WEEK ONE

Tuesday, 8/11/26

• Access and bookmark the course website and VHCC Canvas page.

• Review the English 111 course syllabus.

• Introduction to Unit One Slides & Worksheet.

• Read the Introduction to Unit One (“Writing Freedom”), Savvas pp. 6-7, 12-15.

Wednesday, 8/12/26

• Vocabulary List One.

• Review the VCCS Avoiding Plagiarism resource.

• Read Jefferson, Savvas pp. 17-21.

• Read Morris & Madison, Savvas pp. 30-33.

• Answer questions 1-4 on Savvas p. 23 & 1-2 on p. 33.

Thursday, 8/13/26

• Vocabulary Exercise One.

• Quiz, Introduction to Unit One.

• Read Amar, Savvas pp. 36-43.

• Answer questions 1-6 on Savvas p. 44. 

Friday, 8/14/26

• Vocabulary Quiz One.

• Read Hennessey, Savvas pp. 48-53.

• Assign Essay One (due Friday, 8/28).

• Begin brainstorming and outlining for Essay One.