Plan for Tuesday, Dec. 22 -- English 101

• After reading the sample essay together (see Google Classroom for Sample Essay 1, Portfolio #3 ), annotate the essay based on the instructions provided.
• Revise your Audience and Publication Analysis as needed
• Continue to work on developing the body paragraphs of your essay

Assignment for the first class after vacation:

• Have a draft of 3 pages or more completed.  This should include your thesis and several body paragraphs.  It need not include your introduction or closing, which you may want to write last.

Plan for Friday, December 18 -- English 101

During Class:

• Wordiness 2
• Intro to Portfolio #3
• Review Logical Fallacies
• Sample Arguments for Specific Audiences
• Practice with topics & arguments for specific audiences
• Revise Outlines / Graphic organizers as needed

Assignment for Tuesday, Dec. 22

• Write your thesis statement and 1.5 pages of the body of your essay. 
• Be ready to show/submit your revised outline/graphic organizer

Plan for Thursday, Dec. 17 -- English 101

Appeals Activity

Practice with thesis statements & arguments.

Revise your an outline or graphic organizer to include the following features:
--thesis
--three or more arguments that support your thesis
--two or more examples of evidence to support each argument
--one or two opposition arguments
--a rebuttal (response) to each opposition argument
--restatement of the thesis

Look through the Sentence Style Slideshow and do the following exercises:
  Wordiness 1, Wordiness 2.

Plan for December 15 -- English 101

During Class:

• Appeals Activity
•  Practice with thesis statements & arguments.
• In-class writing: Reflection about Portfolio #2 
• Look through the Sentence Style Slideshow and do the following exercises: Wordiness 1, Wordiness 2.

Assignment for Thursday, Dec. 17:

• Read Chapter 6 “Thinking Critically” in the handbook, pp. 82-93. Pay close attention to the section “Recognizing Logical Fallacies”  (More on logical fallacies here.
• Complete an outline or graphic organizer, listing your main reasons and sub reasons. 
• Continue to collect additional research for your argument, take notes, and organize information.

Plan for Thursday, Dec. 10 -- English 101

You are already started work on Portfolio #3 by completing a Pre-Writing sheet and a Developing Your Argument sheet (both on Google Classroom).

Today, you should complete the "Publication & Audience Analysis" also on Google Classroom.  Then you should also complete the following:

--Read Chapter 7, pp. 94-106
--Complete additional research that supports your side of the issue, begin to take notes, and organize information.

I hope to be back on Friday!

Plan for Tuesday, Dec. 8 -- English 101

Dear English 101 Students,

Sorry that I can't make it in today, but Portfolio #2 is still due to be turned in.  The bonus is that you can have the class period to work on it.

The handout listing the contents of the portfolio is here.  (See the lower half of the sheet with the bulleted items and use that as a checklist).

If you need any of the past handouts, they can all be found on the English 101 Course Page.  

When you are ready to assemble your portfolio, you can re-use the pocket portfolio from last time, you can provide your own, or you can use one of the yellow folders that are on the small table by the door.  (Please do not put your name on the yellow folders, as I re-use these).

Good luck!  Do good work!  Mr. W.

Assignment for Thursday, Dec. 10 -- 
(This assignment will be added later in the day today)/

Plan for Tuesday, Dec. 1 -- English 101

During Class:

• Paper 3 pre-writing: 1. Write down your stance on your research question. Brainstorm 3-4 reasons why you believe your view is correct. 2. Brainstorm 2-3 publications where you could envision sending your argumentative paper (i.e. journal, newspaper, magazine, professional website, newsletter, etc.). Underline the one that you think most fits the audience you would like to reach.
• Review Grading Criteria Sheet for Portfolio #2; 
• Review common red flags

Assignment for Thursday, Dec. 3:
--Make revisions to your rough draft based on in-class work
--Final draft of issue analysis essay (Portfolio #2) due Tuesday, Dec. 8. (I am available for conferences and/or to comment on your drafts Tues. - Friday and Monday.

Plan for Tuesday, Nov. 24 -- English 101

During Class:

• Topic sentences activity
• Review Grading Criteria Sheet for Portfolio #2; 
• Discuss common red flags in outlines and annotated bibs
• in-class guided revision of Rough Drafts
• Print & submit rough drafts
• Poetry Out Loud
• College Essays

Assignment for Thursday, Dec. 3:
--Make revisions to your rough draft based on in-class work
--Final draft of issue analysis essay and Portfolio #2 due Tuesday, Dec. 8.
--I am available for conferences and/or to comment on your drafts during the week of Nov. 30 - Dec. 4.

Plan for Tuesday, Nov. 17 -- English 101

During Class:

• Discuss a sample essay  (Sample Essay #2 Unmarked version \ Marked version)
• continue working with integrating sources
• work on a section of your papers

Assigment for Thursday, Nov. 19
--3 - 4 page rough draft of issue analysis essay due.

Assignment for Tuesday, Nov. 24::
--Rough draft of issue analysis essay due (bring a printed copy to class). 
--Final draft is due Dec. 8. 

Plan for Thursday, Nov. 12 -- English 101

Class time: Integrating sources including quote sandwich, paraphrasing work, in-text citations.

Assignment for Tuesday, Nov. 17:

• Revise introduction as necessary based on integrating sources discussion 
• Work on additional sections of your paper (aim to have 2 - 3 pages written by the start of class)
• Read “Avoiding Plagiarism” pp 388-392 
• Make sure to bring draft essay to class

Plan for Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Tues. Nov. 10 -- English 101

During Class:

• Portfolio 2 assignment sheet (handout).  Portfolio 2 is due Tuesday, Dec. 8.
• Brainstorm ideas for note making
• Quick review of text, pp. 353 - 359 (thesis, focused research, note-taking)
• Discuss organizing the structure of the essay
• Plagiarism and how to avoid it.

Assignment for Tuesday, Nov. 10

• Create an informal outline of your essay – refer to text (see pp. 360 - 362).  [Sample Outline]
• Create your outline by responding to the recent assignment on Google Classroom.
• Read “Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Quoting Sources” pp. 399-403. Read “Integrating Source Material into your Writing” pp. 404-408 Read “Synthesizing Sources” pp. 408-413 

Assignment for Thursday, Nov. 12:

• Begin writing your essay. Have at least the introduction (define the issue, include necessary background information, indicate why it’s important to the audience, include your research question.) Bring this to class. 

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Plagiarism

Discuss plagiarism & that it is something you have to work hard to avoid -- like getting wet when it is raining.  In other words, if you just go about your business as is your habit, you are likely to get wet, just as you are likely to unintentionally plagiarize unless you take safeguards:
1) acknowledge your sources -- bibliography
2) refer to sources as needed
3) use quotation marks for quotes.  If you don't want to put something in your own words, if in doubt, use a direct quote.
4) paraphrase information when taking notes

How to Paraphrase:

• change the words
• change the order of words
• change the structure of the author’s words
• collapse lists
  
  An excellent site on the intricacies of plagiarism and how to avoid it is Plagiarism.org
   

Plan for Thursday, Oct. 29 -- English 101

During Class :

• Complete “The Argument Culture” Open-text Quiz
• Review bib. guidelines & create checklist
• Sample annotated bib.
• Peer review of annotated bib.

During Class on Friday:

• Complete the stakeholder analysis chart.
• hand out & review Portfolio 2 assignment sheet

Assignment for Tuesday, Nov. 3

• Complete the final draft of your annotated bibliography 
• Read “Doing Focused Research” pp. 354-359. 
• Review sources for quotes and facts -- complete a minimum of 5 "note cards"

Plan for Tuesday, Oct. 27 -- English 101

 1. Complete the quiz on the reading, “The Argument Culture”
 2. Copy & paste your draft Annotated Bibliography to Google Classroom if you have not already done so.
 3. Continue to work on Annotated Bibliography  [Guidelines, Sample]. 

Assignment for Thursday, Oct. 29:
--Continue to work on Annotated Bibliography.  Have your bibliography ready for a peer conference during class on Thursday.  (Final draft of Annotated bib. is due on Tuesday, Nov. 3).
--On Thursday, you will also work on a completing a Stakeholder Analysis on your issue.

Plan for Thursday, Oct. 22 -- English 101

During Class:

• Apple Pie Controversy
• Reflective writing on analyzing sources
• Introduce citations 
• Create / Paste first 5 bib. entries on Google Classroom

Assignment for Tuesday, Oct. 27:
1. Read “The Argument Culture” (handout).
2. Be prepared for an in-class quiz about the reading.
3. Complete a draft of your annotated bibliography.   [Guidelines, Sample].  The Peer review draft of your annotated bib. is due Thursday.

Plan for Tuesday, Oct. 20 -- English 101

During class:

• Comments on Personal Position Analysis 
•  Finding information (see text, pp. 370 - 390) 
• Analyzing sources, including how to evaluate websites (see text 390 -398; see also here).  For samples of non-useful sources, see link here.
• Overview of annotated bib and questions about it.  Your Annotated Bib. is due Tuesday, November 3.
•  In-class research if time permits. 

 Assignment for Thursday, Oct. 22: 
1. Read “Assembling a Working Bibliography” pp 350-352 in the Handbook
2. Familiarize yourself with MLA (pp 424-471) and APA (pp 472-500) documentation sections.
3. Find at least 2 more articles about your topic. Bring all the articles you collected so far to class Thursday (bookmarked on browser or in Diigo Web Collector).

Plan for Thursday, Oct. 15 -- English 101

During Class:

• Check on article assignment
• Topic mini-presentations
• Review reading:  text, pp. 350-360,
• introduction to annotated bib assignment
• re-introduction to Diigo Web Collector (a Google Chrome Extension)
• begin working on personal position analysis.  If possible, please complete this on Google Classroom.

Assignment for Tuesday, October 20:
--Read pages 360-370 in the handbook
--Complete personal position analysis
--Use academic databases to find at least two more articles and bring all the articles you collected so far to class.

Plan for Tuesday, Oct. 13 -- English 101

During Class:
 --collect homework assignment
 --review reading
 --how to research (videos)
 --research as asking good questions
 --research tool: Diigo
 --intro. to academic databases
 --research log sheet
 --begin your topic proposal, a template for which is on Google Classroom

Assignment for Thursday, March 15:

• Complete your topic proposal (see template on Google Classroom)
• Bring 3 articles about your topic to class (these can be bookmarked or printed).  2 or more of the articles should be found via an academic database.

Resources for Research

Research Databases

--Proquest
--DigitalMaine.org

• see especially
  --Student Resources in Context (one-stop shop for jump-starting your high school level research)
  --World Book Student (a general resource for starting your research)
  --Opposing Viewpoints in Context (explains multiple perspectives on controversial issues)
  --General One File (newspaper and magazine articles from mainstream media sources)
  --Infotrac News Stand (newspaper articles)
  --US Newsstream (current and archived articles from U.S. newspapers)
  --Global Newsstream (current and archived news stories from around the world)
  --other specialty databases in the areas of science, environment, history, psychology, criminal justice, and more.
• Academic Databases
  --Academic One File (peer reviewed articles on a broad range of topics)
  --Gale Power Search (authoritative articles on a wide range of topics)
  --World Book Advanced (includes articles from primary sources and references)
  --American FactFinder (for stats on population, age, income, and more)
  --Congress.Gov (for information on current and past legislation)
  -- Google Scholar (academic and scholarly database by Google)

Other Resources
--New York Times - Times Topics
--Yippy (helps identify subtopics)
--Virtual Learning Resources Center
--iseek   
--Tips for Advanced Searching 

Plan for Thursday, Oct. 8 -- English 101

During Class:

• Portfolio 1 will be collected.  Please refer to the assignment checklist we created to make sure you have met all requirements.  Other documents to refer to include: Portfolio 1 Contents, Portfolio 1 Guidelines, and Portfolio 1 Rubric.


• Intro to portfolio 2; research topic criteria overview; potential topic list exercise. 

Recommended Publications for News Articles:

1. New York Times 

2. Issues & Controversies

3. The New Republic

4. The Economist

5. Bangor Daily News

6. Utne Reader

7. Fox New

Assignment for Tuesday, Oct. 13:

1. Complete the Potential Topic List Exercise by listing 7 articles (include source information, a one sentence summary, and a potential question for each).

2. Decide on a topic/issue for Portfolio 2 – refer to the research topic criteria discussed in class to make sure your topic is a good fit.

3. Read pages 350-360 in the handbook.

Plan for Tuesday, Oct. 6 -- Engish 101

During Class:

• Key concepts for Peer Review (see handbook)
• Peer review process
• Peer review conferences (see Peer Review Guide)
• Schedule teacher conferences 

Assignment for Thursday, Oct. 8.
1. Make revisions based on the peer review.
2. Have teacher conference and make revisions
3. Complete any final edits.
4. Bring completed essay and all Portfolio 1 materials to class on Thursday.

Plan for Thursday, Oct. 1 -- English 101

During Class:

• Use the Portfolio 1 Guidelines and Rubric to create a checklist. 
• Use the Revision Guide to annotate your essay
• Read pp. 79-81 in the handbook, which focuses on writing introductions and conclusions.
• Additional questions and discussion of grading criteria and questions about essays as needed. 

Assignment for Tuesday, October 6:
1. Make revisions based on your annotations from the Revision Guide and/or teacher comments.
2. Bring a hard copy of your rough draft to class for peer review.
3. Read pp. 15-17 about Peer Review in the handbook
4. Read the Peer Review Guide as a way to prepare for next class

Plan for Tuesday, Sept. 29 -- English 101

During class:

• Discuss Portfolio #1 assignment sheet
• reverse outline of response
• additional discussion about parts of an essay as needed
• look at samples of effective essays
• talk about deciding which summary/response essay you want to revise & polish for Portfolio I.  Portfolio 1 is due Thursday, October 8.

 Homework due Thursday, Oct. 1:
1. Choose one summary/response essay to revise and polish for Portfolio I.  Copy & paste this essay to the template on Google Classroom. Then revise this summary/response essay to the best of your ability. This revised draft will then go through a self/peer/teacher critique process. 
2. We will be working with your summary/response essays in class. 
3. (Read “Concluding Paragraphs” pages 77-78 in the handbook.)  

Plan for Friday, Sept. 25 -- English 101

During class:

• Check your summary using the Summary Checklist.  Then have a classmate do the same.
• Use your annotated copy of the article and your summary to create a double-entry journal on the article.  The 2 - 5 points that you wish to respond to will be in the left column.  Your responses (comments, questions, or connections) will be in the right column.
• Use your double-entry journal to write a draft of your response essay.  Your 2.5 page response to the article is due next Tuesday.

Portfolio 1 Skills & Process

Plan for Thursday, Sept. 24

During class:

 --Revise 1 thesis statement
 --Revise 1 paragraph to more closely follow the MEAL structure.
 --Complete a third forum response to "College's Priceless Value"

Assignment for Friday:
Write a summary of the article, "College's Priceless value."
Prior to writing your summary, annotate the article. 

Plan for Tuesday, Sept. 22 -- English 101

During Class:

• Quick review of MEAL Plan method of paragraph development
• Side-Shadow Facebook response essay.  Submit essay & summary.
• Read & annotate 3rd article, "College's Priceless Value" 
• Share and discuss annotations.   
• Write initial responses on forum.
• Read comments section of article on New York Times website

Assignment for  Thursday, Sept. 24:
Complete any of the above not completed in class.

Plan for Thursday, Sept 17 -- English 101

During class: Revisit “Facebook” article; MEAL Plan 1; MEAL Plan 2 (including sample paragraphs); exercises to begin planning a response to the article; additional work with evidence as needed; peer review of summaries time permitting.

Assignment for Tuesday, September 22:1. Make necessary revisions to your summary of “Facebook” article.  It will be helpful to re-read the article.
2.  Follow your summary with a response to the article.  Your response should include a thesis statement saying whether you agree/disagree, or both, with the main idea(s) of the article.  State specifically with what points you are agreeing/disagreeing.  Be sure your paragraphs begin with clear and specific topic sentences.  Back up your points with specific evidence.  Your summary/Response essay should be roughly 3 pages in length.  Bring this to class.

English 101 -- Plan for Tuesday, Sept. 15

Class time:

• Discuss response writing
• discuss editing versus revising
• discuss thesis statements
• side shadow the responses you brought with you, looking specifically at evidence
• in-class revision of "Losing" Response Essay
• discuss double entry journals.

Homework due Thursday, September 17:

1.  Read Chapter 3 in the handbook “Using a Thesis to Shape Your Material” pages 29-36 AND read Chapter 5 “Writing Paragraphs” pages 64-73 in the handbook. 

2.  Read “Facebook Threatens to Zuck Up the Human Race.”   Complete exercise 3.3 (“outlining,” see page 36) in the handbook, using the Facebook article.  In other words, you will first create an outline of the article.  Then you will write a summary of the article.  Bring both to class.

3.  Create a double entry journal with at least 3 reasons why you agree or disagree with the article.  Refer to specific points made in the article and then provide your reaction noting whether you agree or disagree and why.  Bring this to class.

English 101 -- Plan for Thursday, Sept. 10

During Class:

• Strategies for Critical and Analytical Reading
• Additional annotations on "Losing is Good for You"
• guidelines for writing a summary 
• summary checklist; sample summary 
• intro to portfolio 1
• free write

Assignment for Friday, Sept. 11:
--Revise your summary of the "Losing is Good for You" article.  Be sure to re-read the article and look at the sample summary provided.  Bring your original and your revision (stapled together, new version on top) to class.  I will collect both the summary draft and revision.

Assignment to work on during class on Friday:
--Write a personal response to "Losing is Good for You."  You should be agreeing or disagreeing (or both) with the main idea(s) in the article.  This is a rough draft and should be 1 ½ to 2 pages.  Bring this to class on Tuesday.  We will talk more about response writing in class.

English 101 -- Plan for Tuesday, September 8

During Class:

• discuss Lamott Article
• Read Chapter 9 in the handbook “Reading to Write” pp. 119-122.
• Annotating an article.  A couple of resources for annotation are here and here.
• Summarizing an article.  Read the handout “Writing a Summary.”
• grammar issues related to writing a summary.

Homework due Thursday, Sept. 10:
--Write a summary of the "Losing is Good for You" article that was passed out in class. Be sure to annotate the article as discussed in the handbook before you write your summary. Also be sure to look up any terms you do not understand. Your summary should be about one paragraph or ½ page long. Bring your annotated copy of the article and your typed summary to the next class.

English 101 -- Plan for Sept. 3

1. Read “Ten Habits of Successful Students” in the Wadsworth Handbook pp. 1-8.

2. Group response & discussion of reading.

3. In class prompt / timed writing: Write (at least) one page about something you have done or experienced that has had a great effect on you as a person. Examples might include: meeting/knowing a certain person, living somewhere, moving, a challenge or competition, an illness or injury, a trip or a job. This will count as your first "homework" assignment.

4. In-class brainstorm about writing process (see assignment below).

Assignment: 
--Read the article “Bird by Bird” by Ann Lamott (handout).
--Annotate the article with 5 or more  agreements, disagreements, comments, & questions.
--Write a one-page typed (or apx. 300-word if hand-written) description of your own writing process.  Your description can be longer than the minimum, but it should not be shorter.  Include any struggles you may experience and any strategies you do/could employ to help you with your writing. Bring the typed description of your writing process to the next class.  I will collect this.

The Writing Process -- Insights from Working Writers

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During class, you will be asked to complete a Writing Process Questionnaire.

Welcome Dual Enrollment English / English 101

This blog is a home base for English 101.  Visiting this page often can help you be successful.

Please bookmark this page on your laptop browser.

Reasons to visit this blog include:

• to complete class assignments
• for links for research and reading
• to get caught up in case you are behind or absent
• if you are confused and need more information
• if you want to challenge yourself and complete an honors assignment
• if you missed a class and want to make sure you are on the right track
• if you are interested in something we discussed in class and want to learn more

Portfolio #3 Due Date & Contents

The deadline for Portfolio #3 is Thursday, May 28.

Required contents of Portfolio #3 include:
1. Final draft with cover page [sample] and works cited.
2. Teacher conference draft with my comments*
3. Peer review draft with completed Peer Review Sheet
4. Guided revision draft (or other draft) with you own comments
5. Outline or graphic organizer
6. Developing Your Argument worksheet
7. Audience Analysis worksheet*

*A teacher conference is required prior to your paper being accepted for grading.  Materials required for your teacher conference include:
--draft with cover page, intro, closing, 3 or more arguments and an opposition argument
--outline or graphic organizer
--Developing Your Argument worksheet
--Audience Analysis worksheet

Plan for Wednesday, May 13 -- English 101

During Class:

• Look at sample essay
• Guided Revision
• More work with paraphrasing and integrating sources 
• Work on paper in class. 

Assignment for Friday, May 15:
--Rough draft of your final essay due for peer review.

Plan for Monday, May 11 -- English 101

During Class:

• Look at sample essays  [Annotated Copy of Sample Essay 1]
• Do more work with paraphrasing and integrating sources
• Work on paper in class. 

Assignment for Wednesday, May 13:
--Finish a rough draft of your final essay. We will work with guided revision

Plan for Thursday, May 7 -- English 101

During class:

• Review of Appeals, Effective Ways to Reach Your Audience
• Review "Developing Your Argument" worksheet
• Discuss logical fallacies; construct 4 logical fallacies related to your own topic
• Workshop -- Create cover page; revise outline as needed; begin work on rough draft

Assignment for Monday, May 11:
--Write a rough draft of the first two pages of your essay
--Read Sample Essay #1 and annotate it with 7 or more questions/comments

Plan for Tuesday, May 5 -- English 101

During Class:
1. Quick review of reading.
2. Portfolio #3 Guidelines & Rubric
3. Sample Essays
4. Return outlines / From outline to draft 5. Shaping your introduction

Assignment for Thursday, May 5
--Write the introduction to your essay. The first rough draft will be due Wednesday, May 13 Be sure to introduce your topic and include your thesis/claim statement and the main points that will support your argument. See the final essay assignment sheet for full details.
--Continue to collect additional research for your argument, take notes, and organize information.

Plan for Friday, May 1 -- English 101

During Class today:

• Read Chapter 6 “Thinking Critically” in the handbook, pp. 82-93.  Pay close

                      attention to the section “Recognizing Logical Fallacies.” Then complete the review worksheet (handout) on Chapters 6 & 7.  You can work with a partner if you like.  When complete, submit this worksheet to the basket on the front desk.

• Complete an outline or graphic organizer that includes the following features:
  --thesis
  --three or more arguments that support your thesis
  --two or more examples of evidence to support each argument
  --one or two opposition arguments
  --a rebuttal (response) to each opposition argument
  --restatement of the thesis

• Continue to collect additional research for your argument, take notes, and 
  organize information.

Plan for Friday, May 1 -- English 101

During Class today:

• Read Chapter 6 “Thinking Critically” in the handbook, pp. 82-93.  Pay close

                      attention to the section “Recognizing Logical Fallacies.” Then complete the review 
 worksheet (handout) on Chapters 6 & 7.  You can work with a partner if you like.  When complete, submit this worksheet to the basket on the front desk.
 

• Complete an outline or graphic organizer that includes the following features:
  --thesis
  --three or more arguments that support your thesis
  --two or more examples of evidence to support each argument
  --one or two opposition arguments
  --a rebuttal (response) to each opposition argument
  --restatement of the thesis

• Continue to collect additional research for your argument, take notes, and 
  organize information.

                       

Plan for Wednesday, April 29 -- English 101

Class time: Check homework; review questions about developing argument;  how to make appeals; exercises with appeals; --Look through the Sentence Style Slideshow and do the following exercises:  Wordiness 1, Wordiness 2.  

Homework due Tuesday, May 5:

• Read Chapter 6 “Thinking Critically” in the handbook, pp. 82-93.  Pay close

      attention to the section “Recognizing Logical Fallacies”

• Complete an outline or  graphic organizer (link to be added), listing your main reasons

      and sub reasons.

• Continue to collect additional research for your argument, take notes, and

       organize information.

Plan for Monday, April 27 -- English 101

During class:

• Writing Survey, Take II
• In-class writing: Reflection about Portfolio #2
• Paper 3 pre-writing: 1. Write down your stance on your research question. Brainstorm 3-4 reasons why you believe your view is correct; 2. Brainstorm 2-3 publications where you could envision sending your argumentative paper (i.e. journal, newspaper, magazine, professional website, newsletter, etc.). Underline the one that you think most fits the audience you would like to reach.
• review & submit developing your argument responses
• Note:  for 2015-2016 need to also have students complete Audience Analysis Worksheet during this phase of portfolio #3.

Assignment for Wednesday, April 29
--Read Chapter 7, pp. 94-106
--Find additional research for your argument, take notes, and organize information.
--Complete Portfolio #2 Reflection

During class on Wednesday:
--Look through the Sentence Style Slideshow and do the following exercises:  Wordiness 1, Wordiness 2.

Plan for Thursday, April 16 -- English 101

During Class:

• Collect Portfolio 2
• Begin writing your responses to Developing your Argument prompts (see handout.

Assignment for Monday, April 27
--Finish the “Developing Your Argument” worksheet if you didn’t finish it in class.

Plan for April 14 -- Engish 101

During Class:

• Review Grading Criteria Sheet for Portfolio #2; 
• Discuss common red flags in outlines and annotated bibs
• in-class guided revision

Assignment for Thursday, April 16:
--Make revisions to your rough draft based on in-class work
--Final draft of issue analysis essay (Portfolio #3) due Thursday, April 16. (I am available for conferences and/or to comment on your drafts on Tuesday and Wednesday).

 In class, next time, we will do the following:
--Paper 3 pre-writing: 1. Write down your stance on your research question. Brainstorm 3-4 reasons why you believe your view is correct; 2. Brainstorm 2-3 publications where you could envision sending your argumentative paper (i.e. journal, newspaper, magazine, professional website, newsletter, etc.). Underline the one that you think most fits the audience you would like to reach.

Senior English -- Plan for Friday, April 9

Please respond to the two prompts on the Proboards site. 

Both prompts are located on a Board called "The Future" (not in the Independent Reading section).

The first prompt asks you to write about technology of the future, as portrayed in your book.  The second prompt asks you to visit a website, read some predictions, and then respond.
 

Login into the Proboards site, and then click the following link:  http://2liveis2learn.proboards.com/board/48/blocks-2-3-2015

Complete the two prompts on this board!

Plan for Wednesday, April 8 -- English 101

During Class:

• Discuss a sample essay  (Sample Essay #2 Unmarked version \ Marked version)
• continue working with integrating sources
• work on a section of your papers

Assigment for Tuesday, April 14:
--Rough draft of issue analysis essay due (bring a printed copy to class).  Final draft is due Thursday.  (Late work will be penalized, including days of vacation.)

Plan for Monday, April 6 -- English 101

Class time: Integrating sources including quote sandwich, paraphrasing work, in-text citations.

Assignment for Wednesday, April 8:

• Revise introduction as necessary based on integrating sources discussion 
• Work on additional sections of your paper 
• Read “Avoiding Plagiarism” pp 388-392 
• Make sure to bring draft essay to class

Plan for Thursday, April 2 -- English 101

During Class:

• Portfolio 2 assignment sheet (handout).  Portfolio 2 is due Thursday, April 16.
• Brainstorm ideas for note making
• Quick review of text, pp. 353 - 359 (thesis, focused research, note-taking)
• Discuss organizing the structure of the essay
• Plagiarism and how to avoid it.

Assignment for Monday,  April 6:

• Create an informal outline of your essay – refer to text (see pp. 360 - 362).  [Sample Outline]
• Share the outline with me via Google Docs.
• Begin writing your essay. Have at least the introduction (define the issue, include necessary background information, indicate why it’s important to the audience, include your research question.) Bring this to class.
• Read “Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Quoting Sources” pp. 399-403. Read “Integrating Source Material into your Writing” pp. 404-408 Read “Synthesizing Sources” pp. 408-413 

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How is Plagiarism Like Getting Wet When it is Raining?

Ways to Avoid Plagiarism:
1) acknowledge your sources -- bibliography
2) refer to sources as need
3) use quotation marks for quotes.  If you don't want to put something in your own words, if in doubt, use a direct quote.
4) paraphrase information when taking notes

Plan for Tuesday, March 31 -- English 101

During Class :

• quick re-cap of “The Argument Culture”
• Review bib. guidelines & create checklist
• Sample annotated bib.
• Peer review of annotated bib.
• hand out Portfolio 2 assignment sheet
• discussion about perspectives; complete stakeholder analysis chart.

Assignment for Thursday, April 2

• Complete the final draft of your annotated bibliography 
• Complete the stakeholder analysis chart
• Read “Doing Focused Research” pp. 354-359. 
• Review sources for quotes and facts -- complete a minimum of 5 "note cards"

Plan for Friday, March 27 -- English 101

 1. Complete the quiz on the reading, “The Argument Culture”
 2. Continue to work on Annotated Bibliography  [Guidelines, Sample]

Assignment for Tuesday, March 31:
--Continue to work on Annotated Bibliography.  Have your bibliography ready for a peer conference during class on Tuesday.  (Final draft of Annotated bib. is due on Thursday, April 2).

Plan for Wednesday, March 25 -- English 101

During Class:

• Reflective writing on analyzing sources
• introduce citations 

Assignment for Friday, March 25:
1. Read “The Argument Culture” (handout).
2. Be prepared for an in-class quiz about the reading.
3. Work on your annotated bibliography.   [Guidelines, Sample]
4. Peer review draft of annotated bib due Tuesday.

Plan for Tuesday, Oct. 20 -- English 101

During class:

• Comments on Personal Position Analysis 
•  Finding information (see text, pp. 370 - 390) 
• Analyzing sources, including how to evaluate websites (see text 390 -398).  For samples of non-useful sources, see link here.
• Overview of annotated bib and questions about it 
•  In-class research if time permits. 

 Assignment for Thursday, Oct. 22: 
1. Read “Assembling a Working Bibliography” pp 350-352 in the Handbook
2. Familiarize yourself with MLA (pp 424-471) and APA (pp 472-500) documentation sections.
3. Find at least 2 more articles about your topic. Bring all the articles you collected so far to class Wednesday (bookmarked on browser or in Diigo Web Collector).

Plan for Thursday, March 19 -- English 101

During Class:

• Check on article assignment
• Topic mini-presentations
• introduction to annotated bib assignment
• re-introduction to Diigo Web Collector (a Google Chrome Extension)
• begin working on personal position analysis.

Assignment for Monday, March 23:
--Read pages 360-370 in the handbook
--Complete personal position analysis
--Use academic databases to find at least two more articles and bring all the articles you collected so far to class (these can be saved to a thumb drive or printed, whichever you prefer.)

English 101 -- Tuesday, March 17

During Class:
 --collect homework assignment
 --review reading
 --how to research (videos)
 --research as asking good questions
 --research tool: Diigo
 --intro. to academic databases
 --research log sheet
 --begin topic proposal

Assignment for Thursday, March 19:

• Complete your topic proposal
• Bring 3 articles about your topic to class (these can be bookmarked or printed).  2 or more of the articles should be found via an academic database.

Resources for Research

• Marvel
• see especially
  --Teen Resource Center
  --Proquest
  --Points of View Reference Center
  --Academic Search Complete

• Issues & Controversies

• New York Times - Times Topics
• Clusty 
• Virtual Learning Resources Center
•  Google Scholar
• iseek

English 101 -- Plan for Thursday, March 10

During Class:

• Portfolio 1 will be collected.  Please refer to the assignment checklist we created to make sure you have met all requirements.  Other documents to refer to include: Portfolio 1 Contents, Portfolio 1 Guidelines, and Portfolio 1 Rubric.
• Intro to portfolio 2; research topic criteria overview; potential topic list exercise. 

Recommended Publications for News Articles:
1. New York Times 
2. Issues & Controversies
3. The New Republic
4. The Economist
5. Bangor Daily News
6. Utne Reader
7. Fox News

Assignment for Monday, March 17:
1. Complete the Potential Topic List Exercise by listing 7 articles (include source information, a one sentence summary, and a potential question for each).
2. Decide on a topic/issue for Portfolio 2 – refer to the research topic criteria discussed in class to make sure your topic is a good fit.
3. Read pages 350-360 in the handbook.

English 101 -- Plan for Friday, March 6

During Class:

• Read about Peer Review in handbook
• Discuss peer review process
• Peer review conferences (see Peer Review Guide)
• Schedule teacher conferences 

Assignment for Tuesday, Feb. 10:1. Make revisions based on the peer review
2. Have teacher conference and make revisions
3. Bring an edit-ready draft to class on Tuesday.

Portfolio I -- Skills & Process

English 101 -- Plan for Wednesday, March 4

During Class:

• Use the Portfolio 1 Guidelines and Rubric to create a checklist. 
• Use the Revision Guide to annotate your essay
• Read & Discuss pp. 15-17 about Peer Review in the handbook 
• Read the Peer Review Guide as a way to prepare for next class
• Additional questions and discussion of grading criteria and questions about essays as needed. 

Assignment for Friday, March 6:
1. Make revisions based on teacher comments and your annotations from the Revision Guide
2. Bring a hard copy of your rough draft to class for peer review.

English 101 -- Plan for Monday, March 2

During Class: 

• Read pp. 79-81 in the handbook. Go over conclusions & introductions.
• Read Sample Summary / Response Essay passed out in class last week. 
• Review Double-Entry Journal
• In-class workshop on rough drafts.  Reminder:  Portfolio 1 is due Thursday, March 12
•  The rough draft will be submitted to me at the end of this class.

Assignment for Wednesday, March 4:

1. Create a Double Entry journal for the article you are writing about for Portfolio 1, if you have not already done so.
2. Read the Portfolio 1 Guidelines and Rubric and write down any questions you may have.  Next time, we will use these two documents to create a checklist.
2. Read the “Revision Guide."  This will be important to your approach to revising your Portfolio 1 Essay.

2. Bring any questions about revision to class. 

English 101 -- Plan for Thursday, Feb. 26

During class:

• Discuss final essay assignment sheet
• reverse outline of response
• additional discussion about parts of an essay as needed
• grammar work
• look at samples of effective essays
• talk about deciding which summary/response essay you want to revise & polish for Portfolio I.

 Homework due Monday, March 2:
1. Choose one summary/response essay to revise and polish for Portfolio I.  Revise this summary/response essay to the best of your ability. This revised draft will then go through a self/peer/teacher critique process.
2. We will be working with your summary/response essays in class.  A copy of this essay will be passed in to me at the end of class.
3. (Read “Concluding Paragraphs” pages 77-78 in the handbook.)  We will do this during class on Monday. We will also look at the sample essay (passed out in class today) on Monday.

English 101 -- Plan for Tuesday, February 24

Class time:
 --Return Facebook summaries & responses. Comments & goals.
--Intro. to course calendar (see forum)
--Identify main ideas in "College's Priceless Value"
--Review MEAL Plan --Strategy for responding: read article comments and respond on forum --Additional work with evidence as needed
--Peer review of summaries (time permitting).

Homework due Thursday, Feb. 26
1. Make necessary revisions to your summary of the “College's Priceless Value” article. It will be helpful to re-read the article.
2. Create a double entry journal with at least 3 reasons why you agree or disagree with the article. Refer to specific points made in the article and then provide your reaction noting whether you agree or disagree and why. Bring this to class. 
3. Follow your summary with a response to the article. Your response should include a thesis statement saying whether you agree/disagree, or both, with the main idea(s) of the article. State specifically with what points you are agreeing/disagreeing. Be sure your paragraphs begin with clear and specific topic sentences. Back up your points with specific evidence. Your summary/response essay should be roughly 3 pages in length. Bring this to class. 

English 101 -- Plan for Friday, Feb. 13

Class time:

• Side-Shadow Facebook response essay.  Submit essay & summary.
• Read & annotate 3rd article, "College's Priceless Value" 
• Share and discuss annotations.   
• Write initial responses on forum.
• Read comments section of article on New York Times website

Homework due Tuesday, February 24:
Write a summary of the article, "College's Priceless value."  Prior to writing your summary, annotate the article.  Also create an outline of the article in which you list the main ideas.  Bring the annotated article, outline, and summary to class on the Tuesday after vacation.  (Your double-entry journal and 2.5 page response to article #3 will be due the Thursday after vacation.)