Week at a glance October 28 - November 1, 2013

For the first time in awhile, we do not have an essay due this week.  We might think of this as our "bye week."  We'll start the week by talking about the results of the minor essays.  That will also set the stage for some reflection on Major Essay 2.  Rather than rushing right away toward a final draft of Major Essay 2, this week we'll take it slow, make some revisions, and take a very close look at the question of organization.  This week we will also take a look at several classic persuasive essays.  We'll wrap up the week with an analysis of a potentially dangerous form of persuasion: satire.

• Mon: Discuss the results of the Expository minor essays.  Read and discuss Jefferson 696-699.  For Tuesday, read Zinn 861-868.
• Tues: Discuss Zinn.  Satire discussion.  For Friday, read Ehrenreich 650-654 and Swift 831-838.
• Wed: Meet in the computer lab to make revisions on Major Essay 2.  Print specialized copies for Thursday.  For Friday, read Ehrenreich 650-654 and Swift 831-838.
• Thurs: Major Essay 2 peer review and organization exercise.  For Friday, read Ehrenreich 650-654 and Swift 831-838.
• Fri: Swift and Ehrenreich analysis due by the end of the hour.