Writing, The Lost Dreamer English Essay
Description
PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is to 1) help you digest the reader and think more in-depth about the major quotes that stood out to you and 2) give you material you can use later during the Unit 2 essay or in the final semester project when you are asked to connect your chosen text to TWO class readings.
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: MAKE SURE TO REVIEW THIS WEEK’S LEARNING/READING MATERIALS MATERIALS.
8.2 Week’s Optional Meeting Invitation
8.3 Unit 2 Essay (due 10/30 on Week 10/11)
8.4 Reading Assignment: “PREFACE Gestures of the Body—Escribiendo para idear” (PDF)
8.5 Introducing The Lost Dreamer
8.6 Read Article: “For author Lizz Huerta, a ‘Dreamer’ come true”
8.7 Reading Assignment: The Lost Dreamer
STEP 2: PRACTICE ACTIVE READING WITH READING ASSIGNMENT: BLESS ME. ULTIMA (CHS 10-22)
Assigned text: 8.7 Reading Assignment: The Lost Dreamer
STEP 3: COMPLETE READING LOG HANDOUT (SELECT 5 TO 6 QUOTES)
Please pick 6 significant quotes from the assigned reading and use them to complete the following reading log. There are 2 formats available for you:
Reading Log (in Word format)Actions: Download the Word Doc version of the Reading Log, fill in your answers, save it to your device, and upload your completed worksheet. Follow the steps below in the Submission Instructions to submit your worksheet.
Google Doc version of the Reading Log: Links to an external site.If you prefer, here is the link to the Google Doc version of the Reading LogLinks to an external site.. Click “Make a Copy” to open your own copy that will automatically save to your Google Drive.
Please make sure to follow the instructions outlined on the handout. Let me know if you have any questions!
STEP 4: SUBMIT HANDOUT
To submit this assignment, please follow these steps:
Click on “Submit Assignment”
Word Doc Option:
Choose “File Upload”
click “Choose File”
find your file
click “Choose”
check the box next to “I certify”
click “Submit Assignment.”
Google Doc Option:
Choose “Google Doc”
Follow steps for syncing your Google Drive to Canvas if necessary
Select your file
Check the box next to “I certify”
Click “Submit Assignment.”
HELP WITH SUBMISSION
If you need help figuring out how to submit this assignment, please visit the Canvas Students Community page on “How do I submit an online assignment?”Links to an external site.
If that doesn’t help, please let me know if you still have questions! Remember: I am here to provide support.
GRADING
Grade Category: HOMEWORK
This assignment will be graded as COMPLETE or INCOMPLETE. To earn a COMPLETE, the assignment must meet all the above requirements.
You can find the rubric by clicking on the “more” icon indicated by three vertical dots in the upper right hand corner of this page.
Please note that the “more” icon is not visible through the Canvas Student App. If using the app, you can locate the rubric through the assignment menu. For step by step instructions on how to locate the rubric, please visit the Canvas guide on how to locate an assignment rubric.
WHAT ABOUT MISSING OR LATE SUBMISSIONS?
I accept this assignment late because it continues to be an important exercise for your development as a writer.
Remember the assignment purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to help you deliberately build your writing strategies. Answering to this discussion board will help you keep easily accessible notes about what you are learning.
I suggest also making sure to keep your own list in your own notebook, file, Google Doc, word processor, etc.
Writing is like any other skill. It requires deliberate practice and experience. Reading other texts with close attention is a form of deliberate practice.
If you need any help, please let me know!
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