Plan for Monday, Sept. 12 -- English 101

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 [do this on Wednesday]

Homework due Wednesday, September 14:

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.

 Other New York Times Opinion Pieces are here. 

3.  In-class on Wednesday:  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.