Readings for ENGL 301
For January 20
Think of 1 or 2 stories to share with your partner in class.
| partner_interview.docx |
For January 23
| why_johnny_cant_write__newsweek_1975___1___1_.pdf |
For January 25
Conduct a search for any version of "Why Johnny Can't Write" (Why Jane Can't Read; Why Students Can't ...). Bring your version to class today.
For January 27
In Bad Ideas about Writing read "America is facing a Literacy Crisis" and "What No Bedtime Story Means." Take notes and be prepared to discuss. You might consider connections between these readings and "Why ___ Can't" articles.
| what_no_bedtime_story_means_s_brice_heath.pdf |
Below is an Open Resource Book Bad Ideas about Writing. We will be reading several sections from this text. For "America Is Facing a Literacy Crisis" see page 13.
| badideas.pdf |
Below is an updated version of the syllabus--the schedule is until week 12
| a_2023_syllabus__spring_.docx |
Below is the picture of the white board from class: What do you need/want to know about teaching writing to students?
For January 30
Today we will share the Partner Profiles and discuss notes for your literacy narrative.
| paper_1_literacy_narrative.doc |
| alexie_paragraph_like_a_fence.pdf |
For February 1
Share rough drafts of literacy narratives
| paulofreire.readingtheword-world.pdf |
For February 3
revised drafts
| baca_coming_into_language.pdf |
For February 6
Peer Review of literacy narratives--bring two copies