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English 111, section 15 -- Composition I: Homework

Due dates: turn in homework or complete the readings and assignments on the dates listed. Late work is not accepted without an excused absence.

New Century Handbook, Hult, Christine & Huckin, Thomas. 3rd ed. Pearson, 2005. ISBN 0-321-23392-1

Presence of Others: Voices and Images That Call for Response. Lunsford, Andrea A. & Ruszkiewicz, John J. 4th ed. Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2004. ISBN 0-312-40434-4

The homework assignments may change as class needs dictate.

English 111
Reflection
Papers
Homework
Attendance
Absences

Citizenship
Grades
 
Date due
Week
(Theme/Focus) What is due on date indicated or what will be discussed in class

T 1/10/06
R 1/12/06 (lab)

1

T: (Introduction to course); discuss syllabus and course expectations; discuss Zahnow Library, Student Technology Center and Writing Center resources; complete permission to use student writing form; discuss Presence pp. 1-8 (critical reading); discuss Handbook pp. 2-9 (why do we write) and pp. 632-638 (portfolio)
R: (Introduction) explore the lab, review syllabus online; read Presence pp. 1-8 (critical reading); read Handbook pp. 632-638 (portfolio)

T 1/17/06
R 1/19/06
(lab)
2
T: (Narrative); read and discuss Presence pp. 32 & 697-702; listen to music as story; turn in reading analysis 1
R: read and discuss Handbook pp. 46-51 (section 3b); work on draft of paper 1; turn in journal writing 1
T 1/24/06
R 1/26/06
(lab)
3
T: visit Writing Center for resource information (SE 139)
R: read and discuss Handbook pp. 84-89 (section 5a); first draft of paper 1 due (2 copies); turn in journal writing 2
T 1/31/06
R 2/2/06
(lab)
4
T: (Narrative); read and discuss Presence pp. 441-449; listen to student supplied music with interpretive story; category 1 prompt pre-test; turn in reading analysis 2
R: visit Zahnow Library for general introduction; revised paper 1 due (2 copies); turn in journal writing 3
T 2/7/06
R 2/9/06
(lab)
5
T: (Exploratory); read and discuss Presence pp. 29-30 & 419-427; read directions as explanation; turn in reading analysis 3
R: read and discuss Handbook pp. 51-58 (section 3c); first draft of paper 2 due (2 copies); turn in journal writing 4
T 2/14/06
R 2/16/06
(lab)
6
T: (Exploratory); read and discuss Presence pp. 191-197; students discuss samples of direction materials; mid-semester assessment; turn in reading analysis 4
R: read and discuss Handbook pp. 97-103 (sections 5c & 5d); revised paper 2 due (2 copies); turn in journal writing 5
T 2/21/06
R 2/23/06
(lab)
7
*** Mid-semester assessment ***
T: (Description); read and discuss Presence pp. 27-28 & 634-641; interpret descriptions; turn in reading analysis 5
R: read and discuss Handbook pp. 103-108 (section 5e); first draft of paper 3 due (3 copies); peer evaluation of paper; turn in journal writing 6
T 2/28/06
R 3/2/06
(lab)
8
T: (Description); read and discuss Presence pp. 787-792; interpret and discuss students' descriptions; turn in reading analysis 6
R: read and discuss Handbook pp. 71-74 & 77-80 (sections 4b & 4d); revised paper 3 due (2 copies); turn in journal writing 7
3/6/06
3/12/06
-
Spring Break
T 3/14/06
R 3/16/06
(lab)
9
T: (Argument); read and discuss Presence pp. 25-26 & images between pp. 542 and 543; examine a magazine picture as argument; turn in reading analysis 7
R: read and discuss Handbook pp. 136-138 (intro & section 7a); first draft of paper 4 due (3 copies); peer evaluation of paper; turn in journal writing 8
T 3/21/06
R 3/23/06
(lab)
10
T: (Argument); read and discuss Presence 338-349; students share magazine pictures; turn in reading analysis 8
R: read and discuss Handbook pp. 89-97 (section 5b); revised paper 4 due (2 copies); turn in journal writing 9
T 3/28/06
R 3/30/06
(lab)
11
T: (Analysis); read and discuss Presence pp. 23-25 & 280-288; combining Narrative, Exploratory, Description, and Argument as Analysis; turn in reading analysis 9
R: (Analysis, Library research); read and discuss Handbook pp. 265-272 (sections intro to 12c); visit Zahnow Library for research; turn in journal writing 10
T 4/4/06
R 4/6/06
(lab)
12
T: (Reporting); read and discuss Presence pp. 207-212; critiquing a restaurant; Restaurant reporting; turn in reading analysis 10
R: (Analysis); read and discuss Handbook pp. 243-251 (sections intro to 11b) and 273-279 (sections 12d & 12e); first draft of paper 5 due (2 copies)
T 4/11/06
R 4/13/06
(lab)
13
T: (Analysis); category 1 prompt post-test; read and discuss Handbook pp. 279-305 (section 12f); work on Restaurant reporting
R: complete Engl 111 final course assessment online; work on Restaurant reporting
T 4/18/06
R 4/20/06
(lab)
14
T: Restaurant critics reports
R: (Reflection); review Handbook pp. 632-638 (sections 28b to 28d); revised paper 5 due (2 copies); course evaluation
T 4/25/06
Exam week
T: Portfolio statement & writing portfolio due
 

Teacher:

Professor Fenobia I. Dallas
Classroom location and days:
Science East 223, Tuesdays
Science East 206 (Lab), Thursdays
Time:
8:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Office location:
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Office hours:
M 1-3 pm; T 10-11 am & 1-2 pm; and by appt.

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She would rather be taking a nap.


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