Every class starts with a journal entry (following a quick check-in). Prompts range from serious, to political, to self-observation, to favorite holidays, animals, and more.
Essay One, due September 1, 2016:
Read the attached sample "This I Believe" essays, then craft one of your own. Make it a topic that you connect with, that you are passionate about, no matter how small it seems. I don't care if it is something huge, or tiny, or even something you might think is silly, but it has to be something you believe, and follow the same general format as the sample essays. I will not be grading this essay down for grammar, or misspellings, though if I see a lot of errors, I may take the time to address some skills we should work on.
Please aim for one full page, and no more than two pages! This essay will be turned in directly to me (typed, please), though future essays may be uploaded through Moodle.
In-Class Writing #1, September 6, 2016
I'd like you all to take the recent in-class writing and type it up for me. Please email it to me, as an attachment, by Thursday, Sept. 8.
In-Class Writing #2, September 15, 2016:
Fill out the "Say, Mean, Matter" chart, for use in small groups to cover the assigned reading ("Race, Ethnicity, Surgery"). Combine ideas for each section of the chart, and assign a scribe (or two) to write everything down to be turned in.
Moodle Forum #1 and Group Presentation, September 20-27, 2016
- Kenji Yoshino, Preface & The New Civil Rights (page 539). I will scan the pages as well, and get them up by Friday morning.
Continue your Moodle forum discussions over the next couple of days, so that you are prepared, as a group, to share your section of the reading on Tuesday, 9/27/16. Each group will be given about 10 minutes to present their section.
Essay #2, due dates below:
This essay is meant to synthesize readings, or explore thematic topics. Using two or more articles from our readings, the goal is to synthesize ideas and viewpoints, using quotes as support, OR alternatively, use at least one reading and two outside sources to explore themes covered in the class readings. Essay is to be 3-4 pages in length, MLA formatting.
- Proposal (one solid paragraph explaining approach), due September 22, 2016
- Rough draft, due October 6, 2016 (in-class peer review the same day)
- Final draft, due October 20, 2016
Moodle Forum #2, due by October 17, 2016:
- pose ONE question about the reading that you would like answered by the class
- choose ONE quote you would like to discuss
- choose ONE issue you think the article discusses that you find important
In-Class Writing #3, October 13, 2016:
Summary and reaction to articles (brought in by me) relating to gender and LGBTQ issues
Class Discussion Leadership, starting October 20, 2016:
In teams of two, students will take turns leading class discussions relating to the articles we're reading. They are allowed to lead these discussions with questions, activities, quizzes, etc.
Essay #3, due dates below:
This is an argumentative essay, using at least one of the class readings to form a jumping off point. Further support is to come from at least 2 outside sources. Essay will be 2-3 pages in length, MLA format, with quotes, supporting evidence, and a Works Cited. They also must address the counter-argument.
- Proposal (one solid paragraph explaining approach), due November 8, 2016
- Rough draft, due November 10, 2016. Peer editing the same day.
- Final draft, due November 17, 2016
Library Research Visit, November 3, 2016:
In preparation for essay #3, we headed to the library for an hour of assisted research
Writing Center Workshop, November 8, 2016:
Students were to bring rough drafts of their essays to the Writing Center for a workshop
In-Class Writing #4, November 15, 2016:
Reactions to the Dear World website browsing and in-class discussion
Moodle Forum #2, due by November 28, 2016:
Response to posted question sets for "My Crowd Experience: The Mob Project" by Bill Wasik
In-Class Writing #5, November 29, 2016:
Privacy in an increasingly less private world, and transparency in our government
Essay #4, due dates below:
Taking essay #3's argument, reverse it and present the other side of the argument, with substantiating evidence. Same format as essay #3.
- Rough draft, due December 8, 2016. Peer editing the same day.
- Final draft, due November 17, 2016
In-Class Activity, December 1, 2016:
Wasting Time on the Internet
And the FINAL, due by December 17, 2016:
A 1-2 page reflection regarding online presence, using the "Wasting Time on the Internet" activity to fuel the mini-essay.
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