terra cotta brick wall with initials etched into it
“the writing on the wall” by fen-tastic via Flickr CC BY-ND 2.0

Before class on Monday, 12/12, students will…

  • Continue drafting Final Reflection and revising one Major Writing Assignment.
  • Write a post titled Full Name, Revision Decision. Save it under the category Final Portfolio.
  • Look over the feedback on the assignment you will revise and write a paragraph answering the following questions: What will you revise? Why? How/what steps will you take to complete your revision?
  • If you do not wish to revise any of your major writing assignments, please explain why.
    • This is one of those low-stakes writing assignments!

During class, we will…

  • Read “The Maker’s Eye: Revising Your Own Manuscripts” by Donald M. Murray.
  • Answer the question individually on the Google doc and then in small groups:
    • What is one moment you found useful?
    • Quote the moment and explain what you found useful and why.
  • Discuss your posts (Full Name, Revision Decision) in small groups and then as a class.
  • Share your U3 projects with your small group–and the class! This is a time to celebrate what you’ve accomplished this semester!

Homework:

  • Continue working on your Final Reflection and Portfolio.
  • Before class on Monday, 12/19, post your first draft of the Final Reflection. Title it Full Name, First Draft of Final Reflection. Save it under the category Final Reflection and Portfolio Work.
    • This is the last low-stakes writing assignment!

Wednesday is a “Reading Day.” This is traditionally a day devoted to studying for final exams or working on final projects. There are no classes scheduled on this day!

During class on Monday, 12/19, we will…

  • Students who attend class will have an opportunity to discuss their Final Reflection and any revised work with the professor.
  • Attendance is encouraged, but not required–however, this is an opportunity to talk one-on-one about your writing and/or the status of your grade in this course!

Homework:

  • Final Reflection and Portfolio are due by 11:59PM on Tuesday, 12/20. Remember: Your portfolio must include the following in the order listed below. Use the Final Portfolio template under Course Profiles > Files. Save the document as a PDF and title it Full Name, Final Reflection and Portfolio. Save this under the category Final Reflection and Portfolio.
  1. Reflection on your growth as a writer, reader, and researcher – approx. 600-650 words
  2. Unit 1 (final draft that was evaluated by the professor)
  3. Unit 2 (final draft that was evaluated by the professor)
  4. Unit 3 (just include the URL of this assignment)
  5. Optional Revision

During class on Wednesday, 12/21, we will…

  • Attendance is optional. Come if you have questions about your grade (I won’t have the portfolio graded, but we can talk about what you can expect). If you need a place to crash, come to the classroom and you can sleep/eat/study.
  • All low-stakes writing must be posted by 11:59PM on 12/21! If you look at the GradeBook and see you missed something, you have a small window of time to make up that work!
    • HOWEVER, make sure you email me the links so I can easily check the work.