Getting Started
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1
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1/20
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Introduction to Course/Technology
Icebreaker
Positive Writing Experiences (Part
1)
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Course Overview Quiz
Purchase Writer’s Help
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2
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F
1/22
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Diagnostic Exam
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WH: "Exercise: Topic Sentences" (located under
"Assignments" -> "Checkpoint 1")
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3
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M
1/25
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Positive Writing Experiences (Part
2)
Reflective Writing
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Write "Reflection 1" (details) and upload it in your UofI Box as
"Reflection1_NetID"
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4
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W
1/27
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Writer’s Help 2.0 Training
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Paragraph Structure and Development Handout
(No need to do "In-class Group Work" on p.2)
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Unit 1: Paragraph Patterns
Portfolio
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5
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F
1/29
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Principles of Paragraph Writing
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1. Upload Paragraph Development - Missing Elements at
your Box folder with your answers to all questions
2. Upload "Writer's Help Checkpoint Report" with your
name in the file and start completing the Report (due by 2.29)
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6
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M
2/1
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Paragraph Development (PIE)
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Read "Are The French
Really Better Parents?" and answer "Comprehension Questions".
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7
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W
2/3
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Active Reading (Discussion of
reading #1)
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1. Complete Parenting Style in Different Cultures Survey
2. Read "Comparison and Contrast" from Writer's
Help and complete "Two Compare/Contrast Patterns: Pre-lecture Task"
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8
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F
2/5
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Compare/Contrast I
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Submit Comparison Paragraph
Outline on Box (Name it as "Comparison Outline"). You may
use this template (choose either "Point" or "Block")
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9
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M
2/8
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Compare/Contrast II
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Make revisions on your Comparison
Outline based on peer feedback. Complete Task 1 of the Paragraph Portfolio.
Read Can a Playground Be Too Safe? article and
complete/submit Comprehension Questions.
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10
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W
2/10
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Cause/Effect I
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Submit Cause/Effect Outline in
Box. You may use this template.
WH: Ex: Mixed Constructions (Watch Mixed
Constructions video to understand this topic)
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11
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F
2/12
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Cause/Effect II
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1. Put your Comparison and
Cause/Effect Paragraphs together in a file named
"111_Paragraph_Patterns_Portfolio_netid_1" in Box.
2. Complete Grammar Diagnostic Quiz (to be uploaded in
Box).
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12
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M
2/15
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Peer Review Training
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Follow directions in your group's
Google Doc.
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13
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W
2/17
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Group Conferences
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Follow directions in your group's
Google Doc.
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14
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F
2/19
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Group Conferences
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Due by 2/22, 11:59 pm: Submit
"111_Paragraph_Patterns_Portfolio_netid_2"
Complete/upload "A Simple Plagiarism Quiz" in Box before
class on 2/22.
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Unit 2: Essay Basics
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15
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M
2/22
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Introduction to Avoiding
Plagiarism
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Re-write this paragraph in your own words (keep the same meaning. Upload it in Box):
"Rap music, unlike disco or funk, is a new genre unto itself. Disco and funk were variations of an already existing, and therefore familiar, form--rhythm and blues. Rap music, in its purest form, presents an entirely new sound. This is one of the reasons rap music tends to be so misunderstood not only by the general public but also by "accomplished" music critics--it is completely unfamiliar." |
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W
2/24
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Paraphrasing
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Read "Beating the Heat in the World’s Big Cities" and fill out Comprehension Check Questions. Highlight any unclear parts of the article and bring questions to class.
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17
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F
2/26
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Structure of a Basic Essay
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Watch Thesis Statement video and fill out Thesis Statement Worksheet. |
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M
2/29
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Thesis Statement
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Complete Writer's Help Checkpoint
1 (Recommended exercise: Thesis Statement1).
Revise your Paragraph Portfolio based on my feedback (I will add up to 2-3 points to your total if your revision is satisfactory). Save it as "111_Paragraph_Patterns_Portfolio_netid_FINAL" (Use "Track Changes" to show me what you changed) |
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W
3/2
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Introductions
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Create
your own essay outline following the sample template. Upload the outline in Box as "111_Essay_Basics_NetID_0"
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20
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F
3/4
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Conclusions
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Work on your Essay Basics
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21
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M
3/7
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Cohesive Devices
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Complete APA Documentation (WH Exercise) before class and bring questions |
22
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W
3/9
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APA In-text Citations
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Complete "Part 2: APA List of References" from OneNote Group Work Doc Submit Essay Basics Draft 1 (before class on Friday) |
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F
3/11
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Essay Basics Peer Review &
APA Reference Pages |
Collect three different pieces of writing and analyze them in terms of writer, audience, purpose, topic, and situation (See my example). Upload this in Box in a Word file.
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Unit
3 Rhetorical Analysis
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M
3/14
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Rhetorical Situations
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Submit "111_Essay Basics_NetID_2" on Compass2g and Box (due by 3/16, 11:59).
Read “Why the school day should start later for teenagers (by Gnaulati)” and fill out “Analyzing Rhetorical Situations” chart |
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3/16
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Rhetorical Appeals Pt 1 |
Fill out Identifying Persuasive Strategies Chart based on Gnaulati article. |
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3/18
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Rhetorical Appeals
Pt 2 |
1. Participate in Google Doc Rhetorical Analysis Target Article Poll.
2. Answer the questions in "Rhetorical Analysis Chart" quiz in Compass 2g based on Gnaulati article (due before 3/30 class) |
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M
3/28
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Quoting
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Fill out Identifying
Persuasive Strategies Chart based on the article of YOUR choice |
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3/30
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Rhetorical Analysis Pt 1
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Fill out RhetoricalAnalysis Chart based on YOUR article. Please PRINT IT OUT and bring it to next class. Complete Writer's Help Checkpoint 2. |
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4/1
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Rhetorical Analysis Pt 2
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Submit REVISED RhetoricalAnalysis Chart based on the student-selected article (to be used for writing up rhetorical analysis). |
30
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M
4/4
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Rhetorical
Analysis Outline & Thesis Statement
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Create a rough outline of your essay (thesis and
body only). Refer to the essential content components to be
included in this outline. Name it as "111_RA_NetID_0".
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31
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W
4/6
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Review of
Introduction & Conclusion
Peer Review of Outline
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Complete 1st draft
of Rhetorical Analysis
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32
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F
4/8
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Peer Review of RA
first draft
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Sign up for individual conferences
and complete 2nd draft Rhetorical Analysis 48 hours before
individual conferences
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33
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M
4/11
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Library Tour: The class will meet
at the same class time in front of Espresso Royale at Undergraduate Library
for the tour.
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Complete 2nd draft of Rhetorical Analysis |
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4/13
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INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCES
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4/15
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INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCES
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Unit 4: Oral Presentations
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4/18
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Introduction to RA Oral
Presentations
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Assign: Oral Presentation
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37
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W
4/20
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How to Analyze an
Advertisement
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Due: Final draft Rhetorical Analysis
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38
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F
4/22
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Visual Aids: Content
and Design
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39
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M
4/25
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Presentation Delivery
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Assign: Reflection #2
Due: Oral Presentation Materials
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40
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W
4/27
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Student Presentations
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41
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F
4/29
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Student Presentations
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42
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M
5/2
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Student Presentations
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43
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W
5/4
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Finish Student Presentations
ICES
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Due: Reflection #2
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Spring 2016 Tentative Daily Schedule
Note: "WH" stands for Writer's Help eBook assignments. All homework assignments should be submitted before the following class unless marked otherwise.
