Week 1 Schedule
Monday
Introductions
Class Expectations
Writing Assignment Intro
This I Believe
Samples from npr.org
Tuesday
Defining the goals of a personal essay
Prewriting activities
What do I Believe
What have I learned
Why is it worth telling
Homework: Collect quotes
Wednesday
Register to TurnItIn.com
Tips to writing your best essay
Rough draft
Thursday
Share ideas and writing
Editing checksheet
Friday
No School
Assignment: Typed draft submitted to TurnItIn.com by midnight on Sunday.