WR 121 * TENTATIVE * Course Plan - Fall 2002
*
SUBJECT TO CHANGE - LIKE EVEN THE BEST LAID PLANS - WITH ADVANCE NOTICE IN CLASS *
CRN # 40588, Mon-Wed., 2:00-3:15 p.m., Mazama 105
CRN #40577, Tue-Thur, 9:30-10:45, Modoc 222
CRN #40585, Tue-Thur, 12:30-1:45, Modoc 220

NOTE: When I assign readings from our textbook McGraw-Hill Reader, ed. Gilber H. Muller
(& abbreviated Muller below in this Course Plan), do not automatically do assignments
included in that chapter. Specific directions for any homework exercises
listed under the "Assignments Due" columns below will be explained in advance in class.

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Short Cuts: Week 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | Finals

Example Student Essays:
 http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr121/essayexamples.htm
NOTE:
Writer's Profile assignments  have been canceled!!
 
WK #1 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 9/23
CRN #40588
Tues. 9/24
CRN #40577
& #40585
IN-CLASS: Introduction to WR 121 (handout)
Assign Writing Sample (1-2 page response to reading of student's choice - directions given in class)
Wed. 9/25
CRN #40588
Thurs. 9/26
CRN #40577
& #40585
DUE:  Writing Sample
IN-CLASS: Distribute & discuss WR 121 Syllabus & Course Plan: part I (handouts); &  discuss Week #2 assignments.
Writer's Workshop: Read & respond to other students' Writing Samples.

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WK #2 ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Mon. 9/30
CRN #40588
Tues. 10/1
CRN #40577
& #40585
(1) BRING Questions re: WR 121 Syllabus & Course Plan (handouts)
(2) READ in Muller pp. 47- 50, 2-14, 38-39: Schlesinger's "The Cult of Ethnicity," from Ch. 1: "Critical Thinking, Reading & Writing," & Taylor's "Cultish Behavior or Doltish Behavior?"
Preview Development Strategies (Muller pp. 25-37): Causal Analysis, Argumentation
IN-CLASS: Discuss questions re: WR 121 & handouts; Return & Discuss Writing Samples; Discuss "Critical Thinking, Reading & Writing," Schlesinger's essay & Taylor's response.  Assign Summary & Analysis Exercise (online handout)
Wed. 10/2
CRN #40588
Thurs. 10/3
CRN #40577
& #40585
(1) READ in Muller pp. 42-46, 50-61: Adler's "How to Mark a Book," Dillard's "The Writing Life," Elbow's "Freewriting," Murray's "The Maker's Eye: Revising Your Own Manuscripts"
(2) DUE:
Summary & Analysis Exercise
(online handout)
IN-CLASS: Discuss Summary & Analysis Exercise; and  Adler, Dillard, Elbow, & Murray readings; Preview Development Strategies (Muller pp. 25-37): esp. Analogy, Causal Analysis, Classification, Illustration, Process Analysis.
Assign
Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #1 (online handout)

Fri., 10/4, before 4:30 p.m.:  Fall 2002 Tuition due, and
 Last day to drop full-term classes & receive 100% refund
Mon., 10/7:  Late Registration Fee begins
If you have questions, please e-mail welcome@cocc.edu or call (541) 383-7500. 

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WK #3

ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED

Mon. 10/7
CRN #40588
Tues. 10/8
CRN #40577
& #40585
(1) Read/Review in Muller pp. 25-37: "Strategies for Development" [from Ch. 1];
(2) READ in Muller pp. 184-197; 431- 434, 438- 443:

  Dillard's "An American Childhood" [Narration, Description, Humor/Irony/Satire];
  Rodriquez's "Family Values" [Narration, Description, Causal Analysis, Argumentation]
  Mead's "New Superstitions for Old" [Illustration, Definition];
  Coles's "I Listen to My Parents and I Wonder What They Believe" [Causal Analysis]
(3) DUE: Summary & Analysis Exercise II
[same directions as for Summary & Analysis Exercise from Week #2 but...] on one of today's readings - by Dillard ["An American Childhood"], Rodriquez, Mead, or Coles.
IN-CLASS: Return & discuss Summary & Analysis Exercise (from Week #2) - see Follow-Up: Summary & Analysis Exercise Week #2 (handout)
Discuss Summary & Analysis Exercise II; "Strategies for Development"; and Dillard ["An American Childhood], Rodriquez, Mead & Coles
Discuss Questions re:
Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #1
Wed. 10/9
CRN #40588
Thurs. 10/10
CRN #40577
& #40585
(1) DUE: Preliminary Draft of Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #1 - & bring 3 readable copies -  on one of these Week #2-#3 readings:
by Adler, Dillard ["The Writing Life"], Elbow, Murray, Dillard ["An American Childhood"], Rodriquez, Mead, or Coles.
(2) BRING Muller textbook
IN-CLASS:  Review MLA-Style documentation requirements for this assignment.
Writer's Workshop
: Read & critique Preliminary Drafts of
Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #1 using Directions handout as Revision Checklist & Student Author's Directions

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WK #4

ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED

Mon. 10/14
CRN #40588
Tues. 10/15
CRN #40577
& #40585
(1) DUE: Final Draft of Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #1 [to be graded] - with Summary & Analysis Exercises & all copies of Preliminary Draft attached [Note well: Revision Option will be extended if turned in on time]
(2) READ/Review in Muller pp. 20-37, 39-41, 11-14, 699-700:  "The Writing Process" [Prewriting, Drafting, Revising]; Paraphrasing, Summarizing, Quoting; & MLA Parenthetical Documentation [In-Text citation of Summary, Paraphrase, Quotation]
IN-CLASS: Exchange readings of  Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #1;  Assign [Out of Class] Essay #1 & Author's Directions [addressed to Workshop group];  Discuss "The Writing Process," Essay Evaluation Criteria, & Citing Source/s
Discuss Accessing WebGrade (handout - not available online! See Cora)
Wed. 10/16
CRN #40588
Thurs. 10/17
CRN #40577
& #40585
(1) BRING questions re: [Out of Class] Essay #1 assignment
(2) DUE:
Written (but Informal) Plan or Outline for Essay #1 - bring 2 readable copies [2nd copy will be turned in to Cora at the end of class]
IN-CLASS:  Discuss Questions re: [Out of Class] Essay #1 assignment & Written Plans/Outlines for Essay #1, & Directions for Week #5 Workshop
[Note well: Revision Option will be available only if Preliminary Draft copies are prepared on time for Week #5 Workshop and Final Draft is submitted on time]

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WK #5

ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED

Mon. 10/21
CRN #40588
Tues. 10/22
CRN #40577
& #40585
(1) DUE: Author's Directions & Preliminary Draft of [Out of Class] Essay #1 - bring 3 readable copies!
[Note well: Revision Option will be available only if Preliminary Draft copies are prepared on time for this Workshop and Final Draft is submitted on time]
IN-CLASS: Return Written Plan/Outline for Essay #1
Writer's Workshop: Read & critique Preliminary Drafts of Essay #1 & respond to Author's Directions
Wed. 10/23
CRN #40588
Thurs. 10/24
CRN #40577
& #40585
(1) DUE: Final Draft of Out of Class Essay #1 [to be graded, with all copies of Written Plan/Outline, Preliminary Draft, Author's Directions & Workshop Readers' Responses attached
[Note well: Revision Option available only if Preliminary Draft copies were prepared on time for above Workshop and Final Draft is submitted on time]
IN-CLASS:  Return & discuss graded Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #1: see Evaluation form; assign Revision Option (if eligible)
Exchange reading &
In-Class Summary-Analysis Exercise III on another's student's Final Draft of [Out of Class] Essay #1  - Note Well:  You must have a Final Draft ready to exchange with another student today in order to participate this in-class Exercise.
Preview [In-Class] Essay #2 assignment, assign Muller Readings for Week #6 (see below), & discuss Strategies for success on In-Class Timed Essays;

Sun., 10/27: Daylight Savings Time Ends, so "Fall Back": i.e. set your clocks back 1 hour.
Mon., 10/28: COCC Midterm Grade Reports due from Instructors.

Resources for Optional Revisions of Formal Academic Summary & Rhetorical Analysis #1:
Example Formal Academic Summaries (Online handout only) - Week #3
URL: http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr121/summaries.htm
Example Student Rhetorical Analyses - Weeks #5 & #6
URL: http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr121/rhetorical_analysis.htm
Handouts distributed in class and/or webposted with student authors' permission.
See Cora if you didn't get handouts.

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WK #6

ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED

Mon. 10/28
CRN #40588
Tues. 10/29
CRN #40577
& #40585
(1) READ: Kingsolver, "Stone Soup"; Theroux, "On Being a Man"; Tannen, "Sex, Lies, & Conversation..."; & Dove, "Loose Ends" in Muller textbook
IN-CLASS: Distribute & discuss Midterm Grade Reports (to date);
Discuss Readings in Muller, Assign
In-Class Essay #2 Topics, & discuss scoring/grading criteria for In-Class Essays.
Wed. 10/30
CRN #40588
Thurs. 10/31
CRN #40577
& #40585
(1) DUE: Select Topic, prepare Written (but Informal) Plan or Outline (and/or Preliminary Draft) for In-Class Essay #2 - & bring 2 readable copies [2nd copy will be turned in to Cora at the end of class]
(2) BRING Muller textbook
IN-CLASS:  Discuss questions re: In-Class Essay #2 & Topics, Discuss Muller Readings, & Review procedures for citing source(s) in In-Class Essays
Writer's Workshop:  Discuss & critique
Plan/Outline and/or Draft for In-Class Essay #2

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WK #7

ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED

Mon. 11/4
CRN #40588
Tues. 11/5
CRN #40577
& #40585
(1) Preliminary Draft of In-Class Essay #2 (to be turned in at the beginning of class)
(2) Bring bluebook(s), black or blue ink pens,
topics handout, Muller textbook; optional dictionary &/or thesaurus OK.
Note Well: No Notes, Outlines, Drafts, etc., may be used when writing In-Class Essays.
IN-CLASS: Return & Discuss graded Out-of-Class Essay #1, assign Optional Revision (if eligible) - first 15-30 min. of class.  See also Evaluation: Out-of-Class Essay #1
In-Class Essay #2 Preparation will be collected at the beginning of class.
Begin writing In-Class Essay #2 (45 min. of class)
In-Progress Bluebooks will be collected at the end of the class period.
Note Well:  NO Late/"Make-Up" In-Class Essays are allowed (See WR 121 Syllabus: Course Grading & Late Work Policies)
Wed. 11/6
CRN #40588
Thurs. 11/7
CRN #40577
& #40585
Bring pens, Muller textbook; optional dictionary &/or thesaurus OK.
Note Well: No Notes, Outlines, Drafts, etc., may be used when writing In-Class Essays.
IN-CLASS:  At beginning of class, In-Progress In-Class Essay #2 Bluebooks (from previous course meeting) will be distributed.
Finish writing
In-Class Essay #2
(75 min. of class)
Note Well:  Bluebooks will be collected at the end of the class period for grading,

Fri., 11/8:  Deadline (1) to Drop full-term classes with no grade on transcript;
(2) to Change audit/credit status; and (3) to Add classes

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Note: As discussed in class, Writer's Profiles assignments have been eliminated.
 

WK #8

ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED

Mon., 11/11: Veteran's Day -  College is Closed & No Classes

Mon. 11/11
CRN #40588
Tues. 11/12
CRN #40577 & #40585
(1) Prepare Detailed Outline or Preliminary Draft of [Out of Class] Essay #3
NO REGULAR CLASS MEETING
Wed. 11/13
CRN #40588
Thurs. 11/14
CRN #40577
& #40585
(1) DUE: Detailed Outline or Preliminary Draft of [Out of Class] Essay #3  - & bring 3 readable copies!
IN-CLASS:  Discuss questions re:  [Out of Class] Essay #3
Workshop:
Read & critique Detailed Outlines/Preliminary Drafts of Essay #3 & respond to (in-class) Author's Directions
Directions will be given for Writer's Profile #1

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WK #9

ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED

Mon. 11/18
CRN #40588
Tues. 11/19
CRN #40577
& #40585
(1) DUE: Final Draft of [Out of Class] Essay #3 [to be graded, with all copies of Detailed Outline &/or Preliminary Draft with Workshop Responses attached
IN-CLASS: Exchange reading & In-Class Summary-Analysis Exercise #4 on another's student's Final Draft of [Out of Class] Essay #3  - Note Well:  You must have a Final Draft ready to exchange with another student today in order to participate this in-class Exercise.
Return & discuss graded In-Class Essay #2: See Evaluation Checklist for In-Class Essay #2
Assign In-Class Essay #4 Topics & begin preparation.
Wed. 11/20
CRN #40588
Thurs. 11/21
CRN #40577
& #40585
(1) Select Topic & Prepare for In-Class Essay #4 Topics [Short Version: 75 min.]
NO REGULAR CLASS MEETING

Thurs., 11/21 - Sun., 11/24: Cora off campus at CCHA Conference in San Francisco; No Office Hours
...but don't panic if something goes wrong while I'm out of town:
we'll work it out when I return! - Cora

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WK #10

ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED

Mon. 11/25
CRN #40588
Tues. 11/26
CRN #40577
& #40585
(1) DUE: In-Class Essay #4 Preparation [due at the beginning of class]
(2) Bring bluebook(s), black or blue ink pens, topics handout;
optional dictionary OK.
Note Well: No Notes, Outlines, Drafts, etc., may be used when writing In-Class Essays.
IN-CLASS: Write In-Class Essay #4 Short Version: 75 min.)
In-Class Essay #4 Preparation will be collected at the beginning of class.
Note Well:  Bluebooks will be collected at the end of the class period for grading.
Note Well:  NO Late/"Make-Up" In-Class Essays are allowed (See WR 121 Syllabus: Course Grading & Late Work Policies)
Wed. 11/27
CRN #40588
IN-CLASS: Conferences as needed

Thurs. 11/28
CRN #40577 & #40585

 NO CLASS: Thanksgivings Holiday

Thurs., 11/28 - Fri, 11/29: Thanksgivings Holiday - No Classes & College is Closed

Example Student Essays:
 http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr121/essayexamples.htm

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WK #11

ASSIGNMENTS DUE & IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES PLANNED

Mon. 12/2
CRN #40588
Tues. 12/3
CRN #40577
& #40585
DUE: Deadline for all Optional Revisions, Late/Make-Up/Extra Credit work
IN-CLASS: Return & discuss graded [Out of Class] Graded Essay #3, & assign Optional Revision (if eligible).
Distribute Final Exam Essay Topics (handout) & Discuss Preparation for the Final.

Wed. 12/4: Last day to Withdraw from full-term classes & receive a "W" grade;
NOTE WELL:
 Instructor's Signature Required to Withdraw.

Wed. 12/4
CRN #40588
Thurs. 12/5
CRN #40577
& #40585
(1) DUE: Preparation for Final Exam Essay (Preliminary Draft and/or Outline) - & bring 3 readable copies!
[Note well: Writing instructors & Tutors may NOT assist students with WR 121 Final Exam Essay Topics or Preparation.]
IN-CLASS:  Return & discuss graded In-Class Essay #4
Workshop:
Read & critique Preliminary Drafts/Outlines for Final Exam Essay

Example Student Essays:
 http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr121/essayexamples.htm

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FINALS WEEK: Dec. 9-13, 2002

For Section:

Final Exam Meeting is scheduled on:

#40577 (T-Th 9:30 Class):

Thurs., Dec. 12, 10:15-12:15, MOD 222

#40585 (T-Th 12:30 Class):

Thurs., Dec. 12, 3:15-5:15, MOD 220

#40588 (M-W 2:00 Class):

Fri., Dec. 13, 1:00-3:00, MAZ 105
All
Sections:
ASSIGNMENTS DUE AT FINAL EXAM MEETING:
(1) BRING:
Preparation for Final Exam Essay (e.g. all copies of Drafts/Outlines)
(2) BRING bluebook(s), black or blue ink pens, topics handout; optional dictionary OK.
Note Well: No Notes, Outlines, Drafts, etc., may be used when writing In-Class Essays.
(4) Deadline for any Optional Revisions (original graded version must be attached!), Late/Make-Up Work, etc.

IN-CLASS:  
Write Final Exam Essay (2 hours)

Tues., 12/17, by 4:00 p.m.:  Grades due from Fall 2002 COCC course instructors.
To pick up course work & Final Grade Reports, WR 121 students should:

contact Cora during Winter 2003 term (i.e. during regular office hours or by appointment),
or make alternative arrangements with Cora.

Short Cuts: Week 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | Finals
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Fall 2002 Syllabus | Course Plan | Assignments

Example Student Essays:
 http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr121/essayexamples.htm

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