December 11, 2014 - Thursday

Class Work

1. We will finish the presentations. This is your last chance! Be sure to take notes on the presentations. (Green Sheet)

2. Let's get ready for the exam. You must be physically present for the exam.

English 091 – Exam – Fall 2014 – December 16, 2014 - 1:00-2:50

Pre-writing (Do this before class on Tuesday.)

1.       Take a walk around campus. What is your favorite place? Snap a picture or two if you wish.

2.       Why do you like the place/space? What makes it your favorite? What is so wonderful about it? What makes it special? Who else might be there? Think about all of these questions. Talk about them with the others at your table.

Drafting – ( Either write this before class or use the exam time to write.)

1.       Describe the place. Use imagery . . . sight, sound, touch, taste, smell.

2.       What is unique about your spot?

3.       Explain why it is your favorite place on campus. What happens there? What can you do there? How does the place make you feel? How often do you get to visit the spot?

4.       Invite others to visit your spot. Why should they want to see it? Convince the readers that they should visit.

Reviewing/revising/editing (Do this in class.)

1.       Read back over your written work. Make corrections as needed. Run spell-check.

2.       Feel free to read your work to another who is ready to share.

Publishing (Do this in class. The space will not be open until 1:30.)

1.       Post your work in CANVAS by 2:30 pm on December 16, 2014.

Grades will be posted by Friday, December 19, 2014, at the latest.