Spring 2018 Prof L Overman's English 355 WEEKLY SCHEDULE 1-5 Class Day What We Will Do in Class Today Homework:Readings done prior to Class Writing Projects Wk 1: 1/26 These schedules are all subject to change. Reading and writing assignments are to be completed by the date assigned. Bring pertinent materials to class (books, homework, etc). Always come prepared to write about, be quizzed on, and/or discuss all assignments. Always have handouts in your notebook--DO NOT THROW ANYTHING AWAY. Introductions, Syllabus, Semester Plan, texts, Freewrites Signups for Presentations! Literary elements of analysis What are they? What layers do they add to the story? How to annotate a text? Signups for Presentations! Reading done in Class: "Encounters With Unexpected Animals " (132), "Love and other Castastrophes: A Mix Tape" (127) "Slide to Unlock " (138) "Using Highlighting Symbols" (19) Review & Bring Handout from Projects link above: a Presentation Prompt Due outside of class: All and/or essays due Wed 11:55 p.m. prior to the subsequent week's Friday class. Quiz- complete in Canvas by 1/31 Wed 11:55 p.m. prior to subsequent class. Please upload a of yourself when updating profile in Canvas! Due in class: Freewrite with pen and paper (not
Wk 2: 2/2 Bring Literature: Reading Writing 9th ed. Textbook! Sign Up for Presentations! Print out Schedule & Syllabus bring to class Analyzing Short Stories Formalism Structuralism How to Write an Essay about Short Stories Homework:Readings done prior to Class "Reading Fiction" (179) & "Previewing" & "Writing About Fiction"(184-196) "Interpreting & Evaluating Literature"(8-15) "Reading & Writing About Literature"(16-31) "Responding to a Short Story" (36-42) "The Secret Lion" (180-184) highlight/annotate as discussed in text Rios "Plot" (198-200) "A Rose for Emily"(224 & 233) "Character"(235) "A & P" (238) Formalism (1661) AND download & bring this handout in Canvas! Structuralism (1671) And download/review this handout in Canvas and bring to class. Review & Bring Handouts from Projects link above: Presentation Prompt & Presentation Prompt Guidelines Short Story Worksheet How to Read Literature Plot Due outside of class by 2/7 1155pm Wed: to a Short Story" review this as a model for shortwrites. Note checklist on pg 36. Make sure before uploading your shortwrite that you have considered the 5 bullet points listed in the Checklist: Writing a Response Paper on pg 36 in the crafting of your shortwrite. Upload as a Word file in MLA format 1-2 pages typed (500 words) Always bring printed copies of ALL posted
How do character plot setting point of view and symbols reinforce the central theme? How does the title of the story contribute to your of the central theme Wk 3: 2/9 Feminism, Deconstruction Analyzing Plot,Setting, Style, Tone and Language - What do they tell us about the story? What layers do they add to the story? Feminism (1665) And download/review this handout from Canvas and bring to class. Deconstruction (1673) And download/review this handout from Canvas and bring to class. "Setting"(269) Group Presentation: Vanessa Lopez & Campbell "This is What it Means to say Phoenix, Arizona" (278) "Style, Tone, " (355-361) Group Presentation: Villalobos "" (361) "Theme" (459) " " (484) Print, read, bring handouts from Projects link above: Essay 1 Due outside of class by 2/14 11:55 p.m Wed: Shortwrite on to Canvas Upload as a Word file in MLA format 1-2 pages typed Always bring printed copies of ALL posted responses to class