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ENG-101-10 College Writing, Spring 2017Class Day: Monday Wednesday and FridayClass Time and Location: 12:00pm -12:50pm, MHRA 1208

Instructor: Forrest [email protected]: 3210B; Phone: 904-525-7797Office hours: Friday 1:00 pm-2:00 pm or by appointment

Course Description / Course GoalsIn English 101, my primary goals include encouraging my students to expand their

creativity, enhance their writing skills, and apply those newly learned writing techniques beyond the classroom. It is my belief that exercising clarity when communicating is important for personal growth, while communicating efficiently is vital for professional growth.

Required Texts/Materials

For this class, you’ll need to purchase the following text from the University Bookstore:● Berberyan, Lilly, Kristie L. Ellison, and Alicia Beeson, editors. Rhetorical Approaches to

College Writing. Hayden-McNeil, 2018. ISBN: 978-0-7380-9218-8Additional readings will be provided for you via CanvasIt is your responsibility to come to class prepared with printed readings or a digital copy on your tablet/laptop. Also, please bring the following to each class meeting:

● A writing utensil● A paper/a notebook● A plastic binder (preferably with prongs and pockets) for your portfolio● Printed copies of specific assignments to be Peer Reviewed in-class

You should save physical copies of graded assignments with corrections, revision marks, in a folder, or binder, so you will have them for your portfolio.

Grading ScaleA+ 97-100 B+ 87-89 C+ 77-79 D+ 67-69 F 0-59

A 93-96 B 83-86 C 73-76 D 63-66

A-90-92 B-80-82 C-70-72 D-60-62

Grading Distribution

Students will be expected to write 20-24 pages of polished prose

Participation / Informal writing exercises / Discussion: 15% (SLOs 1 and 3)Personal Essay (3-4 pgs): 15% (SLOs 2,5, and 6)Visual Rhetorical Analysis (3-4 pgs): 10% (SLOs 1, 3, 4, and 5)Speech Analysis (5-6 pgs) : 15% (SLOs 1-5)Argumentative Research Essay (6-8 pgs) : 15% (SLOs 1-5)Portfolio (including the 4-6 page critical reflection essay) 30% (SLOs 1-6)

Total: 100%

— First Formal Assignment

Personal EssayThis assignment will require you to explain in-depth about your passions and how they

have influenced your life so far. What is something that makes you feel free, or gets you excited? Are you interested in athletics or the arts and sciences? What specifically drives your interest toward these subjects? Are you interested in music or poetry? How do those voices, rhymes, and rhythms shape your everyday? Have these passions helped you through personal difficulty or tragedy or hardship? This essay will require you to provide an in-depth insight upon a subject of passion that is close to you, and why that passion is important to you personally. 3-4 pages. 15% of Final Grade

— Second Formal Assignment

Visual Rhetorical AnalysisThis assignment will require you to summarize and analyze a visual text. You should

choose between a magazine advertisement, a political cartoon, or two competing advertising campaigns (i.e. Coca Cola versus Pepsi Cola, Nike versus Adidas, Sprint versus Verizon, etc). Further, you will formulate an argument that expresses which advertisements you believe most successfully utilize rhetoric to sell their specific product. I am NOT asking you to argue for which product is better, but rather which advertisements are rhetorically most effective at selling the product. You must formulate a clear thesis and structure your essay accordingly.

You will be graded on your ability to recognize the rhetorical appeals, your clear articulation of the stylistic choices (language, colors, content, etc.) in the ads, your ability to follow your thesis and organize a sound rhetorical analysis with sophistication, and your ability to construct an argument clearly and with an effective use of outside evidence.

The essay must adhere to MLA style formatting (1” margins, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font). Although this is not a research paper, you must include a Works Cited page so that you can properly credit the sources of the advertisements. Also, you must properly utilize in-text citations when quoting from the ads. If you choose to use ideas and/or quotes from additional outside sources, you MUST give the source(s) credit with appropriate in-text citations and inclusion on the Works Cited page. Failure to properly credit sources is plagiarism.

The purposes of this Visual Rhetorical Analysis assignment are to 1) familiarize you with the rhetorical triangle, the rhetorical appeals, and the canons of rhetoric, 2) enhance your abilities in interpreting the intentions and rhetorical dimensions of the texts you confront, and 3) allow you to perceive the ways in which rhetoric operates in the world around you. Ask yourself, who is the rhetor? Who is the audience? What is the message of this visual text? Is this visual text effective? 4-6 pages. 10% of Final Grade

— Third Formal Assignment

Speech AnalysisThis assignment will require your construction of an essay surrounding a speech we have

either A) discussed in class, or B) a speech that you have cleared with me by providing specific areas of analysis that are significant to this class and your portfolio. This assignment will require you to summarize and analyze a speech or text written intended to be spoken aloud. Throughout this essay you should answer the questions: Who is the rhetor? Who is the audience? How are the rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) being utilized by the rhetor? Is this speech effective, and why? For this Speech Analysis essay you will engage at least 3 sources, one of which must be from a hardcopy book checked out from Jackson Library. You must properly utilize in-text citations. Failure to properly credit sources is considered plagiarism.

The essay must adhere to MLA style formatting (1” margins, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font). You must include a Works Cited page so that you can properly credit your sources for your selected speech, and your 3 other sources to include in context with your chosen speech. Your Works Cited page DOES NOT count toward your page count.4-6 pages15% of Final Grade

— Fourth Formal Assignment

Argumentative Research PaperThis assignment will require your construction of an argument, while supporting that

stance with the use of the rhetorical appeals, and outside sources. You must make an argument about your research topic. This argument must be clearly stated in a working thesis statement.

All body paragraphs must be focused and organized, clearly relating back to your thesis.The topic should not be limited to opinion, but rather should address some larger cultural topic. Some topics for argumentative research may include: ‒ the topic of cultural identity, gender identity, or political identity, and the definitions that strictly surround those identities …‒ the topic of video game violence and desensitization, how violent video games hinder development of social behaviors, how violent video games lead addiction to aggressive behavior– or the topic of concussions in football, how concussions are negatively affecting individual lives and families across America, how aggression on the athletic field leads to domestic violence …(You may not take from the ideas above, unless your paper is approved by me) You may find another topic you would prefer to write about and be sure to plan your research or run your idea past me and I will be sure to help the best I can.

For this argumentative paper you will engage at least 5 sources, two of which must be from a hardcopy book checked out from Jackson Library. For your other 3 sources you may use strong secondary materials. Strong secondary sources include newspapers (such as San Francisco Chronicle, New York Times, etc.), magazines (such as Time, Newsweek, etc.), scholarly journals, and some websites (not Wikipedia or another user-based encyclopedia). Your sources must be reputable and reliable.

From these sources, you will analyze how each author makes his/her argument, summarize his/her argument and rhetorical choices, and then enter the debate by arguing your own position on the issue. Your Research Paper will respond to the arguments of others, in order to bolster your stance and reaffirm your argument. For this paper, you are required to summarize, synthesize, paraphrase, quote, analyze, and critique the authors in support of your point of view and also thoroughly address the opposing view without undercutting your own position. You will be graded on your ability to enter the conversation, understand the context, support your position, address the opposing side, clearly state your thesis, and on the sophistication of your writing style and paper organization.

The purposes of this Research Paper are to 1) allow you to experience conducting research 2) bolster your ability to discuss your particular researched topic in depth and 3) allow you to experience writing as a conversation between audiences. The essay must adhere to MLA style formatting (1” margins, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font). You must include a Works Cited page so that you can properly credit your sources. Also, you must properly utilize in-text citations. Failure to properly credit sources is considered plagiarism. 6-8 pages. 15% of Final Grade

— Final Assignment

Final Portfolio

The Final Portfolio, due at the end of the semester, will be composed of representative pieces of your work this semester. Your portfolio will include revisions of major writing assignments, adding up to at least 12-15 newly revised pages. All work present in the Final Portfolio must be substantially revised over the course of the semester. Keep all of your drafts! Additionally, to these newly crafted drafts of the major assignments, you must write a 4-6 page Critical Reflection essay, in which you 1) assess the portfolio’s contents individually, as well as collectively, 2) elaborate on the style and arrangement of your portfolio items, and 3) critically reflect on the writing and revision processes undertaken throughout the semester. The rationale essay is NOT included in the 12-15 pages of significant formal essay revisions required for the portfolio.

Portfolios will be submitted electronically via Canvas or email. Portfolios will also be turned in hardcopy and must be organized in a binder. Portfolios must include both a reflection essay and evidence of drafting and revision in order to receive a passing grade (D-or above). Students who do not submit a portfolio will automatically receive an F for English 101, regardless of the quality of work submitted prior to the portfolio.

Portfolio GuidelinesThe final portfolio is a required common assignment across all sections of English 101.

The portfolio comprises between 30 and 40% of a student’s final course grade, with the exact percentage determined by the individual instructor. To receive a passing grade (D-or above): Portfolios must include a 4-6 page critical reflection essay and an additional 12-15 pages of polished prose with evidence of drafting and substantial revision throughout all texts. Portfolios that do not include both at least one page of a critical reflection essay and at least one page of polished, revised prose for the portfolio, supported by any evidence of drafting, will receive a 0% for the Portfolio. Students who do not submit a portfolio will automatically receive an “F” for English 101, regardless of the quality of work otherwise submitted prior to the portfolio.

Required Components of the Final Portfolio:

1. The portfolio must be securely bound, with a device such as a 3-ring binder or a comb binding with clear cover(s). If the instructor assigns or requires an electronic version of the final portfolio attached in Canvas, a print version of the portfolio is not also required.

2. The portfolio must have a cover page with the student’s full name, section number, with the date and time of their submission.

3. The portfolio must have a detailed table of contents that specifically guides the reader(s) of the submitted portfolio.

4. The portfolio must include the critical reflection essay of 4-6 pages that assesses how individual pieces of college writing, as well as the collective contents of the portfolio, showcase the student’s experience and growth as a writer throughout English 101; illustrates understanding of course materials and an awareness of rhetorical choices across contexts, including the Student Learning Outcomes for English 101; and offers an in-depth insight into their own critical reflection on the writing and revision process that resulted in these polished essays and other writings. Please note: The critical reflection essay is not included in the 12-15 pages of polished prose required for the portfolio, although it is included in the 20-24 pages of completed writing required for the course. The critical reflection essays should not evaluate the quality or validity of any assignment or course text, nor should they give opinions or assess the capabilities of the instructor. Rather, critical reflection essays should illustrate how students have met the Student Learning Outcomes for English 101.

5. Assignment sheets/handouts/guidelines for each formal essay included in the portfolio.

6. At least 12-15 pages of polished prose, distributed across 2-3 formal essay assignments. Theassignments/prose must have been substantially revised, beyond any prior course-based instructor assessments, upon inclusion in the portfolio. Works Cited pages and outside source images DO NOT count toward this length requirement. The instructor may substitute a multimodal project for one of the formal assignments included in the portfolio. The multimodal project will not count for more than half of the polished prose (6-8 pages). The multimodal project will also demonstrate multiple revisions and peer comments. For instructors who measure by word count, 300 words will equal one page.

7. Evidence of revision in the form of the drafts, peer comments, and any earlier graded versionsfor each of the included formal essays as the instructor requires. Students may also submit otherevidence of process, such as outlining, brainstorming, or other notes or exercises. These pieces of revision are crucial to the process of college writing.30% of Final Grade

Extra CreditOpportunities for extra credit may arise throughout the semester, but those opportunities will only be available to the entire class. Do not ask me for extra credit when you feel your grade is slipping. You have an entire semester worth of opportunity to improve your grade through class participation, and perfecting your portfolio.

Academic Integrity Every student is required to adhere to the Academic Integrity Policy on all assigned work

throughout the course. Plagiarism is a serious violation of the Academic Integrity Policy. Violations of academic integrity are consequential academic offenses that will not be tolerated in

this class. I expect every student to review and somewhat familiarize themselves with the guidelines and list of violations at http://academicintegrity.uncg.edu and to abide by the UNCG Academic Integrity Policy. Violations include but are not limited to plagiarism. Plagiarism occurs when a person represents someone else's words or ideas as his or her own writing.

In writing your papers, you must take care to avoid plagiarizing the words or ideas of others. When you use sources such as books, web pages, articles, or primary documents in your writing, you must identify them to your reader. If you quote a source directly, you must put the borrowed material in quotation marks and include a proper citation. If you take an idea from another source but put it in your own words (i.e. paraphrase it), you must still give proper credit to the source. Please use MLA-Style documentation to document any sources used in written work.* Do not be shy about documenting, quoting, and citing your sources even in first drafts. Getting those citations correct earlier in the semester will help for your portfolio organization. If you bring in a draft, or a few pages to my office hours or for peer review, please keep in mind that your draft has been read by your instructor or classmates. This draft has not been ‘checked’ and given the okay; it is always your responsibility to make sure you understand and have successfully followed rules of citation and documentation in all your writing. There are resources on campus and online that can help you further with any questions you have about specific citations.

Any and all suspected violations of the Academic Integrity Policy will be reported to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. In this class, a single violation will result in a zero on the assignment. A second violation will result in an “F” for the course and you will be suspended or expelled from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. You can avoid these consequences by: 1) Never deliberately misleading your instructors or being dishonest in your writing, and 2) being vigilant in your asking for clarification about any rules or academic standards for source-use. If you are ever unsure or feel that you do not understand how to cite a source or whether an act would be considered plagiarism, please ask your instructor before you turn in your work.

AttendanceStudents are allowed a maximum of four (4) absences without a grade penalty. Each

absence over four (4) results in a one-half letter grade deduction from your participation grade. Students who miss eight (8) or more classes will fail the course. To be counted ‘present’ students must:

• Arrive at 12:00 pm or earlier • Arrive with the necessary assignments and/or readings• Stay for the entire duration of the class (until 12:50 pm, unless excused earlier)

This attendance policy does not differentiate between absences considered “excused” or “unexcused”; it is your responsibility to plan for absences and to reserve your absences for unavoidable occurrences, such as illness, work-related events, advising sessions, childcare concerns, car trouble, minor emergencies, etc. State law requires that students be allowed two absences due to religious holidays; please notify me at least 48 hours before your anticipated absence.

Intercollegiate athletes should provide official documentation of anticipated absences early in the semester. Absences for religious holidays and documented athletic events will not count toward the maximums described above. If you have extenuating circumstances such as a

chronic illness/injury requiring prolonged medical treatment, prolonged psychological issues, etc., you should make your instructor aware of these circumstances as soon as possible and keep your instructor informed until you are able to return to class. You should also contact the Dean of Students Office, which can review documentation and notify multiple instructors on your behalf, especially if hospitalization or distress prevent you from properly doing so yourself. You should be aware, however, that the Dean of Students Office will not override any individual instructor’s attendance policy and that decisions about whether and how to accommodate students in distress are made by individual instructors. The Dean of Students office is located on the top floor of the Elliott University Center, and can be reached by phone at 336-334-5514 or email at [email protected].

Final Exam PeriodThe final exam period scheduled for our class is from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. We will not have a final exam. Instead, you will stop by our classroom, MHRA 1208, at any point between 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm to turn in your portfolio to me. You will have the option to turn in your portfolio earlier, in which case you will be excused from the Final class.

Inclement WeatherIn the event of a university closure or delayed opening due to weather, please visit the course Canvas site by noon on the day of our class meeting, where you will find instructions and calendar updates to minimize the effect of a missed class on our semester schedule.

Behavior PolicyStudents are expected to demonstrate respect for their instructor and their fellow students.

Any students engaging in disrespectful or disruptive behavior will immediately be asked to exit the classroom and, depending upon the severity, may be permanently withdrawn from the course. UNCG regards “disruptive” as any speech or action that (I) is disrespectful, offensive, and/or threatening; (II) interferes with or impedes the learning activities of other students; (III) impedes the delivery of university services; and/or (IV) has a negative impact in any learning environment. Disruptive behavior includes physically, verbally or psychologically harassing, threatening, or acting abusively toward an instructor, staff member, or toward other students in any activity authorized by the University.

Technology in the ClassroomI do not mind if you use your laptop or tablet for class use. (Note: Please make sure the

sound is completely off) It can be helpful to take digital notes or to access the internet to aid course discussion. However, please use your devices appropriately. If you ever need to step outside to answer/make an important phone call, be discreet, and keep me updated so it will not negatively influence your participation grade. Use your better judgment before playing that video, or opening a new browser in class. If you consistently come to class and are visibly disengaged, not listening to the lecture or discussion, and not contributing, your participation grade will suffer.

The Writing Center

The purpose of the Writing Center (http://www.uncg.edu/eng/writingcenter/) is to enhance the confidence and competence of student writers by providing free, individual assistance at any stage of any writing project. Staff consultants are experienced writers and alert readers, prepared to offer feedback and suggestions on drafts of papers, help students find answers to their questions about writing, and provide one-on-one instruction as needed. You may schedule writing conferences either by email ([email protected]) or phone (336.334.3125) as well as just walk in during their open hours (see website link above). If you would like to use the Writing Center online facilities, please understand that they are limited, so the consultants would appreciate it if you made an appointment in advance.

Policy for Late WorkSometimes, turning in an essay late can be the best decision. Turning in a late assignment

that is free of plagiarism is worlds better than a plagiarized assignment turned in on the due date. While I do accept late work, for each day your assignment is late, you will lose one full letter grade. (An A- becomes a B-, a B- becomes a C-, etc.) With that being said, I am willing to give (reasonable) extensions without penalty if you express your concerns to me via email or office hours visit at least three days before an assignment is due. However, if you do not have an assignment prepared for in-class peer review, you will be counted absent for that day and will not have an opportunity for feedback from me or one of your peers. I will then suggest you visit the Writing Center and take thorough notes during your Writing Center session to be added to your portfolio. This Writing Center session can count towards a peer-review in-class assignment, but it will be counted late according to how far past the peer-review the session was completed.

Accessibility and Disability AccommodationsStudents with documentation of special needs should arrange to see me about appropriate

accommodations as soon as possible. If you believe you could benefit from such accommodations, you must first register with the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (http://ods.uncg.edu/) on campus before such accommodations can be made. The office is located on the second floor of the Elliott University Center (EUC) in Suite 215. The Office of Accessibility Resources and Services is open 8am to 5pm, Monday-Friday. Telephone: 334-5440; e-mail:[email protected].

Contacting Me Through EmailIf you send me an email, allow me 48 hours to respond, though I will make my best effort

to reply as quickly as possible. If it has been longer than 48 hours and I still haven’t replied, do not hesitate to send me a follow-up message. Also, keep in mind, when contacting me please be respectful and professional in your communications. If the matter you are emailing me about requires an elongated response, I may ask you to set up an appointment to meet at office hours, so that you may receive the best direction to move forward in your work. Additional Needs Regarding Classroom Participation

Let me know early in the semester if you are concerned about your class participation, which is 15% of your final grade. Some of you may get nervous speaking in class, and some of you may have diagnosed communication difficulties. This concern or fear is perfectly common, and discussing your concerns early will help me work with you to have the best classroom

experience possible. Also, keep in my mind that you are not alone, but the classroom can be the place where you can move past this anxiety. There are also multiple ways to receive participation credit. Here are a few ideas:

• Respond to one of my questions/comments in class• Ask a question to the class about their thoughts concerning a concept/passage of a reading• Respond to your classmates’ contributions in class by responding to their ideas• Email me with a question to pose to the class about an assigned reading

Course CalendarRA = Rhetorical Approaches

Week 1 Class Activity Due:

MondayJanuary 8th

IntroductionsSyllabus OverviewQuestionnaire

Show up to classPick your interview partnerFind my office

WednesdayJanuary 10th

Discuss “Tone and Voice”Introduce Personal EssayDiscuss selected Non-FictionInterview your peer

Read “Understanding Tone and Voice” RACW 100-105Read Non-Fiction selections (to be determined)

FridayJanuary 12th

Remember this?“I remember” freewriteDiscuss selected Non-FictionMad Men “The Carousel”

Personal Essay outline posted to CanvasRead Non-Fiction selections (to be determined)


MondayJanuary 15th

No ClassMartin Luther King Jr. Day

Work on yourPersonal Essay


Talk it out DeliveryExcerpts from speeches“What Writing Is” by

Read RACW pp. 106-107“What Writing Is” by Stephen King

Stephen KingDiscuss Readings

Keep Calm...Review On”RACW pp. 197-204

FridayJanuary 19th

Interviews & Writing toward Personal EssayDiscuss “Drafting”

Personal Essay introductory paragraph posted to Canvas“Shitty First Drafts”Anne Lamott (Canvas)


MondayJanuary 22nd

ExhaleEssay Reflection AssignmentIntro to Peer Review

Personal Essay Due (beginning of class)“Viewing Peer Review...”RACW pp. 184-189


You know what I mean?Thesis StatementsDiscuss “Drafting”The Rhetorical TriangleIn-class writing activity

Thesis StatementsRACW pp. 79-85“What is Rhetoric?”RACW pp 1-17

Friday January 26th Ethos, Pathos, Logos discussion“Freewriting” by Peter Elbow

“Reading for the Appeals” RACW pp. 27-31Read “Freewriting” by Peter Elbow


MondayJanuary 29th

Introduction to Visual Rhetorical Analysis EssayIntro scene from ‘Drive’Advertisements’ Rhetoric

“Reading for the Appeals”RACW pp. 31-36

WednesdayJanuary 31st

ContinuedVR Analysis Essay outlinePolitical Cartoon rhetoric

“Analyzing Visual Rhetoric” RACWpp. 225-236

FridayFebruary 2nd

Outlining your Rhetorical Analysis Essay

Outline Due on Canvas(beginning of class)


MondayFebruary 5th

Where did I find that?MLA CitationExamples on the board

RACW pp. 166-169“Quoting in MLA” fromwritingcommons.org

WednesdayFebruary 7th

Interviews with partnersWriting toward R.A. Essay

Introductory paragraph of Rhetorical Analysis Essay(post to Canvas)

FridayFebruary 9th

ExhaleEssay Reflection AssignmentPeer Review

Rhetorical Analysis Essay Due (beginning of class)


MondayFebruary 12th

The Rhetoric of SpeechesDiscuss “This is Water”

“This is Water”David Foster Wallace


Continued discussion of“This is Water”

IntroduceSpeech Analysis Essay

“This is Water”David Foster Wallace

Read RACW pp. 255-258

FridayFebruary 16th

Discuss “Rhetoric of Speech”Discuss RACWDiscuss Drafting & Revisions

“Re-seeing Revision”

Read RACW pp. 255-258


MondayFebruary 19th

Discuss “Drafting Speeches”Outlining your revisions

Outline of Speech AnalysisPost to CanvasRACW pp. 116-119

WednesdayFebruary 21st

In-class Speech Analysis“Letter From...Jail”M. Luther King Jr.

“Letter from a Birmingham Jail” M. Luther King Jr.(Canvas)

Friday Continue discussion of In- “Letter from a Birmingham

February 23rd class Speech Analysis“Letter From...Jail” Color-coded

Jail” Color-coded(Canvas)


MondayFebruary 26th

Discuss Introductory Paragraphs with partnersShare examples of “EngagingIntroductions” in-class

Post Speech Analysis Opening Paragraph to Canvas


Discuss in-text citationsDiscuss MLA FormatDiscuss Paraphrasing

Read RACW Chapter on MLA citations (page numbers TBD)

FridayMarch 2nd

Essay Reflection AssignmentPeer ReviewDiscuss Library Visitation

Speech Analysis DuePost to Canvas


MondayMarch 5th

NO CLASSSPRING BREAK


WednesdayMarch 7th



FridayMarch 9th




MondayMarch 12th

Introduction: Argumentative Research PaperBuilding Persuasive

“Everything is Argument”Pp. 3-13“Consider the Lobster”

Arguments David Foster Wallace

WednesdayMarch 14th

Where are we?Library Resource DayEstablish a Research Topic

Show up to library@ 11:55 am

FridayMarch 16th

Counter-Argument activityContinue Discussion of “Consider the Lobster”Debate Assignments (groups and topics)

“Finding...Research” RACW pp. 117-119


MondayMarch 19th

I’m right, you’re wrongDebate Day (round 1)

Notes on Debates Due

WednesdayMarch 21st

I’m right, you’re wrongDebate Day (round 2)Set-up conference times for next week

Notes on Debates Due

FridayMarch 23rd

No ClassCONFERENCES(meet at assigned times)

Post Argumentative Research Paper Thesis(post to Canvas)


MondayMarch 26th


Post your Argumentative Research Paper source list(post to Canvas)

WednesdayMarch 28th


Post your Argumentative Research Paper outline(post to Canvas)

Friday No Class Due First page of

March 30th SPRING HOLIDAY Argumentative Research Paper (post to Canvas)


MondayApril 2nd

Discuss “The Art of Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Quoting”

“The Art of Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Quoting” RACW pp. 135-142

WednesdayApril 4th

What do you think?Peer Review your first two pages of Argumentative Research Paper in-class

Due First two pages of Argumentative Research Paper (in class)

FridayApril 6th

What do you think?Peer Review your first three pages of Argumentative Research Paper in-class(with new partners)

Due First three pages of Argumentative Research Paper (in class)


MondayApril 9th

Exhale: Essay Reflection (in-class writing assignment)Introducing Critical Reflection

Argumentative Research Paper DueRead sample Critical Reflection pp. 270-274

WednesdayApril 11th

In-class writing towardsCritical ReflectionContinued Discussion of Critical Reflection & Portfolio

Read sample Critical Reflection pp. 270-274

FridayApril 13th

Bring in your essay draftsPortfolio IntroductionPortfolio Workday

Critical Reflection outline Due (post to Canvas)


MondayApril 16th

Bring in your essay draftsPeer ReviewPortfolio Workday

Critical Reflection first page Due (post to Canvas)Class Cancelled

WednesdayApril 18th

Teacher EvaluationsPeer ReviewCritical ReflectionPortfolio Workday

Optional turn-in for portfolios

FridayApril 20th

Final Portfolio due Final Portfolio dueMHRA 1208 by 12:50 pm

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