Hello, Future Students!
Writers write to tell a story. There are many stories and without writers, those stories go untold. Stories told in the most naturally organic way are told best. Alfred Slote said it well when he said, “I don’t think thinking is what a storyteller should be doing. He should be telling a story.” Ironically not thinking and letting the words form unhindered onto the page is the best form of critical thinking within the writing process.
With this thought in mind I hope to share with you some of the significant aspects English 102 taught me in the fall of 2012. I hope that you will see through my coursework the breadth and scope this class has to offer. The journey through English 102 you embark on is a worthy challenge. I hope my insight can be an encouragement and resource for you.
You will see a Collaborative Midterm that was actually more fulfilling than first expected. The lesson learned through teamwork to accomplish a common goal will surpass even the simplest requirement for the task. One student in particular, Breyon, created for me a certain trust and confidence in the collaborative process that otherwise hadn’t existed prior to her leadership and sacrifice she brought to our group. She helped me realize my own strengths along with the ability to recognize strength in others. I encourage you to embrace the diverse learning skills your fellow teammates bring to the project, rather than dread your reliability on others. I promise you and you’re project will be better for it.
You will find essays on this site from responses to reading such as; Leave Your Name at the Border, by Manuel Munoz to an essay on Disaster Relief, showing the research skills necessary to complete a successful written argument. Along with these essays you’ll find a Visual Composition essay displaying a subvertisement using the Kool-Aid Man as the subject matter. The goal is to show you that an image is often more than just a two dimensional image, but can be a powerful tool used in marketing and even propaganda. Communication is brought forth in many different ways, and through these objects you will see the importance English as a field plays in communication.
I have created a tab to show my writing on the specific processes involved in the Midterm and Morning Pages. I think much insight can be gained in seeing how the individual processes took place. Assessing your previous work and the steps involved is as great a tool as the original assignment itself. I implore you to take particular care during your process papers, they shall create for you a skill set you can recall every time you write.
As a bonus I have included a section about Jake. You must meet Jake. Jake is my friend and shortly after meeting him, and his author, I trust he’ll be yours too. I guarantee learning about Jake will bring home for you the whole purpose of this course and it’s objectives. My 8 year old son, Alexander, is Jake's friend too. After watching the film and me write daily, he was inspired to write a story of his own. I have provided you with the reading of Alexander's story, The Miracle of Baseball under Jake's tab. I guess my legacy extends further, even to my children. Please do not exit the site before clicking the Jake tab, you’ll be glad you did. I'll see you at the end.
Best Regards,
Thomas
With this thought in mind I hope to share with you some of the significant aspects English 102 taught me in the fall of 2012. I hope that you will see through my coursework the breadth and scope this class has to offer. The journey through English 102 you embark on is a worthy challenge. I hope my insight can be an encouragement and resource for you.
You will see a Collaborative Midterm that was actually more fulfilling than first expected. The lesson learned through teamwork to accomplish a common goal will surpass even the simplest requirement for the task. One student in particular, Breyon, created for me a certain trust and confidence in the collaborative process that otherwise hadn’t existed prior to her leadership and sacrifice she brought to our group. She helped me realize my own strengths along with the ability to recognize strength in others. I encourage you to embrace the diverse learning skills your fellow teammates bring to the project, rather than dread your reliability on others. I promise you and you’re project will be better for it.
You will find essays on this site from responses to reading such as; Leave Your Name at the Border, by Manuel Munoz to an essay on Disaster Relief, showing the research skills necessary to complete a successful written argument. Along with these essays you’ll find a Visual Composition essay displaying a subvertisement using the Kool-Aid Man as the subject matter. The goal is to show you that an image is often more than just a two dimensional image, but can be a powerful tool used in marketing and even propaganda. Communication is brought forth in many different ways, and through these objects you will see the importance English as a field plays in communication.
I have created a tab to show my writing on the specific processes involved in the Midterm and Morning Pages. I think much insight can be gained in seeing how the individual processes took place. Assessing your previous work and the steps involved is as great a tool as the original assignment itself. I implore you to take particular care during your process papers, they shall create for you a skill set you can recall every time you write.
As a bonus I have included a section about Jake. You must meet Jake. Jake is my friend and shortly after meeting him, and his author, I trust he’ll be yours too. I guarantee learning about Jake will bring home for you the whole purpose of this course and it’s objectives. My 8 year old son, Alexander, is Jake's friend too. After watching the film and me write daily, he was inspired to write a story of his own. I have provided you with the reading of Alexander's story, The Miracle of Baseball under Jake's tab. I guess my legacy extends further, even to my children. Please do not exit the site before clicking the Jake tab, you’ll be glad you did. I'll see you at the end.
Best Regards,
Thomas