Syllabus& Grades - Cuyamaca College

Class Calendar*All scheduled tasks may change according to time or other constraints.HW= HomeworkTuesday Lab Hours ThursdayFebruary 8, 2011 1. Intro to Lab/BlackboardFebruary 10, 20112. HW Reading Activity 1Vital Questions Posed1.Introduction to class2. Syllabus Review3. Writing Center Orientation1.Journal 12.Discuss Writing Process3. Discuss MLAFebruary 15, 20111.Journal 22.Class Discussion- Use answersto Vital Questions PosedDiscuss Essay 1: Rememberingan EventFebruary 22, 20111.Students Present Drafts ForFeedback (Reinforce theImportance of Feedback)March 1, 20111.Journal 62.Discuss Essay 2: InterpretingStories3.Role Playing InterpretingStories/Connect to NovelMarch 8, 20111.Journal 82.Students Present Essay 2Drafts for FeedbackWork on Essay February 17, 20111.Journal 32.Workshop 13.Class Discussion: Introductionto novel Begin Reading of NovelExploration of themes,characters, & style (novel)1.Reading Activity 2Vital Questions Posed2.Class Discussion- Use answersto Vital Questions PosedFebruary 24, 20111.Journal 42.Essay 1 DueDiscuss relative themes of novelwith remembering events &interpreting stories.Work on Essay March 3, 20111.Journal 72.Workshop 23.Planning Research ProjectFinalize Essay March 10, 20111.Journal 82.Essay 2 Due3.Discuss Essay 3: OpposingPositions (Collaborative ProjectCausal Analysis)March 15, 20111.Journal 92.Plan Essay 3 Collaboration3.Introduction Midterm NovelEssay ResearchEmail Topic & ResearchProposal for Arguing a PositionWork on Essay March 17, 20111.Journal 102.Workshop 33.Planning Session for researchMidterm