Reading Response #15: Ferguson, Chs. 11-13, & Karr, Ch. 6 (Carnality)

Post your reading response to the two readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by 10pm on the day PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Week 10 Agenda [Tentative]

Monday, October 31st

• CLASS CANCELLED
• Homework
• Read Ferguson, Chs. 11-13, & Karr, Ch. 6 (Carnality)
• post Reading Response #15 on course blog by 10pm on Tuesday, 11/1

Wednesday, November 2nd

• Andres Trevino: Ferguson, Chs. 11-13, & Karr, Ch. 6 (Carnality)
• Homework
• print/bring three (3) copies of Essay #2 draft on Monday for workshop session

Reading Response #14: Ferguson, Chs. 8-10 & Karr, Chs. 5 & 7 (Diction, Emotions, & Choosing Details)

Post your reading response to the two readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by 10pm on the day PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Reading Response #13: Ferguson, Chs. 6, 7 & Karr, Ch. 4 (Voice)

Post your reading response to the two readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by 10pm on the day PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading

Week 9 Agenda [Tentative]

Monday, October 24th

• Victoria Benavidez: Ferguson, Chs. 3-5 & Karr, Ch. 2 (Truth)
• Discuss Assignment #2: Memoir Essay
• Homework
• Read Ferguson, Chs. 6, 7 & Karr, Ch. 4 (Voice)
• post Reading Response #13 on course blog by 10pm on Tuesday, 10/25

Wednesday, October 26th

• Olivia Hinojosa / Muriah Huerta: Ferguson, Chs. 6, 7 & Karr, Ch. 4
• Homework
• Read Ferguson, Chs. 8-10 & Karr, Chs. 5 & 7
• post Reading Response #14 on course blog by 10pm on Sunday, 10/30

Reading Response #12: Ferguson, Chs. 3-5; Karr, Ch. 2

Post your reading response to the two readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by 10pm on the day PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading

Reading Response #11: Ferguson, “To Begin," & Chs. 1, 2; Karr, Ch. 1

Post your reading response to the two readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by 10pm on the day PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading

Week 8 Agenda [Tentative]

Monday, October 17th

• Lisa Marie Serna: Moore, “Writing the Memoir Essay" & Karr, "Preface"
• Homework
• Read Ferguson, “To Begin," & Chs. 1, 2; Karr, Ch. 1
• post Reading Response #11 on course blog by 10pm on Tuesday, 10/18

Wednesday, October 19th

• Ruben Loa: Ferguson, “To Begin," & Chs. 1, 2; Karr, Ch. 1
• Discuss Assignment #2: Memoir Essay
• Homework
• Read Ferguson, Chs. 3-5; Karr, Ch. 2
• post Reading Response #12 on course blog by 10pm on Sunday, 10/23

Reading Response #10: Moore, “Writing the Memoir Essay” and Karr, "Preface"

Post your reading response to the two readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by 10pm on the day PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading

Week 7 Agenda [Tentative]

Monday, October 10th

• Workshop #2: Nature/Travel Essay
• Homework
• revise Nature/Travel essay on Google Drive
• print/read/bring three (3) copies of REVISED Nature/Travel essay to class on Wednesday

Wednesday, October 12th

• Workshop #3: Nature/Travel Essay
• Homework
• revise Nature/Travel essay draft in Google Drive
• REVISED Nature/Travel essay due for instructor feedback by 5pm on Friday, 10/14
• Read Moore, “Writing the Memoir Essay” and Karr, Preface
• post Reading Response #10 on course blog by 10pm on Sunday, 10/16

Reading Response #9: Shteyngart, “Behind Closed Doors at Hotels” (281-283) and Moore, “Red Light, Green Light: Conquering Writer’s Block” (214-218)

Post your reading response to the two readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by 10pm on the day PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading

Week 6 Agenda [Tentative]

Monday, October 3rd

• Karina Saldivar & Sheryl Cavazos: Reel, “Camino Real” (237-251) and Moore, “Who Am I Today?” (139-151)
• Homework
• print/read/bring Shteyngart, “Behind Closed Doors at Hotels” (281-283) and Moore, “Red Light, Green Light: Conquering Writer’s Block” (214-218)
• post Reading Response #9 on our course blog by 10pm on Tuesday, 10/4

Wednesday, October 5th

• Quiz #6
• Cemantha Hernandez: Shteyngart, “Behind Closed Doors at Hotels” (281-283) and Moore, “Red Light, Green Light: Conquering Writer’s Block” (214-218)
• Homework
• print/bring three (3) copies of Essay #1 draft on Monday for workshop