The instructor returned two assignments.On the first, which was the narrative that we wrote in the lab (see below, Wed., 9/22), she divided them into classifications: intriguing start, needs development, etc. We then viewed student work on the doc cam and the instructor told what needed to be done. There were also examples of writing techniques that students should do, such as previewing ("sinister smile").
She also returned the writing exercise we did about the sense of smell.
Next we broke into small groups and discussed the Susan Orlean essay. The purpose of the discussion was to talk about the portrait of the young boy with others so that we could develop our own, updated portrait.
To Do for Next Class:
Complete the five pages of description. To achieve this, students can do:
a) more work on their previous descriptive writing, or
b) write the portrait (described above). The portrait may also be on a young girl
Check the reading schedule (handed out in class) and be sure you are current with the readings.
Order the book online. The bookstore is no longer able to get books remimbursed from financial aid.
Wednesday, 9/22
We worked at the lab today. First we covered an example of narrative writing from the text. The piece we examined was a chronology in the form of a letter written to Dear Abby. After discussion, we wrote on the following topic:
Think of a lesson you’ve learned or an opinion you’ve developed as the result of a personal experience. Recall first the most memorable experiences of your life., remembering how you responded to them. Then choose and focus on a particular experience that let you to form one strong opinion. In a page or so, narrate your experience in a way that supports your opinion.
Students turned in their writing at the end of the class. We will continue working with this chronology
at future classes. Students saved their writing to a USB drive so they can continue after class and at future classes.
The instructor handed out the Reading Schedule. It will also be posted at the UCC Books link at the right.
On Friday, we will work in small groups on the Susan Orlean descriptive essay (found both in the text and online).
Students turned in their writing at the end of the class. We will continue working with this chronology
at future classes. Students saved their writing to a USB drive so they can continue after class and at future classes.
The instructor handed out the Reading Schedule. It will also be posted at the UCC Books link at the right.
To Do for Next Class:
The readings, as specified on the reading schedule.On Friday, we will work in small groups on the Susan Orlean descriptive essay (found both in the text and online).
Monday, 9/19
Students turned in their descriptive essay. We did peer readings using questions distributed by the instructor.
To do for next class:
Read Orlean essay; there will be small group work
Basil/lemongrass/lemon balm exercise will be returned with instructor comments
Read 133-50, 151-56 in Glenn book
