Intro

I would say the word that best describes how i feel about starting college is enthusiastic. I was so thrilled when i found out i was going to start school since i haven’t been in about 7 years. It’s going to be hard getting back on track but at the end it’s all worth it. Graduating college is a big step for me since i will be the first generation in my family to be doing it. I am currently taking classes and i feel a little unstable in class because i have little memory from classes in high school. Being able to have a routine that includes school in a way it betters my life. Responsibilities go hand to hand with college and one of those responsibilities is studying. I find it that the most efficient way for me to focus and actually study is by getting myself to a bright, quiet room with some snacks. Starting my classes have made me feel all types of emotions but all the synonyms for exited should end up describing how i feel.

 

Homework 1.2

Category: Unit 1

READ: “How to Read Like a Writer” by Mike Bunn

WRITE (>300 words):  On the website, write a post of at least 300 words discussing the following questions. You can also post the picture of your notes from the reading in this same post: 

  • In his article, Mike Bunn writes “You are already an author.” He’s talking to you.  What do you think he means by this? What are some of the things you write already?  (Hint: “Nothing” is not an acceptable answer.) Think of all of the ways you already use words in your everyday life. That’s authorship! How will that existing expertise help you in your college reading and writing career?
  • Was there anything you noticed in Bunn’s article that you would like to try to do in your own writing? What, in particular? Please be specific!

Category: Unit 1

Part 2

Print and Bring to Class: Amy Tan’s essay “Mother Tongue”