SYLLABUS CALENDAR

Abbreviations: PH=Prentice Hall Reader, CS=Complete Sentence Workout Book, Ch.=Chapter, Ex.=Exercise, HW=Homework

WEEK 1

M, 8/25

1) Introduction to the course and one another: triads

2) Hand out Writing Center (English 150L) form and turn in

3) Go over syllabus and study in group

4) Fill out student information sheet in class and hand it in

5) Learn some copy editing marks

HW: 1) Buy your books and materials

2) Read Dave’s letter about being a writer and write your own such letter.

3) Get all your materials for class on Wed., 9/1 (10 pts.)

W, 8/27

1) Share letters on writing experience: turn in

2) Syllabus quiz in groups

3) Finish copy editing marks: quiz on Wed. 9/4. (20 pts.)

4) Writing Center Tour: hand out Simon & Schuster Workbook schedule

5) Hey! And have a great Labor Day weekend! :)

HW: 1) Memorize the copy editing marks for quiz

2) Read pp. 1-6, an introduction to reading in PH and Hopkins 'Lockdown,” p. 125 and do Journal 1 in class booklet (don't forget that whenever we do a journal, you'll need to bring the journal and your PH to the next class.

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WEEK 2: LAB: WHAT'S THE SUBJECT? WHAT'S THE VERB?

Don't forget the Writing Center starts this week! You should take your and your schedule; remember to do 1 1/2 hrs. for the week.

M, 9/1

Holiday: Labor Day

W, 9/3

1) Quiz on copy editing marks

2) Go over Journal 1 and score

3) Go over Opening Strategies in your class booklet

HW: 1) Read in your class booklet "First Thoughts" by Natalie Goldberg, pp. 10-11

2) Also read "The Power of Detail" in your class booklet, pp. 12

3) Type up a one page double-spaced list starting with the sentence: "The best things in my life are:" (The list should not be numbered. When an item goes more than one line, indent the subsequent lines. The list should show some variety; for instance, you might use favorite days, food, cars, friends, places, songs, events, people, relatives, memories, paintings, etc. Make sure to use lots of specific detail. Also make sure to use as many sensory details as possible, so we can see, hear, smell, touch, and taste your details.)