Comp 101 SAU/CA: Syllabus—(Subject to change)

Many of the writings, especially the major ones, will be typed, double-spaced, in 10-12 size Arial or Times New Roman font, include a title page, and be stapled & ready to hand in as you enter the classroom--at the beginning of class.

Likewise, other assigned readings, activities, and writings must be completed and ready to hand in (or present if specified) at the beginning of the class period in which it is due.
Attendance
SAU Student Handbook
Tutoring Session Worksheet
CA Course Outline

08/11 Mon A
08/12 Tues B

Class Introduction, several handouts: Syllabus,
ICW: Personal Writing Experience/Writing Frustrations
Share Writings: From ICW
Intro Unit 1 : Creative Profile Essay I: Creative Profile
Lecture: Theory of Creative Writing & Thesis
Grammar Test
Prewrite Types

08/13 Wed A
08/14 Thurs B

Due: Observation Prewrites (several variations)

ICW: The Blank Page
Share Writings: From ICW
Quiz: Ch 1 of Lannon, The Student Guide, and Previous Lecture
Lecture: The Writing Process
Peer Eval: Prewrites (share experiences)
Class Activity: Topic & Direction of Essay

08/15 Fri AB

 Quiz: Ch 2
Activity: Activity: Editing Practice

08/18 Mon AB

 Picture Day; Summer Reading Test: Animal Farm
08/19 Tues B
08/20 Wed A

Due:Draft 1 of Essay I

ICW: Courage / Fear
Share Writings: From ICW
Lecture: Emotional Blocks/Myths
Activity: Editing Practice
Peer Eval: Draft 1 Eval: Draft 1 (Profile)

08/21 Thurs B
08/22 Fri A

Due:Draft 2 of Essay I (Typed/Double-spaced)

Lecture: Eval Process-Peer Group Process
Peer Eval: Draft 2 Peer Group Charts

08/25 Mon A
08/26 Tues B

Due:Essay 1--Creative Profile (Final) See Paper Order

Quiz: Ch 3
Activity: Ch 3
Share Writings : Essay I--a Sampling
Unit Intro: Essay II: Description
Opening: Descriptive Essay

08/27 Wed A
08/28 Thurs B

Due: Prewrite for Essay 2: Description Prewrite Types

Quiz: Ch 4 + Lecture Notes Unit 1
Lecture: Planning Guide Info; Outline Format/Contents

08/29 Fri AB
Ecology Trip (leaves after WOP)

Due: Outline for Essay 2: Description (rough draft)

Library: New CA Technology Training (Mr. Peel)
Library Updates: (Miss Ross)

09/01 Mon AB

No School--Labor Day

09/02 Tues B
09/03 Wed A

Due: 1. Outline for Essay 2: Description--Typed/DS
.........2. Draft 1 of Essay 2: Description (may be hand-written)

Lecture: The Writing Process (Expanded) Notes: Writing Process
Peer Eval: Draft 1 Eval: Draft 1 (Description)
Activity: Writing Process Worksheet (Use Notes) Worksheet: Writing Process

09/04 Thurs B
09/05 Fri A

Quiz: Ch 5
ICW: Video Descriptions--Sense Impressions
Lecture: Wilde Unit Intro
Set Up Conference: Bring 2 copies of Draft 3 to conf
09/08 Mon A
09/09 Tues B

Due: Draft 2 of Essay 2: Description (Typed/DS)

Peer Group Eval: Draft 2 Peer Group Charts
Bring 2 copies of Draft 3 to conf

09/10 Wed A
09/11 Thurs B

Due: Draft 3 of Essay 2: Description (Typed/DS/2 Copies)

Conferences (Sect A); Conferences (Sect B)

09/12 Fri AB Due: Draft 3 of Essay 2: Description (Typed/DS/2 Copies)

Conferences (Sect A); Conferences (Sect B)
09/15 Mon AB No Class Today--Fall Picnic

09/16 Tues B
09/17 Wed A

Due: Draft 3 of Essay 2: Description (Typed/DS/2 Copies)

Conferences (Sect A); Conferences (Sect B)

09/18 Thurs B
09/19 Fri A

Activity: Read Ch 7 & Do Applications
Conferences (Sect A); Conferences (Sect B)

09/22 Mon A
09/23 Tues B

Due: Draft 3 of Essay 2: Description (Typed/DS/2 Copies)

Conferences (Sect A); Conferences (Sect B)
09/24 Wed A
09/25 Thurs B

Due: Essay 2: Description (Final) Essay II Description

Intro New Unit: Essay III: Compare/Contrast

09/26 Fri AB Due: Choice & Prewrite for Essay 3: Compare/Contrast
Group/Class Discussion/Bainstorm Session

09/29 Mon A
09/30 Tues B

Sr Survival leaves Tues Noon

 Lecture: Compare & Contrast methods, etc.
ICW:
10/01-03 W-F

No Class--Senior Survival

10/06 Mon A
10/07 Tues B

Writing Lab: Draft 1 Computer Labs

10/08 Wed A
10/09 Thurs B

Due: Draft 1 of Essay 3: Compare/Contrast
Peer Group Eval: Draft 1 (Compare/Contrast)

10/10 Fri AB

Writing Lab: Draft 2 of Essay 3: Compare/Contrast Computer Labs

10/13 Mon A
10/14 Tues B

Due: Draft 2 of Essay 3: Compare/Contrast
Peer Eval Groups: Draft 2 of Essay 3: Compare/Contrast Peer Group Charts

10/15-19 W-F AB

 No School--Fall Break 15-19
10/20 Mon A
10/21 Tues B

Conferences: 2 copies of Draft 3 of Essay 3: Compare/Contrast

10/22 Wed A
10/23 Thurs B

Conferences: 2 copies of Draft 3 of Essay 3: Compare/Contrast

10/24 Fri AB

Conferences: 2 copies of Draft 3 of Essay 3: Compare/Contrast

10/27 Mon A
10/28 Tues B

Conferences: 2 copies of Draft 3 of Essay 3: Compare/Contrast

10/29 Wed A
10/30 Thurs B		 Due: Essay III Compare/Contrast

ICW: Perfect Pete v. Ordinary Joe
Intro Unit 4: Classification Essay IV: Classification
Group Work: Discuss Topic Choice, Ideas, & Prewrites
ICW: Personality Types

10/31 Fri AB

 ICW: Classification: Obstacles
Peer Edit: Draft 1 Eval: Draft 1 (Classification)

11/03 Mon A
11/04 Tues B

Writing Lab: Draft 1 Computer Labs 
11/05 Wed A
11/06 Thurs B		 TBA

11/07 Fri AB

Due: Draft 1 of Essay 4: Classification

Writing Lab: Draft 2 Computer Labs 

11/10 Mon A
11/11 Tues B

Intro Unit 5: Narrative Essay V: Narrative
Lecture: Short Story/Narrative Elements
Writing Lab: Continue working on Draft 2 Computer Labs

11/12 Wed A
11/13 Thurs B

Due: Draft 2 of Essay 4--Classification

Peer Group Eval: Draft 2 Peer Group Charts
11/14 Fri AB

Group Work: Create Group Stories Activity: Group Story
Presentation: Group Storie Critique

11/17 Mon A
11/18 Tues B

Due: Essay 4: Classification Final

Writing Lab : Draft 1 of Essay 5: Narrative Computer Labs

11/19 Wed A
11/20 Thurs B

Due: Draft 1 of Essay 5--Narrative

Peer Eval: Draft 1 of Essay 5--Narrative

11/21 Fri AB

Video: Open Window
Activity:Alternate Ending (Open Window)

11/24 Mon A
11/25 Tues B
Noon Dismiss Tues