Write a 3-4 page (750-1000 word) essay arguing for an answer to this question:  After suspending John for a semester, should the university reconsider his tenure application?  [Make sure you consider the entire play and not just certain parts]

  • Make sure to develop an introduction that eases your reader into the topic and provides the necessary background information. 

  • Promote feelings of good will and avoid making your readers defensive. 

  • Develop your essay with 2-5 reasons and support them with evidence and clear explanation. 

  • Anticipate the counterarguments that your opposition will have and accommodate or refute those opposing views. 

  • Make sure to argue with a reasonable tone throughout the essay. 

Documentation/Works Cited: Pay special attention to the MLA guidelines for documentation as outlined in sections 58e of Bedford. 

Due Dates:  

M3/14

Introduction to drama. "Reading Plays" “Approaching a Play,” Gregory’s The Rising of the Moon, “Types of Drama,” and “Elements of Drama,” 1161-1200.

T3/15

Glaspell’s Trifles 1615-27; READ “Questions for Writing about Drama” 1212-16.

R3/17

Trifles continued

F3/18

Discussion of Oleanna (read handout).  Read Essay 4 (drama argument) assignment. Class Meets in Library BEC.

M3/21

Discussion of Oleanna. Class Meets in Library BEC.

T3/22

Discussion of Oleanna. Class Meets in Library BEC.

R3/24

FLEX DAY

F3/25

EASTER BREAK

M3/28

EASTER BREAK

T3/29

Trial Prep.  Bedford 492-505

R3/31

Trial

F4/1

Thesis and invention on Oleanna due.  Argument activities.  Argumentation—handout (in class).

M4/4

Draft 1 due for first draft check. Read Online Trifles Essay.

T4/5

Argument Activities.

R4/7

Draft 2 due--peer review in class. 

F4/8

ESSAY 4 (DRAMA ARGUMENT) DUE.  “Reading Poems” and “Types of Poetry” (all of chapters 7 and 8, 670-85. (For all poetry assignments, make sure to read the poems included on the assigned pages and not just the explanatory materials; also make sure you bring your books to class). 

 

Portfolio Items

Left Side

Right Side

1. Pre-writing/invention (bottom) 

1. Final draft (bottom)

2. Labeled drafts with earlier drafts nearer the bottom.

2. Writing goals (click for copy)

3 Labeled Peer Review sheets stapled to drafts that were reviewed.

3. Self-evaluation

4. Conference Summary (top)

4. Unit Evaluation

 

5.Grade Sheet (top)

  • If you do not provide copies of your draft for group members to evaluate.  I will automatically deduct one letter grade from your final essay.  If you do not complete peer reviews for your teammates, your essay grade will automatically drop two letter grades.

  • I will randomly select one peer-review that you’ve completed from one of your classmate’s portfolios.  You will receive a ten-point quiz grade based on the quality and comprehensiveness of your response.

  • See syllabus for other guidelines.