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Deutsch 202 Writing Workshop Overview

Day 1

In class: Handout: "Wie man einen Aufsatz schreibt" (also available online). Go over the entire handout and then focus on brainstorming and the Assoziogramm. The topic for the Aufsatz "Ist das eine ideale Familie?" refers to "Familie in Kürze" by Elisabeth Alexander. Assignment for Day 2: Complete the Assoziogramm and write down what questions you think the reader would have about the essay you are going to write . You turn in a copy to your instructor and keep the original for yourself.

Day 2

In class: You begin to write your Aufsatz in class. Your instructor acts as facilitator, helping individuals with grammar, style, vocabulary. Assignment for Day 3: Complete Aufsatz. Bring two copies to class, one for peer review and one for instructor.

Day 3

In class: Peer review, after which students get their Aufsätze back. Start the Grammar-focused Aufsatz ("Männer schweigen . . .Frauen reden") and another text. Assignment: Rewrite peer review essay and do a new grammar-focussed assignment for Day 4.

Day 4

In class: Turn in the two homework assignments. Do an Inhaltsangabe on topic assigned (handout). Assignment for Day 5: Another Inhaltsangabe on topic of students' choice.

Day 5

In class: Beschreibung of Miami University (handout). Assignment for Day 6: Write a Beschreibung for Friday on something local and familiar--a University event or "What is a fraternity or sorority?"

Day 6

In class: Textanalyse in class of "Kinder der I-Generation." Assignment: You get a new text to analyze. Their analysis is due Monday.