1. English 101: Comp & Lit 1Week 2: January 27, 2010 Wednesday, 8:00-10:55 AM Professor Melinda Roberts
2. Today’sAgenda Review Homework: First Response Papers (4) Chapter 2: Writing a Response Essay In-class viewing: “Four Little Girls,” a documentary by Spike Lee Homework Assignment: Due Wednesday, February 3, 2010 8:00 AM: Class Begins 9:30-9:45 AM: Break 10:55 AM: Class Ends
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8. First Response Paper:Guidelines Upper left-hand corner of the paper, single-spaced: FIRST AND LAST NAME January 8, 2010 Professor Melinda Roberts English 101 (Wednesdays): Spring 2010 Centered Title (all caps and bolded): RESPONSE PAPER: ”BIRMINGHAM BOMB KILLS 4 NEGRO GIRLS” RESPONSE PAPER: “BALLAD OF BIRMINGHAM” RESPONSE PAPER: “BIRMINGHAM SUNDAY” RESPONSE PAPER: CLAUDE SITTON INTERVIEW IMPORTANT NOTE: Papers that do not meet these guidelines will not be accepted. See your syllabus for further specific details.
9. First Response Paper:Guidelines First Response is not a summary – do not summarize what you have read First Response is a minimum of one (1) page and a maximum of two (2) pages. If the First Response is two pages, it must be stapled together. First Response should have a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) direct quotes from the literature. IMPORTANT NOTE: Papers that do not meet these guidelines will not be accepted. See your syllabus for further specific details.
10. Connecting Through Collaboration (page 19) Get into groups of 3-4 (no more; no less) Turn to page 19 of your text Discuss questions 1-4 You will have 20 minutes to complete the activity. Be prepared to share your answers with the class.
11. Chapter 2:Writing a Response Essay (p. 21) Turn first response papers into an essay about literature find our writing voices develop a clear thesis statement show what we mean through detail, illustration, and comparison cite evidence from the text What is the purpose of a response essay? to share our experience with literature
12. Chapter 2:Writing a Response Essay (p. 21) Work with a partner. Simply by changing the tone of your voice and/or your body language, how many different “meanings” can you find for the word “what”?
13. Chapter 2:Writing a Response Essay (p. 21) Voice and Writing Speech and writing are different With whom am I communicating? Text to a friend Facebook / blog entry E-mail to your professor Memo to your manager Letter of introduction to a college or university About what am I writing? Who will read it?
14. Chapter 2:Writing a Response Essay (p. 21) Voice and Response to Literature Stay Anchored in the Literature don’t use literature as a prompt to tell your own stories balance references to personal experience with references to the literature itself (20-25% personal / 75-80% the literature itself)
15. Chapter 2:Writing a Response Essay (p. 21) Voice and Response to Literature Showing and Telling Wrong: The bombing in Birmingham was a tragic event. Right: The brutal murder of four little girls, killed in an explosion of dynamite planted by hateful, racist whites intent on keeping “Negroes” “in their place,” was a horrific and tragic event. Don’t simply tellme to convince me, show me what you want me to feel.
16. Chapter 2:Writing a Response Essay (p. 21) Writing to Describe Write about what moves you your strongest response or impression may provide the best topic to write about describe not only how you felt, but what prompted you to feel this way An effective, engaging description is more than a summary has your own voice has your impressions has your feelings has relevant details from the literature to support your voice, impressions, and feelings
17. Chapter 2:Writing a Response Essay (p. 21) Writing to Describe: Choosing Details Tanya makes me feel comfortable. She is soft-spoken, smiles a lot, and is a good listener. Don’t dilute the impact of important details by adding unimportant details. She wants to graduate next year.
18. From First Response to Final Draft (p. 37) Using Your First Response First Response written in first person (“I”) Essay Response written in third person (“he,” “she”, “it,” “they”) go back and underline or circle what you believe are your strongest impressions Step 1: Choose a Topic (pages 39-43) Do I care enough about this idea to pursue it further? Is it do-able? Can you write an essay about it?
19. From First Response to Final Draft (p. 37) Step 2: Composing a Draft (pages 43-47) avoid following an inflexible outline allow your essay to take shape “organically” be reflective read it out loud are the ideas complete and clear? develop a thesis statement
28. “Four Little Girls” Documentary film by Spike Lee Born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1957; family moved to Brooklyn when he was a small child Premiered Wednesday, June 25, 1997, in Manhattan available online at: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3302971953362876297#
29. Homework Due Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Prepare a response essay to the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church on September 15, 1963. Discuss your feelings and thoughts about each of the pieces we have worked with: “Birmingham Bomb Kills 4 Negro Girls in Church; Riots Flare; 2 Boys Slain,” New York Times article by Claude Sitton “Birmingham Sunday,” a song sung by Joan Baez “Ballad of Birmingham,” a poem by Dudley Randall “Four Little Girls,” a documentary film by Spike Lee
30. Homework Due Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Remember – do not summarize the works Remember – do discuss how the works affected you Remember – do include a thesis statement Remember – do connect 20% of your essay to personal experience Remember – do check your syllabus and the class blog/website for essay paper guidelines. Remember: papers that do not meet the guidelines will not be accepted.
31. Homework Due Wednesday, February 3, 2010 If you have questions, or would like to me look at your outline and/or first draft to see if you are “on the right track,” send me an e-mail at: english101wcc@gmail.com. DO NOT ATTACH THE OUTLINE AND/OR FIRST DRAFT TO THE E-MAIL. Cut and paste it into the body of the e-mail, or I will not be able to review it. I will accept your outline and/or first draft until Monday, February 2, 2010, at noon. After that, I will not be available to give you my feedback.
