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Sample Writing Homework, 101e, Earley, Fall 04ENG 101EFall 2004 Writing Homework List:
Due Fri 9/10→Writing Homework #1: What is your reaction to Elbow’s discussion of critical writers vs. creative writers? What category do you consider yourself to be in? (WWP p.3-19)
Due Wed 9/15→Writing Homework #2: Most of us in the class come from immigrant backgrounds. Write at least a page about someone in your family (or a friend) who has maintained the speech patterns of the old country while using an English vocabulary (just as Tan’s mother). In your writing describe this person and his or her background. Then describe the way this person speaks by using numerous examples and/or anecdotes. Finally, discuss the person’s influence on your speech and/or writing.
Due 9/24 →Writing Homework #3. Following Anzaldúa’s technique of mixing her various voices, write a journal in which you present an argument of your own. To make it easier, think of the voices and languages that make you who you are and the reasons for shaping your identity. As Anzaldúa does, you can use your native language(s) in strategic places. This doesn’t mean that you can write most of your assignment in your native language. Keep in mind that the reader needs to understand your message, even if he/she doesn’t speak your native language. Your job is to determine which words you choose to translate and which ones you can write in your native language. You can write this assignment in the form of a poem, a short story or an essay.
Due Wed 9/29→Writing Homework #4: Choose one of the assigned paper topics for Essay #1 that you think you might like to write about. Do Elbow’s exercise on p.58 “ Main Steps in the Open-Ended Writing Process”. (WWP p.47-77)
Due Mon 10/4→Writing Homework 5#: What was your concept of revision before you read these chapters? Has your concept of revision changed after reading Elbow? Has Elbow help you clarify/expand your definition on revision? Why/Why not. Explain how exactly and give examples. WWP (p. 121-145)
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