About Your Paper

Just a reminder:

Your first draft of paper 1 is due on Friday, January 27. You need to turn in:
* 1 copy to me by e-mail (DUE AT THE TIME CLASS BEGINS)
* 1 copy on turnitin.com (I will NOT grade your paper if it isn't there)
* 1 paper copy for peer review on Friday

Your paper should be 1 1/2-2 pages in length, minimum.

READING HOMEWORK--The Drama Bug

One of the best ways to check the continuity and tone of your story is to read it aloud to a friend or even to yourself. Today, instead of reading another short memoir, you will listen to an audio excerpt of David Sedaris's "The Drama Bug."

The Drama Bug

After you have listened to it, take some time to consider the difference between reading a short story and listening to it. How does it change? What do you notice about the language used by the author? What does this teach you about your own writing?

Response Due: Friday, January 20 by 9 pm in the "comments" section of this post. 

READING HOMEWORK--STICKS AND STONES

For Wednesday's class, please read pages 5-8 of the attached link to an e-book. You will read the essay "Sticks and Stones" by Nicole Ball and write a 2-3 sentence response in the comments section of this post, due Wednesday by 8 a.m.

Sticks and Stones

Things to consider while you read:

*Have you ever heard the phrase, "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me"? How is that phrase proved/disproved by this personal narrative?
* How is this personal narrative similar/different from "101 MPH"?
* What are the purpose and audience of this story?

READING HOMEWORK--100 MPH UPSIDE DOWN AND SIDEWAYS

The following link will take you to the short story "100 Miles Per Hour, Upside Down and Sideways" by Rick Bragg. Pay close attention to the vivid detail and imagery Bragg uses to illustrate the significant (and somewhat traumatic) event.

100 Miles Per Hour, Upside Down and Sideways

When you write your response to the story, consider the following questions:

* Consider the author's tone at the beginning and end of the story. How do his feelings for the car change? How does that author's word choices reflect this change of heart?
* What role does description play in this story? Does it help or hurt it?
* How much do you know about the author by the end of this short story? Does the author show you or tell you these details?

RESPONSES DUE BY FRIDAY @ 8 AM. You may post your response in the "Comments" section of this post. Be sure to include your name in your comment so you receive credit. 

Syllabi for English 111

Welcome to English 111, winter quarter! Below are the links to the syllabi and calendars for English 111. Please be sure you look at the correct ones for your section of English 111.

Link to English 111-9 Syllabus

Link to English 111-9 Calendar

Link to English 111-8 Syllabus

Link to English 111-8 Calendar