Tuesday, October 23, 2012, students
will write their short story analysis essay. Bring in a short story of your
choice—I made recommendations last week, and prepare to write a three page
essay during class. Bring in an outline
and any notes plus the story. You will submit this as well.
Email the essay to me: coasabirenglish1B@gmail.com
Note the new assignment dates:
Homework:
1. Read the section in Writing about Literature on poetry as well as the introduction to Indivisible by Tuesday, Nov. 6. We reviewed the chapter in class last week, Thursday, October 18. Bring the anthology to class next week as well.
2. Start reading your book for the independent essay assignment.
3. Watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8faRwFvqLHU
Optional:
To listen to an interview I conducted with two editors visit: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wandas-picks/2011/04/01/wandas-picks
Thursday, Nov. 1, come on time. I am going to see if I can get Charles Blackwell or Mary Rudge to come to class this Thursday or next Tuesday to talk about poetry and lead a writing workshop for us.
We will spend next Tuesday and Thursday on the Poetry Unit, and come back to Persepolis. There will be a group poetry presentation on Tuesday, Nov. 13. The poetry essay will be written in class on Thursday, Nov. 15. You will have an hour and a half or 90 minutes to write a 2-3 page or 500-750 word analytical essay. After the essay is written, students will read other student essays and respond in a narrative grade. Both will be emailed to me.
Nov. 20 we will talk about Persepolis and watch the film. Start reading it Nov. 15. We will explore themes and topics Nov. 20. Complete the book by Nov. 27. The essay is due Nov. 29 for a peer review. The essay is due the same day.
Final essay:
Initial Planning Sheet and outline due, Dec. 4. We will review the portfolio today.
Essay presentations, Dec. 6. The final portfolio is due electronically Dec. 14, 2012 by 12 noon. Send to coasabirenglish1B@gmail.com Make sure you send it correctly. Look for my response as well.
Email the essay to me: coasabirenglish1B@gmail.com
Note the new assignment dates:
Homework:
1. Read the section in Writing about Literature on poetry as well as the introduction to Indivisible by Tuesday, Nov. 6. We reviewed the chapter in class last week, Thursday, October 18. Bring the anthology to class next week as well.
2. Start reading your book for the independent essay assignment.
3. Watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8faRwFvqLHU
Optional:
To listen to an interview I conducted with two editors visit: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wandas-picks/2011/04/01/wandas-picks
Thursday, Nov. 1, come on time. I am going to see if I can get Charles Blackwell or Mary Rudge to come to class this Thursday or next Tuesday to talk about poetry and lead a writing workshop for us.
We will spend next Tuesday and Thursday on the Poetry Unit, and come back to Persepolis. There will be a group poetry presentation on Tuesday, Nov. 13. The poetry essay will be written in class on Thursday, Nov. 15. You will have an hour and a half or 90 minutes to write a 2-3 page or 500-750 word analytical essay. After the essay is written, students will read other student essays and respond in a narrative grade. Both will be emailed to me.
Nov. 20 we will talk about Persepolis and watch the film. Start reading it Nov. 15. We will explore themes and topics Nov. 20. Complete the book by Nov. 27. The essay is due Nov. 29 for a peer review. The essay is due the same day.
Final essay:
Initial Planning Sheet and outline due, Dec. 4. We will review the portfolio today.
Essay presentations, Dec. 6. The final portfolio is due electronically Dec. 14, 2012 by 12 noon. Send to coasabirenglish1B@gmail.com Make sure you send it correctly. Look for my response as well.
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