1. Getting to know you! (Categories Activity)
2. Writing - visit a quotation site and select a quotation that describes you or your feelings about writing. You will use it to introduct yourself to the class and as the title of the "homework" essay.
3. Syllabus Review - see previous post. A paper handout is also available.
4. The Writing Process - focus on Prewriting (See pp. 20-29 in Wordsmith)
Also see: (Homework)
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/brainstorm_block.htm
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/brainstorm_freewrite.htm
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/brainstorm_clustering.htm
- Brainstorming
- Two sided brainstorming
- Clustering/mind mapping
- Free Writing
- Outlining
- Bulleted list http://www.ossweb.com/article-bullets.html
- Journaling/Blogging
6. Homework: Write a one-page essay that focuses on you as a writer. Use one of the prewriting methods mentioned in class. Bring a paper copy of your pre-writing.
Title: Use the quotation about writing you located during class.
Part 1: Tell of a "happy memory" associated with writing.
Part 2: Discuss a difficult time you had with had with writing - "unhappy memory."
Part 3: Briefly tell me what you hope to gain from this class. What do you want to improve?
Bring a draft of your essay to class. This may be a paper copy or it may be electronic - but it must show on the computer screen. A jump drive is grand for this! Or, if you prefer, you may e-mail the document to yourself as an attachment and open it when you get to class.
7. Homework: Get you book and access code.
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