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

top of this page

WK #5

ASSIGNMENTS DUE (Revised):

IN CLASS . . .(Revised)

CRN #40588:
Mon. 10/15
CRN #40585:
Tues. 10/16
  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
Writers Workshops (everyone):  Outlines of Essay #2

Writer's Workshops (if applicable to you): Optional or Required Revisions of Essay #1, & in-class Conferences with Cora as time allows.

CRN #40588:
Wed. 10/17
CRN #40585:
Thur. 10/18
  1. Preliminary Drafts of Essay #2 (Analysis, Comparison/Contrast and/or Evaluation) - 3 readable copies
Writers Workshops:  Preliminary Drafts of Essay #2
Return & discuss Revisions of Essay #1 (if permitted or required)
Sign up for & begin Optional Individual Conferences with Cora (Thurs., 10/18 - Wed, 10/24)

top of this page

WK #6

ASSIGNMENTS DUE (Revised):

IN CLASS . . .(Revised):

CRN #40588:
Mon. 10/22
CRN #40585:
Tues. 10/23
  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
In-Class Exchange Readings & Response:  Essay #2
Assign In-Class Essay #3
(on a choice of assigned topics) & Distribute handout: Organizing Classification Essays
Discussion: Preparation for Success on Timed In-Class Essay Writing
CRN #40588:
Wed. 10/24
CRN #40585:
Thur. 10/25
  1. Choose topic, do written preparation, & practice timed writings for In-Class Essay #3
NO REGULAR CLASS MEETING

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

top of this page

WK #7

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .

CRN #40588:
Mon. 10/29
CRN #40585:
Tues. 10/30
  1. Preliminary Drafts of In-Class Essay #3 (on choice of assigned topics) - 3 readable copies
Writers Workshops:  Preliminary Drafts of In-Class Essay #3
Return & discuss graded Essay #2 and Revision Option (permitted if Essay #2 Outlines,  Preliminary Drafts & Revised Draft were submitted on time)
CRN #40588:
Wed. 10/31
CRN #40585:
Thur. 11/1
  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.

top of this page

WK #8

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:   (Revised):

IN CLASS . . .

CRN #40588:
Mon. 11/5
CRN #40585:
Tues. 11/6
 
  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.
Class Discussion:
bullet Definition & Causality [Cause-Effect Analysis]
bullet Ex. #7 

 

CRN #40588:
Wed. 11/7
  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
Return & discuss graded In-Class Essay #3 
Assign Writer's Profile #3

Small Group & Class Discussion: Ex. #8

CRN #40585:
Thur. 11/8

NO REGULAR CLASS MEETING on THURS., NOV. 8

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

top of this page

WK #9

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .

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

CRN #40588:
Mon. 11/12

NO REGULAR CLASS MEETING on MON., NOV. 15

CRN #40585:
Tues. 11/13
  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
Return & discuss graded In-Class Essay #3 
Assign Writer's Profile #3

Small Group & Class Discussion: Ex. #8

 
CRN #40588:
Wed. 11/14
CRN #40585:
Thur. 11/15
  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
Assign In-Class Essay #4 (choice of assigned topics)
In-Class Work Session: Prep for In-Class Essay #4

top of this page

WK #10

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .

CRN #40588:
Mon. 11/19
CRN #40585:
Tues. 11/20
  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)
Cora will collect In-Class Essay #4 written preparation & Practice Drafts at beginning of class
In-Class Essay #4 (75 min.)
must be written in a Bluebook or it will not be accepted!
Assign Optional Essay #5 & Conferences (Handout)
CRN #40588:
Wed. 11/21
CRN #40585:
Thur. 11/22
  1. Work on Optional Essay #5 (if applicable)
NO REGULAR CLASS MEETING:
Cora will be available for individual conferences either on Wed., 11/21, 2:00-3:15 p.m., Ponderosa 103; or as scheduled with individual students

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

top of this page

WK #11

ASSIGNMENTS DUE:

IN CLASS . . .

CRN #40588:
Mon., 11/26
CRN #40585:
Tues., 11/27
  1. NEW:  Deadline for Optional Essay #5, and/or all late/make-up, extra credit work, Optional or Required Revisions
Return & discuss graded In-Class Essay #4 
Distribute updated Grade Reports
Discuss the WR 121 Final Exam, Evaluation Criteria & Final Topic Choices (handouts)

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

Or when and if you can get to school on Thurs. or Fri. (Nov. 29-30), you can get the Final (paper) handouts from the Humanities Dept. office (Modoc, 2nd floor) - Cora will also leave some in the plastic basket outside her office, Deschutes 14--as soon as she can get to school again.

CRN #40585:
Thur.. 11/29 
  1. Preliminary Draft of Final Essay - with 3 readable copies
Writer's Workshops: Preliminary Drafts of Final Essay
(Note Well:  Cora cannot assist students with the Final Essay)

top of this page

FINAL EXAM WEEK: DECEMBER  3 - 7, 2001

CRN #40588:
(MON-WED Class):
Mon., Dec. 3
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ponderosa 103
Bring:
  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)
Cora will collect Final Exam Essay Preparation 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.

CRN #40585
(TUE-THUR Class):

Wed., Dec. 5
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Modoc 101

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

top of this page

Fall 2001 WR 121 Syllabus | Course Plan | Links: Writer Resources |
Assignments will be webposted after they are discussed in class:
Assignments (1) | Essay #1 | Assignments (2)

Example WR 121 Student Writing - Fall 2001
Cora's WR 121 Home Page | Past Student Writing Humanities Dept Web: Writing Home Page

You Are Here ~ WR 121 Course Plan ~ Fall 2001
URL of this webpage: http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr121/courseplan.htm
Last Updated:  26 July 2003

This webpage is maintained by Cora Agatucci, Professor of English,
Humanities Department, Central Oregon Community College
I welcome comments: cagatucci@cocc.edu
© Cora Agatucci, 1997-2001
Cora's Home Page | Current ScheduleCora's Classes | CopyrightSite Map

For problems with this web, contact webmaster@cocc.edu