Lesson ObjectivesReview expectations for the course. Introduce the writing situation model. Discuss WTLs from Day 1 and homework done for today. Introduce the Writing Situation Model as a key to effective writing in varied circumstances. Discuss strategies for critical reading. Introduce Portfolio 1 and hand out assignment sheet. Introduce the concept of summary and its conventions. |
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Connection to Course GoalsThe rhetorical model for writing will be used throughout the course to demonstrate how writers use contexts to inform their writing. Exposure to the Writing Situation Model establishes initial familiarity with a concept that will be returned to and developed throughout the course, and this model should be connected to the course goal of students becoming increasingly able to write for varied purposes, whether those are academic, cultural or civic contexts. The homework discussion invites students to consider what influences them as writers in general, but more specifically, it asks them to consider how the context of this classroom helped determine what they wrote about and the approach they used when writing. |
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A Possible Sequence of Activities for Today |
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1. Call roll and complete logistics:
Remember to note any students who have failed to attend class the first two class sessions and to automatically drop them on the form provided by the English office.
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2. Review expectations for course, especially addressing any stated expectations that lie outside the goals of CO150 |
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3. Introduce the Writing Situation Model. |
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4. Discuss responses to the previous night's homework - specifically how context shapes our choices in writing (this is a good place to link back to the Interview Activity from Day 1, too). | |
5. Discuss strategies for critical reading. | |
6. Introduce/assign Portfolio 1. | |
7. Establish a conclusion for the class session and assign homework. It is very important that you leave 5 minutes at the end of class to conclude and assign homework. This avoids students missing the assignment and you having to talk over students while they are packing up. |
Assignment for Next Class Session |
Assign the following to students:
Additional Teaching ResourcesFor tips on how to plan your classes, visit the Planning a Class Guide on Writing@CSU. For help creating your own lesson plans, check out Writting a Lesson Plan on Writing@CSU. Throughout the semester, additional activity options are available via the Writing@CSU Teaching Activities Bank.
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