ENGL 101.009/011 Assignments
10/11 - 10/22/04 (Weeks 7-8)


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»»WEEK 7 (10/11 - 10/15/04)

  • for MONDAY October 11

    -- Have read in Holt Handbook pp. 23 (example comparison/contrast thesis), 86-88 (example essay), and 118(#6)-120 (example ¶s)
    -- We will begin outlining and drafting Paper #1. I will assign you to peer groups.
    -- Type out and bring to class your tentative thesis; bring at least 3 copies (one for me, two for your group). Include any ideas or evidence that you want to use in your paper; help each other in your groups to evaluate your proposed evidence, and possibly suggest changes.

  • for WEDNESDAY October 13

    -- Have read in Holt Handbook pp.105-107 and 123-24 on transitions

  • for FRIDAY October 15

    -- Have read in Holt Handbook pp. 396(3), 386-87, and 530-534 on passive and active voices

    »»WEEK 8 (10/18 - 10/22/04)

  • for MONDAY October 18

    -- ROUGH DRAFT PAPER #2 DUE; see Paper 2 assignment site for reminders of everything that should be turned in with the final draft.
    -- we'll work in groups to revise

  • for TUESDAY October 19

    CONFERENCE DAY (my office 344 Holloway): if you signed up for a conference time for today, be sure to show up on time.

  • for WEDNESDAY October 20

    -- (handbook readings t.b.a.)
    -- we'll work on revising your rough draft of Paper #1
    -- Afternoon conferences: if you signed up for a conference time for today, be sure to show up on time. Each conference lasts only ten minutes so come prepared and ready to discuss your paper.

  • for THURSDAY October 21

    CONFERENCE DAY (my office 344 Holloway): if you signed up for a conference time for today, be sure to show up on time. Each conference lasts only ten minutes so come prepared and ready to discuss your paper.

  • for FRIDAY October 22

    -- (handbook readings t.b.a.)

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