ENG 100 Writing I
Rowan County Senior High School
Caudill College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Morehead State University
Instructor: Kay M. Hedrick
Office: RCSHS, Room #91
Office Hours: Vary by trimester term.
(Each terms hours will be posted on the teacher page noted below and on BlackBoard.)
Phone: 606-784-8965, ext. 2691
Email: kay.hedrick@rowan.kyschools.us
kmhedrick@moreheadstate.edu
Webpage URL: http://www.rowan.k12.ky.us/olc/teacher.aspx?s=960
COURSE MATERIALS/TEXTBOOKS:
Lunsford, Andrea A., John J. Ruszkiewicz, and Keith Walters. Everything’s An Argument. 5th ed. Boston:
Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2010. ISBN (with readings): 978-0-312-53861-3/ISBN (without readings): 9780-312 -53862-6
Davidson, Cathy. Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the Way we Live, Work,
and Learn. New York, Viking Adult, 2011. ISBN: 978-0670022823
PURPOSE OF COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Prerequisite: 18 ACT/PLAN English subscore and 3.0 GPA or successful completion of ENG 09 at MSU. The course is
designed to develop students’ skills in reading introductory college-level texts with comprehension and critical awareness;
writing effective academic prose; making use of current technologies to locate information relevant to select topics; and
making effective and appropriate use of a modest number of sources in expository and persuasive/argumentative essays.
This course satisfies the Core Writing I for general education.
APPROVED UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENT LEARNER OUTCOMES
1. Read college-level critical, creative and technical texts for comprehension (1b).
2. Write effectively for a variety of target audiences using conventions associated with standard English (1c).
3. Employ current technologies to locate, analyze, evaluate and use information in multiple contexts and for a variety of
purposes (2a).
4. Thoughtfully analyze and evaluate diverse points of view (2c).
LEARNER OUTCOMES: Students will be assessed according to their ability to produce papers that
1. synthesize information from two or more sources dealing with a common topic;
2. demonstrate critical thinking in analyzing and constructing arguments;
3. demonstrate facility with information literacy skills, including library research methods; Internet
research techniques, or field research techniques;
4. make fair and appropriate use of work of others in illustrating and supporting claims;
5. document their use of sources according to MLA conventions;
6. demonstrate an understanding of the rhetorical skills related to discovery, arrangement, and style;
7. demonstrate awareness of audience and employ appropriate tone, diction, vocabulary according to the
targeted audience and purpose;
8. adhere to the conventions appropriate to academic discourse, including standard grammar, mechanics,
and usage;
9. demonstrate the ability to produce a coherent piece of writing shaped by a controlling idea; and
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12. demonstrate the ability to write for different purposes, target different audiences, and employ a range of
tactics (including appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos).
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
Attendance/Participation Policy:
Excused absences:
A maximum of four (4) accumulated day’s absences for the year may be excused by a note from the student’s
parent/guardian. A student MUST bring in a parent note with the date the student was absent from school. Parent
and medical notes must be brought in to the attendance clerk within five (5) school days of the absence or it
will be counted as an unexcused absence. When each student uses their allotted four (4) parent notes per year, all
excused absences (either full or partial day) will require a medical excuse, court excuse or must be approved by the
principal/designee. When a student has been out of school ten (10) medically excused days or tardies, the
parent will be required to provide the school with a District Medical Excuse form filled out by the attending
physician. Forms can be obtained by the Attendance Clerk. Please be aware that the Principal does have the
right to approve or deny any request.
Absences exceeding four (4) days per year may be excused by a physician’s statement.
However, if a student is absent from school for a consecutive five (5) day period or longer
with a doctor’s note, parents of such students should contact the Rowan County Director of
Pupil Personnel for consideration for homebound instruction.
Unexcused Absences:
Absences beyond four (4) days per year without a doctor’s statement and which are not excused by the
Principal/Designee shall be unexcused. Remember that all parent notes submitted to the attendance clerks
must be received within five (5) school days of the absence or it will be considered an unexcused absence.
Tardy Policy:
If students enter the room after the tardy bell sounds, they are considered tardy to class.
The students must print and sign their name on the teacher’s tardy record. The first time students are tardy for a class, they
will receive a warning. Students will receive afterschooldetention (30 minutes) for every tardy following the warning in
that class. Failure tocomplete detention within five (5) school days following the assignment will result in additional
disciplinary action.There will be no opportunity to make up work missed as a result of tardiness.
Late/Makeup Work:
All late work will be penalized one letter grade for each class day it is late. If you feel you need an extension talk to the
instructor at least one(1) week prior to the final due date. Extensions will not automatically be granted. If an assignment
is more than five (5) class periods late, without being granted an extension, it will not be accepted.
Students with excused absences, upon return, have five (5) school days to schedule and make up work for excused
absences. Students must make work up in ESS, a school supervised study program or at the discretion of the teacher.
Cell Phone Policy:
Use of cellular phones or any other electronic communication devices for any purpose during a class or exam session is
prohibited, unless expressly permitted by the instructor.
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Cell phones are to be place face down on the corner of your desk at the beginning of each class.
Cell phones should never be heard ringing or vibrating during class. Please turn your phone off at the beginning of the
class, unless otherwise advised.
Do not send or read text messages during class.
If, as a result of a family emergency, you are expecting a truly important call during a class, inform the
instructor of this fact in advance, set the cell phone to the vibrate mode. If a call does come in, excuse yourself as
unobtrusively as possible to take the call. Bear in mind that taking calls during class must not become routine; it is
acceptable only during legitimate emergencies.
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The instructor will advise students as to the placement of cell phones during summative assessments.
Violation of stated policy are as follows:
a. First Incident – Verbal Warning
b. Second Incident - The phone will be confiscated for the remainder of the class period to be returned to the
student at the dismissal of class. The student will be required to stay after class to complete
c. Third Incident – The phone will be confiscated and sent to the administrative office. The student will be
required to complete an Action Plan in which he or she will determine how they intend to correct the problem.
A parent will be required to retrieve the student’s phone from the office after school hours.
d. Fourth and Consequent Incidences – The phone will be confiscated and sent to the administrative office. A
parent/guardian will be required to retrieve the student’s phone from the Rowan County Board of Education.
ADA Compliance Statement: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the ADA, all students with
a documented disability are entitled to reasonable accommodations and services to support their academic success and
safety. Though a request for services may be made at any time, services are best applied when they are requested at or
before the start of the semester. To receive accommodations and services the student should immediately contact the
Disability Services Coordinator in the Office of Academic and Career Services, 223 Allie Young Hall, 606-783-5188,
www.moreheadstate.edu/acs/. [NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to inform the instructor of any special needs before
the end of the second week of classes and to provide appropriate documentation.]
Campus Safety Statement:
Emergency response information will be discussed in class. Students should familiarize themselves with the nearest exit
routes in the event evacuation becomes necessary. You should notify your instructor at the beginning of the semester if
you have special needs or will require assistance during an emergency evacuation. Students should familiarize themselves
with emergency response protocols at http://www.moreheadstate.edu/emergency.
PLAGIARISM: Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism or helping others to commit these acts will not be tolerated.
Academic dishonesty will result in severe disciplinary action including, but not limited to, failure of the student
assessment item or course, and/or dismissal from MSU. If you are not sure what constitutes academic dishonesty, read
The Eagle: Student Handbook or ask your instructor. The policy is located at
http://www.moreheadstate.edu/files/units/dsl/eaglehandbook/studenthandbook2008-09.pdf [pgs.11 & 39]. For example:
Copying information from the Internet is plagiarism if appropriate credit is not given. Rowan County Schools attendance
policy will also be adhered to. This policy can be found in the Rowan County Student Discipline Code Book.
ASSESSMENT:
(More details regarding each assignment will be provided in class and on Blackboard when each assignment is given.)
Essay #1 (Rhetorical Analysis): 15% (150 points)
Essay #2 (Critical Analysis of Book): 15% (150 points)
Essay #3 (Persuasive): 20% (200 points)
Drafts/Reflections/Peer Review: 15% or 5% per essay (150 points)
Library Assessment: 5% (50 points)
Homework/In-Class Exercises and Assignments: 10% (100 points)
You are expected to come to class and fully participate in each class session. This means (when
applicable) reading all assignments; participating in class discussions; participating in Blackboard
discussions; posting discussion questions to Blackboard; participating in peer-review workshops by both
having a draft, and reading and providing comments on other students’ drafts; participating in in-class
writing; etc.
Quizzes: 10% (100 points)
From time to time unannounced quizzes will be given to encourage attendance and active reading of all
assignments. These cannot be made up if you miss class, but your one lowest score will be dropped.
Final Exam: 10% (100 points)
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Required Components for General Education Assessment Across All Sections:
Students will produce an essay shaped by a controlling claim that integrates matter from a
range of credible sources (1c, 2a)―To be weighted no less than 10% and no more than 30% of
the final grade.
Students will complete a final examination consisting of a reading comprehension quiz
administered on Blackboard and a response to an in-class prompt, both based on a
common reading across all sections (1c)―To be weighted no less than 10% of the final grade.
Students will complete a timed library research quiz to be administered on Blackboard
during the three full weeks before Thanksgiving (2a)—To be weighted 5% of the final grade.
Additional Required Components
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Students must complete a minimum of 3 other distinct essays or papers (for a minimum of 3000 words or
12 pages).
At least 75% of the course grade must be based primarily upon writing assignments (including the
final).
No single essay or paper will be weighted less than 10% or more than 30% of the course grade.
Quizzes, exercises, and assignments other than essays can total no more than 10% of the course grade.
Class participation can total no more than 10% of the course grade.
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GRADING POLICIES: Final papers and other assignments will be evaluated on a numerical basis. Letter
grades will be assigned according to the percentage of total points earned (90-100% = A, 80-89% = B, 70-79%
= C, 60-69%=D, 59 and lower=E)
SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS:
This schedule is tentative and should be used as an outline/guide. Check Blackboard, and expect changes to be
announced in-class.
Week 1: Aug. 9-10
Th 08/09
Introduction to course, overview of class ( How to Read a Syllabus Handout)
F 08/10
Class Procedure / Reading Journal/ Class Texts
Week 2: Aug. 13-17
M 08/13
Read Adler, “How to Mark a Book” (http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/adler.html)
Read “Critical Reading Towards Critical Writing
(http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/reading-and-researching/critical-reading)
Timed reading to evaluate reading speed – time management discussion.
T 08/14
How Good a Student are You? (Handout and Discussion)
How to Take Notes
W 08/15
Review of Basic Essay Format and Thesis Statements
Th 08/16
Books for class must be obtained by this date.
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Read Chapter 18 “Intellectual Property, Academic Integrity, and Avoiding Plagiarism,”
(pg. 536 – 547). Mark the text and/or take notes. Finish as homework, as necessary.
Read Chapter 19 “Evaluating and Using Sources” (pages 549-564). Mark the text and/or
take notes. Finish as homework, as necessary.
F 08/17
Exercise One: Page 565, #3 (Create document for student to complete- Book Computer
Lab for this date)
Week 3: Aug. 20 -24
M 08/20
Chapter 19 Reflection and Discussion
T 08/21
Read “Don’t Mourn Brown v. Board of Education” by Juan Williams (handout taken
from Elements of Argument, pp.8-14).
Read “Critical Reading” (handout taken from Elements of Argument, pp. 35 -75). ). Mark
the text and/or take notes. Finish as homework, as necessary.
W 08/22
Th 08/23
“Critical Reading” Reflection and Discussion
Read Chapter 1 “Everything is an Argument” (pages 3-35). Mark the text and/or take
notes. Finish as homework, as necessary.
F 08/24
Chapter 1 Discussion and Exercises
(pages 36-37, Discuss #1, #4(group work), and #6. Assign a choice of 2 or 3 as
homework for next class – Create power point that shows images of the items presented
for discussion in the above noted discussion question 1).
Week 4: Aug. 27 - 31
M 08/27
Chapter 1 Homework Presentations and Discussion
Homework: Bring a magazine to class for assignment on Wednesday 08/29.
T 08/28
Read Chapter 2 “ Arguments Based on Emotion: Pathos” (pages 38-50). Mark the text
and/or take notes. Homework: Bring a magazine to class for the next meeting to be
used in an assignment.
(Begin discussion of page 51, #1. Create power point of ads listed in this discussion.
Assign students to bring a magazine to class for the next meeting and to complete #2 on
page 51 – have classes create a bulletin board to show their results.)
W 08/29
Th 08/30
F 08/31
Chapter 2 Reflection and Discussion. Continued discussion of Chapter 2. Homework
due (Magazine to Class for in-class work). (Complete the following activities from page
51, Finish #1, #2, #3, and discussion of #4).
Class Assignment: p. 51, #2. Create a bulletin board to show findings.
Read Chapter 3 “Arguments Based on Character: Ethos” (pages 52-67). Mark
the text and/or take notes. Choose #2,3, or 4 on pages 67-68. Complete for homework.
Chapter 3 Reflection and Discussion. Discussion of Chapter 3 and presentation of
homework to class. (Discuss #1 on page 67).
Trimester 1 Progress Report 1
Week 5: Sept. 3 - 7
M 09/03
NO SCHOOL – Labor Day
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T 09/04
Chapter 3 Reflection and Discussion. Discussion of Chapter 3 and presentation of
homework to class. (Discuss #1 on page 67).
W 09/05
Read Chapter 4 “Arguments Based on Facts and Reason: Logos” (pages 69-93). Mark
the text and/or take notes. Complete as homework, as necessary.
Th 09/06
Chapter 4 Reflection and Discussion. (Discussion of pages 93-94, #1 (Create PPT), #2
(Group Work), Choose #3,4, or 5 to complete as homework. Presentations of work for
discussion on the following class period.)
Chapter 4 Reflection and Discussion. Homework Presentations.
F 09/07
Week 6: Sept. 10 -14
M 09/10
Chapter 4 Reflection and Discussion. Homework Presentations.
T 09/11
Read Chapter 17 “Fallacies of Argument” (pages 515-534). Mark the text and/or take
notes. Complete as homework, as necessary.
W 09/12
Chapter 17 Reflection and Discussion.
(Quiz over Reading, Discussion of page 534, #1. Completion of #2 as in-class
assignment or homework).
Th 09/13
F 09/14
Chapter 17 Reflection and Discussion.
Read and discuss “Propaganda: How Not to Be Bamboozled,” (pg. 123-133) by Doona
Woolfolk Cross (Handout from MSU Propoganda Materials)
Week 7: Sept 17 -21
M 09/17
Read and discuss “The World of Doublespeak,” (pg. 152-163) by William Lutz.
(Handout from MSU Other Materials)
T 09/18
Read and discuss “The Language Police,” (pg. 276-287) by Diane Ravitch (Handout from
MSU Other Materials)
W 09/19
Read and discuss the Case Study: Political Correctness and Speech Codes article “Big
Brother is Listening,” (pg. 260-267) by Ethan Bronner. (Handout from MSU Other
Materials)
Th 09/20
Read and discuss “Politics and the English Language,” (pg. 138-149) by George Orwell.
(Handout from MSU Other Materials)
Read and discuss “Who Said PC is Passe?” (pg. 268-272) by John Leo. (Handout from
MSU Other Materials)
(Cave Run Storytelling Festival)
NOTE: Also available “The E Word,” (pg. 165-169) by Cullen Murphy. (Handout form MSU Other
Materials)
Week 8: Sept. 24 - 28
M 09/24
Read Chap 5 “Rhetorical Analysis” (pages 95-130). Mark the text and/or take notes.
Complete as homework, as necessary.
F 09/21
T 09/25
Reflection and Discussion of Chapter 5.
Rhetorical Analysis assignment
introduction. (Assignment Handout “ENG 099- 5 pages – Propaganda,” “Dividing and
Classifying,” “Dividing and Classifying Essay Checklist” from MSU Propoganda
Materials)
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W 09/26
Read and Discuss “First Drafts” (pg. 93-95) by Anne Lamott. (Handout from MSU Other
Materials) Students should begin working outside of class on ideas, thesis, and
constructing first drafts so that in class time coming can be used for revisionist writing.
Th 09/27
Writing a thesis statement.
Basic Comma and Punctuation Rules (Use Warriner’s Grammar and Handouts from
MSU Other Materials)
Trimester 1 Progress Report 2
F 09/28
Week 9: Oct. 1-5
M 10/01
T 10/02
W 10/03
Th 10/04
F 10/05
Sentence Fragments (Use Warriner’s Grammar and Handouts from MSU Other
Materials)
Editing Practice (Handout from MSU Materials – Practice on editing for comma usage,
apostrophes, semi-colons, colons, dashes, parentheses, quotes, titles, abbreviations,
numbers, spelling) – Review of Grammatical Rules
Editing Practice (Handout from MSU Materials – Practice on editing for comma usage,
apostrophes, semi-colons, colons, dashes, parentheses, quotes, titles, abbreviations,
numbers, spelling)- Review of Grammatical Rules
Editing Practice (Handout from MSU Materials – Practice on editing for comma usage,
apostrophes, semi-colons, colons, dashes, parentheses, quotes, titles, abbreviations,
numbers, spelling) – Review of Grammatical Rules
Topic and Thesis Statement for Rhetorical Analysis Paper due at next class.
Editing Practice (Handout from MSU Materials – Practice on editing for comma usage,
apostrophes, semi-colons, colons, dashes, parentheses, quotes, titles, abbreviations,
numbers, spelling) - Review of Grammatical Rules
Week 10: Oct. 8-12
M 10/08
Presentation and discussion of topics/thesis statements. In-class writing/conferencing
time.
T 10/09
In-class writing/conferencing time. (Use Sample Essays and “Types of Essays:
Argument” handout from MSU materials to assist students in conferencing)
W 10/10
In-class writing/conferencing time. (Use Sample Essays and “Types of Essays:
Argument” handout from MSU materials to assist students in conferencing)
Th 10/11
NO SCHOOL – Fall Break
F 10/12
NO SCHOOL – Fall Break
Week 11: Oct. 15 - 19
M 10/15
The Peer Review Process – Editing Practice (Handout: Editing Your Essay from MSU
Propoganda Materials)
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 20 “Documenting Sources,” (page 566-598). Mark the
text and/or take notes.
T 10/16
Homework Due: Read Chapter 20 “Documenting Sources,” (page 566-598). Mark the
text and/or take notes.
How to Format a Paper and MLA Citation. (Schedule RCSHS Computer Lab for this
Date – Prepare Quiz over Homework Reading).
MSU Midterm Grades due by 12pm.
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W 10/17
Th 10/18
F 10/19
Drafts due. Rhetorical Analysis Workshops – Peer Review, writing and reflection
Rhetorical Analysis Workshops – Peer Review, writing and reflection
PSAT – All 11th Graders
Rhetorical Analysis Workshops – Peer Review, writing and reflection
Week 12: Oct. 22 - 26
M 10/22
Rhetorical Analysis paper due. Read Chapter 6, “Academic Arguments,” (pg. 133-146,
150-169). Mark the text and/or take notes. Complete as homework, as necessary.
T 10/23
Chapter 6 Reflection and Discussion. (pg. 147-149, #2, #3 Completion)
W 10/24
Chapter 6 Reflection and Discussion. (pg. 147-149, #2, #3 Discussion)
Th 10/25
Read Chapter 13 “Style in Arguments” (pages 417-439) Mark the text and/or take notes.
Complete as homework, as necessary.
F 10/26
Computer Lab Work (Completion of pages 439, #1, 4, and 5)
Week 13: Oct. 29 – Nov. 2
M 10/29
Computer Lab Work (Completion of pages 439, #1, 4, and 5)
T 10/30
Discussion of Chapter 13 and presentation of work completed. (Discuss page 439-40, #3.
Presentations of work from computer lab.)
W 10/31
Discussion of Chapter 13 and presentation of work completed. (Discuss page 439-40, #3.
Presentations of work from computer lab.)
Th 11/01
F 11/02
Trimester 1 FINAL EXAM
Trimester 1 Ends
Week 14: Nov. 5 - 9
M 11/05
Read and Discus Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform
the Way We Live, Work, and Learn. (1)
Trimester 2 Begins
T 11/06
NO SCHOOL – Election Day
W 11/07
Read and Discus Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the
Way We Live, Work, and Learn.(2)
Th 11/08
Read and Discus Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the
Way We Live, Work, and Learn.(3)
F 11/09
Read and Discus Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the
Way We Live, Work, and Learn.(4)
Trimester 1 Report Cards
Week 15: Nov. 12 - 16
M 11/12
Tentative MSU Library Field Trip (1/2 Early College Students)
T 11/13
Tentative MSU Library Field Trip (1/2 Early College Students)
W 11/14
Read and Discus Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the
Way We Live, Work, and Learn(5)
Th 11/15
Read and Discus Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform
the Way We Live, Work, and Learn(6)
F 11/16
Computer Lab (Blackboard - Library Research Quiz)
Week 16: Nov. 19 - 23
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M 11/19
Read and Discus Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the
Way We Live, Work, and Learn(7)
T 11/20
Read and Discus Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the
Way We Live, Work, and Learn(8)
NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break
NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break
NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break
W 11/21
Th 11/22
F 11/23
Week 17: Nov. 26-30
M 11/26
Read and Discus Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the
Way We Live, Work, and Learn(9)
T 11/27
Read and Discus Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the
Way We Live, Work, and Learn(10)
W 11/28
Read and Discus Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the
Way We Live, Work, and Learn(11)
Th 11/29
Read and Discus Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the
Way We Live, Work, and Learn (12)
F 11/30
Read and Discus Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the
Way We Live, Work, and Learn(13)
Week 18: Dec. 3 - 7
M 12/03
Read and Discus Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the
Way We Live, Work, and Learn(14)
T 12/04
Read and Discus Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the
Way We Live, Work, and Learn(15)
W 12/05
Read and Discus Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the
Way We Live, Work, and Learn(16)
Th 12/06
Read and Discus Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the
Way We Live, Work, and Learn(17)
F 12/07
Read and Discus Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the
Way We Live, Work, and Learn(18)
Trimester 2 Progress Report 1
Week 19: Dec. 12 – 14
MSU Final Exams this week.
M 12/10
Begin Essay for Now You See It . . .
T 12/11
Now You See It . . . In class writing and conferencing.
W 12/12
Now You See It . . . In class writing and conferencing.
Th 12/13
Now You See It . . . Drafts Due. Rhetorical Analysis Workshops – Peer Review,
writing and reflection.
F 12/14
Now You See It . . . Rhetorical Analysis Workshops – Peer Review, writing and
reflection.
Week 20: Dec. 17 - 21
M 12/17
Now You See It . . . Rhetorical Analysis Workshops – Peer Review, writing and
reflection.
MSU Final Grades Due by 9am.
T 12/18
Now You See It . . . Rhetorical Analysis Workshops – Peer Review, writing and
reflection.
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W 12/19
Th 12/20
F 12/21
Now You See It . . . Paper Due.
NO SCHOOL (Unless needed as Snow Make-Up Day)
NO SCHOOL (Unless needed as Snow Make-Up Day)
Week 21: Dec. 31 – Jan. 4
M 12/31
NO SCHOOL (Unless needed as Snow Make-Up Day)
T 01/01
NO SCHOOL (Unless needed as Snow Make-Up Day)
W 01/02
NO SCHOOL (Unless needed as Snow Make-Up Day)
Th 01/03
Review of Argumentation (Handout “Writing Effective Essays” from MSU Types of
Essays Materials)
F 01/04
Comprehensive Review Scavenger Hunt – to review all materials covered thus far in
class in preparation for writing final Persuasive Essay.
Week 22: Jan. 7 - 11
M 01/07
Review of rubric. Assessing sample essays. Discussion. (Handouts – Sample Essays
from MSU Materials)
T 01/08
Review of rubric. Assessing sample essays. Discussion. (Handouts – Sample Essays
from MSU Materials)
W 01/09
Th 01/10
F 01/11
Begin work on Final Persuasive Essay – Assignment Introduction and Topic
Brainstorming. Topics due on Monday, January 14.
Read Chapter 16 “What Counts as Evidence,” (page 493-513). Mark the text and/or take
notes. Finish as homework, as necessary.
Chapter 16 Reflection and Discussion.
Week 23: Jan. 14 - 18
M 01/14
Persuasive Essay Topics Due. Presentation of topics and discussion.
T 01/15
In-class writing/conferencing time.
W 01/16
In-class writing/conferencing time.
Th 01/17
Grammar / Editing Workshop
F 01/18
Grammar / Editing Workshop
Week 24: Jan. 21 - 25
M 01/21
Persuasive Essay Drafts Due. Rhetorical Analysis Workshops – Peer Review, writing
and reflection
T 01/22
Rhetorical Analysis Workshops – Peer Review, writing and reflection
W 01/23
Rhetorical Analysis Workshops – Peer Review, writing and reflection
Th 01/24
Grammar/Editing Workshop
F 01/25
Grammar/Editing Workshop
Week 25: Jan. 28 – Feb. 1
M 01/28
Final Persuasive Essays Due.
Read Chapter 21 “How Does Popular Culture Sterotype You?” (pages 603-641). Mark
the text and/or take notes. Finish as homework, as necessary.
T 01/29
Chapter 21 Reflection and Discussion.
W 01/30
Read Chapter 22 “How Many Friends Have You Made Today?” (page 651-715) Mark
the text and/or take notes.
Th 01/31
Read Chapter 22 “How Many Friends Have You Made Today?” (page 651-715) Mark
the text and/or take notes. Finish as homework, as necessary.
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F 02/01
Chapter 22 Reflection and Discussion.
Week 26: Feb. 4 - 8
M 02/04
Final Exam Review
T 02/05
Final Exam Review
W 02/06
Final Exam Review
Th 02/07
Final Exam
F 02/08
Trimester 2 Ends
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