Writing 421

 All e-files may be submitted to cechandler@edu.pe.ca by 3:30 pm (on the date that they are due) for regular credit.

Thanks, Ms. Chandler

February files:

• Course OutlineWriter’s Notebook Suggestions
• Writing Prompts for Reading Response Log
• Writer’s Notebook Introduction (slideshow notes and activities, Feb 3)
• The Writing Process (slideshow notes and activity, Feb 4)
• PPE Method (notes, Mon Feb 7)
• 6 + 1 Traits Pamphlet Assignment (due Wed, Feb 23)
• 6 + 1 Traits –Intro, Ideas and Content (Feb 8 & 10)
• 6 + 1 Traits — Organization (Feb 10 & 11)
• 6 + 1 Traits — Voice (Feb 14 & 16)
• 6 + 1 Traits — Word Choice (Feb 16)
• 6 + 1 Traits — Sentence Fluency (Feb 18)
• Types of Sentences (to go with Sentence Fluency notes)
• Sentence Stalking (to go with Sentenc Fluency notes)
• 6 + 1 Trait — Conventions (Tues, Feb 21)
• 6 + 1 Traits — Presentation (Tues, Feb 21)

March files:

• Personal Narrative Writing (notes and activities)
• Personal Narrative Essay (notes and activities, March 8-10)
• Writing Workshop Assignment (due Friday, March 18th)
• Common Sentence Errors (activity, March 17th)
• Persuasive Writing Unit Notes (notes and activities March 28-April 1)
• Ode to the User-Friendly Pencil (article for homework, March 29)
• Ode to the User Friendly Pencil worksheet (homework questions and writing response for March 29-30)
• Complaint Box Writing Assignment (rough copy due Tuesday, April 5th)
• Complaint box analysis questions for group work (group activity March 31-April 1)
• Complaint Box Articles with Reader Comments (group activity March 31 – April 1)
• Persuasion in Print Ads (notes and activities, April 6-8)

April files:

• Persuasive Speech Essay Assignment (major task for April)
• Research and Recording Workbook (MLA in-class assignment for April)
• Research Methods for Paper (Research and Recording information)
• Developing a Thesis Statement
• Basic Essay Structure (view before creating outline)
• Outline Template 1
• Outline Template 2 and 3
•  Peer-Editing Rubric and Checklist (April 27)
• Persuasive Speech Guidelines (April 28)
• Order of class speeches: Block A & B

May Files:

• Expository Writing (in-class notes and activities)
• Journal Prompts (For use with Writer’s Notebook)
• Emotional Recipe Assignment (handed out May 11)
• Creating an Outline (May 12-16th)
• Trimming Wordiness (slides and homework activity)
• Show and Tell Assignment (Presentations on Friday, May 20th)
• Good News Article (handed out May 18)
• Introductions and Conclusions (notes and in-class assignment May 19)
• Intro/Conc. Article: The Problem with Motivation (Word Document / Rich Text Format) Intro/Concl. Article: The Problem with Motivation (PDF Format)
• Research Paper Analysis (Due June 2nd – see Ms. Chandler for essay)
• Resumes and Cover Letters (notes and writing prompts May 31)

June Files

• Group Business Proposal Assignment (includes due dates)
• Business Letter Format
• Memo Format
• Self Reflection Assignment (due Weds. June 8th)