Hales, "Why Are We So Angry?"

Answer each of these questions and hand in by end of class.


1. In your own words, what is the main idea of this essay?


2. The author offers a few examples of how anger can be destructive. Discuss one of those examples and how it is harmful.


3. Do you think releasing anger is effective at getting results? Write a paragraph stating your view and supporting it with an example.

Revised Schedule Feb. 10 - Feb. 19

BASIC ENGLISH II—ENG 072/RDG 072

Chae Sweet, Instructor
REVISED SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS
Chapter assignments are from the textbook Real Writing, unless otherwise noted.

Feb. 10

Discussion: Chapter 2, Writing Basics
Discussion: Writing an Essay
Comp. Lab: Drafting Essay 1

Assignment: Bring in the first few paragraphs (or first page) of your narrative essay for discussion on Thursday 2/12 (See p. 600 “Write an Essay for topic”)

Essay #1 is due on 2/19.

Feb. 12

Discussion: Chapter 8 & Read student essay p. 115
Discussion: Openings & Introductions – Peer Groups

Assignment: Bring in typed drafts (bring electronic copy) of essays for Feb. 17.
Read Hales, “Why Are We So Angry?” p. 605


Feb. 17

Discussion: Narrative Essay Drafts – Peer Groups
Discussion: “Why Are We So Angry?” p. 605
Comp. Lab: Reading Selection Questions for Hale



Feb. 19 Essay #1 Due

Discussion: English Placement Exam - Understanding the Reading Score
Discussion: English Placement Exam - Understanding the Writing Score

Assignment: Bring in A Long Way Gone for March 3