On this site you'll find a breakdown of each week's lesson plans and activities for Comp I. Assignments and due dates will always be listed in red. You can access class handouts through the "Course Materials" section located on the top right of this site. If you have any questions or comments regarding the things you'd like to see on this site, call me at WRHS or e-mail me at ritchjoh@usd437.net
Our required textbook for the class is an anthology called The Writer's Presence. We also have a recommended text called Rules for Writers. Though not required, I strongly recommend the book as an excellent writing resource students will use throughout their academic experience and beyond. Students may pick up their textbooks at the Washburn University bookstore. I've also hyperlinked the titles. Click on the title to go to the Amazon page for each book. It is possible that the book may be available used at a much cheaper price than elsewhere.
This first week is a chance to get to know one another and preview what is ahead. We'll start the week with introductions and a discussion of the syllabus. We'll then spend some time doing a pre-test to see what we already know and preview some of the main of the class. We'll wrap up the first week with a discussion and analysis of College Application essay prompts.
- Mon: teacher work day
- Tues: New student orientation
- Wed: Introductions and course overview. Begin the Comp I Pre-test. Create a professional e-mail account and e-mail Mr. Ritchie by Friday.
- Thurs: Complete Comp I Pre-test and discuss results.
- Fri: Professional e-mail due by the end of the school day. Analyze and discuss College Application prompts.
All students should have a copy of The Writer's Presence to bring to class
by Monday, August 26, 2013
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