Writing 121

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Writing 121

2-1-12

Learning Goal Today: How to be

successful in Writing 121.

1.

Review Course Calendar and Syllabus—

Discuss expectations.

2.

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Reader---

Today’s Schedule---No Study Hall

_{Today’s Schedule---No Study Hall}

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1st Period: 7:55-8:47

_{1st Period: 7:55-8:47}

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2nd:

_2nd:

8:51-9:43

_8:51-9:43

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_Break:

_9:43-9:53

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_3rd:

_9:57-10:49

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4th:

_4th:

10:53-11:45

_10:53-11:45

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Lunch

_Lunch

11:49-12:19

_11:49-12:19

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5th:

_5th:

12:23-1:15

_12:23-1:15

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6th:

_6th:

1:19-2:11

_1:19-2:11

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Writing 121

2-2

Learning Goal: Understanding how my

writing will be graded. Identifying

“narrative” writing and examining

work samples from the text.

1.

Reviewing LBCC writing rubric and the

Amazing Writing Guide.

2.

Read the Student Essay in the narrative

section of the Longman Reader p.113

3.

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2-3-12

1)Journal: Write about a time you had a

confrontation with an adult. What

happened? What was the outcome?

Immerse yourself in the memories

recapturing as best you can your thoughts

and feelings in the moment.

2) Share Journals

Read and Discuss

The Chase

by Annie

Dillard on p. 118.

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Writing 121

2-6-12

Learning Goal Today:

Working on the

Writer’s Craft, especially composing

ideas in a limited amount of time.

1.

Introduce Spelling #1

2.

Write Draft—prompts on p.136

3.

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Writing 121

2-7

Learning Goal Today? Examine samples of

narrative writing and analyze how the author

crafts the work to create a more powerful impact

on the reader.

on the reader. 1)

1) Finish Peer Editing ProcessFinish Peer Editing Process 2)

2) Journal: Young people often feel pressured to adopt Journal: Young people often feel pressured to adopt certain values, beliefs, or traditions. Reflect on

certain values, beliefs, or traditions. Reflect on

some pressures that you’ve experienced. How did

you respond to those pressures? What

consequences have you incurred because of your

response?

3)

3) Read Hughes’ Salvation on p.124Read Hughes’ Salvation on p.124 4)

4) Discuss—Discuss— 5)

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Writing 121 cont.

DUE DATES:

Reading Quiz on Thursday

and Spelling Quiz on Friday. Narrative

Paper also due Friday—50 points—see

only. Must be typed and double spaced!

On

Thursday and Friday

we will be sharing

papers. Everyone must share a paper

over the course of the semester (50

points). Come ready to share.

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Writing 121

2-8: Learning Goal Today: Examining traits of a

successful narrative work, crafting our own

work, and sharing that work.

1)

Journal: Do you remember where you were

on Sept. 11, 2001? Describe your memories

of 9/11—including your reaction and the

people around you. Did your feelings about

these events change over time? How so?

How did the event impact your world view?

2)

Read Adam Mayblum’s

The Price We Pay

on

p. 128.

3)

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Writing 121

2-9: Learning Goal Today: Examining traits of a

successful narrative work, crafting our own work,

and sharing that work.

1)

1) Reading QuizReading Quiz

2)

2) Paper SharePaper Share

DUE DATES:

DUE DATES: Reading Quiz on Thursday and Spelling Reading Quiz on Thursday and Spelling Quiz on Friday. Narrative Paper also due Friday—

Quiz on Friday. Narrative Paper also due Friday—

50 points—see only. Must be typed and double

spaced!

On

On Thursday and FridayThursday and Friday we will be sharing papers. we will be sharing papers.

Everyone must share a paper over the course of the

semester (50 points). Come ready to share.

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2-10: Learning Goal Today: Examining traits

_{2-10: Learning Goal Today: Examining traits}

of a successful narrative work, crafting our

own work, and sharing that work.

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Show Me Your Narrative papers (50 points)

_{Show Me Your Narrative papers (50 points)}

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Spelling Quiz

_{Spelling Quiz}

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Paper Share—Hot Chocolate Friday

_{Paper Share—Hot Chocolate Friday}

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DUE DATES: Next week: Vocabulary—

_{DUE DATES: Next week: Vocabulary—}

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Writing 121

2-13-12

Learning Goal: Increasing our writing tool box by

learning new, college level vocab.

learning new, college level vocab. 1)

1) Introduction to Vocab. #1—Write Down vocabulary Introduction to Vocab. #1—Write Down vocabulary words in your journal.

words in your journal.

2)

2) Use vocabulary words in creative sentences in your Use vocabulary words in creative sentences in your journal.

journal.

3)

3) Read the Introduction to Descriptive Writing in your Read the Introduction to Descriptive Writing in your Longman Reader p.70-76

Longman Reader p.70-76

Due Dates: Vocab. Quiz on Wednesday the 22

Due Dates: Vocab. Quiz on Wednesday the 22ndnd

Descriptive Essay on Friday the 24

Descriptive Essay on Friday the 24thth. On this day you _{. On this day you} will also turn in either your descriptive or narrative to

will also turn in either your descriptive or narrative to

be graded.

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Writing 121

2-14-12

2-14-12 Learning Goal: Unlocking Descriptive Learning Goal: Unlocking Descriptive Writing. How does it improve your piece? In

Writing. How does it improve your piece? In

what other ways does description effect a piece?

what other ways does description effect a piece? 1)

1) VocabularyVocabulary 2)

2) Discuss the difference between Vivid and Vague Discuss the difference between Vivid and Vague Writing in your Longman Reader—p.74-75.

Writing in your Longman Reader—p.74-75.

3)

3) Read the Student Essay on p.77—DiscussRead the Student Essay on p.77—Discuss 4)

4) Begin Reading Gordon Park’s essayBegin Reading Gordon Park’s essay

DUE DATES: Due Dates: Vocab. Quiz on Wednesday

the 22

the 22ndnd

Descriptive Essay on Friday the 24

Descriptive Essay on Friday the 24thth. On this day you _{. On this day you} will also turn in either your descriptive or narrative to

will also turn in either your descriptive or narrative to

be graded.

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Writing 121

2-15-12: Learning Goal Today:

Unlocking

Descriptive Writing. How does it improve

your piece? In what other ways does

description effect a piece?

1)

Respond to the journal question in your

Longman Reader p. 83

2)

Read Gordon Park’s piece in the Longman

Reader.

3)

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Writing 121

2-16 Learning Goal Today:

2-16 Learning Goal Today: Unlocking Descriptive Unlocking Descriptive

Writing. How does it improve your piece? In what

other ways does description effect a piece?

Mock Vocab. Quiz

Finish Reading Flavio’s Home

Begin Reading Gary Soto’s

Begin Reading Gary Soto’s The JacketThe Jacket

DUE DATES: Next Friday: Descriptive Essay is due— DUE DATES: Next Friday: Descriptive Essay is due—

Choose between your Descriptive and Narrative to Choose between your Descriptive and Narrative to grade. Draft Day is Tuesday of next week. Come grade. Draft Day is Tuesday of next week. Come

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Writing 121

2-21-12: Learning Goal: Constructing a

Descriptive Draft. How do I create description

that effectively supports my main idea and

keeps the piece flowing?

1)

Today you are writing your draft for the

descriptive paper. Look on page 103 for

prompts.

DUE DATES: This Friday the 24

thth

: Turn in final

_{: Turn in final}

draft of descriptive paper. It must be typed

and double spaced. Choose between your

descriptive or narrative piece to share with the

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Writing 121

2-22-12: Learning Goal: Focus on re-working a draft,

editing, peer editing, and perfecting the draft.

1)

1) Vocab. Quiz for those who haven’t yet mastered the Vocab. Quiz for those who haven’t yet mastered the words.

words.

2)

2) Peer Edit Exercise (40 points)Peer Edit Exercise (40 points)

3)

3) Read Gary Soto’s “The Jacket” p.91 and Maya Read Gary Soto’s “The Jacket” p.91 and Maya Angelou’s “Sister Flowers” p. 96.

Angelou’s “Sister Flowers” p. 96.

DUE DATES: Tomorrow: Reading Quiz. This Friday

the 24

the 24thth: Turn in final draft of descriptive paper. It _{: Turn in final draft of descriptive paper. It} must be typed and double spaced. Choose

must be typed and double spaced. Choose

between your descriptive or narrative piece to share

with the class.

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Writing 121

2-23-12: Learning Goal: Reading samples of effective

descriptive writing. Understanding how to use

description and applying it to your own work.

1) Take 25 minutes to finish reading Gary Soto’s “The

Jacket” p. 91 and Maya Angelou’s “Sister Flowers”

on p.96.

2)

2) If already done with reading write the following If already done with reading write the following

journal: List several challenges you’ve had to face in

your life. In each case, was there someone who

served as a “lifeline,” providing your with crucial

guidance and support? Who was that individual and

how did they steer you through the difficulty.

3)

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Writing 121

2-23

DUE DATES: This Friday the 24

thth

: Turn in

_{: Turn in}

final draft of descriptive paper. It must be

typed and double spaced (50 points).

Choose between your descriptive or

narrative piece to share with the class. Be

ready to hand in your descriptive or

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Writing 121

2-24: Learning Goal Today: Publishing your

work! Get feedback on your work and

experience writing to a live audience.

1)

Have your Descriptive essays out to be

graded for 50 points.

2)

Turn in either your Descriptive or Narrative

Essay to be graded by me.

3)

HOT CHOCOLATE FRIDAY: Share your

piece with the class and receive sticky note

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Writing 121

2-27-12: Learning Goal: Acquire spelling skills

for writing toolbox. Define exemplification and

look at examples.

1) Journal: Name and describe an activity you

enjoyed as a child that you have since

outgrown. Why did you enjoy them and why

do you think your feelings changed?

1)

Introduce Spelling

2)

Discuss Exemplification

3)

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Writing 121

2-28-12: Learning Goal Today: Look at examples of

exemplification. Examine what makes the

writing effective and apply to my own toolbox of

skills.

skills. 1)

1) Journal: Describe a time in your life when you had Journal: Describe a time in your life when you had to “change your priorities” in order to focus on what’s

to “change your priorities” in order to focus on what’s

really important in life. What did you determine was

ultimately the most important thing in your life and

give examples of why that became your priority.

2)

2) Look at Student EssayLook at Student Essay

3)

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Writing 121

2-29-12: Learning Goal: Learning Goal: Reading

samples of effective exemplification writing.

Understanding how to use examples and applying

them to your own work.

Journal: Compare your own childhood to the children of

today. Do you believe we are creating a stronger

upbringing for our youth or a more troubling one?

Explain with examples.

1)

1) Spelling testSpelling test

2)

2) Read Read TweensTweens by Hymowitz on p. 154. by Hymowitz on p. 154.

3)

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Writing 121

3-1-12:Learning Goal: Learning Goal: Reading samples

of effective exemplification writing. Understanding

how to use examples and applying them to your own

work.

1)

1) Journal: When you were young did adults Journal: When you were young did adults

acknowledge the existence of life’s tragedies or did

they try to hide them from you? Come up with a list

of struggles you endured and how the adults in your

life handled them. Now that you are an adult, would

you handle these the same way? Explain with

examples.

2)

2) Read Beth Johnson’s “Bombs Bursting in Air” on p. Read Beth Johnson’s “Bombs Bursting in Air” on p. 160.

160.

MOVE DRAFT DAY TO FRIDAY

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3-2: Learning Goal: Work on crafting examples

that support your thesis.

1)

Draft Day—Look at exemplification prompts

on p.172

2)

Write your draft in class. Peer Edit day will be

on Monday. You should have at least a page

to peer edit on Monday and preferably more

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Writing 121

3-5-12

Learning Goal: Add vocab. To my writing toolbox and

Peer Edit a paper based on CIM and LBCC writing

scale.

1)

1) VocabularyVocabulary 2)

2) Peer EditPeer Edit

DUE DATES: SEE ONLY EXEMPLIFICATION PAPER

DUE WEDNESDAY AFTER INTERVIEWS.

Narrative and Descriptive Papers returned today.

Re-writes need to be turned in by Next Monday (no

exceptions). If late or absent, check outbox for

paper.

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Writing 121

3-6-12: Learning Goal: identifying and analyzing

exemplification.

Do the pre-Reading Journal on p. 166

Read as a Class:

Read as a Class: What I’ve Learned from MenWhat I’ve Learned from Men

Due Dates: Tomorrow your see only Due Dates: Tomorrow your see only

exemplification paper is due (50 points)— exemplification paper is due (50 points)—

Prompts on p. 172. Prompts on p. 172.

REWRITES due next Monday

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Writing 121

3-7-12: Learning Goal: Look at Samples of

Exemplification and identify traits. Apply

to your own writing.

1)

See Only Exemplification paper (50

points)

2)

Finish reading and discussing

Ehrenreich’s article.

3)

Make sure you’ve finished all readings to

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Writing 121

3-8-12

1)

Take reading quiz on exemplification

2)

Begin Reading the intro and student

paper for Division/Classification in the

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WR121

3-9-12

Learning Goal: Defining and Analyzing

Division/Classification as a mode of

writing.

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Take mock vocab. Quiz #2

_{Take mock vocab. Quiz #2}

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Writing 121

3-12-12: Journal: Everyone is guilty of telling lies.

Think about times you told a lie and list these

episodes. Go back and freewrite to a greater extent

about these instances. In each case, why did you tell

the lie—what were the circumstances? What was the

outcome? Did you have regrets or were you glad you

lied?

Read Stephanie Ericsson’s essay “The Way We Lie” on

p. 190.

Discuss

DUE DATES: Tomorrow—write draft in class for

Division/classification. Look at prompts on p.215.

Final Vocab. Quiz on Wednesday. Next

Wednesday see only of D/C is due—choose

between turning in the exemplification or D/C

paper on that day.

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Writing 121

 3-20-12: Learning Goal: Identifying traits of Division and _{3-20-12: Learning Goal: Identifying traits of Division and}

Classification through the analysis of professional writing

samples. Applying concepts to our own work.

1)

1) Journal: How might one use “double speak” or twist language Journal: How might one use “double speak” or twist language