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