| Date | Event |
|---|
| M Aug 17 | Introduction to course. Diagnostic Essay |
| W Aug 19 | Introduction to theme: 2 Peter 1:3 - 11. Chapter 1. The Writing Process. Chapter 3. Writing Topic Sentences. Chapter 6. Planning and Organizing Essays |
| M Aug 24 | In-class essay |
| W Aug 26 | GOODNESS. Read "My Right Hand" and "The Gift" (handouts) |
| M Aug 31 | Chapter 9. Description. Exercises |
| W Sep 2 |
Workshop Paper 1 |
| M Sep 7 | Labor Day Holiday |
| W Sep 9 | KNOWLEDGE. Read "Living in Two Worlds" and "A Boyhood Friendship in a Divided Valley"(handouts). Paper 1 due |
| M Sep 14 | Chapter 9 Narration. Exercises |
| W Sep 16 | Workshop Paper 2 |
| M Sep 21 |
Introductions and Conclusions. Chapter 7. Drafting and Revising Essays. Paper 2 due |
| W Sep 23 | SELF-CONTROL. Comparison/Contrast: 2 methods |
| M Sep 28 | In-class: comparison/contrast |
| W Sep 30 | Workshop Paper 3 |
| M Oct 5 | Practice Midterm. Paper 3 due |
| W Oct 7 | Showing vs. Telling Exercises |
| M Oct 12 | Student Conferences |
| W Oct 14 | In class Activity |
| M Oct 19 | Figurative Language Exercises |
| W Oct 21 | PERSEVERANCE. Read "Invisible Woman" and "Hearing the Sweetest Songs" (handouts) |
| M Oct 26 | Chapter 16. Argument. Exercises |
| W Oct 28 | Workshop Paper 4 |
| M Nov 2 | BROTHERLY KINDNESS. Begin Working on Paper 5. Paper 4 due |
| W Nov 4 | Continue Working on Paper 5 |
| M Nov 9 | Workshop Paper 5 |
| W Nov 11 | FAITH. Begin Research Project: Elie Wiesel. Give Paper 6 |
| M Nov 16 | Assign Portfolio. Library |
| W Nov 18 | Library |
| M Nov 23 | THANKSGIVING |
| W Nov 25 | THANKSGIVING |
| M Nov 30 | Workshop Paper 6 |
| W Dec 2 | Last day of class. Paper 6 due |
| F Dec 4 | Final Exam |
| M Dec 7 | Portfolios due in my office by noon!!! |