Due 11/13: WAYG Paragraph and Butterflies

November 9, 2017 By

1. WAYG Paragraph–This paragraph will be evaluated using the same questions we used in class. I will also consider grammar and style when grading (pay attention to use of “to be” verbs). You are expected to turn in your outline as well. Format for paragraph:

  • Typed
  • Double spaced
  • Arial, Cambria, Times New Roman (or equivalent) font style
  • Use proper MLA in text citations. See sample paragraph discussed in class today (with the exception of the last quote). No comma between author’s last name and page number.
  • Include a title that reflects the theme of the paragraph (i.e. A paragraph focusing on music may have the following title: Music and the Loss of Innocence). With that title, I already have a sense of what the paragraph is about.
  • Heading should go in upper left corner and be single spaced. Heading:

Your Name
English 1B
11/13/17

2. You are turning in your copy of Where are You Going, Where Have you Been?

3. Butterflies–read and annotate Chapter 3.

Due 11/10: Paragraph Outline for Where are You Going…

November 8, 2017 By

1. You are to outline a paragraph for Where are You Going… Follow the format posted on the board (Recreated here):

I. Topic Sentence
   A. Write out your first quotation.
       1. Analyze the quotation. DO NOT SUMMARIZE.
   B. Write out your second quotation.
       1. Analyze the quotation. AGAIN, DO NOT SUMMARIZE.

Keep in mind:
1. Your topic sentence should have an observation and an assertion/argument. Often, the more nuanced the observation, the more interesting the argument/discussion. A nuanced observation requires close reading and good control.
2. Choice of evidence in literary writing is a BIG DEAL! Yes! It is the most important choice because your argument is totally dependent on it as it illustrates and illuminates your argument. Accordingly, do not summarize the quote. Rather, analyze it and connect it to your argument. If you can think of nothing to say about your chosen evidence, choose again. Truth be told, you should always gather evidence around a controlling idea before crafting an argument. I will teach you all of the above.

Due 11/7: Where are You Going…

November 6, 2017 By

1. Read and annotate Joyce Carol Oates’ Where are you Going, Where have you Been?  Review the annotating expectations below. Focus your annotations on thematic observations. I am very interested in what you annotate and why you annotated it!

*Note: If you were absent the day a handout was distributed, it is your responsibility to print a copy (click the link above) or see me for one before class.

*Annotation expectations: You are expected to annotate as or after you read each night.  This is mandatory.  You will learn how to provide some focus to your annotations. Ultimately, focused annotating prepares you for your reading responses, your formal essays, and class discussions.  To annotate is to supply with critical or explanatory notes:

  • Identifying lines that resonate with you, confuse you, or make you want to know more
  • Asking questions of general thematic/philosophical value
  • Tracking the development of a theme that may connect to one or more of the philosophical readings or other fiction
  • Identifying and defining new vocab

** Merely underlining or highlighting the text will earn you a D, at best.

If you would like more annotating guidance, click here!

Due 9/14 (9/15 for 10G): Where Are You Going Discussion

September 13, 2017 By

Hello folks! The first week is almost in the books. If all goes as planned, I will see you on Monday and this class really begins! It is imperative that you have taken care of all responsibilities by then. This includes:

  • Registered for the website
  • Posted a response in the Welcome thread on the class forum
  • Completed the in-class writing assignment
  • Read the course syllabus
  • You should have supplies for the class
  • All handouts: (Literary terms, Where Are You Going, Annotating Guide, Bell Jar Poetry Unit)

Tomorrow, you will do the following:

Day 5: Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? Discussion

(15-20 minutes) In small groups of four, discuss what you annotated and WHY?

(10-15 minutes) Whole group share.

(10 minutes) Individual Writing: What is the primary theme of the short story and how does Oates use conflict to shape that theme?

(10-15 minutes) Back to small group discussion. Share your thoughts on theme.

HW:

  • The Bell Jar Unit Poetry: As part of The Bell Jar unit, we will read selections from Emily Dickinson, Anne Sexton, and Sylvia Plath. Tonight, print the handout and be sure to bring it to class tomorrow.

Due 9/13 (9/14 for 10G): Where Are You Going…

September 12, 2017 By

Now that the in-class writing assignment is done, let’s read a short story together:

1. Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? By Joyce Carol Oates: Print and have in class for Wednesday, Sept. 13th.
2. Annotating Literature: Print and closely read this handout on annotating literature. Keep it in your binder ALL YEAR!

10G, keep in mind that you start each week with me on a Tuesday, so homework assigned to 10F will be due for you a day later. So, while 10F completed the in-class writing assignment today in class, you will do it tomorrow, 9/13. And while 10F will read Where Are You Going… tomorrow in class, you will read it Thursday in class.

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