English 101CD

Native Americans

Dr. Susanne George Bloomfield

Fall 2005

 

REVISED ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE

 

11/01 Final draft and all rough drafts in folder due of Literary Analysis Essay (60 points):

Discussion: Persuasive, Informative, and Argumentative essays; We will look at “Thinking Critically and Argumentative Essays in Handbook” (pp. 85-104, 112) in class.

 

ASSIGNMENT IV: PERSUASIVE RESEARCH ESSAY (DUE 12/13/05)

Write a 6-8 page (1,500-2,000 word) persuasive essay about a Native American topic that we have discussed in class. Use at least 3 outside research sources as support. Remember:

(1)  Narrow your focus. Choose a topic that can be thoroughly discussed and supported within the allowed pages. If your thesis is too broad, your essay will only be able to superficially cover the issue.

(2)  Organize your essay topically, with strong topic and concluding sentences for each point and balanced and well-supported ideas.

(3)  Unify your essay through your thesis, be sure that all of your support is not only about the subject, but also proves your point of view.

(4)  Be selective. Select specific details that will support your thesis. Don't include irrelevant facts or research. Use appropriate reference sources.

(5) Remember that your classmates are your audience.

 

11/03 Discussion: Read "Bloodlines of Heritage" and "Myth of the Hunter/Warrior" (pp. 145-156; 159-172) from The Dance House and be ready for class discussion.

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11/08   Discussion: Read "Buffalo Grass," "White Lore," and "Lure of the Holy Iron" (pp. 175-186; 189-200; 203-214) from The Dance House and be ready for class discussion.

11/10 **Assignment due: Go to three websites from our Class Home Page to get ideas for paper topics. In one page, summarize what you found on these three sites.

            Workshop: Handout copy of Indian Country Today to each student. Share ideas from newspapers so research paper ideas; make connections with The Dance House

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11/15 **Assignment due: List three Native American topics that you might be interested in for your persuasive research paper.

Workshop: Compare ideas and formulate theses and points

11/17 Meet in Library for Library Orientation with Mary Barton in 1st floor computer room.

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11/22   **Assignment due: Typed thesis and points for Researched Persuasive Essay

Section A: 10:50-11:35                        Section B: 11:35-12:20

            (Note Appropriateness of Research; Make Suggestions)

 

11/24 No Class: Thanksgiving Recess

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11/29 Editing Focus: Read Using Sources in Handbook (pp. 379-395).

Workshop: Peer and Individual Conferencing

***Assignment due: Typed first draft of Persuasive Essay

Section A: 10:50-11:35                        Section B: 11:35-12:20

                         (Note Everything!)

12/01 Read: Doing Library Research in Handbook (pp. 355-379).

            Meet in Library for research/collaboration. Sign in at 2nd floor table.

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12/06 Discussion: Read MLA Formatting Works Cited and Manuscript in Handbook (pp. 396-444).

**Assignment due: Works Cited list. Use MLA Documentation in Handbook to format your Works Cited.

Workshop: Edit Works Cited and optional Notes; Troubleshooting

 

12/08 ****Assignment due: Typed revised draft of Persuasive Essay

Section A: 10:50-11:35                        Section B: 11:35-12:20

 

                       

Finals Week:

Tuesday 12/13/05

Final Paper of Persuasive Research Essay (75 points)

with all rough drafts in folder due

between 10:30 and 11:00

in Dr. Bloomfield’s office TMH 109D