Taught by Jacob Aplaca

Category: Discussions (Page 7 of 7)

Second Post of the Semester! (Reading Like a Writer)

Read “How to Read Like a Writer” by Mike Bunn. Then, write a post of at least 300 words discussing the following questions.

  • In his article, Mike Bunn writes “You are already an author.” He’s talking to you.  What do you think he means by this? What are some of the things you write already?  (Hint: “Nothing” is not an acceptable answer.) Think of all of the ways you already use words in your everyday life. That’s authorship! How will that existing expertise help you in your college reading and writing career?
  • Was there anything you noticed in Bunn’s article that you would like to try to do in your own writing? What, in particular? Please be specific!

First Post of Fall 2023!

Start with one word that describes how you’re feeling about this course and college in general as we get started. No need to explain, but you can if you want to. Then…

  • Talk about your study skills. What works for you and what doesn’t? What do you need to learn how to do better?
  • Talk about your worries, concerns, reactions to the readings and/or to being a college student… whatever you want to. No censoring–except keep it kind of clean, please.
  • Finally, add a picture that means something to you, and explain why you chose it — why does it mean something to you?

In total, aim to write at least 500 words.

Check back in and comment on your peers’ work! (At least 2! Prioritize those students who do not have many or any comments on their posts when you look.)

In addition to completing this post, do not forget to do the following:

  • PLAY: with the website. Click around on all the tabs. See what’s there! We’ll be doing a great deal of work here this semester, so make yourself familiar with the site.
  • READ/ WATCH: “Study Skills” (click the image with the lamp)
  • READ: The syllabus! And sign the last page.

 

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