1. Final 1 st Semester Mini-Syllabus

2. JANUARY 5 Correct pronoun work Sanders – read and annotate ASSIGNMENT: Work on gender observation essay. Engaging introduction due next time.

3. JANUARY 7 In-class persuasion essay Share introductions ASSIGNMENT: Gender observation essay due next time! Thou shalt not violate MLA format.

4. JANUARY 11 Peer reviews of in-class essay Share gender observation papers ASSIGNMENT: Hurston, p. 393-403, E/T 1, 3, and 5 and a reaction paragraph (make a claim about the story and support it with data and warrant). Consider for discussion: What is the speaker’s toward the roles & position of women in the society depicted in the story?

5. Jan. 13 Self-review of in-class essay Discuss Hurston ASSIGNMENT: Write 2 DIFFERENT versions of a conclusion for one of your in-class persuasion essays. These may be brief, but they should be carefully crafted, with… Strong verbs Active voice Content that leaves the reader thinking

6. Jan. 15 Share/discuss conclusions Gender conversation ASSIGNMENT: Gather notes for final. We will review them in class. Tone Words” from peers Pronouns (study from corrected assignment) “Notorious Confusables”

7. JANUARY 19 Review notes for the final.

8. FINAL EXAM SAVE ALL CONTENTS OF YOUR BINDER--INCLUDING YOUR IN-CLASS WRITINGS!