Theme-based courses, portfolio evaluation,
and individual assignment evaluation: these are
among the varied approaches instructors take to design a section
of English 102 and meet course outcomes. Sample syllabi, assignments,
and student writing offer instructors approaches, ideas, and assignments
to use and adapt when developing their courses.
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Theme-based
Course
Overview
Syllabus
Assignments
English
102 Contract
Small Group Library Assignment: Media’s Imaging
of Appalachia
Analysis of Appalachian Images in the Mass Media
Analysis of Appalachian Images in the Media—Peer
Review
Annotated Bibliography
Extended Definition
Student samples
Theme Based Samples Under Construction
Course
With Portfolio Evaluation
Overview
Syllabus
Assignments
Possible Topics for 9/11 Argumentative Essay
Possible Topics for 9/11 Argumentative Essay
Argumentative Essay Analysis Worksheet
Internet Research Assignment
Small Group Exchange Questions
Research Project Overview
Constructing a Draft: Silent Workshop
Student
samples
Sample Student Essay Two
Sample Student Essay Two with Revisions
Sample Student Research Draft with Comments
Collaboratively
Designed Course
Overview
Syllabus
Assignments
A Modest Proposal
Small Group Discussion Leading
Library Worksheet: Searching for Sources
Review of the Literature
Annotated Bibliography
with Introductory Preface
A Modest Proposal Revisited
Final Researched Argument
History of Research
Student
samples
A Modest Proposal
Review of the Literature
Annotated Bibliography
with Introductory Preface
A Modest Proposal Revisited
Final Researched Argument:
Toys-R-Us and Gender Misguidance