Attention Students: Please bring your textbooks and computers (if possible) to class this week (July 28th & 29th).
Calendar & Assignments: Check Here For Updates!
Monday July 7: Syllabus, Class Expectations, Introduction
Tuesday July 8: Chapters 1, 9-11, & Grammar Review; Research Paper Topics
Wednesday July 9: Chapters 2-5, Analysis Map (25)
Thursday July 10: Media Response Planning & Drafting-- Hooks & Frames; Thesis & Topics
Monday July 14: Thesis & Topics Worksheet (20); Media Response Draft Due for Editing (20)
HOMEWORK: Read Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery": http://sites.middlebury.edu/individualandthesociety/files/2010/09/jackson_lottery.pdf & Hemingway's "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place": http://www.mrbauld.com/hemclean.html
Tuesday July 15: Media Response Essay Due (100) + Works Cited (5)
From Hemingway to John Green: Existentialism; "The Lottery", The Village, "The Man That You Fear" ; Quiz on "The Lottery" & "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" (20);
Thesis & Topics Follow Up
Wednesday July 16: -- How Enlightened Are We? Plato's "The Allegory of the Cave" & In-Class
Response
Thursday July 17: Plato Response Final Copy Due (50); Screening, "Death of a Salesman"
Monday July 21: Reading & Research, "Cat on a Hot, Tin Roof"; Tennessee Williams Video Tuesday July 22: "Cat"/"Salesman" Quiz (50), "Salesman" film discussion; "Cat" book discussion
Wednesday July 23: "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" Screening, Compare & Contrast;
Character Essay Topics
Thursday July 24: Research Paper Preparations; MLA Format; Samples; Character Essay Drafts (20)
Monday July 28: Final Draft Character Essay Due (100); Research Articles Due (25), Debate Casebook Prep: Read, Research, Make Notes
Tuesday July 29: Debate Casebook Prep: Organize, Develop, Practice
Wednesday July 30: Debates (100)
Thursday July 31: Research Paper Drafts Due, Meetings (25) & Preparations
Monday August 4: Research Papers Due (150); Research Presentations (100)
Tuesday August 5: Research Presentations (100)
Wednesday August 6: Research Presentations, Final Exam Prep
Thursday August 7: Final Exam (100), Class Wrap-Up!
Attendance/Participation Grade, 5 points a day = (100)
GRADING SCALE: 1000 Points Possible
900-1000=A; 800-899=B; 700-799=C; 600-699=D; Below 600=F
ATTENTION: You must read the book Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams. The book needs to be finished by Tuesday 22 July. It is a fairly short read, but do NOT wait until the last minute. Get your copy ASAP! You can get a copy here:
Kindle or Kindle App ($6.84): http://www.amazon.com/Cat-Hot-Roof-Directions-Paperbook-ebook/dp/B00B10GAXO/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1400177816&sr=1-3&keywords=cat+on+a+hot+tin+roof+signet
Used Hard Copies Available on Amazon & BN from $1.99.
http://www.amazon.com/Cat-Hot-Roof-Tennessee-Williams/dp/B000KF2GB6/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1400178071&sr=1-3&keywords=cat+on+a+hot+tin+roof
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof-tennessee-williams/1100417985?ean=9780811216012
The Library: Check your local library for a copy.
CORE COMPONENT AREAS:
Critical Thinking [Readings, Essays, Lectures]
Communication [Class Discussions, Essays]
Teamwork [Debate, Research Presentation]
Social Responsibility [Issues, Pop Culture]
Personal Responsibility [Attendance, Prompt Work]
Attendance:
Attendance is always a main factor in a student's success in any class, and this class is no exception. We are always moving forward, so don't get left behind. This is especially true in a summer course, since we only meet for five weeks. Not only is attendance a graded component that makes up 10% of your course grade, but we also have many in-class graded assignments that cannot be made up.
Tardiness & Leaving Early:
If you are tardy or must leave class early, mark an "L" (LATE or LEFT) on the attendance roll. You will only be eligible to receive partial credit for participation/attendance.
Late Work:
As this is a 5 week summer course, NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED. You are given ample time to complete assignments; many are done in class. Therefore, it is a student's responsibility to complete his/her work as it is due. Outside assignments are due AT THE BEGINNING of the class period. Late assignments will result in a grade of "0".
Policy Exceptions: Students are able to turn in late work for the following reasons ONLY: Illness that results in hospitalization for the student or immediate family member (child, spouse, parent ONLY); attach the doctor's note to your late assignment. Death in the family; attach proof to late work. Accident that occurs on the way to school; attach police report to the late assignment. Alien abduction-- good luck proving that one, though...
**The research paper MUST be turned in at 9:30 a.m. sharp on Monday 04 August. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Class Synopsis: We will write 2 short (2 page) essays and a slightly longer research paper. We will have several in-class, graded assignments, the most intense of which is a "debate". We will use pop culture references, podcasts, YouTube, and literature to guide us on our journey. We will try our best to balance business with fun-- learning does not have to be boring! 5 weeks will fly by, so do not get behind.
"It typically is not the case that all views are equally valid; some views are more defensible than others."
Monday July 7: Syllabus, Class Expectations, Introduction
Tuesday July 8: Chapters 1, 9-11, & Grammar Review; Research Paper Topics
Wednesday July 9: Chapters 2-5, Analysis Map (25)
Thursday July 10: Media Response Planning & Drafting-- Hooks & Frames; Thesis & Topics
Monday July 14: Thesis & Topics Worksheet (20); Media Response Draft Due for Editing (20)
HOMEWORK: Read Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery": http://sites.middlebury.edu/individualandthesociety/files/2010/09/jackson_lottery.pdf & Hemingway's "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place": http://www.mrbauld.com/hemclean.html
Tuesday July 15: Media Response Essay Due (100) + Works Cited (5)
From Hemingway to John Green: Existentialism; "The Lottery", The Village, "The Man That You Fear" ; Quiz on "The Lottery" & "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" (20);
Thesis & Topics Follow Up
Wednesday July 16: -- How Enlightened Are We? Plato's "The Allegory of the Cave" & In-Class
Response
Thursday July 17: Plato Response Final Copy Due (50); Screening, "Death of a Salesman"
Monday July 21: Reading & Research, "Cat on a Hot, Tin Roof"; Tennessee Williams Video Tuesday July 22: "Cat"/"Salesman" Quiz (50), "Salesman" film discussion; "Cat" book discussion
Wednesday July 23: "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" Screening, Compare & Contrast;
Character Essay Topics
Thursday July 24: Research Paper Preparations; MLA Format; Samples; Character Essay Drafts (20)
Monday July 28: Final Draft Character Essay Due (100); Research Articles Due (25), Debate Casebook Prep: Read, Research, Make Notes
Tuesday July 29: Debate Casebook Prep: Organize, Develop, Practice
Wednesday July 30: Debates (100)
Thursday July 31: Research Paper Drafts Due, Meetings (25) & Preparations
Monday August 4: Research Papers Due (150); Research Presentations (100)
Tuesday August 5: Research Presentations (100)
Wednesday August 6: Research Presentations, Final Exam Prep
Thursday August 7: Final Exam (100), Class Wrap-Up!
Attendance/Participation Grade, 5 points a day = (100)
GRADING SCALE: 1000 Points Possible
900-1000=A; 800-899=B; 700-799=C; 600-699=D; Below 600=F
ATTENTION: You must read the book Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams. The book needs to be finished by Tuesday 22 July. It is a fairly short read, but do NOT wait until the last minute. Get your copy ASAP! You can get a copy here:
Kindle or Kindle App ($6.84): http://www.amazon.com/Cat-Hot-Roof-Directions-Paperbook-ebook/dp/B00B10GAXO/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1400177816&sr=1-3&keywords=cat+on+a+hot+tin+roof+signet
Used Hard Copies Available on Amazon & BN from $1.99.
http://www.amazon.com/Cat-Hot-Roof-Tennessee-Williams/dp/B000KF2GB6/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1400178071&sr=1-3&keywords=cat+on+a+hot+tin+roof
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof-tennessee-williams/1100417985?ean=9780811216012
The Library: Check your local library for a copy.
CORE COMPONENT AREAS:
Critical Thinking [Readings, Essays, Lectures]
Communication [Class Discussions, Essays]
Teamwork [Debate, Research Presentation]
Social Responsibility [Issues, Pop Culture]
Personal Responsibility [Attendance, Prompt Work]
Attendance:
Attendance is always a main factor in a student's success in any class, and this class is no exception. We are always moving forward, so don't get left behind. This is especially true in a summer course, since we only meet for five weeks. Not only is attendance a graded component that makes up 10% of your course grade, but we also have many in-class graded assignments that cannot be made up.
Tardiness & Leaving Early:
If you are tardy or must leave class early, mark an "L" (LATE or LEFT) on the attendance roll. You will only be eligible to receive partial credit for participation/attendance.
Late Work:
As this is a 5 week summer course, NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED. You are given ample time to complete assignments; many are done in class. Therefore, it is a student's responsibility to complete his/her work as it is due. Outside assignments are due AT THE BEGINNING of the class period. Late assignments will result in a grade of "0".
Policy Exceptions: Students are able to turn in late work for the following reasons ONLY: Illness that results in hospitalization for the student or immediate family member (child, spouse, parent ONLY); attach the doctor's note to your late assignment. Death in the family; attach proof to late work. Accident that occurs on the way to school; attach police report to the late assignment. Alien abduction-- good luck proving that one, though...
**The research paper MUST be turned in at 9:30 a.m. sharp on Monday 04 August. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Class Synopsis: We will write 2 short (2 page) essays and a slightly longer research paper. We will have several in-class, graded assignments, the most intense of which is a "debate". We will use pop culture references, podcasts, YouTube, and literature to guide us on our journey. We will try our best to balance business with fun-- learning does not have to be boring! 5 weeks will fly by, so do not get behind.
"It typically is not the case that all views are equally valid; some views are more defensible than others."