November 30

In class today we talked about revision - and you did some writing to dig in to some of the thinking/re-thinking work you need to do to sharpen your focus + development.

You also had some time to work on your presentations.

For Thursday:
In your text book, read the section on Revision (Chapter 17, 83 - 96).

Blog 21 Choose one of the writing prompts from Theils "suggestions for rewriting" (at the end of the sections) - and do the writing on your blog.

Also - just to keep us all on the same page, I have posted the calendar for the rest of the term.

Th Dec 3
Work on revising either Essay 3 or 4; in-class conferences on your work; work on your presentation on a publication venue
Go over format for turning in your portfolio (CD)
Blog 22: Post handout for presentation on publication venus

M Dec 7
Presentations on publication venues
Blog 23: Post revised Essay 3 or 4
Choose what you will read for the final reading/last class

Dec 10
Writing journal: your plans as a writer
Practice reading your piece
Blog 24: Reflections on the course

Dec 14
Last class - turn in your portfolio - read your work