August 29 & 30

"Hamburger Helper"--good writers learn to focus on their audience's (their readers') needs

Step-by-step Lego instructions
Schedule:
28 & 29--in class, draft your instructions
Homework--type instructions and add pictures/drawings
31 & 1--usability test and reflection--turn in

Other Homework
Go go the PGHS counseling office and get an official transcript; bring it to Mrs. Bowman in Room 129--UVU Concurrent Enrollment must have your test scores before you can register for this class!

Medicine Bags

In Native American Culture, some Native Americans kept Medicine Bags filled with precious and meaningful items: a swan feather, a root, a braid of sweetgrass, red coals for incense, or a stone. In some cultures, the Medicine Bags contained items that could provide healing. In English 1010, our version of Medicine Bags is Medicine Boxes (Chinese take-out boxes). These boxes hold trinkets that remind English 1010 students of important writing skills that, if applied, will help improve, or "heal," your writing: a kaleidoscope, a parachuter, a spider ring, an eraser, a ribbon knotted to a string.

August 25 & 26

Classwork

1. Write an emusic ad for yourself in parallel structure.
2. Read "Parallel Structure" and do the exercises.
3. With your table, examine the sample instructions and list the characteristics you find.
4. Read "Hamburger Helper" and write a response.

Homework

1. Buy textbook (see last post for instructions).
2. Decorate Writer's Notebook with pictures and words. (I gave out composition notebooks.)
3. Apply to UVU and register for this class. My CRN is #16082.

Welcome--August 23 & 24, 2011

Welcome to the best class at PG! I'm looking forward to meeting you, hearing your ideas and opinions, and reading your writing.

Class Blog: Please check this blog in between class sessions for homework reminders. If you are sick, you can find out what you missed and print assignments from here. If you are sick and want full credit for the work you missed, you should catch up before you come back. 

Shopping List:  

• The Allyn & Bacon Guide to Writing, Fifth Edition, Brief Edition--to save money, get started right away so you can find a used copy online or at the UVU Bookstore. ISBN # 978-0-205-59873 OR ISBN # 0-205-59873-0.
• Medium-sized English binder.
• Gallon-sized Zip-Loc bag (this will be your "medicine bag").

Class Syllabus: Please print the syllabus and keep a copy in your binder.

UVU Registration:

• My CRN #--16082.
• Follow instructions on pink sheet.