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January
1-17-01 First Class
Discuss Writing as a Process
Elements of a good essay: Intro, Body, conclusion
Topic vs. Thesis
Topic Sentences
Critical Reading including poetry
Assign First Essay (See it on the Class Assignments page)
Reading Assignment:
1-29/2-2
Discuss Readings
No Class on 2-2
2/5-2/9
Prewriting Strategies
Outlining
Drafting Strategies
2/12-2/16
First Drafts Due
Intros/Conclusions
Peer Editing
2-19-01
Essays Due
Begin Essay #2 A Rose For Emily by William Faulkner
Text and criticism available on useful links web page
2/21-3/2
Discuss Readings
3/5 First Draft Due
3/12 Peer Editing
3/14 Final Draft Due
No Class on 3-16
March 30, 2001 Last Day to Withdraw!