Author Archives: Dr. Ayers

You should, by Monday: read the introduction to “Cause and Effect,” on page 361; read the Barbara Ehrenreich essay, “In Defense of Talk Shows,” on p. 283; read the Emily Prager essay, “Our Barbies, Ourselves,” on p. 288. All readings … Continue reading →

All right folks, NO READING this weekend from the Bedford. But that means I expect you to really focus on two things: 1) your writing workshop essays–read them carefully, and come up with good CONTENT suggestions; and 2) your author … Continue reading →

Read the intro to “Analysis/Division” in the Bedford Reader, and take notes. Then work hard on your first draft, and make sure you bring four copies of it on Thursday!

In the Bedford Reader: the introduction to Process Analysis (chapter five, I believe); Philip Lopate’s “Confessions of a Shusher.” Don’t forget to work on your essays! First drafts are due Thursday. Have a good weekend…

Read the Catton essay, “Grant and Lee: A Study in Contrasts,” and Nancy Mairs’ “Disability.” Both can be found in the “Compare and Contrast” section of the Bedford Reader. Reading notebook entries on both, of course.

“So now what we are dealing with is the rubber meeting the road, and instead of biting the bullet on these issues, we just want to punt.” ~ from the Chicago Tribune, as reported in The New Yorker (8/13/07)

Here’s an online copy.

As a reminder, if you didn’t get it written down… Read entire Francis Bacon packet, write TWO RNB (reading notebook) entries Read the Diction Packet. Take notes, get going on your vocabulary list. Read the “Narration” introduction (pp. 39-48) in … Continue reading →

Cross-posted on Perspectives For those of you new to my classes, I often use course blogs as a way of making announcements, and making assignments available to students. Sometimes I’ll post links to something I want you to watch, read, … Continue reading →