Daily assignments for advanced seminar course

WEEK 1 AUGUST 7TH-10TH

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Welcome! Today we will: Receive Syllabus Review Syllabus Discuss any questions regarding the course Begin brainstorming on the culminating, end of year work. Receive Weekly outline handout.

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: By the end of the year, my final work would include…. Today we will- Discuss the choice of a craft book. Receive Dialectical Journal Guidelines. Discuss Personal goal Project.

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: Who influences you the most within your writing focus? What is your biggest distraction? Today we will- Begin using this day to start work on your goals for the year. Research what you need for your last project, and how you plan to get to your goal.

WEEK 2 AUGUST 13TH-17TH

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: What seems to get in your way the most from accomplishing your goals? Today we will- Fill out the Weekly Schedule to plan for your assignments. You will do this for the entire week. It is due on Friday! Work on presentation. Research Set Semester Due Dates

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: LAB DAY Today we will- Receive Student-Led workshop Information. Work on presentation. Research Set Semester Due Dates Decide on the type of presentation (prezi, powerpoint, etc.)

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: LAB DAY Today we will- Work on presentation. Research Set Semester Due Dates Decide on the type of presentation (prezi, powerpoint, etc.)

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: Turn in your weekly schedule. How did you do? What did you accomplish? What kept you from hitting your goals? How can you fix these distractions/ Today we will- Work on presentation. Research Set Semester Due Dates Decide on the type of presentation (prezi, powerpoint, etc.)

WEEK 3 AUGUST 20TH-24TH

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: What seems to get in your way the most from accomplishing your goals? Today we will- Fill out the Weekly Schedule to plan for your assignments. You will do this for the entire week. It is due on Friday! Last Lab on presentation. I suggest you check the technology for your presentation.

Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective so that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks. NO JOURNAL PRESENTATIONS! MAKE SURE TO BE READING YOUR CRAFT BOOKS.

WEEK 4 AUGUST 27TH-30TH

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: Use the first minutes of class to look up competitions for your craft. List them. Today we will- Fill out the Weekly Schedule to plan for your assignments. You will do this for the entire week. It is due on Friday! Work on the Dialectical Journal Entries due tomorrow!

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: Choose five quotes to discuss from your Craft book to discuss. Today we will- Have a full class discussion on the craft books you are reading and what you are learning. EVERYONE IS EXPECTED TO SHARE.

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: What are you biggest accomplishments as a writer? Today we will- Receive Professional Writing Resume. Work on Resume in Class and as homework. Next class is first Friday Student-Led Workshop

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Student-Led Workshop

WEEK 5 SEPTEMBER 4TH-7TH

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: What exercises seem to be helping your craft the most/ Today we will- Fill out the Weekly Schedule to plan for your assignments. You will do this for the entire week. It is due on Friday! Work on the Dialectical Journal Entries due tomorrow!

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: Choose five quotes to discuss from your Craft book to discuss. Today we will- Have a full class discussion on the craft books you are reading and what you are learning. EVERYONE IS EXPECTED TO SHARE.

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: What competition do you feel the most beneficial to you growth as a writer? Today we will- Discuss upcoming competitions Decide on an activity from the Craft book to attempt. Discuss with class. Begin work. Next class is Friday Student-Led Workshop

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Student-Led Workshop

WEEK 6 SEPTEMBER 10TH- 14TH

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: Free write Today we will- Fill out the Weekly Schedule to plan for your assignments. You will do this for the entire week. It is due on Friday! Work on the Dialectical Journal Entries due tomorrow!

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: Choose five quotes to discuss from your Craft book to discuss. Today we will- Have a full class discussion on the craft books you are reading and what you are learning. EVERYONE IS EXPECTED TO SHARE.

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: What are your weaknesses as a writer? Today we will- Share our individual works for the class, receiving warm and cool feedback. Next class is Friday Student-Led Workshop

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Student-Led Workshop

WEEK 7 SEPTEMBER 17TH- 21ST

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: Use the first minutes of class to look up competitions for your craft. List them. Today we will- Fill out the Weekly Schedule to plan for your assignments. You will do this for the entire week. It is due on Friday! Work on the Dialectical Journal Entries due tomorrow!

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: Choose five quotes to discuss from your Craft book to discuss. Today we will- Second example of works shared. Cool and warm feedback will be given. EVERYONE IS EXPECTED TO SHARE.

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: What are your strengths as a writer? Today we will- Share our works and receive feedback, both cool and warm. Next class is Friday Student-Led Workshop

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Student-Led Workshop

WEEK 8 SEPTEMBER 24TH-28TH

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: Choose five influential writers that you respect. Why? Today we will- Fill out the Weekly Schedule to plan for your assignments. You will do this for the entire week. It is due on Friday! Receive information on Biography Study and Presentation.

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: Free write Today we will- Lab work for Biography.

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Journal: Free write Today we will- Lab work for Biography.

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Student-Led Workshop

Explore the intricate aspects that define the literary genre Student-Led Workshop

WEEK 9 OCTOBER 1ST- 5TH

Demonstrate appropriate language usage skills and research techniques JOURNAL: COMPLETE WEEKLY SCHEDULE Today: Plan out the week. Receive Information on Biography Essay and Presentation.

Demonstrate appropriate language usage skills and research techniques JOURNAL: What drew you to this person? Today: Work on Biography Essay and Presentation.

Demonstrate appropriate language usage skills and research techniques JOURNAL: What are you learning about your person that surprised you? Today: Work on Biography Essay and Presentation. DUE FRIDAY!!!

Demonstrate appropriate language usage skills and research techniques JOURNAL: COMPLETE WEEKLY SCHEDULE Today: Biography Essay Due. Work on presentation

WEEK 10 OCTOBER 8TH-11TH

Demonstrate appropriate language usage skills and research techniques NO JOURNALS BIOGRAPHY PRESENTATIONS