First we did an exercise from Lukeman where we wrote a sentence that was half a sheet long. The instructor explained the circumstances under which we might want to use long sentences. She explained techniques for writing a grammatically correct sentence using the semicolon, dash, parentheses and commas. We looked at a student example and indeed, it did convey emotion, which is one of the purposes of writing a long sentence. In next week's class, we will write a short sentence on the same topic and contrast the two techniques.
Point One of the research paper and the annotated bibliography was due today. We did peer readings using a guide provided by the instructor.
Paraphrasing and summary worksheet was handed out. Instructor went over the two techniques for providing support. A third technique, quotation, will be discussed in a future class. Students are to use their research to write a paraphrase and a summary for their Point 2, which will be due on the 17th.
Instructor said poetry presentations will be given the week of March 16.
Tuesday:
What to do for next class:
Be sure you've read Chapter 1 from Lukeman as we will be doing a writing exercise from it.
We will also be doing a writing exercise on paraphrasing and summary, and the assigned reading on which the exercise is based is Hacker, 113-18. We will also do peer readings of Point 1 at Thursday's class.
Bring Point 1 and annotated bibliography (five sources with abstract). The latter will be considered a rough draft (RD) and will not be given a grade until it is revised. RD's are not graded but timeliness is noted and it does have an effect on the overall grade.
The instructor discussed the nature of poetry today (heightened, concentrated, concrete, images, playful, mysterious). She also discussed the collective unconscious (CU) and how musicians, poets, writers, and artists draw upon it in the creation of their works. Students should know which psychiatrist is associated with the collective unconscious and discuss how the CU is related to poetry.
Instructor put off poetry presentation dates for one week.
