English 110AF Schedule (Weeks 1-2)

ENGL 110AF SCHEDULE (Weeks 1-2)

WEEKS 1-2	WEEKS 3-4	WEEKS 5-6
WEEKS 7-8	WEEKS 9-10	WEEKS 11-12
WEEKS 13-14	WEEKS 15-16	WEEK 17-Finals

WEEK 1

DATE	TOPICS	HOMEWORK
January 18	Introduction to English 110--The nuts and bolts of English 110 Engl. 110AF Course Syllabus--expectations and requirements	Carefully review the details of the course syllabus. You will have a 15 point quiz on the syllabus on Thursday, 1/20. Buy your books and materials in the book store. # Preview your book, A Little Literature, by browsing through the book's Table of Contents, Chapter Titles, Appendices, and Index. NOTE: A copy of A Little Literature will be available on hourly reserve in the Skyline College Library. If you are unable to buy your books immediately, you will be expected to read the library's copy. Remember that pop quizzes on the readings may be given at any time.
January 20	* QUIZ--Course Syllabus (15 pts.) Who are you? Getting to know each other. Student introductions (10 pts.)	Read A Little Literature, pp. 36--38, "The Story of an Hour" Read A Little Literature, pp. 90-102, "Chapter 4- Stories and Meanings: Plot, Character, and Theme" NOTE: A copy of A Little Literature is available on hourly reserve in the Skyline College Library. If you are unable to buy your books immediately, you will be expected to read the library's copy. Remember that pop quizzes on the readings may be given at any time.

WEEK 2

DATE	TOPICS	HOMEWORK
January 18	Introduction to the elements of fiction--plot components Discuss "The Story of an Hour" Distribute "Short Story Journal Entry Guidelines" handout	Closely read, pp. 103-111, "Everyday Use," in A Little Literature Remember that this is the first week that journal entries need to be started. Continue to write one journal entry every week during the semester. Refer to your “Short Story Journal Entry Guidelines." Note that weekly reminders will not be given in your schedule.
January 20	* Review elements of plot In-class group activity-- "Everyday Use" plot graph (10 pts.) Discuss "Everyday Use"	Read A Little Literature, pp. 112-131, "Chapter 5-- Narrative Point of View" (Closely read "A & P.”)