Pre-Assignments (BEFORE Weekend 1):

1. Read Romano, Clearing the Way.
2. Read G&G, Preface and Chaps. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8.
3. Write short reflections on ten (10) of the chapters of the Romano text. Post prior to 10/27.

Weekend 1 (10/20-22):

Friday: Introduction to Course—Composition Theory and Practice. Balance Between Inspiration (Romano) and Perspiration (G&G). Designing a Syllabus (Read G&G, Chaps. 1, 2, and 3).

Saturday: Designing a Syllabus (G&G, Chaps. 1, 2, and 3, cont.). The Importance of the First Day/Week of Class (Read G&G, Chap. 2). Deciding Your Approach to Teaching Composition (Read G&G, Chap. 3). Designing Good Writing Prompts. (Read G&G, Chap. 4). Visit HU Library in person or online to look for journal article for Article Review (some ideas for GR in Chap. 11) or (UG only) select essay from our text (G&G, Chap.12).

Sunday: Teaching Invention—How to Come Up with Ideas and Develop Them (Read G&G, Chap. 6). Teaching Form—Rhetorical Modes and Other "Formal" Writing (Read G&G, Chap. 7). Teaching "Style" (Read G&G, Chap. 8).

Preassignments (BEFORE Weekend 2):

1. All Romano Reflections Due 10/27.
2. Read G&G Chaps. 5, 9, 10, and 11 (11 Graduate Students Only).
3. Graduate Students Prepare Teaching Demonstrations.
4. Drafts of First 5 Prompts/Responses for Peer Review.
5. Draft of Article Review for Peer Review.

Weekend 2 (11/11-13):

Friday: Paper Grading—Marking Papers. Assessment of Student Writing. (Read G&G, Chap. 5). Teaching the Research Paper (Read G&G, Chap. 9).

Saturday: Paper Grading—Constructing Rubrics and Norming Papers. (Read G&G, Chap. 5, cont.). Workshop on Article Review. Teaching Delivery (Read G&G, Chap. 10). Begin Graduate Teaching Presentations.

Sunday: Continue Graduate Teaching Presentations. Workshop on First 5 Writing Prompts and Responses.

Preassignments (BEFORE Weekend 3):

Participation Forums Due 12/1.

Article Review Due 12/1.

Undergraduates: Prepare Drafts of Syllabus and Final 5 Prompts/Responses for Peer Review.

Graduates: Prepare Drafts of Syllabus and Final 5 Prompts/Responses for Peer Review Online.

Online Students: Schedule Teaching Demonstration via Elluminate by 12/3.

Weekend 3 (12/2-3):

REQUIRED FOR UNDERGRADUATES ONLY, BUT GRADUATE STUDENTS MAY ELECT TO ATTEND AND PRESENT DURING THESE SESSIONS):

Friday: If necessary for students who cannot attend on Saturday or Sunday, Teaching Demonstrations. If not necessary, class will meet on only Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday: Workshop Syllabus, Final Prompts/Responses. Questions and Answers. Preparing for the new NES Secondary English Test. Undergraduate Teaching Presentations. Undergraduate Course Evaluations.

Sunday: Continue Presentations as Necessary. Schedule Portfolio Evaluation for 12/3 or earlier.

AFTER CLASS CONCLUDES:

Syllabus and Final 5 Prompts/Responses Due 12/5.