Tentative Schedule Fall 2013
9/7 Introduction to each other and the class. Discuss writing in general. Check out the website.
9/14 Writing a paragraph (the writing process, parts of a paragraph, adding details and examples) Paragraph 1: A Paragraph to practice adding details
9/21 Unit 1 writing a persuasive paragraph about childhood obesity
9/28 Unit 1 continued. The writing process: editing symbols and rewriting. Practice describing skills.
10/5 Writing an essay. Unit 2 persuasive essay
10/12 Finish Unit 2. Transition words and sentence types
10/19 Unit 3 problem solution essay
10/26 Unit 3 problem solution essay
11/2 Unit 4 compare and contrast essay
11/9 Unit 4 compare and contrast essay
11/16 To be decided later
11/23 Unit 5 cause effect essay
11/30 Thanksgiving Break- No Class
12/7 Unit 5 cause effect essay
12/14 Last day of regular class- Prepare for the take home final essay
12/21 Final Exam day 8:00 to 10:00 (only 2 hours) (take home final essay is due and there will be an in class writing assignment)
Take home final essay: You will be given three essay topics. You will write a 2 to 3 page essay on one topic. This essay is due on or before 12/21.
In class final writing assignment: On 12/21 you will come to class and do a short 1 page writing assignment that I will give to you on that day.
9/7 Introduction to each other and the class. Discuss writing in general. Check out the website.
9/14 Writing a paragraph (the writing process, parts of a paragraph, adding details and examples) Paragraph 1: A Paragraph to practice adding details
9/21 Unit 1 writing a persuasive paragraph about childhood obesity
9/28 Unit 1 continued. The writing process: editing symbols and rewriting. Practice describing skills.
10/5 Writing an essay. Unit 2 persuasive essay
10/12 Finish Unit 2. Transition words and sentence types
10/19 Unit 3 problem solution essay
10/26 Unit 3 problem solution essay
11/2 Unit 4 compare and contrast essay
11/9 Unit 4 compare and contrast essay
11/16 To be decided later
11/23 Unit 5 cause effect essay
11/30 Thanksgiving Break- No Class
12/7 Unit 5 cause effect essay
12/14 Last day of regular class- Prepare for the take home final essay
12/21 Final Exam day 8:00 to 10:00 (only 2 hours) (take home final essay is due and there will be an in class writing assignment)
Take home final essay: You will be given three essay topics. You will write a 2 to 3 page essay on one topic. This essay is due on or before 12/21.
In class final writing assignment: On 12/21 you will come to class and do a short 1 page writing assignment that I will give to you on that day.