If you look at our course schedule, you'll notice that the week following our midterm week is Spring Break. Basically, you have the whole week off classes. The next time we meet is Monday, 3/16.
(By the way: Monday 3/16 marks the beginning of the second half of the semester. That's right; half of the semester has passed. So if you're behind on anything, now's the time to catch up.)
Your reading homework includes the next two chapters of They Say / I Say. The first of these chapters discusses how it's possible to switch to casual language in a formal essay, how it makes sense. The second of these chapters discusses the idea of metacommentary -- or, to put it in other words, coming in at certain points in your essay and telling your reader, "Let's make sure you get me right. This is what I'm trying to do here:..."
I also want you to read the following article, about a recent topic that came up in the twittersphere:
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/02/thedress-and-the-rise-of-attention-policing/386357/. This article is titled "#TheDress and the Rise of Attention Policing," and it's written by Megan Garber for The Atlantic.
And your written homework is: Critiques for Essay 3 first drafts. That's all. Other than that, you just have to read and, of course, think about how you're going to revise your Essays 1 and 2.
And be aware: We haven't had a quiz in a while, so I may be inclined to throw one. If I do throw a quiz, it will include materials from readings and lectures so far -- everything except the Stases and Stasis Theory (we haven't had enough time to get acquainted with this particular topic).
As always, if you have questions or concerns, email me as soon as possible.
Have a great Spring Break! I'll see you on Monday, 3/16!
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