(Download the Phase 2 Calendar|View the Phase 2 Assignment Prompt)
During Phase 2, you will learn more about reading texts for what they “do” and practice analyzing texts for their rhetorical features. You will also practice interviewing authors about their rhetorical choices and will learn about writing “profiles.” Among other small assignments, you will complete the second major writing assignment of our course, the Rhetorical Analysis and “Peer Profile” Assignment.
Notes:
- You should have access to all readings & all assignments every class (in print or on your laptop/phone). This is because we’ll likely refer back to previous assignments/readings.
- “GC” stands for “Google Classroom”
- All underlines below are LINKS
| WK6 | HW DUE BEFORE CLASS | IN-CLASS TOPICS/GOALS |
| Tu 10/3 Topic: | NO WORK DUE | SLLN Presentations |
Writing: | NO WORK DUE | Selecting a peer narrative Scheduling interviews |
| Th 10/5 Topic: | NO WORK DUE | SLLN Presentations |
Writing: | Write Part 1 of your Phase 2 Rhetorical Analysis Assignment. Submit to GC. Print and bring to class 2 copies (or bring your laptop with the latest draft saved). View this NYT video on profile writing. | Interview questions and interview strategies The magazine “Profile” genre Workshop Part 1 drafts |
| WK7 | HW DUE BEFORE CLASS | IN-CLASS TOPICS/GOALS |
| Tu 10/10 Topic: | NO WORK DUE (Suggestion: work on what’s due 10/12) | NO CLASS. MONDAY SCHEDULE |
Writing: | NO WORK DUE (Suggestion: work on what’s due 10/12) | NO CLASS. MONDAY SCHEDULE |
| Th 10/12 Topic: | Read Fish’s “What Should Colleges Teach? Part 3.” Add notes to your reading log. | Phase 1 Reflection Our Take on Fish Mock Debate: Claims & Evidence |
Writing: | Complete the interviews with your two peers (one where you’re the interviewer and the other the interviewee). Transcribe at least 250 words from the interview, capturing salient or interesting moments. Submit to GC. | Analyze a Model Text In-class writing of Part 2Workshop in-class writing |
| WK8 | HW DUE BEFORE CLASS | IN-CLASS TOPICS/GOALS |
| Tu 10/17 Topic: | Read Young’s “Should Writers Use They Own English?” Add notes to your reading log. | Our Take on Young Mock Debate: Claims & Evidence Assign Pro and Con Groups |
Writing: | Write a first draft of Part 2. Submit to GC. Print and bring to class 2 copies (or bring your laptop with the latest draft saved). | Workshop Model Text as class Workshop Part 2 drafts |
| Th 10/19 Topic: | Group PRO: Prepare “Debate Notes” that include 4 claims with supporting evidence IN FAVOR OF writers using their own English. Then, brainstorm at least 2 counter arguments you anticipate and your rebuttals to those counter arguments. Submit your notes to GC. Group CON: Prepare “Debate Notes” that include 4 claims with supporting evidence AGAINST writers using their own English. Then, brainstorm at least 2 counter arguments you anticipate and your rebuttals to those counter arguments. Submit your notes to GC. | Debate (must be in class to receive credit) Reflections |
Writing: | Revise & polish the final draft of Part 2 based on peer feedback. Then, write & paste your cover letter at the beginning of the document. Submit to GC. | Review Phase 1 Feedback Reflections |
