English 101: Pre-Writing Assignment from Class Today

We didn’t get to cover this pre-writing assignment during class today.  Click “read more” for details about what to do before you write your first draft.

English 101: Quiz Grade for Monday

During class today (Friday, October 23), we talked in a little more detail about the “grammar” of films (camera angles, editing, and sound) as well as the codes of horror films (most importantly, that the themes of most horror films is knowledge).  I had hoped to have you apply some of these principles to “The [...]

English 101: “The Life and Death of a Pumpkin”

Part of your homework for Friday, October 23 is to watch “The Life and Death of a Pumpkin” and then take a few notes about it in your single subject notebook.  Here’s the video!

English 101: For Monday’s (September 14) Class

As per usual, I talked too much in class today, and we didn’t get to cover everything I wanted to.  So I’ve cut some of the reading for the weekend.  Click “read more” to make sure you’re prepared for Monday’s class.

English 101: Reminders from the First Week of Classes

There’s so much to do!
Click “read more” to be sure you’re ready for next week!
SPACE

English 101: Reminders From First Day of Classes

Notes from class on 2 September 2009

English 101 and 201: Homework Folders

201 Students
Anytime this week, turn in your homework folders to my office. If I’m not there, just slide your folders under the door. DO NOT submit them to my mailbox under any circumstances.
201 students, include these items in an obvious place with your name, the date, and a label:

Unit III – Revision and [...]

English 101: Writing Conference Schedule for Paper 4

I’ve pasted the conference schedule for paper #4 below.  Click “read more” to get started.  (If you need to change your time, stop by and change your name on the schedule posted on my office door.)
Double check the writing conference handout to be sure that you’re prepared for your conference.  Don’t forget about the annotated [...]

English 101: Writing Conferences for Unit III

Remember, we will not meet as a class on Wednesday, October 29 or Friday, October 31; rather, we’ll be meeting in writing conferences.  We’ll resume meeting on Monday, November 3 for peer review.
If you need to double check your conference time, click here for the schedule.  Go to the English 101 Documents and Handouts page [...]

English 101: Don’t forget to get Monday’s reading assignment

Remember, you will need to photocopy Monday’s reading assignment from course reserve in the library.

English 101: Homework Folders

Just an reminder about the homework folders… save all your work (even if it wasn’t previosly collected).
From my last reminder, you should have:

Unit I journals (see the English 101 documents and handouts page for prompts)
Writing assignment (see 10 September 2008 PowerPoint)
Pre-Writing: directed Free-Writing (see 12 & 15 September 2008 PowerPoint)
Rough draft (four-ish typed or handwritten [...]

English 101 and 201: Homework Folders

Remember, the work that I assign on the homework schedule is designed to help you develop drafts of your papers.
To asses that work, I’ll be collecting those folders throughout the semester.  And to keep you prepared, I thought I’d touch base and remind you about the assigned work so far this semester:
Click “read more” to [...]

English 101 & 201: Journal #3

Journal #3 asks you to read and respond to Bob Freiday’s “Write What You Know?!  Ha!.”
If you’re unable to access it via the journal handout click here.

English 101: Your first essay

At a loss for words?  Don’t know where to begin?  No worries for now: you’ll get a chance to start your essays on Monday.
For now, though, you might check out this website.  There’s a list of topics that might give you a starting place for exploring your ideas.
Again, you’re welcome to stop by and chat [...]