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Readings for ENGL 301

For January 20
Think of 1  or 2 stories to share with your partner in class.
partner_interview.docx
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For January 23
why_johnny_cant_write__newsweek_1975___1___1_.pdf
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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.
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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.
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Below is an updated version of the syllabus--the schedule is until week 12
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Below is the picture of the white board from class: What do you need/want to know about teaching writing to students?
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For January 30
Today we will share the Partner Profiles and discuss notes for your literacy narrative.
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alexie_paragraph_like_a_fence.pdf
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For February 1
Share rough drafts of literacy narratives
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For February 3
DUE TO THE EXTREME TEMPERATURES TODAY THERE WILL BE NO CLASS. I WILL BE ON ZOOM FROM 11:15-12:00 IF YOU WANT TO ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LITERACY NARRATIVE (OPTIONAL). WE WILL DO PEER REVIEW ON MONDAY AND DISCUSS THE BACA READING.

https://bridgew.zoom.us/j/95530527261?pwd=a2hCbGhJMUxXZEtOblBTdEh6SHJCUT09
Meeting ID: 955 3052 7261
Passcode: 319799

For February 6
baca_coming_into_language.pdf
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Peer Review of literacy narratives--bring two copies
For February 8   GOOGLE DOC TO SUBMIT PROFILES: 
 
GOOGLE DOC TO SUBMIT PROFILES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aPobrBn-qwEZFe67H9U841DDxQAw6lvgAGTllVE9L5o/edit?usp=sharing
 

 
Please read the following, take notes, and be prepared to discuss
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For February 10
I have to do a presentation on Decoloniality for BSU's Racial Justice and Equity Council (I am a member), so we will not have class today. You have several things to do for Monday, so this gives you a bit more time to prepare.
For February 13
 Hand in Literacy Narratives. 
​Discuss Teacher Interview Assignment.
Please read the following. Take notes and be prepared to discuss in class. 
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For February 15
Please read the following. Take notes and be prepared to discuss in class. ​
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In class we will also develop interview questions for the Teacher Interview Assignment. Please contact your teacher to make arrangements for the interview.
For February 17
For today you need to have your interview questions together. If you have not already contacted your teacher, you should write them and email and cc me on it. 

Also please email your photo to me for the profiles.
Monday, February 20th is a holiday. I have a retreat for my board work at the Brockton Neighborhood Health Center, so this wee (Week 6) we will only meet in person on Friday, February 24. You should read Ch. 1-3 from Weaver
For February 24
Read these chapters from Constance Weaver's Grammar to Enrich and Enhance Writing. ​Take notes and be prepared to discuss.
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Below is Engaging Grammar: Practical Advice for Real Classrooms, a short book by Amy Benjamin published in 2021. It is not required reading, but you may want to skim through some of the chapters. 
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For February 27
You've had some history and background on grammar, but the thing teachers are often worry about is not knowing enough about grammar to teach it effectively. The second things is about how do I teach grammar. 
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For March 1
Bring in draft of Teacher Interview to share in class (the final version is due on March 17).  Read the following and take notes--be prepared to discuss the article: 
teachers_ai_grammar_checkers_and_the_newest_literacies--_emending_writing_pedagogy.pdf
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For March 3
In class today, we are going to revisit the question "What do you need/want to now about teaching writing?" and how do you get there.

Below is an upcoming assignment. It asks you to write down 8-10 books that influenced you for Monday, March 13. I will be changing the other due dates on the assignment.
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For March 13
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We will talk about the Teacher Interview and the Mentor Texts assignment. Bring a list of ten books that influenced you.
For March 15
Below is the revised Mentor Texts Assignment--due dates have been update. Note that there are links within the assignment to assist you.
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Use the link for Bad Ideas to find readings for March 15, 17, and 20.  We will be dividing up the readings in Bad Ideas, so please look at the names next to the page numbers. As always, read, take notes, and be prepared to discuss.
For March 15 read pages 209-225 on the Five-Paragraph Essay ​(as assigned)
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In Bad Ideas read as assigned: pp209-213 Lorena, Emma, Travis, Jack, Emily, and Samantha; pp 214-219 Charlie, Brandon, Keira, Catarina, Max, and Lizzy; pp220-225 Cassandra, Bruce, Oceanus, Sarah, Kristina, and Abby
EVERYONE should read the article below"
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For March 17 
 Teacher Interview Due.
In Bad Ideas (link above) read pages 301-314 (as assigned):  pp 301-307 Bruce, Cassandra, Oceanus, Keira, Catarina, Abby, Sarah, Samantha, and Emily; pp. 308-314 Lorena, Emma, Jack, Travis, Max, Lizzy, Charlie, Brandon, and Kristina.
For March 20 ​
In Bad Ideas (link above) read pages 82-98 (as assigned). pp 93-98 Lorena, Emma, Travis, Jack, Emily, and Samantha; pp 82-85 Charlie, Brandon, Keira, Catarina, Max, and Lizzy; pp 88-92 Cassandra, Bruce, Oceanus, Sarah, Kristina, and Abby Bring in notes for your mentor texts assignment.
For March 22   read, take notes, and be prepared to discuss.
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For March 24 CLASS CANCELLED TODAY 

 
Draft of Mentor Texts will be shared on Monday, March 27--see that date for readings on AI and Writing
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For March 27
Mentor Texts Drafts to be shared in class (new due date is March 31).  

​Read, take notes, and be prepared to discuss:
  
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chat_gpt_learned_words_before_learned_to_think__word_.docx
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(Not required to read but useful information)  BSU MAXguide on AI and ChatGPT​ (click on to get link)
For March 29--no class. Our Union is having a gathering on the BSU Quad today for a demonstration to negotiate for better pay raises. The gathering is during our class time, so we will not have class. You will read the rest of the ChatGPT pieces for Fridays, and don't forget the Mentor Texts are due.   
For March 31
Mentor Texts due today
www.edutopia.org/article/chatgpt-student-writing-middle-high-school/
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For April 3
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Here is a Short video _Beyond the Red Ink_  ​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rNT-2PAGUA ​
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For April 5
wilcox_and_yagelski-error_in_student_writing-2014.pdf
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Twenty Common Errors hume.stanford.edu/resources/student-resources/writing-resources/grammar-resources/top-20-errors-undergraduate-writing
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For April 7
  Handling Error in Student Writing www.lehman.edu/institute-literacy-studies/wac/surface-error.php
For April 10
In class we will discuss the final reflective piece:
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For April 12
encouraging_students_to_read_--ferlazzon_2020.pdf
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encouraging_students_to_read_for_deeper_comprehension.pdf
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For April 14 and Monday, April 17
NO CLASS--I will be away today. You can work on your final projects as an alternative to class. Have a good long weekend as Monday is a holiday. Bring a draft of your final project to share in class on April 19.
For April 19
This is a link to Jesse Strommel's UNGRADING. While a provocative idea, he provides an interesting take on grading. This brings you to the introduction, but there are links that you might also explore:    ​https://www.jessestommel.com/ungrading-an-introduction/
For April 21

​We will meet in DUNN A (East Campus) today (attendance will be taken)
For April 24, 26, 28 and May 1
On Monday, April 24 we will be sharing final projects to get some peer suggestions. We will also draw days/times for the preview presentations that will take place on April 26, 28, and May 1. You must attend all the presentations to be respectful of your peers' work.
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  • About Me
    • Contact Me
    • Curriculum Vita
  • SPRING 2023 CLASSES
    • ENGL 301 Writing and the Teaching of Writing >
      • ENGL 301 Profiles
      • ENGL 301 Readings
      • ENGL 301 Blog
    • ENGL 493 Material Rhetorics (Senior Seminar) >
      • ENGL 493 Readings
    • ENGL 513: Composition Pedagogy >
      • ENGL 513 Readings
    • 2023 SENIOR COLLEGE
  • Fall Courses 2022
    • ENGL 101/144E-20
    • ENGL 324 Language and Society >
      • ENGL 324 Readings
    • ENGL 326 >
      • ENGL 326 Readings
  • Summer 2022
    • ENGL 524: Cultural Rhetorics >
      • Readings for Cultural Rhetorics
  • BSU Homepage
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