August 24th

Class Work

1. Introductions
2. Important information
* Blog: eatonenglish101.blogspot.com
* E-mail: patriciaeatonaz@yahoo.com
3. Review of syllabus: a paper copy will be available on Thursday
4. Talking about writing - "Writing is . . ." You will be working in groups to discuss the following:
* Definition of writing
* Quotations about writing - (See syllabus blog)
* Personal experiences about writing
* Best writing you ever read
*Best writing you ever wrote
* Reasons to write
* Goals for personal writing growth
5. Review of the writing rubric
6. Assignment: Compose a paper where you define what writing is to you. Include at lease three items from the above list in your paper.

Homework
1. Write the draft of your paper - bring a paper copy of the composition to class on Thursday.
2. Read the following in Between Worlds: "On Teenagers and Tattoos"by Andres Martin p. 24 and "Under My Skin" by Jon Bowen p. 29. Be ready to discuss the questions for each selection in the "Thinking About the Text" section.