Author Archives: Jennifer Sears

Today we did a free write that asked you to consider when you realized you were a “New Yorker.”  This might be specific experience you remember (similar to  Colson Whitehead’s early memory of riding the Number 1 subway train in … Continue reading →

Here is the Reading for Analysis sheet we used in class when reading Colson Whitehead’s “Colossus of New York.” Reading for Analysis-Taking Notes Actively reading and keeping notes will help you remember  what you read and also make referencing your … Continue reading →

In today’s class today we discussed and practiced paraphrasing (working line by line through Vonnegut’s sub-titles) and summarizing (condensing the whole essay into one paragraph.  Please remember the following points that came up in our discussing: A summary rewords and … Continue reading →

Here is the handout distributed in class for making a summary: Components of a Summary

Here are two handouts that have been distributed in class.  They are: From Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL): Reading 1 Tips for Writing in North American Colleges And Kurt Vonnegut’s essay: How to Write with Style Vonnegut These are for your reference … Continue reading →