-- in class we'll wrap up any leftover discussion of Cortázar and Eco.
-- we will also begin discussing Paper #1; I'll explain the rationale behind the assignment, and try start you thinking. For a head-start on your own, see the Paper 1 site.
-- LISTSERVE ASSIGNMENT: review "Subtotals" and "A Continuity of Parks" as well as your notes from classroom discussion. In a brief message to the list (FALL-5865-L@lists.ufl.edu) share some of your thoughts about either/both of these texts in light of our discussions of Barthes, Eco, and in general. If it helps, think along the lines of these question (but do not include these questions in your repsonse): How do you read these texts now? How do you think of them, and what do you think of reading them? Has anything come to your attention in these texts between now and when you first read them? What stands out at you, and why? Basically, give us your informed and educated two cents' worth (and not just waffling or grumbling).
-- have read, annotated, and ready to discuss in class Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" (packet pp.77-81). On document p.627, ignore the bio blurb on Jackson, as well as the facile list of "literary elements" in Jackson's story (these were left in at the photocopier's); the text actually begins at the line "The morning of June 27th was clear". Also, ingore document p.635, all the high-schooly "questions and suggestions" tripe.
-- we'll continue with Jackson's "The Lottery."
-- anticipate an in-class grammar exercise as well.
-- in Writing Essentials read pp. 13 (item 2d "brainstorming"; item 3 "organizing"), pp.13-14 (item 3a "thesis"), and p.17 (item 3c "outlining").
-- bring in a tentative thesis and outline for Paper 1 for mine, Doris, and your group's feedback. Bring in numerous copies: 1 for me, 1 for Doris, and 1 for each member of your group.
-- read in course packet pp. 13 ("give enough" and "show & tell"). We'll work in groups on in-class exercises on supporting and identifying.
-- read in Writing Essentials p.18 (item 30 on paragraphs and topic sentences). Doris will discuss topic sentences with you, and devise a few in-class exercises.