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August Calendar |
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Syllabus and introductory brouhaha
Diagnostic Assignment:
Perception Reflection
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Attendance
Note Cards
Participation grades
Composing absence memos
Homework:
Review English 101
Homework: send Borger an
email from the address you check most frequently (borger@siu.edu).
Follow the
email
expectations described in class & put "English 102" and your section
number in the subject line. In the body of the email, tell Borger what
your major is (might be) and where you are from.
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Diagnostic Assignment Due:
Perception Reflection (if you
do not have the assignment, submit it on Monday with a
late memo - late assignments will
earn 1/2 credit and will not be accepted past Monday 08/29)
Homework due:
Review English 101
Mug Shots / Student Flash-Cards
Homework: Readings in The Aims of Argument
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In-class activity: Reading Quiz |
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Discussion |
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Last day
to drop a full semester length course to be eligible for a credit/refund;
Last day to withdraw from the University with a full refund. |
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September Calendar |
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LABOR DAY -- NO CLASSES |
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Discuss readings #3,4,& 5 as well as "What Is Literacy?" (on Blackboard)
Prep for Essay 1
Homework: Scavenger Hunt - Find
Borger's Office!
Formatting Quotes
Purdue OWL Site
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ESSAY 1 DUE: Define Education (bring
incomplete essay vs. nothing to class - we will be doing an in-class
activity that will require you to have your essay with you. Don't
worry, it's not peer-review)
Due: Borger's Office Scavenger Hunt - sign your name outside my
office door (Faner 2265) by this afternoon. This does count as an
impromptu / in-class grade this week.
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Homework: Read, annotate, and be prepared to discuss Swift's
argument:
"A
Modest Proposal" (Google books)
"A
Modest Proposal" (artbin.com)
A 6 page Word document is
available on Blackboard
Tips for
reading, annotating, & summary writing
In-Class: Would You
Rather? Dilemma questions - you must pick one and explain your choice. |
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Discussion: "A Modest Proposal"
Homework: Read Chapter 1 in
Everything Is an Argument (1-21)
Skim Chapters 2, 3, & 4 (Pathos, Ethos, Logos) in Everything Is an
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Handout: Essay 2 - Mock Essay Write your own
"Modest Proposal"
In-Class Response: Distinguish
between argument & persuasion, discuss different types of arguments, &
explain alternative arguments / appeals used to discuss "Lights Out Riot" on
Wed.
Homework: Read Chapter 12
"Proposals" in EIA
Homework: 3 - 5 ideas for
Mock Essay due on Monday (be ready to hand in on paper - what's the problem
you want to examine & what's your absurd solution?)
The
Onion: Mock news source discussed in class
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Due: 3 - 5 Mock proposal ideas
In-Class Work: Discuss
Chapter 12 in EIA: Proposals
Homework: Problem(s): define
the problem(s) you are contemplating discussing in your Mock Essay.
Email Borger by noon on Wed. 09/21: Subject: Mock Proposal Problem
Extra-Credit: Refer to your
"Would You Rather" responses from last Monday's class & explain which use
emotions, which use logic, and which use credibility in terms of decision
making. Include original in-class sheet with new listing by appeal by
Friday 09/23/11.
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Speed-Dating / Speed-Thinking: Share ideas with classmates.
When the timer goes off, rotate and repeat.
Due: Problem(s) due (emailed by noon today Subject: Mock Proposal
Problem)
Homework: Solutions: sketch out some of the absurd solutions to your
problem(s) - what's a potential main proposal? What are some
supporting claims you can make re: that proposal? Email Borger by noon
on Friday 09/23: Reply to Borger's Mock Proposal email response |
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Due: Extra-Credit Zobmondo
Responses - turn in a short reflection in which you group your responses
from last Monday's "Would You Rather?" questions according to appeal:
emotion, logic, credibility. Include your original responses from
class.
Due: Respond to email re:
Proposal Issue from Wed. Borger has replied asking some questions /
giving some feedback. Based on Wed. activity and your thinking since
then, how is your idea shaping up? Start thinking in terms of how
you're going to support the argument - refer to Swift's Proposal and Chapter
12 for ideas (use Sparknotes or some other source if you have difficulty
with Swift's original language).
Sign up for mandatory
conferences: Must attend conference to get complete
grade for this project. |
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Mandatory Conferences
In-Class: Quotes & Works Cited
Purdue OWL:
In-text
Citations
Types of
Quotes (from
Mock Essay Samples)
Writing Center: Watch the short video that explains how the center
works.
"Opposing
Viewpoints" If the link does't work, read the instruction on the
Basic "How To" of
Using Library Databases
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Mandatory Conferences
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Mandatory Conferences: No regularly
scheduled class meeting |
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Mandatory Conferences
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Peer Review: Bring one copy of your essay to class for peer review -
double-spaced. You can bring colored pens if you like for commentary.
Must have peer review to get complete grade for this project.
Convenience Store Sample
Essay: Here's a sample draft from this semester if a more developed
model will help you with yours.
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October Calendar |
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Finalize issues around Unit 2 Mock Essays / Modest Proposals (works cited)
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Mock Essay Due: Include peer review draft & assignment sheet with grade
rubric |
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We got a computer lab folks!! Meet in Room 139 In Morris Library
Conduct Preliminary
Research
Homework: Proposal for Units 3
& 4
Unit
1 Rewrites: Educational Philosophy
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FALL BREAK - NO CLASSES |
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FALL BREAK - NO CLASSES |
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Due: Proposal for Units 3 & 4
In-Class: "Speed Dating"
/ "Speed Brainstorming" Last Day Mock Essays / Modest
Proposals will be accepted for late credit (10% off per day late). |
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Homework: chose 2 articles from Aims of Argument & make
annotated bib entries. Due Monday 10/17.
Last day
for students to drop a course online using SalukiNet |
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Due: 2 entries from Aims of Argument in
annotated bibliography format
APA
Annotated Bibliography Sample
OWL site for
APA style
MLA
Annotated Bibliography Sample
OWL site for
MLA style
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Indiana Jones / Laura Croft exploration of Pulliam: treat research like
the exploration of Pulliam Hall - you can't cover all of Pulliam Hall in
detail in 10 pages; however, you could cover the Gym & Pool, or the basement
and it's connection to Furr Auditorium or why there's a kiln and glass
blowing studio in the middle of a building devoted to education departments.Give Borger a list of potential
research questions / topics you're thinking of researching for Unit 3 via
email.
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IN THE LIBRARY - ROOM 139 - the same computer lab we were in on the 7th
before the fall break.
Unit 3: Annotated Bibliography & Literature Review (20% - 200 pts)
Begin / continue research on your
topic
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Entries 1-2 should be complete
Handouts on MLA and APA style.
If you missed, check the OWL site from last Monday or get handouts by the
Information desk in the library. |
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Entries 2-4 should be complete
Notes on
reading, annotating, and summary writing
Format your entries using
information from these notes: article title by author is about blah blah
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4-6 should be complete
Library / Conference Time: stop by and check in with Borger in
the library - she will be near the information desk and computers on the
first floor from 8 am - 11 am. You can also check in remotely by email: reply to the
email she sent on Thursday and state that you are conducting research
elsewhere.
Due: 2-4 Annotated Bib entries you
have complete to this point - bring them to class to show Borger.
These are due by noon to be on time. Bring hard copies or send via
email.
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November Calendar
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Entries 6-8 should be complete
Homework back: discuss common errors
In-class journal: Research
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Entries 8-10 should be complete
Unit 2 Rewrites Due: Turn in original
with grade and revised copy. Most folks can add quotes, properly
format quotes, fix works cited pages for an improved grade.
In-class activity: Chunking
Data
Annotated Bib Samples |
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MMLA Conference
Library / Conference Time: Use class time to conduct research
and complete Literature Review for Unit 3 - due
Wednesday 11/09/11.
Entries 10-12 should be complete
& you should be very ready to compose your literature review
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Should be completing / revising / polishing your literature review
Citation Resources
In-Class: Outlining
Literature Review - organize by chunking the biggest three to five ideas
that repeat over and over in your research. Let your research guide
your lit review. Look for patterns. We are CSI - we've gathered
evidence, we're organizing and articulating patterns, then we're going to
court in unit 4.
Sample
Bibs from Class
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DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MONDAY 11/14/11 Unit 3: Annotated Bibliography & Literature
Review Due (20% - 200 pts) DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MONDAY 11/14/11
If you have Unit 3, feel free to
turn it in today; if not, feel free to turn it in Monday. |
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VETERAN'S DAY - NO CLASSES |
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Unit 3: Annotated Bibliography & Literature
Review Due
In-Class: Unit 3 Reflection
Homework: Readings
Everything's an Argument Chapter 8 - Arguments of Fact & Sections of
Chapter 7 - Structuring Arguments: Toulmin Argument (182-196) by Friday
11/18
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Mini-Conference: Round-table discussion of topics and research questions
(share your ideas with classmates - out loud)
Mandatory Conferences: 11-1 |
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Mandatory Conferences: 12:12:30 & 3-4 |
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Continue Mini-Conference: Silly Borger thought this would only take 1 class
period!
Mandatory Conferences: 11-4
Handout: Unit 4
Handout: Final exam |
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Class will meet in Morris Library: Come to conference table by
information desk to sign in and get your activity for the day
Mandatory Unit 4 Conferences (Extra-Credit for signing up today)
8 am - 1 pm
Last day Unit 3 will be accepted for late grade. |
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THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO CLASSES |
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THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO CLASSES |
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THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO
CLASSES |
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Finish Mini-Conferences: Any hangers-on that didn't get to share before
break
Unit 4
Final exam
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GRADE UPDATE IS ON BLACKBOARD |
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Unit 1 Rewrites: Educational Philosophy
Hand back Unit 3 (10 am class)
Discuss issues for
revision related to quotes
Discuss doubling-down on Unit 4
Discuss readings in Everything's an Argument:
Chapter 8 and section of chapter 7 over warrants & claims (182-196) |
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Course Evaluations: BE IN CLASS FOR THIS PLEASE!! If you miss filling out
evaluation, you can complete one by going to Joyce Schemonia in the English
Department: Faner 2390. Follow the blue signs that say "English Course
Evaluations."
Note: Only conducted course evals in 9 am class. If you missed,
follow instructions above to submit course eval.
Discuss incorporating images into your
text
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December Calendar
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COURSE EVALUATIONS FOR THE 10 AM SECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED TODAY
Unit 4 can be handed in any time up through the
end of our final at 12:10 pm on 12/12. Section 04 (9 am class)
has until Wednesday 12/14 to submit Unit 4. No unit 4 projects will
be accepted beyond Wednesday 12/14. If you do not show for the final
exam, it will be assumed that you want your Unit 4 to count for both your
Unit 4 grade (150 points - 15% of your semester grade) and your final exam
grade (100 points - 10% of your semester grade).
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Final exam prep
Unit 4 can be handed in any time up through the
end of our final at 12:10 pm on 12/12. Section 04 (9 am class)
has until Wednesday 12/14 to submit Unit 4. No unit 4 projects will
be accepted beyond Wednesday 12/14. If you do not show for the final
exam, it will be assumed that you want your Unit 4 to count for both your
Unit 4 grade (150 points - 15% of your semester grade) and your final exam
grade (100 points - 10% of your semester grade). |
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NO CLASS MEETING: EXTENDED OFFICE HOURS FOR CONFERENCES 8:00 AM -
11:30 AM FANER 2265
Unit 4 can be handed in any time up through the
end of our final at 12:10 pm on 12/12. Section 04 (9 am class)
has until Wednesday 12/14 to submit Unit 4. No unit 4 projects will
be accepted beyond Wednesday 12/14. If you do not show for the final
exam, it will be assumed that you want your Unit 4 to count for both your
Unit 4 grade (150 points - 15% of your semester grade) and your final exam
grade (100 points - 10% of your semester grade). |
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FINAL EXAM
ENGLISH COMMON FINAL EXAM: 10:10 am - 12:10 pm (Pulliam Hall Room 214)
Section 07 (10 am class) Unit 4
projects are due by the end of the final. After that time they will be
docked 5% each day late and will not be accepted beyond Wednesday 12/14.
If you do not show for the final exam,
it will be assumed that you want your Unit 4 to count for both your Unit 4
grade (150 points - 15% of your semester grade) and your final exam grade
(100 points - 10% of your semester grade).
University's Final
Exam Schedule
I will miss y'all -
best 102 classes EVER! |
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FINALS WEEK |
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FINALS WEEKSection
04 (9 am class) Unit 4 projects are due by 12:10 pm. Unit 4
projects will not be accepted beyond 4 pm today. |
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FINALS WEEK
Berthoff Quotes |
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FINALS WEEKI have
a final of my own today - on the last day of Finals (bogus!) |
