Ways of Seeing – FYLC Fall 2019
First Year Learning Community
Discover
We started this project by learning about Visual balance. Our first step was to use our observation skills to find examples of different color schemes in book cover designs.
Define
Develop
This is the part of the project where I used the colors from the color inventory reference.
Deliver
This project was very simple and fun to do and it was also a nice way to end the semester. Unlike the other projects, we did not spend a lot of time doing this project. I … Read More...
This semester, I have made a lot of improvements in my writing. I learned that not all the writings I do have to follow the same format. There are other creative styles that I can follow when I’m writing, such as interviews, letters, personal essays, descriptive essays, and persuasive essays. I had a lot of experience with formal writings such as research and persuasive essays but I’m glad I got to experience different formats this semester. The glossary was an important part of this English class. It really helped me a lot to have a place where I can write … Read More...
Fascinate (verb):
fas·ci·nate | \ ˈfa-sə-ˌnāt
1. the state of feeling an intense interest in something
2. to be irresistibly attractive
“Biology is absolutely fascinating to me because it is the study of life”
In this sentence, the use of the word “fascinate” is used to describe how interesting it is to learn about life… Read More...
Reflection: Overall, I had a fun experience making this book, it was a new experience for me. In my book, I used images and text to express my thoughts and feelings rather than verbally communicating them verbally.… Read More...
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I enjoyed doing this project. This was probably the shortest project we have done all semester. It was fun randomly choosing a partner and interviewing them. I got to know my classmate Bryan a lot more.
This semester, I have made a lot of improvements in my writing. I learned that not all the writings I do have to follow the same format. There are other creative styles that I can follow when I’m writing, such as interviews, letters, personal essays, descriptive essays, and persuasive essays. I had a lot of experience with formal writings such as research and persuasive essays but I’m glad I got to experience different formats this semester. The glossary was an important part of this English class. It really helped me a lot to have a place where I can write … Read More...
Prolific (adjective)
pro·lif·ic
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prolific
Mamet is a prolific writer of Hollywood screenplays, there are today more people who know his work than know that they know it.
In this sentence, the word prolific is used to describe Mamet as a writer; which describes his productivity and effectiveness as a writer.… Read More...
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