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[SP 2001] February

2/21

6:20-6:35 / 7:40-7:55: Grammar I

6:40-6:55 Grammar II

Reconsider Rich. Focus on discussion of writing, re-vision, and transformation.

Review poetry/referencing SMH à familiarity with terms/literary vocab.

Consider how sources/repertoire influence/shape writing

Overview/Hand out numbers for EQ assignment.

Return essays/discuss notation

Next class: Research paper topics due—what were your interests as stated in bios? How can you translate that into a research project that will be interesting to you?

2/26

6:20-6:35 / 7:40-7:55: Grammar

Review 2b—discuss research paper topics and determine whether too broad/overly confining. Consideration of D&P’s essay forms as possible helpful hint.

Read listserv assignments in class; discuss collaboration and results. Consider how Rich might approach a re-vision J.

Continue discussion of Rich. Consider what lessons we as writers may gain from her. Review possible assignments and approaches. Begin freewriting/culling ideas.

Next class: Draft of Exploration II due. Bring two copies of draft.

2/28

6:20-6:35 / 7:40-7:55: Grammar

Workshop: Get together in groups based on exploration assignment. Read through aloud without stopping; partner notes where reader hesitates/fumbles (often indic. Grammar).

Query class—what to work with/look forà general dev. issues: intro, thesis, organization, citation/use of sources, analysis vs. summary.

Workshop Break: develop rubric

          Works Cited

Continue workshop: considering criteria, partner should re-view. Write “letter” to author discussion strengths and areas for improvement. [this needs to be submitted in addition to regular writing materials with draft]

Next Class: MEET IN BULEY ENTRANCE! Exploration due. RPP information will be posted to listserv. Draw up a list of the types of sources that you will need for your research paper, specific questions/concerns/considerations to resolve.

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