5/2

Bring Scantron & Pencil

• Bring any drafts that you need to revise or turn in so that I can grade them.
• Make sure you are tracking your assignments and grades so that you end up with the grade you want.

Evaluations

Click Here for Evaluation Link

Due by MAY 4
Make sure you complete before deadline

4/26

Some of you need to pick up your essay's.
I will be available in class for those that need help with your revisions

4/18

Using EasyBib create Works Cited Page for the following:

JSTOR
Key Words: Sandra Cisneros, Never Marry A Mexican
Articles to cite:

• Sandra Cisneros: Border Crossings and beyond by Robin Ganz
• Sandra Cisneros and Her Trade of the Free Word by Gabriella Gutierrez y Muhs
• Chicana "Belonging" in Sandra Cisneros' The House on Mango Street by Regina M. Betz
• Narrative Coyotes: Migration and Narrative Voice in Sandra Cisneros's Caramelo by Heather Alumbaugh

4/16

Final Essay Due: 4/16

• See Final Essay Options blog post for specific information on essay topics
• No class 4/11
• NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS will be accepted

4/9

Assignment:

• I want the first paragraph of your final essay done by next time we meet
• Follow directions listed on "How to Write Intro" ( Assigned Readings / Files )
• Find 1 or 2 Sources on EBSCOhost or JSTOR that you will be using on your final paper

Note: Even if you have finished the first paragraph, start organizing your paper and even begin working on a first draft.  The sooner your start the better for you.

Final Essay Options

Final Research Paper Options

1. Write a 5 page paper on any subject related to PEDAGOGY. The essay can be off an academic
article you find on JSTOR or EBSCOhost. Subjects can be related to the following:

• Education
• ESL
• Critical Pedagogy
• Art

2. Write a 5 page paper on one short story, or essay that we have read this semester. Don’t just
summarize; Provide your own insight and response to each work. Choose from the following:

• Never Marry A Mexican – Sandra Cisneros
• Indian Camp – Earnest Hemingway
• Movimientos de rebeldía y las culturas que traicionan – Gloria Anzaldúa

3. Using a film studies approach, write a 5 page feminist critique on The Little Mermaid.
Essay Instructions:
- 5 pages
- Argumentative Essay
- APA Style
- Works Cited
- 12 pt. font
- Times Roman
- 1 Sources (Must be from JSTOR or EBSCOhost)

4/4

Mandatory Meeting

Agenda:

1.  Discuss final essay requirements 

2.  A review of film studies essay #2 (grading criteria, evaluation, issues, and revision consideration)

3.  Meet individually to discuss student performance (attendance, grades, issues etc..)

Assignment:

• Write short abstract: Tell me what option you will be choosing for your final essay.  What kind of argument will you be making?     
• See Final Essay Options blog post