English 102 11:30

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English 102 1130
Assignments for the remaining twelve classes
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For Monday, April 3 In Chapter
One, Reading the Story, read pp. 3-27, The
Most Dangerous Game, and also pp. 639-57, The
Child by Tiger. 42 pages Prepare for a
discussion of intro. materials and stories, which
deal with a manhunt.
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For Fri., April 7 In Chapter
Two, Plot and Structure, read pp. 45-66 this
includes The Destructors. 21 pages Prepare
for a discussion of intro. materials and
story.
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For Monday, April 10 In Chapter
Two, read pp. 83-101The Interpreter of
Maladies. 18 pages Prepare for
a discussion.
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For Wed., April 12 In chp 3, read
the introductory section on Character and
Everyday Use,pp. 103-16. 13 pages
Prepare for a discussion of intro. materials and
story.
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For Friday, April 14 In chp 3,
read Hunters in the Snow and pp. 28-41 and
Miss Brill, pp. 117-21 17 pages
Continuation of character discussion
How Far She Went is optional reading.
(distribution of first extra credit assignment)
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For Monday, April 17 In Chapter Four, Theme,
read pp. 130-44 this includes The Lesson, and
A Worn Path, pp. 154-61. Then, following the
six principles on pp. 134-36, write a thematic
statement for each of the stories
(assignment to be submitted) 21
pages Prepare for a discussion of intro.
materials, stories, and your thematic statements.
(distribution of second extra
credit assignment)
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For Wed., April 19 Well
continue our discussion of Chapter four, Theme,
by analyzing the central truth of the extra
credit assignment. (see handout
distributed on April 15th) Prepare for a
discussion of story and your thematic
statement.
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For Fri, April 21 In Chapter
Five, Point of View, read pp. 169-93 This
includes Pauls Case 24
pages Prepare for a discussion of the intro.
materials and the story. (distribution of third
extra credit assignment and sample student
analysis essays see next slide)
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For Friday, Apr. 21 and Monday, Apr.
24 I will begin a discussion of the two page
paper requirements. I will distribute sample
essays for each of the three elements, character,
theme, and point of view. Have the sample essays
read by Apr. 24.
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Research papers About the
third week of April, I will return your eight
page essay, and you may schedule an appointment
to see me to discuss it and your standing in the
course during my office hours is the best
choice. The conference is not mandatory.
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On Wednesday Apr. 26
Short Story essay Q and A session.
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Friday, April 28
Short Story Analysis Essay Due Must
also be submitted to Turnitin.com
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Monday May 1 I will
review for the research paper section final exam
be sure to bring your Coyle textbook (Research
Papers 13th ed) with you. I will
distribute a study guide
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Wednesday May 3 Final exam
on materials in Research Papers I will provide
scantron sheets you provide a pencil
and the correct answers.
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Friday May 5 Last day of classes
Review for in-class essay (short story
analysis) final exam I will give a plot
synopsis for over a dozen short stories bring
your Story and Structure textbook and an open
mind. You will have to pick at least one story
by the end of class.
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Monday, May 8
In-class essay (short story analysis) final
exam You will have from 1130
to 120. Bring some paper and a writing
utensil--leaded or unleaded-- for sketching ideas
and writing a first draft. All laptops welcome.