The Writing Studio: Writing IV, 1A & 1C

Final writing task: Advice for repeaters and successors – January 30, 2013

How does this work?

● The final exam for Writing IV calls for you to prepare, compose, and post advice for repeaters and successors. ○ This slideshow explains the exam, and

presents foci for preparing written advice. ■ You will need to post your advice in individual

comments on posts earmarked for them, on the Writing Studio Blog (WSBlog). ● You should post only once.

○ Please read all of these slides carefully and completely before you begin to write.

General instructions (1)

● Read all instructions completely before you begin writing;○ Follow all instructions

carefully.● Plan, organize, and

draft your written responses carefully;○ Use the Foci for

Advice map and the four slides following it as a guide.

● Compose paragraph-length (multiple sentence) responses to at least the first three of the four items.

● Respond as completely and write as accurately as possible in the time allowed (one hour).

General instructions (2)

● Combine your responses in a short multi-paragraph essay.

● Finish your essay in time to double-check and correct both grammar and spelling, ○ before you post it.

● Post your essay in a comment on the Writing Studio Blog, according to the instructions for your class (slide 10).

● Report any technical problems to your instructor immediately.

Foci for Advice

● Realistic expectations can smooth the transition from Writing I-II (1st year) to Writing III-IV (2nd year).○ Think back to when you entered Writing III-

IV. Consider expectations you had – about both courses – that either matched what happened, or did not.■ Use your experience to predict in general, for

repeaters and successors, what to expect in the way of challenges and opportunities in 2nd year writing courses.

1. Predictions: Challenges and opportunities for learning

● Responding proactively to learning challenges takes forethought and gumption.○ Information and

suggestions from predecessors can help.■ "Forewarned is

forearmed" (Tucker, 1768, [n.p.]).

2. Advice re: Writing III

● Think back again to challenges you faced and opportunities you had in Writing III.○ What steps do you

suggest that students take in Writing III next year to:■ Meet similar

challenges, and■ Take full advantage

of available opportunities?

● Responding proactively to learning challenges takes forethought and gumption.○ Information and

suggestions from predecessors can help.■ "Forewarned is

forearmed" (Tucker, 1768, [n.p.]).

3. Advice re: Writing IV

● Think back again to challenges you faced and opportunities you had in Writing IV.○ What steps do you

suggest that students take in Writing IV next year to:■ Meet similar

challenges, and■ Take full advantage

of available opportunities?

● In closing, please sum up what you've written in responses for items 1-3.

● Remind your audience in general:○ What to expect in Writing III-IV, both

■ Challenges, and■ Opportunities;

○ What steps to take in order to:■ Meet foreseeable or similar challenges, and■ Make the most of available opportunities in

Writing III-IV.

4. Reminders: Closing remarks

Instructions for posting essays in comments on the WSBlog

If you are in Writing IV, section 1A, please post your essay in a single comment on the WSBlog post entitled:

● KGUW_3-4_12-13_1A: Advice from §1A

○ No later than 10:30:00 sharp.

If you are in Writing IV, section 1C, please post your essay in a single comment on the WSBlog post entitled:

● KGUW_3-4_12-13_1C: Advice from §1C

○ No later than 12:00:00 sharp.

The Writing Studio: Writing IV, 1A & 1C

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