1301 and 1302 Dual Credit Freshman Composition

Homework: Due October 26

Ms. May — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:10:58 +0000

For class, please read and answer the questions for pages 357-361.

Homework: Due Monday, October 21

Ms. May — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:23:57 +0000

Please read: PCW 321-339. Take notes, there could be a quiz.

Also, decide on a prompt and come to class with a working thesis in mind.

Essay 4 Prompts

Ms. May — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:22:36 +0000

For Essay 4, due Tuesday, November 1, please choose one of the following:

Explain how a certain ritual or ceremony is conducted in your religion. Make sure someone of another faith could understand the process, and include a thesis statement that explains why the ritual is important.

Think of a process you believe should be modified or discontinued. Formulate a thesis that presents your negative feelings, and then explain the process so that you mae your objections clear to the readers.

Write an essay explaining a process you experienced but would not recommend to others — for example, getting a tatoo or a piercing.

Give instructions for participating in a potentially dangerous but worthwhile physical process — for example, rock climbing or white-water rafting. Be sure to include all necessary cautions.

Essay 2: Description

Ms. May — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:37:16 +0000

Due September 21

Choose one of the following essay topics. You must write 500-600 words. Follow all standard writing requirements.

Select an object you are familiar with, and write an objective description of it. Include a diagram or picture.
Describe your neighborhood to a visitor who knows nothing about it. Include as much specific detail as you can.

Homework: Due September 19

Ms. May — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:44:14 +0000

1. Read and answer Questions (up to but not including the Vocab. section): PCW 162-165 and 167-170.

Homework: Due September 15

Ms. May — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:55:01 +0000

1. Read and Answer Questions for “Indian Education” PCW 135-140.

2. Read and take notes: PCW 143-153.

3. Scan AWR tab C (1-54-ish).

Homework: September 2

Ms. May — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:32:04 +0000

1. Read PCW 1-13

2. Integrity Visual is due

3. Respond to on-line question, “Are you a critical reader?”

Are you a critical reader?

Ms. May — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:30:04 +0000

Are you a critical reader? Why or why not?

Answer here. No word limit.

Home Work: Due August 31

Ms. May — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:57:06 +0000

Hi, All. It was an easy homework day. All you have to do is answer the prompt just prior to this reminder. (The one about what you hope to gain from this course). Please read it closely.

And as a reminder, on Sept. 2 (Friday) Your integrity visual is due.

Respond to this Post: What I hope to gain from this class. . .

Ms. May — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:53:46 +0000

In 100 — 200 words, please reply to this post and tell me (and the rest of your classmates) what you hope to gain from 1301 this semester.