Considering we are learning about iconic land marks such as Forte Greene, Brooklyn Bridge, Navy Yard, BHS, why not pay a visit to the new addition of this historical borough. Since this was built in our generation we can proudly say we were … Continue reading
The page I was assigned to read talks to us in a very rich vocabulary and paints mental images in our minds. It also shows how proud and fascinated the author is with the Brooklyn Bridge. He says that the … Continue reading
During Mondays class we talked about the reading, ” The Brooklyn Bridge fact and symbols”. We also talked about our essay which the draft is due on 11/21 in our drop box folder. Also we each got split into groups … Continue reading
“Brooklyn Bridge fact and symbol” by Alan Trachtenberg, talks to us about the Brookyln Bridge in a very illustrative language. While reading this I felt as I was walking towards the Brooklyn Bridge. As we keep reading he describes how … Continue reading
On our Wednesday class we had a double period of English. The first period was spent talking about the reading “Reading Lucy” and how we feel about it and had a class discussion. After that we went upstairs to a … Continue reading
The short story we had to read “Who Knows Brooklyn?” is about two authors that both claim to know all about Brooklyn and are experts at it, but they are both very biased and different. John Manbeck is the first … Continue reading
Hey guys below are my notes I took in my iPhone during our class today if you have any questions feel free to comment or message me !! Library 1st floor Low desk reference desk is for help 1 librarian … Continue reading
After visiting the Brooklyn Historical Societ, it made me think of what kind of map I would use to help people visit my site that I talk about in my essay. Since we learned about the differen types , and … Continue reading
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On Wednesday I decided to venture out of the school to explore and see the are around my school. So to me this was a great experience to get to be familiar with Brooklyn since I am from Queens. First I … Continue reading
During our last class for English we went on a small walking your of the neighborhood around our school. Two ladies that work at the Brooklyn Historical Society. We started our tour by going past a big white building which … Continue reading
Where I’m from you feel like your in a miniature city. It’s always packed and full of young and older people. It is very safe and people are always willing to help one another. Where I’m from their is a … Continue reading
“Fort Greene Dreams” is a short story about a man named Nelson, which shows us his transition from living in Jamaica Queens to going back to his home town Brooklyn in a new neighborhood called Fort Greene. He is a … Continue reading
This short story talks to us about a man named Nelson who lives in 1980s Queens and works as a journalis, film maker. It starts off as him getting a phone call from a friend named Spike, who sounds very … Continue reading
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The reason I selected this photo is because it summarizes all my ideas of life in one simple quote. I am the type of person that strives to succeed and be the very best at what he … Continue reading
Telling Brooklyn Stories, Fall 2012:
Effective Speaking
SPE 1330, section 6366
Prof. Justin Davis
M/W 11:30-12:45
Office Hours: T/Th 9:00-11:00
English Composition I
ENG 1101, section 5381
Prof Jody R. Rosen
M/W 1:00-2:15
Office Hours: M 2:15-2:45
W 10:30-11:30, 2:15-2:45
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