1. Introduction to College Writing
ENC 1101
FIU
Tue & Thu. 3:00 – 5: 00p.m.

2. February 16&18 Agenda - Midterm Essay Writing Workshop (Optional)
-Writing Quiz 1
Writing to the World
Notes & Activity
Final Draft of Essay 2 due!
Tuesday
Thursday

3. Midterm Essay
From one of the assigned Time/Newsweek magazine articles, write an essay response to the article. Approach is up to you.
You may write about:
do you agree or disagree
Pathos, logos, ethos aspects
how it represents the human condition
does the writer accomplish his or her goal
what is the presumed theme of the writing
Your notes on the article & your essay determine your grade.

4. ENC 1101 Writing Workshop Purpose:
_ to move poor writers up to college levels
_ to create critical thinkers
_ to foster writing confidence

5. Formatting Each formal writing must have: _ A beginning
introduces & makes a claim which is the thesis
_ A middle
substantiates the claim; has support and elaboration of ideas
_ An end
wraps up ideas used in the body; usually restates the ideas of the beginning.
This is usually broken down into 5 indented paragraphs. It could be more; rarely, less.
Formatting

6. What’s in each Paragraph?
{See Writer’s Checklist}
Introduction – _attention grabber (mature)
_generalities
_thesis (poignant stance)
3+ Body Paragraphs –
* start with topic sentences (1 per body paragraph)
* at least 2 items of claim + support + elaboration
* advanced vocabulary & stock language & L/D’s
* variety of sentences & phrases & transitions
* citation (research papers)
* backing up your thesis (check in with your thesis)
End – new way of stating thesis
at least one poignant claim
lasting mature impression on readers
What’s in each Paragraph?

7. Even though a lot would argue that writing is a creative process, it most definitely has scientific elements. It is a science. _ always indent new ideas _ give others credit (research especially) _ use correct punctuation: “ “. ! ( ) , ‘ ; - : _ support what you claim _ utilize spelling rules _ unless asked, avoid using personal pronouns – I, me, my _ follow through with your ideas _ if literature, write in the present tense _ (see others you copied last week)
Writing has Rules!

8. Calvin Bernard Edwards “Perception of Weather”
With a partner, check over this essay.
Does it meet all the requirements for good writing?
Here’s a Sample!
Now, check over one of your essays.
Does it meet all the requirements for good writing?

9. aDDITONALS! Introductions & Good attention grabbers:
_ questions _ idiomatic expressions
_ name of work or author/poet/writer
_ stock language _ types of phrases
_no exclamations, interjections, and watch for anecdotes!
Thesis: may be one statement, question, or 3 items.
Conclusions:
_ more than a sentence
_ avoid “that is why” “in conclusion”
_ leave readers with something to ponder, feel, or do (Logos, Pathos, Ethos).
I didn’t know that!
aDDITONALS!
We didn’t know that!
We didn’t know that!

10. Practice makes Perfect!
That’s it!
Practice makes Perfect!

11. February 16&18 Agenda - Midterm Essay Writing Workshop (Optional)
-Writing Quiz 1
Using Language in Writing
Notes & Group Activity
Final Draft of Essay 2 due!
Tuesday
Thursday

12. Writing to the World (The Everyday Writer, chap. 19)
In today’s world, diverse situations call for diverse forms of communication.
Culture (ours & theirs), diction, tone, and vocabulary all tend to influence writing. These should always be considered when we write.

13. Language in Writing: Group Notes & Activity
The Everyday Writer (pp )
Group 1- 19a – 19c
Group 2- 19d – 19f
Group 3- 19g – 20b
Group 4- 20c & 20d
Group 5- 22a
Group 6- 22b & 22d
Group 7- 22e & 22f

14. (words on front) & (Definitions on back)
O.O.C Assignment
See you next class
Create 10 study cards of words in the Glossary of Usage (chapter 23). Due next class
2 words per card
(words on front) & (Definitions on back)