Week 15 Agenda [Tentative]

Tuesday, May 2nd

• Lizette Garcia: Ferguson, Chs. 22, 23 and Karr, Ch. 19 (Writer’s Block)
• Potluck and The Unholy Tarahumara by Kathryn Ferguson
• Homework
• Continue revising all writing assignments and preparing your final portfolio
• YOUR FINAL PORTFOLIO IS DUE BY MIDNIGHT ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 10TH.

Thursday, May 4th

• NO CLASS [UTRGV STUDY DAY]

Reading Response #20: Ferguson, Chs. 22, 23 and Karr, Ch. 19 (Writer’s Block)

Post your reading response to the readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Reading Response #19: Ferguson, Chs. 20, 21 and Karr, Ch. 24 (Revision)

Post your reading response to the readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Week 14 Agenda [Tentative]

Tuesday, April 25th

• On Your Final Portfolio & Reflective Essay
• Writing Activity
• Homework
• Continue revising all writing assignments and preparing final portfolio
• Read Ferguson, Chs. 20, 21 and Karr, Ch. 24 (Revision)
• post Reading Response #19 on course blog by midnight on Wednesday, 4/26

Thursday, April 27th

• Damaris Cantu: Ferguson, Chs. 20, 21 and Karr, Ch. 24 (Revision)
• Writing Activity
• Homework
• Continue revising all writing assignments and preparing final portfolio
• Read Ferguson, Chs. 22, 23 and Karr, Ch. 19 (Writer’s Block)
• post Reading Response #20 on course blog by midnight on Monday, 5/1

Week 13 Agenda [Tentative]

Tuesday, April 18th

• Workshop #6: Memoir Essay
• Homework
• revise your Memoir Essay in Google Drive
• print/bring three (3) copies of your revised Memoir Essay draft to class on Thursday for Workshop #7
• continue revising your Nature/Travel Essay in Google Drive

Thursday, April 20th

• Workshop #7: Memoir Essay
• Homework
• revise your Memoir Essay in Google Drive
• Complete your revisions by 10pm on Friday, 4/21; instructor feedback will follow
• continue revising your Nature/Travel Essay in Google Drive

Reading Response #18: Ferguson, Chs. 18, 19 and Karr, Chs. 10 (Talent)

Post your reading response to the readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Week 12 Agenda [Tentative]

Tuesday, April 11th

• Jesus Garcia: Ferguson, Chs. 16, 17 and Karr, Ch. 12 (Beloveds)
• Writing Activity
• Homework
• print/read/bring Ferguson, Chs. 18, 19 and Karr, Chs. 10 (Talent)
• post Reading Response #18 by midnight on Wednesday, 4/12
• continue revising your Nature/Travel Essay in Google Drive
• continue drafting your Memoir Essay in Google Drive

Thursday, April 13th

• Quiz #9
• Iggy Perez: Ferguson, Chs. 18, 19 and Karr, Chs. 10 (Talent)
• Writing Activity
• Homework
• print/bring three (3) copies of your Memoir Essay draft to class on Tuesday for Workshop #6

Reading Response #17: Ferguson, Chs. 16, 17 and Karr, Ch. 12 (Beloveds)

Post your reading response to the readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Reading Response #16: Ferguson, Chs. 14, 15 and Karr, Ch. 13 (Information, Facts, & Data)

Post your reading response to the readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Week 11 Agenda [Tentative]

Tuesday, April 4th

• Jesus Garcia: Ferguson, Chs. 11-13 and Karr, Ch. 2 (Truth)
• Writing Activity
• Homework
• print/read/bring Ferguson, Chs. 14, 15 and Karr, Ch. 13 (Information, Facts, & Data)
• post Reading Response #16 by midnight on Wednesday, 4/5
• continue revising your Nature/Travel Essay in Google Drive
• continue drafting your Memoir Essay in Google Drive

Thursday, April 6th

• Quiz #8
• Amanda Gonzalez: Ferguson, Chs. 14, 15 and Karr, Ch. 13 (Information, Facts, & Data)
• Homework
• print/read/bring Ferguson, Chs. 16, 17 and Karr, Ch. 12 (Beloveds)
• post Reading Response #17 by midnight on Monday, 4/10
• continue revising your Nature/Travel Essay in Google Drive
• continue drafting your Memoir Essay in Google Drive

Reading Response #15: Ferguson, Chs. 11-13 and Karr, Ch. 2 (Truth)

Post your reading response to the readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Week 10 Agenda [Tentative]

Tuesday, March 28th

• Elizabeth Diaz: Ferguson, Chs. 8-10 and Karr, Chs. 5 & 7 (Diction, Emotions, & Choosing Details)
• Writing Activity
• Homework
• continue revising your Nature/Travel Essay in Google Drive
• print/bring three (3) copies of your Memoir Essay draft to class on Thursday for Workshop #5

Thursday, March 30th

• Workshop #5
• Homework
• revise and continue drafting your Memoir Essay in Google Drive
• continue revising your Nature/Travel Essay in Google Drive
• print/read/bring Ferguson, Chs. 11-13 and Karr, Ch. 2 (Truth)
• post Reading Response #15 by midnight on Monday, 4/3

Reading Response #14: Ferguson, Chs. 8-10 and Karr, Chs. 5 & 7 (Diction, Emotions, & Choosing Details)

Post your reading response to the readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Reading Response #13: Ferguson, Chs. 7 and Karr, Ch. 6 (Carnality)

Post your reading response to the readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Week 9 Agenda [Tentative]

Tuesday, March 21st

• Ayesha Crutchfield: Ferguson, Chs. 5 and 6 and Karr, Ch. 4 (Voice)
• Writing Activity
• Homework
• continue revising your Nature/Travel Essay in Google Drive
• continue drafting your Memoir Essay in Google Drive
• print/read/bring Ferguson, Chs. 7 and Karr, Ch. 6 (Carnality)
• post Reading Response #13 by midnight on Wednesday, 3/22

Thursday, March 23rd

• Quiz #7
• Luis Rodriguez: Ferguson, Chs. 7 and Karr, Ch. 6 (Carnality)
• Writing Activity
• Homework
• continue revising your Nature/Travel Essay in Google Drive
• continue drafting your Memoir Essay in Google Drive
• print/read/bring Ferguson, Chs. 8-10 and Karr, Chs. 5 & 7 (Diction, Emotions, & Choosing Details)
• post Reading Response #14 by midnight on Monday, 3/27

Reading Response #12: Ferguson, Ch. 5 and 6; Karr, Ch. 4 (Voice)

Post your reading response to the readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Reading Response #11: Ferguson, Chs. 3 and 4 and Karr, Ch. 1 (Memory)

Post your reading response to the readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Week 8 Agenda [Tentative]

Tuesday, March 7th

• Jessica Guzman: Moore, “Writing the Memoir Essay;" Karr, Preface; and Ferguson, “To Begin” and Chs. 1, 2
• Writing Activity
• Homework
• print/read/bring Ferguson, Chs. 3 and 4 and Karr, Ch. 1 (Memory)
• post Reading Response #11 by midnight on Wednesday, 3/8

Thursday, March 9th

• Quiz #6
• Discuss Essay #2: Memoir Essay
• Jessica Guzman: Ferguson, Chs. 3 and 4 and Karr, Ch. 1 (Memory)
• Writing Activity
• Homework
• begin drafting your memoir essay in Google Drive
• print/read/bring Ferguson, Ch. 5 and 6; Karr, Ch. 4 (Voice)
• post Reading Response #12 by midnight on Monday, 3/20

Reading Response #10: Moore, “Writing the Memoir Essay;" Karr, Preface; Ferguson, “To Begin” and Chs. 1, 2

Post your reading response to the readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Week 7 Agenda [Tentative]

Tuesday, February 28th

• CLASS CANCELLED
• Homework
• revise Nature/Travel essay on Google Drive
• print/bring three (3) copies of your REVISED nature/travel draft to class on Thursday for Workshop #4

Thursday, March 2nd

• Workshop #4: Nature/Travel Essay
• Homework
• revise Nature/Travel essay on Google Drive
• Complete your revisions by 5pm on Friday, 3/3; instructor feedback will follow
• read Moore, “Writing the Memoir Essay;" Karr, Preface; Ferguson, “To Begin” and Chs. 1, 2
• post Reading Response #10 by midnight on Monday, 3/6

Reading Response #9: Shteyngart, “Behind Closed Doors at Hotels” (281-283) and Moore, “Red Light, Green Light: Conquering Writer’s Block” (214-218)

Post your reading response to the readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Week 6 Agenda [Tentative]

Tuesday, February 21st

• Lizette Garcia: Reel, “Camino Real” (237-251) & Moore, “Who Am I Today?” (139-151)
• Writing Activity
• Homework
• print/read/bring Shteyngart, “Behind Closed Doors at Hotels” (281-283) and Moore, “Red Light, Green Light: Conquering Writer’s Block” (214-218)
• post Reading Response #9 by midnight on Wednesday, 2/22
• continue drafting your nature/travel essay in Google Drive

Thursday, February 23rd

• Quiz #5
• Stephanie Cisneros: Shteyngart, “Behind Closed Doors at Hotels” (281-283) and Moore, “Red Light, Green Light: Conquering Writer’s Block” (214-218)
• Writing Activity
• Homework
• print/bring three (3) copies of your nature/travel draft to class on Tuesday for Workshop #3

Reading Response #8: Reel, “Camino Real” (237-251) and Moore, “Who Am I Today?” (139-151)

Post your reading response to the readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Reading Response #7: Farley, “Ashes to Ashes” (106-114) and Moore, “Writing the Contemplative Essay” (51-58)

Post your reading response to the readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Week 5 Agenda [Tentative]

Tuesday, February 14th

• Celica Chavez: Marx, “A Tale of a Tub” (153-164) & Moore, “Writing the Humorous Essay” (159-165)
• Writing Activity
• Homework
• print/read/bring Farley, “Ashes to Ashes” (106-114) and Moore, “Writing the Contemplative Essay” (51-58)
• post Reading Response #7 by midnight on Wednesday, 2/15
• continue drafting your nature/travel essay in Google Drive

Thursday, February 16th

• Quiz #4
• Jessica Young: Farley, “Ashes to Ashes” (106-114) and Moore, “Writing the Contemplative Essay” (51-58)
• Writing Activity
• Homework
• read Reel, “Camino Real” (237-251) and Moore, “Who Am I Today?” (139-151)
• post Reading Response #8 by midnight on Monday, 2/20
• continue drafting your nature/travel essay in Google Drive

Reading Response #6: Marx, “A Tale of a Tub” (153-164) & Moore, “Writing the Humorous Essay” (159-165)

Post your reading response to the readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Week 4 Agenda [Tentative]

Tuesday, February 7th

• Workshop #1: Nature/Travel Essay
• Homework
• revise Nature/Travel essay on Google Drive
• print/bring two (2) copies of your REVISED nature/travel draft to class on Thursday for Workshop #2

Thursday, February 9th

• Workshop #2: Nature/Travel Essay
• Homework
• revise Nature/Travel essay on Google Drive
• read Marx, “A Tale of a Tub” (153-164) & Moore, “Writing the Humorous Essay” (159-165)
• post Reading Response #6 by midnight on Monday, 2/13

Reading Response #5: Hessler, “Tales of the Trash” (128-145) and Moore, “Write What You Wish You Knew” (172-185)

Post your reading response to the readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Week 3 Agenda [Tentative]

Tuesday, January 31st

• Adrian Gonzalez & Monica Gonzalez: Abend, “The Sound of Silence” (1-8) & Moore, “Of Conflict” (99-112)
• Writing Activity
• Homework
• print/read/bring Hessler, “Tales of the Trash” (128-145) and Moore, “Write What You Wish You Knew” (172-185)
• post Reading Response #5 by midnight on Wednesday, 2/1

Thursday, February 2nd

• Quiz #3
• Hector Dimas: Hessler, “Tales of the Trash” (128-145) and Moore, “Write What You Wish You Knew” (172-185)
• Homework
• print/bring two (2) copies of your nature/travel draft to class on Tuesday for Workshop #1
• read Marx, “A Tale of a Tub” (153-164) & Moore, “Writing the Humorous Essay” (159-165)
• post Reading Response #6 by midnight on Monday, 2/13

Reading Response #4: Abend, “The Sound of Silence” (1-8) and Moore, “Of Conflict” (99-112)

Post your reading response to the readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading

Reading Response #3: Moore, “A Closer Look: ‘Ah Wilderness!’ by Dinty Moore” (113-131)

Post your reading response to the readings below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by midnight on the night PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading

Week 2 Agenda [Tentative]

Tuesday, January 24th

• CLASS CANCELLED
• Homework
• read Moore, “A Closer Look: ‘Ah Wilderness!’ by Dinty Moore” (113-131)
• post Reading Response #3 on our course blog by midnight on Wednesday, 1/25

Thursday, January 26th

• Quiz #2
• Dr. Moreira: Moore, “A Closer Look: ‘Ah Wilderness!’ by Dinty Moore” (113-131)
• Discuss Essay #1
• Homework
• read Abend, “The Sound of Silence” (1-8) and Moore, “Of Conflict” (99-112)
• post Reading Response #4 on our course blog by midnight on Monday, 1/30

Reading Response #2: Dinty Moore's "Pursuing Mental Rabbits," "Writing the Nature Essay," and "Writing the Travel Essay"

Post your reading response to Dinty Moore's "Pursuing Mental Rabbits," "Writing the Nature Essay," and "Writing the Travel Essay" below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by 10pm on the day PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading

Reading Response #1: Dinty Moore's "The Gentle Art of the Personal Essay" and "The Personal (Not Private) Essay"

Post your reading response to Dinty Moore's "The Gentle Art of the Personal Essay" and "The Personal (Not Private) Essay" below. 

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reading responses must be AT LEAST 250 words.
2. Include your full name at the end of your comments. Unnamed comments will be deleted.
3. From the "Comment As" drop-down menu, choose Anonymous, then click "Publish."
4. Reading responses are due by 10pm on the day PRIOR to our discussion of the required reading.

Week 1 Agenda [Tentative]

Tuesday, January 17th

• Course & Student Introductions
• Activity: What is Creative Nonfiction?
• Homework
• print/read/bring  Dinty Moore's "The Gentle Art of the Personal Essay" and "The Personal (Not Private) Essay" to class for discussion on Wednesday
• post Reading Response #1 on our course blog by 10pm on Wednesday, 1/18
• On Thursday, meet in ELABS 140 (Computer Lab)

Thursday, January 19th

• **MEET IN ELABS 140 (PC LAB)**
• Quiz #1
• Discuss Moore's "The Gentle Art of the Personal Essay" and "The Personal (Not Private) Essay"
• Google Drive Setup
• Discussion Leader Sign-ups
• Homework
• read Moore's "Pursuing Mental Rabbits," "Writing the Nature Essay" and "Writing the Travel Essay"
• post Reading Response #2 on our course blog by 10pm on Monday, 1/23

Welcome to ENGL 3352!

The purpose of this blog is to provide an online space where all of our class materials will be available. 

On the blog itself, I will post:

• weekly agendas
• Reading Responses and other Homework

On the right side of our blog you will find:

• My contact information
• Our course syllabus
• Google Drive instructions
• Discussion Leader schedule
• Course forms
• Blog Archive

At the top of our blog, you will find:

• the 'Readings' section
• Includes select course readings (check syllabus)
• the 'Links & Handouts' section
• includes supplemental web links and handouts
• the 'Links' section
• includes supplemental readings and links
• Essay #1: Nature/Travel Essay
• all you'll need to know to compose your nature/travel essay
• Essay #2: Memoir Essay
• all you'll need to know to compose your memoir essay

Essentially, if you need information about this course, you need only visit this blog and it's likely you'll find your answers. So, browse around and get to know the blog well. 

I'm looking forward to a fun and meaningful semester!