Session |
Topic/Chapter |
Assignment/Project |
Time Investment
(hours)
Including class hours |
1 |
Course Introduction
Writing Diagnosis |
Pv. Chap. 3 |
3.5 |
2 |
Chap. 3(pp. 46-63) & Sentence Types I |
Pv. Chap. 3 & Topic Sent.s (Task 1) |
4 |
3 |
Chap. 3 (pp. 64-77) & Sentence Types ii
In-class Writing: 4 Sent. Types
Zuvio C-1 |
Pv. Chap. 2
|
4.5 |
4 |
Chap. 2
Zuvio P-1
In-class Writing: Thesis Statements
Peer Editing: Thesis Statements |
T.S. Corrections (Task2) & Review 4 Sentence Types
Pv. Chap 4 |
4.5 |
5 |
Quiz: Judging 4 Sentence Types
Chap. 4
Zuvio C-2 |
Pv. Chap. 11 |
4 |
6 |
Chap. 11
Zuvio P-2
Writing Tactic: Describing Colors, Shapes, and Texture |
Pv. Chap. 12 & Recall an Extraordinary Experience |
5 |
7 |
Chap. 12
Zuvio P-3
Experience Sharing
* Sign up for the team oral presentation |
Prepare an intro. of the narrative essay (Task 3) |
5
|
8 |
Chap. 12
Discussion: the intro.
Writing Tactic: Using Quotations and Plot Structure
Zuvio C-3 |
Finish the Narrative essay (Task 4)
Group Description (Task 4) |
4.5 |
9 |
Mid-term Week
Due: the Narrative Essay
Writing Tactic: Summarizing |
Pv. Chap. 9 Strat. 1 & 2
Moodle P-E 1 |
4 |
10 |
Chap. 9 Strat. 1 & 2
Zuvio P-4
1st Team Presentation
In-class Task: The Mystery of Financial Crisis
Due: Group Description (Task 4) |
Pv. Chap. 9 Strat. 3
Moodle P-E 2 |
5 |
11 |
Chap. 9 Strat. 3
Zuvio P-5
Sample Essay Analysis |
Pv. Strat. 4
Finish a Process Analysis/Comparison Essay (Task 5) |
4.5
|
12 |
Chap. 9 Strat. 4
Zuvio P-6
In-class Task: Try Define These!
Zuvio C-4
Due: a Process Analysis/Comparison Essay
(Task 5) |
Pv. Strat. 6
Moodle P-E 2 |
4.5 |
13 |
Chap. 9 Strat. 6
Zuvio P-7
*Final Project Preparation: Team Building and Initial Discussion |
Pv. Chap. 10 (pp. 286-95; 306-8) |
5 |
14 |
Chap. 10 (pp. 286-95; 306-8)
Zuvio P-8
*Final Project Preparation: Project Topic Confirmed |
Pv. Chap. 10 (pp. 295-301; 310-6) |
6
|
15 |
Chap. 10 (pp. 295-301; 310-6)
Discussion: Topic for the Argumentative Essay
Zuvio C-5 |
Finish the Argumentative Essay (Task 6) |
6 |
16 |
Buffer week/Final Project Preparation
Due: Argumentative Essay (Task 6) |
Finish the First Draft of the Brochure
Optional Moodle P-E |
4.5
|
17 |
Due: First Draft of the Brochure in Black and White
Review and Discussion |
Revising the First Draft & Prepare for the Oral Presentation |
6 |
18 |
Final Project Due:
Work Submission & Team Oral
Presentation
Due: Final Version of the Brochure
* Second Revision (if needed) |
* Revise the brochure the second time (if needed) |
5 |
|
* Work Submission: the Finalized version
(if needed) |
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