Class on Monday

Reminder: Class on Monday at 4PM!

Please Bring to Class:
1. Signed Progress Reports

2. Final Copy of Narrative Essay
    -also bring your two rough drafts, outline, and 5 Ws and H questions

3. Re-write/Corrections for Comparison Essay due
   -please bring your original final copy and rough drafts

4. Also, the final copy of your Biographical Essay (Joe!)

Coming Up!

On Wednesday (the 8th) please bring:
-2 copies of your rough draft
-your final copy of the last essay

Next week, class will meet Monday, December 13th at 4PM
*Final drafts of paper are due!

Good-Bye November!

Hello, Students!

I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving break! So restful, in fact, that you are anxious to get back to the books! :p

Just a reminder: Please bring your final copies (printed!) to class tomorrow along with your rough drafts (both copies), comparison charts, and outlines.  Also, if you could bring the final copy of the biographical essay that would be great-I would like to keep them in your files until the end of the year.

Looking forward to seeing you both tomorrow!

Mrs. G

question

um lets say I asked a friend a question and she e-mailed me an answer how do I site that?

MLA Resources

A Few Helpful Links:

http://college.cengage.com/english/raimes/open_handbook/1e/student_home.html

http://college.cengage.com/english/raimes/open_handbook/1e/assets/students/weblinks_research_documentation_requires_one_internal_hyperlink.html 
The above link has links to websites that are helpful for research, as well as a couple of links on how to document references using MLA.

http://personal.georgiasouthern.edu/~jwalker/tutorials/mlaword2007.html
This website shows how to set up a word document to write in MLA style

http://webster.commnet.edu/mla/sample.shtml
Sample of a Works Cited page (also if you scroll to the left and click on "citing sources" you can find examples on how to cite a specific source-as in an online source, print source, journal article etc.)
 *Please bring any questions regarding MLA to class next week with your source information*

Homework Due Wednesday, Novemeber 17th

Rough Draft:
  -2 copies printed out (you will hand one in and peer-edit the other in class)
  -Works Cited page (in MLA format)
  -MLA format throughout
  -Underline the 2 figures of speech (ellipsis and oxymoron)-refer to pages 83 & 84 in Put that 
   Writing
  -Essay Edit Checklist -signed by a parent/friend who has proof read your rough draft

*If you have questions regarding your topic, the paper, formatting, etc., contact me before class*

For the criterias that I picked I have a really hard time finding where to find info. I am worried because alot of it is my own opinion and observations of the music. I can't find any valuable sources on what people think about Indie vs. Classic. I have all these (I think true opinions) opinions that I don't know where I got it from. I really don't know about this.

Noteworthy: Worthy of Noting

Due next week:
1)Narrowed topic for Comparison Essay
2) Detailed Comparison Chart (using research) as shown on pages 84 & 85
     *Please be sure this is very detailed/specific
3)Comparison Essay thesis statement
4)Comparison Essay Outline (refer to pages 87-89).
     *This should also be very specific
     *Only your thesis statement and topic sentences need to be complete sentences.  The rest of the outline
       should be listed.
5) PLEASE BRING YOUR RESEARCH MATERIALS TO CLASS NEXT WEEK
     *We will be starting introductory paragraphs and the rough drafts next week
6) We will have an in-class essay exam/writing prompt next week! :) Be prepared!

All homework should either be handwritten or typed and printed to be turned in. Thanks!

Coming up:
1) Comparison Essay rough drafts will be due Wednesday, November 17th.  Please bring 2 copies to class.
2) Final draft will be due the last day of the marking period (Wed., Nov. 24th)

Final Paper Due Wednesday Nov. 3rd!!!

Just a reminder:

Please bring the final paper with reference page printed out along with the rough draft, research pages (3 of them), and edit checklists. Please also have a list of sources you may have looked at but did not directly use in your paper.

Also, please bring the textbook to class.  We will be going over the next unit to begin working on our next paper.

See you tomorrow!

PS.  We are meeting at 302 SE 2nd Street from now on. :)

monday post

It's roughly edited. now going through it with a fine toothed comb. then it is final!!! where is class going to be held?

DO I SITE A SCOURC?

So it doesn't sat anyhwere how long salinger was reclusive. I just added up the years roughly. What do I site? DO I site it? HEELLLPPP

Joseph

Where is class going to be at next Wednesday?

Feeling horrible.

I'm not gonna be at class tomorrow. I'll print out the work and have my mom bring it to you. I think she's going to town in thursday, if you don't mind the day wait.
Thanks,
LeeAnna

Faulner outline and draft.

Almost done with my outline. I'm on the last point, trying to try it all together. The draft is also progressing very well. I'll be ready by class on Wednesday and I can't wait to see how these papers turn out!

-LeeAnna

Paper

 I have written my paper and outline. Today will consist of self editing and then peer editing. To be honest, I can not wait to have it edited and then finalized! See you Wednesday.

Rough Draft and Sentence Outline Due October 27th

* Both the Outline and the Rough Draft MUST be printed out prior to class next Wednesday.  If they are not printed and handed in at the beginning of class they will be marked down one full letter grade.*

Outline Requirements:
-Must be in COMPLETE sentences
-Must have correct spelling and grammar
-Must incorporate sources/references

Rough Draft Requirements:
-Each paragraph must have a minimum of 9 sentences
-Must be complete (Intro paragraph, 3 Body paragraphs, Conclusion paragraph)
-Must include a reference page (in APA format) listing all references used in paper (a minimum of 3 sources)
-Must also include a list of references you consulted but did NOT include in your essay
-APA format (refer to Put that in Writing)
-Must follow outline (otherwise modify your outline!)
-Appendix H (General Essay Evaluation Form) needs to be completed
-Appendix F (Essay Edit Checklist) needs to be completed (have whoever read your paper sign by #17 on this sheet)

**Also, please hand in your 3 written research sheets (printed out as well!) with all of the above.

I am looking forward to reading your papers! Please e-mail questions or ideas that you would like to go over.

LATE BUT HERE IT IS ANYWAYS

   J. D. Salinger was a weird guy. He wasn't one to be favored and set as a role model unless you wanted to live life that is nothing but reclusion. I have had at least three research questions. Why was Salinger a recluse? What was the reason for writing catcher in the Rye. How was Salinger post modern? I have wondered why this guy was soo weird. He seemed to not have a "troubling" childhood. I think He is just a wimp. Honestly, I don't like him (I would love to write paper on hims still because of this) he has no back bone not though of his own and mixes up his beliefs like a child at Mcdonalds mixes his sodas. 

It's Tuesday Evening...

Where are your research updates?!... These are being graded, which I did mention.  And points are being deducted as you are reading this! So...stop reading this and start writing!

See ya'll tomorrow :)

Faulkner Research

Half way done... he's so interesting, its hard not to go off on rabbit trails about his books and extra stuff when reading about him.

Friendly Reminder

I hope research is going well and good ol' Will and J.D. have become your new best friends...

Due Wednesday, October 20th:              
 1)Research, research, research!!
 2)At least 3 of the research sheets MUST be completed:
            -you will need 3 sources to complete assignment
            - one sheet should record your research/quotes/ideas from one source
 3) A topic and thesis statement written down to be handed in:
             -A brainstormed list of topic ideas/ then narrowed down to your final topic
             -A research question (refer to Unit 4 in Put that in Writing)
             -Your thesis statement (or contention)
             **This must bewritten down on a sheet of paper to be handed in in class. 
 4) Bring research materials to class (please print out any essays, articles, or journal articles you are using to bring to class (because we only have one computer).
             **We will spend the majority of class next Wednesday developing your thesis statements, researching, and beginning your outlines. 
 5) Don't forget to give a status update about your progress on the blog by Monday evening.  Please be sure to include possible topic ideas, questions you have come across, and interesting facts you have learned about your author. Also, this is not an academic essay (1st person may be used), but I am grading them and paragraph structure still counts.  As well as grammar and spelling :)
6) ALSO, if you both could try to get your hands on As I Lay Dying and Catcher in the Rye that would be great! (You should be able to get the cheap online). I think the library had one copy of Catcher in the Rye. We will start reading soon! Possibly next week.  I will also keep my eyes peeled for any copies floating around.

Things to Keep in Mind:
-A formal sentence outline and introductory paragraph will be due the following Wednesday (Oct. 27th)
-Your first draft will be due Wednesday November 3rd   
-Final draft will be due November 10th
(subject to change)

Have a great weekend!
        

Useful Links to Help Kick Research into High Gear!

On J.D. Salinger:
http://www.levity.com/corduroy/salinger.htm

http://www.todayinliterature.com/biography/j.d.salinger.asp

http://salinger.org/

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/29/books/29salinger.html


On William Faulkner:

http://www.todayinliterature.com/biography/william.faulkner.asp

http://www.mcsr.olemiss.edu/~egjbp/faulkner/index.html

http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/laureates/1949/faulkner-bio.html


Other Sites to Explore:

http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Lit/american.html

http://lang.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~matsuoka/AmeLit.html

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html

http://vos.ucsb.edu/


This should help you get started!  Just start browsing, reading, and writing anything you learn about these authors and pay attention to anything that strikes you as bizarre, intersting, unique, or just something you would like to know more about.  I will continue to research as well! Let me know if you have any questions.  (I will post some questions to keep in mind while researching within the next few days). For now, your job is to get to know these authors!

LeeAnna here.

Alrighty,
Well, I'm off on a hard start because I was gone all weekend and had no time for anything, including sleeping. When I got back, I was feeling pretty sick from overworking myself. However, I'm determined to catch up on everything. I finished The Bible as a Work or Imagination paragraph and I'm now moving onto the Leithart/Eliot one. I might do the other one tomorrow, if not tonight.

Prayers are much needed, as I'm still feeling yucky and there's a cold going around.

That's life.

Joseph

I have a paragraph on T. S. Eliot  and Leithart done. re wrote (transcribed) my other paragraph that we did in class. I am now finishing up chad and then I will write final paragraph and be done. I am still confused on research cause I read all the handouts and I am still don't know what to reasrch ( I have an Idea but it doesn't seem to be relevant sooo...yeah) please comment if needed :)

Joseph

Okay what is the story line of the tale of Two Cities? is it a redemptive story? Is it a novel about colony times? I am trying to understand the point Liehtart is stating but I don't understand his analogy.

Word to the Wise...

Late assignments WILL be marked down. Preparedness for class is a must.

First Trimester Syllabus

Providence Academy Senior Thesis 2010/2011

First Trimester

Instructor: Mrs. Kayte Gonnella

Class Time: Wednesdays 10AM-1PM

Contact: Kathleengonnella@gmail.com or 201-783-2710

Books:   Put That in Writing by Steve and Shari Barrett, The Christian Imagination Ed. Leland Ryken, Literary Theory: a Very Short Introduction by Jonathan Culler, Are Women Human? and Mind of the Maker by Dorothy Sayers

FIRST TRIMESTER            

Week one/ September 1^st : Introduction:  Class goals and expectations

Barrett  Unit 1: The Critical Foundation (review)

Unit 2:  Academic Writing Guidelines (review)

Homework:         Unit 2: Exercises 1-10

                                Read current news/journal article-write a one page summary-be prepared to discuss    

Week Two/ September 22^nd

Due: Unit 2 Exercises 1-10, Current article/journal with written summary (ready to discuss)

In class: Barrett Unit 3: Pre-writing, Arrangement, Paragraph Structure

 One Page writing response to “The Bible as a Work of Imagination” by: Clyde S. Kilby

Read “Thinking Christianly About Literature” by: Leland Ryken Pg. 23

Brainstorm possible paper topic ideas

Discuss sources/ research techniques  

Homework: Create a sentence outline –typed-(refer to outline from Barrett Unit 3 (pg. 29)) for the essay “Thinking Christianly About Literature”, Begin Research to narrow a topic, gather research materials **BRING RESEARCH MATERIALS TO CLASS NEXT WEEK**

Read: Literary Theory Chapters 1, “Thinking Christianly About Literature” by Leland Ryken, “Religion and Literature” by T.S. Eliot, “Authors, Authority, and the Humble Reader” by Peter. J Leithart

Week Three/ September 29^th

Due: Possible topic Ideas written out, research materials, Outline for Leland Ryken essay

In Class: Discuss Reading

                Literary Theory overview

Barrett Unit 4: Research and Documentation

Exercises 1-10

Discuss APA Format

Proposal writing

Homework: Research, paper proposal sentence outline, Reference Page, start developing thesis statement

Read: Culler Chapters 2 & 3 and “Reading and Writing Worldviews” by Gene Edward Veith Jr, “The Aesthetic Poverty of Evangelism” viewpoint by Clyde S. Kilby

Week Four/October 6th

Due: Culler 2 & 3 read, paper proposal outline, rough draft thesis (narrowed paper topic), bring research materials

In Class: Barrett Unit 5: The Basic Essay Form (The Five-Paragraph Essay Form)

Work on Paper Proposal-develop outline into Five-Paragraph Format

Homework: Final draft of proposal due FRIDAY October 8^th via email by 6PM, Research

Read: Culler Ch. 4 & 5, “Christian Fiction: Piety is not Enough” by Richard Terrell, “Perspectives on Art” by Francis A. Schaeffer

Week Five/October 13^th

Due: Culler Ch. 4 & 5 read

In Class: Barrett Unit 6: The Basic Introduction and Conclusion

                Return Proposals

                Work on sentence outline, introduction, and conclusion

                Research

Homework: Complete Essay Outline, Written Introduction

Read: Culler Ch. 6, “The Advantages of the Christian Faith for a Writer” by Chad Walsh

Week Six/October 20^th

Due: Outline, Introduction, culler Ch. 6

In Class: Work on/Discuss Outlines

                Continue Research

                Work on rough draft of paper

Homework: Rough draft, Read Culler Ch. 7

Week Seven/October 27^th

Due: 1^st draft of paper, Culler Ch. 8

In Class: Read aloud

                Peer edit

Homework: Final Draft of Paper

Week Eight/November 3^rd

Due: Final Draft

In Class:  Reflect on Essay/ Answer Questions

Barrett Unit 7: Comparison Essay (Part 1)

Unit 8: Comparison Essay (Part II) and Types of Appeal

Homework: Advertising Evaluation Form

Read:  Dorothy Sayers “Are Women Human?”

Week Nine/November 10^th

Due: Advertising Evaluation Form

In Class: Return Essays

                Unit 9: Editing Guidelines and Response Writing: Essay Exam (Part I)

                Unit 9: Exercise 9: Writing Prompt

                Discuss “Are Women Human?”

Homework: Make final corrections to essay

Read:  Dorothy Sayers “Mind of the Maker” Intro-Pg. 48

Week 10/ November 17^th

Due: Corrected Essay

In Class: Discuss reading

                Unit 10: Narrative Essay (Part I)

                Unit 11: Narrative Essay (Part II)

Homework: Finish Dorothy Sayers “Mind of the Maker”

END OF FIRST TRIMESTER-Happy Thanksgiving!

A Cliché Welcome

Hello Everyone,

I figured I'd go ahead and create a blog for our senior thesis class since Mrs. Gonnella does not yet have internet at her new place. I admit, I am impatient.

Basically, this blog will be a place for us three (Mrs. Gonnella, Joseph, and I) to post assignments, papers, essays, and other information from the class for each other and for others. It might be slow moving at first, but hopefully it will pick up soon.

This is just a post to keep the page from looking so bare. Cliché welcomes and fancy layouts usually do the trick. Perhaps in my spare time (yeah, right!) I'll re-edit the page format and layout. For now, we'll just have to live with it as it is.

To conclude, I have a few side notes. Nothing of huge significance, so don't worry. If you are already bored and wish to stop reading, feel free to do so.

Side Notes: 
1. The title of this blog is "θέσις." This is the Greek word from where we get our English word "thesis." θέσις literally means "position." I thought it was cool, but it may change eventually.
2. For those of you wondering, Elliot, having taken a senior thesis class last year, is not a member of this super cool blog. Sorry Elliot.  
3. Lastly, keep checking in to watch our class progress. We can't guarantee it will always be very interesting to the common folk, so we won't be offended if this is the first and last blog post you read in full. If anything interesting does come up, one of us will mostly likely post a link on Facebook. :)

Pray for the three of us in our venture to whole-heartedly dive into Providence Academy's graduating class of 2011's senior thesis class.

God Bless,

LeeAnna