You will revise four of these essays into four 3-4 page typed papers for a final portfolio that shows your strengths in writing. Your portfolio papers must be revisions of four different in-class essays. I may give occasional quizzes or in-class writing. I have set aside certain days to workshop drafts of essays. I expect you to have fairly complete drafts on these days.
Attendance is important.
If you miss more than three classes, you can expect your grade to be lowered. After six absences you may fail the class. Three latenesses count as one absence. I pass around an attendance sheet at the beginning of each class. You will want to be sure you sign it every day.