Due by end-of-day Wednesday, 9/9
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 below  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 website.

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.

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Due by end-of-day Friday, 9/11

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 website

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: (Discussion Post) 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 (aka 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.