Final Week

Play Due: 5/8/18

Portfolio Due: 5/9/18

• Collect all of your work during the semester
• Put it in a binder/folder
• Include the Index (INRW&ENGL) that we printed during class
• Do reflective essay (1pg.)

FINAL DATE FOR REVISIONS & SUBMISSIONS: 5/10/18

GRADES DUE: 5/14/18

FINAL ESSAY!!!!!!!!!!!

Final Project

Take any essay that you have done this semester and elaborate on it using additional academic sources and information.  In a sense you will be doing an expanded research project that illustrates a closer examination of your previous topic.  You will still be graded by how well you demonstrate an argument, organize sentences, write grammatically, and use academic information.

·         Argument Essay

·         Use any essay that you have done this semester

·         3-4 new pages in length (total length should be around 8-9 pages)

·         APA Citation

·         At least 3 academic sources

·         References page

Essays Written This Semester:

·         Haberman Essay (Group Essay)

·         Film Studies Essay (Chasing Amy)

·         Final Research Essay (Pedagogy/Cisneros&Hemingway&Anzaldúa Essay/Little Mermaid)

·         Compare & Contrast Essay (Chopin & Hemingway)

·         Immigration Illustration Essay

Evaluations

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5/1

Make sure you have finished your Immigration/Reform Essay

• Bring your play and you compare and contrast essays
• Tomorrow will be a workshop class period used to finish any revisions needed

4/30

Not a mandatory class
Finish you essay: Due 5/1/18
If you have any questions I will be in class available to help you.

2nd Essay Prompt

Illustration Essay Assignment:

The Purpose of Illustration in Writing. To illustrate means to show or demonstrate something clearly. An effective illustration essay clearly demonstrates and supports a point through the use of evidence. The controlling idea of an essay is called a thesis.

Using Cherríe Moraga’s play titled: “Heroes and Saints” as well as the videos discussed this week (Harvest of Loneliness documentary, Vice Video), discuss issues related to immigration, and or reform, or the current state of policies related to immigration. 

·         Use details and facts

·         Personal experiences

·         Family testimonials

·         Use information discussed in your readings and sources (Heroes and Saints Notes can be found in Assigned Readings)

Write:

·         3-4 pages

·         1 Source JSTOR/EBSCO

·         APA Style
       Due     Tues: 5/1/2018

4/24

Short Play Assignment Listed Under: Assigned Readings/Files

• Also posted Decomposition: A very short play sample under Assigned Readings
• Due Next Week

WATCH: Harvest of Loneliness Click Link

Write: 1 page response

Heroes and Saints Lab

In groups summarize the events in the following scenes

Discuss scenes of religion or money

Tell me about key events in the scene

Post on blog

We will read final scenes:

Group 1:

·         ACT I:  Scene Nine & Ten (p. 109 - p. 115)

Group 2:

·         ACT I:  Scene 11 (p. 115 - p. 120)

Group 3:

·         ACT I: Scene 12 (p. 120) & 13 (p. 126)

Group 4:

·         ACT II:  Scene 1 (p. 127) – Scene 3 (p. 133)

Group 5

·         ACT II: Scene 4 (p. 133) – Scene 7 (p. 142) 

4/10 Update !!

I need to go to Kingsville on a personal matter.
We will not be meeting. I will be traveling to Rio just in case but will not be available very long.

Read: Heroes and Saints by Cherríe Moraga

• Make sure you have read the whole play

MAKE SURE TO READDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!

4/9

COMPARE/CONTRAST Essay Due

Compare and contrast two short stories:  Here are your options

• Compare/Contrast directions can be found under Assigned Readings / Files

Ernest Hemingway's:  The End of Something & Three Day Blow
Kate Chopin's: The Story of an Hour & The Storm

• 3-4 Pages
• MLA Style
• Works Cited Page
• 1 Source (EBSCO/JSTOR)

Attendance

Attendance is becoming a concern:

• You will now be accountable for your attendance as per STC attendance policy
• Start showing up for class EVERYONE

4/3

Hemingway Short Stories Lab Assignment

OBJECTIVE:

Gather information using online resources to demonstrate research methods. Using Hemingway’s short stories read this week we will demonstrate ability to research and approach readings with context discovered through our research. 

Prewriting:

Journal Response on both short stories

Preliminary Research:

·         Start gathering information by preforming normal Google searches

·         Locate secondary research online

·         Take notes, print, save information for discussion later.

Research Assignment:

• ·         Using EBSCOhost & JSTOR locate 1 article related to each short story. Also use Discovery Search located in Library/Computer Lab page in the STC website
• ·         Read article/s or important information related to the short story for discussion tomorrow
• ·         Demonstrate research ability, highlight, take notes, find specific material related to the readings and discussion
• ·         Print 1 article

3/28 (Wed)

Read: Ernest Hemingway (assigned readings/short stories)

• The End of Something
• Three Day Blow

Write: 1 pg response (half/half)

3/27(Tues)

Read: Kate Chopin (assigned readings/short stories)

• The Storm
• Story of an Hour

Write: 1 pg response on both (half/half)

3/20

Read: Octavio Paz's "Sons of la Malinche" (assigned readings/essays&nonfiction)
Write: 1 pg response

BRING Green Scantron

UPDATES:

• We will be meeting in our old classroom: J-106 for the rest of the semester
• If any other students want to take the class, that are not already enrolled, I would be perfectly fine with it. In other words, let your friends know if they need ENGL 1301, they can enroll in my class.

3/8

Bring green scantron

• We will be taking a developmental final

I will be giving you back your final essays

• The last day for any submissions/drafts will be on Friday 3/9 by midnight

3/5 No Class

Feeling ill. Will not be able to travel.

Finish your essay.y

PLEASE READ ASAP

Please make sure to complete your class evaluations. 

End date is 3/3/18

Here are the links:

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Instructions Click Here

Final Research Essay

Final Research Paper Options

1. Write a 5 page paper on any subject related to PEDAGOGY. The essay can be off an academic
article you find on JSTOR or EBSCOhost. Subjects can be related to the following:

•  Education
• ESL
• Critical Pedagogy
• Art

2. Write a 5 page paper on one short story, or essay that we have read this semester. Don’t just
summarize; Provide your own insight and response to each work. Choose from the following:

• Never Marry A Mexican – Sandra Cisneros
• Indian Camp – Earnest Hemingway
• Movimientos de rebeldía y las culturas que traicionan – Gloria Anzaldúa

3. Using a film studies approach, write a 5 page feminist critique on The Little Mermaid.
Essay Instructions:
- 4-5 pages
- APA Style
- Works Cited
- 12 pt. font
- Times Roman
- 1 Sources (Must be from JSTOR or EBSCOhost)
- You can have additional sources as well but 1 MUST BE from JSTOR or EBSCOhost

2/26 Update

Running late
Class is cancelled for today

2/26

Read: School As Inquiry by Steven Wolk
Write: 1 page response

2/20

MANDATORY MEETING
DO NOT BE LATE
DO NOT BE ABSENT

GENDER STUDIES ESSAY PROMPT

Film Studies Essay: Chasing Amy

Answer One of the following questions in short answer form (2-3 pages).  You will be evaluated
on the following criteria: (1) quality of writing—clarity, organization of paper, good intro, good
closing, well developed body paragraphs; (2) meaningful integration of lecture and film
discussion.

1.      Hooper X is probably the most eccentric character in the film. How does knowing the
CONTEXT of his character reinforce social issues of today?

2.      Throughout the film, Holden seems to be on a path of self-discovery.  Give examples of his
view of BINARY relationships and how they clash with Alyssa’s point of views. Is he a dynamic
character? Does he mature or grow as a person?

3.      One of the themes in the film is the issue of sex.  Do you agree with any of the characters in
their views, or do you have a completely different idea? Use examples in the film to
compare/contrast with your own.

Click Here For Lecture

Click Here For Film Minutes

2/19

We will discuss the film next time we meet. 

Please make sure to attend lecture. 

Second essay will be based on the film.

Watch the film: Chasing Amy
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Do Scavenger Hunt before you watch the FILM:

Scavenger Hunt Assignment

Film Studies: Chasing Amy

Search for the following terms and items on google and give me a short answer to each:

·         Lando Calrissian

·         Star Wars

·         Return of the Jedi

·         Anakin Skywalker

·         Darth Vader

·         Hee Haw

·         Larry Flint

·         Cheech and Chong

·         Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure

·         Spanish Fly

·         Sega Genesis

·         Dyke

·         Magic 8 Ball

·         Angela Lansbury (most famous role)

·         "Fight The Power"

·         Jay & Silent Bob

·         Ostracized

·         Cathartic
- Holden Caufield
- "Uncle Tom"

2/13

Read: Woman Hollering Creek by Cisneros

Make sure to have read: Movimientos....by Anzaldua

Print Questions: Bring to class next time.

2/7

Gender Studies Lesson:

Read: Never Marry A Mexican

Read: Moviemientos de rebeldia y las culturas que tracionan

Click Below For The Reading

Write: 1 page response on one of the readings (pick your favorite)

2/6

Read: Indian Camp by Ernest Hemingway & Never Marry A Mexican by Sandra Cisneros

Write: 1 page response paper on both short stories (Half/Half)

2/1

Since we’re locked out of our class again.
We will be meeting at the library. If y’all need anything, I’ll be there.

2/5

Group Assignment:  Read "Pedagogy of Poverty Versus Good Teaching" - Martin Haberman

Presentation: 5-8 min 

Begin to critically analyze the text (construct/build meaning). 

You are not summarizing the essay to present. 

Pick something specific within the article that you wish to discuss as a group.  

You have the autonomy of presenting anyway you want

Medium:

• If you are using multi-media, please bring device to use in class that can be used with projector(ex. laptop computer)
• If using power point, save in USB drive
• If using YouTube, keep to minimal (1-2 min tops)
• If handing out material, please make sufficient copies

Rubric:

• Everyone must participate
• I will be providing FEEDBACK for each individual group
• ORIGINALITY of presentation will be taken into account
• Style and effective rhetorical  and oral presentation will be taken into account.
• Use your grammar and vocabulary skills effectively. Don't be embarrassed to sound smart!
• Looking for thoughtful ANALYSIS and interpretations of the TEXT (Article)   

Essay: Due 2/5

• 3 pages /  You can split this up between group members
• I don't want three separate response papers
• I want a unified paper / cohesive / organized essay
• Construct meaning, use your writing experience, use discussions in class to guide your paper
• Use academic related information that we have used in class if you want (Pedagogy/Meta-cognition//Standardized Testing/Rhetorical Reading) 

1/30

We started to break down the Haas & Flowers article in groups

• Break down the article even further
• Individually, read the section assigned to your group.
• Attempt to make connections or make sense of the reading and re-post your understanding of the section in your own words.
• If you were absent, reply to any of the sections in your own words what your understanding of the reading is.

1/29

READ: HAAS & Flowers article

1/25

Finish Reading: Downs & Wardle (Skip: The Writing About Writing Course)
Write: 1 page response and answer the following questions:

• As a student and a person how do you use writing in your life?
• According to Downs and Wardle, does writing easily transfer to other academic situations (courses)?
• Is it important to know for who (audience) you're writing for? Why or why not?

1/24

Read: Downs & Wardle Article (Up to Resisting Misconceptions section)

• If you didn't finish posting on discourse, finish before next class meeting.

1/22

If you missed DAY 1

• Tell me about your reading/writing experience 
• What turns you on or off about reading/writing?
• Did you have good/bad teachers?
• 1 page

Assignment: 1/22/18
Read: Diaz & Lamott
Write: 1 pg. Response

• Format as discussed in class
• 12pt font / Times New Roman / Double Space

Define: Misconception & Metacognition

Welcome

I want to take this opportunity to welcome everyone to our class forum. I will be integrating our readings, announcements, workshops, assignments, and discussions on here, so it would be wise if you begin to familiarize yourselves with the page. I look forward to meeting everyone. Look for more updates soon!!