From Olivia: Things that are coming up

Today (Monday): discuss Amy Tan's Mother Tongue and make a list of social issues (thematic connections)

(*You should get your FD back by Friday or Monday.)

The next essay is the Satire assignment (last multiple-draft essay!). Look at Creative Essay #2 in Assignment Descriptions.

M Nov 9
Discussion // Social issues // Themes and connections
HMWK:
RR16: Read news at nytimes.com; find a story that links to our theme—leaders (prep for general news discussion)

W Nov 11
News discussion // List of news-writing techniques // Terms: tone, satire
HMWK:
RR17: Read Jonathan Swift’s “A Modest Proposal” at http://www.gutenberg.org/catalog/world/readfile?fk_files=852817--click on “read online” and be sure to read the FULL text (7 pages)

F Nov 13
Discussion // More social issues, satire // The Onion // Satire assignment
HMWK:
1. Work independently on your RD
2. Extra credit RR (OR: example of satire FYI): http://www.smashboards.com/archive/index.php/t-17966.html

M Nov 16
Questions on the satire assignment? // Reading aloud: Brad Carrigan // Peer feedback on satire ideas
HMWK:
FD of Satire: DO NOT PRINT: post it on the blog before coming to class