College closed Sept 7

 

Due:  Thursday, September 10th by 11:59 p.m.

There will be a synchronous class meeting on Zoom on Monday, September 7th from 2-3 p.m. to discuss this assignment.  Please see a separate posting under “Announcements” for the meeting ID and password.    

 

READ: “How to Read Like a Writer” by Mike Bunn. 

In this article, Bunn says that his students suggests that the advice they would give to future students is that they  “write yourself notes and summaries both during and after reading.” So I’d like you to do that. Please take out a piece of paper and a pen (or pencil) and have it beside you as you read.  Just write down whatever stands out to you from the text– jot down a few key words.  Doodle! Write a summary. Write a question. There are no right or wrong answers here.  

https://wac.colostate.edu/docs/books/writingspaces2/bunn–how-to-read.pdf

WRITE:  In the “Unit 1” folder under “Discussions,” write a post of at least 300 words discussing the following questions. You can also post the picture of your notes from the reading in this same post: 

  • 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!

 

READ: “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan: http://theessayexperiencefall2013.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/files/2013/09/Mother-Tongue-by-Amy-Tan.pdf

 

While you are reading, fill out a “double entry journal” (DEJ).  How do you do this?  It’s pretty simple. 

  1. In the left hand column of the DEJ, write down four quotes that stick out to you for any reason as you’re reading— you can find them interesting, maddening, funny, whatever.  Don’t forget the page number, if applicable. 
  2. When you’re done reading, fill out the right hand column.  That is, you respond to the quotes you chose.  Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not? Be specific! It’s okay to be as opinionated as you like.

 

You can either use the form provided (Google “doubleentryjournal.pdf” to print one out) or you can just draw a line down a piece of paper and write by hand.  When you’re done, take a picture and post it to the Unit 1 folder under “Discussions.”

 

WATCH: Jamila Lyiscott “3 Ways to Speak English” (believe me, you’ll like this one!) 

 

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn_mqVD_7XQ&feature=youtu.be

Here is the transcript– you may want to read along as you listen: https://www.deepcenter.org/deepcenter/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/three-ways-to-speak-english-by-jamila-lyiscott.pdf

 

While you’re reading, have a piece of paper nearby– write down whatever words stick out to you. Doodle if you want. Just take whatever notes your mind wants to take!

 

WRITE: As a blog post  (at least 300 words) in which you write about your experience with various “Englishes.” In other words, how has your experience been similar to Lyiscott’s and/ or Tan’s?  Please be specific and use at least one quote from Tan or Lyiscott in your response.  

 

Due:  Sunday, September 13th by 11:59 p.m. 

There will be a synchronous class meeting on Zoom on Wednesday, September 9th from 2-3 p.m. to discuss this assignment.  Please see a separate posting under “Announcements” for the meeting ID and password.    

 

WATCH: Understanding Genre Awareness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Daut5e0kWBo

Fill out a Double-Entry Journal (DEJ) about this video.  At least 4 entries.  Make sure to write down any questions you have.  Post to the Unit 1 folder under “Discussions.”

 

READ: UNIT ONE ASSIGNMENT SHEET

 

READ: “Maybe I Could Save Myself by Writing” https://gen.medium.com/young-chicago-authors-maybe-i-could-save-myself-by-writing-poetry-latinx-teen-79752108d0b5

 

WRITE:  (In the Unit 1 folder under “Discussions”) So far in this unit, we have read (and heard) three examples from the genre of the “education narrative.”  Your first essay assignment in this class will be to write in this genre yourself.  So in this discussion forum, I’d like us to have a conversation about what the features of this genre are. Please discuss some of the following:

 

  • What, from what you’ve seen so far, are the “ingredients” (also known as “conventions”) of an education narrative?
  • What do you think might be a place to get started with your own education narrative?
  • What are your questions or concerns about writing an education narrative of your own?
  • If you like, you can also feel free to share an educational experience you had and ask for feedback from your colleagues (and me) to see if we think that might be a solid place to begin writing.

 

Unless you are one of the very first people to respond to this prompt, I will expect that you are joining the conversation. By this I mean you’re not just running into the room and shouting out your own thoughts, but you’re listening to what others have said (a/k/a reading others’ posts) and responding to those. This is meant to be a conversation, not a speech! Everyone should write at least 250 words — whether only in one post or spread out in various comments. Â