Now that you’ve pictured your specific scene in full, use the images, emotions, sensations that you’ve generated and write a paragraph on that scene, using as many of those concrete, … Read More

In both readings for today, the authors had to find teachers outside of the traditionally expected places. Frederick Douglass “converts” the poor white boys in town into teachers, while Malcolm … Read More

Think of a genre, or subgenre, that you know a lot about. It can be in film, television, music, literature, etc. Try to be as specific as possible.

What are … Read More

Think of one specific incident that changed your views on education. Picture the scene, in detail.

Thinking about the slideshow on paragraphs, write at least two distinct paragraphs describing the … Read More

Make a message to your end-of-the-semester self. In this time capsule, I want you to send a message to your end-of-the semester self about your goals, your hopes for the … Read More

In “How to Read Like a Writer,” Bunn says all writing consists “of a series of choices. What does he mean by this?

Think about your favorite book, or piece … Read More