Author Archives: Professor Sean Scanlan

Hi Class, Here’s a description of a store: “It was a narrow room, with a rather high ceiling, and crowded from floor to ceiling with goodies. There were rows and rows of hams and sausages of all shapes and colors–white, … Continue reading →

Hi Class, I’ve finished grading Essay 1. They were great!. I’ll bring them to Brooklyn Bridge Park. Please remember to bring Essay 2 (and the process work) in a paper folder to the park. Best, Prof. Scanlan

Hi Class, Here is an example of a fine paragraph. Notice the parallel structure throughout:

Hi Class, For Tuesday, make sure and bring in at least two pages of Essay two–the comparison essay. Also, print out the essay details, so that we can discuss what “ingredients” go into this essay. Best, Prof. Scanlan

Hi Class, For Thursday, the 27th, read the following in our textbook: Colson Whitehead E.B. White Langston Hughes (the poem that we read in class, page 15) Ralph Ellison Ian Frazier Then, after reading these articles and one poem carefully, … Continue reading →

Hi Class, I went to the opening of Jose Parla’s BAM opening and took a pic of his newest piece. it’s 37 feet long! You can walk to it from City Tech–on Flatbush just before Atlantic Terminal. And check out … Continue reading →

Hi Class, Two homework assignments for Thursday: 1. Send me an email. For the body, tell me about one place that you like in NYC. 2. Finish writing Essay 1, and make sure to edit and proofread it. Bring these … Continue reading →

Hi Class, I’ve updated the assignment details for Essay 1–look in the Assignments menu tab. Please print out a new copy with the new due dates. Best, Prof. Scanlan

Hi Class, Due to the changes to our schedule, I updated both the Weekly Schedule and the Assignment Details for Essay 1 on Favorites. Please print out new copies and bring them to class. Don’t forget, we will have a … Continue reading →

Hi Class, After today’s class, several teachers and students let me know that the bookstore was out of Dwell books. I contacted the publisher and the bookstore representatives right away and have news that more books are scheduled to be … Continue reading →