English Composition Blog #2

In one concise paragraph (5 sentences minimum), tell me which portion of the writing/ drafting process is most difficult to you: revising or editing. Make sure you show evidence that you read the text (perhaps with a quote from your readings) discussing these topics. See course calendar for (LBH) reading requirements.

Write one additional paragraph (5 sentences minimum) analyzing (not summarizing) your thoughts about the "Shitty First Drafts" reading (attached on D2L's News Feed). Again, use quotes to help develop your thoughts; but do not use them as "filler;" only use as convincing support; remember the excellent standards of writing we went over tonight! 

Due by 6 pm Sun. Feb. 1st.

Also, if you hover over a classmate's comment, you will see "reply" pop up; reply to AT LEAST one fellow classmate's post. You could say that you agree and WHY, or vice versa.

Ms. Hanson

Doodlers Unite (#1) in 2015! ENGL 1010

I think the idea of doodling is very interesting. I have a ton of friends who doodled in college (and prior) while listening to lectures; I too incorrectly believed it was about their not being able to focus. 

I have been enlightened and wanted to share this with my students as a daily introduction, along with English grammar practice (to engage several different learning styles). If interested in this concept, check out this (Ted Talks) Video encouraging creativity, for ALL ages, times, careers, etc...! I am also using their thoughts about what they watched/ read this past week (their first class meeting) to do my survey project for my Ed.S. I'll be applying quantitative techniques to create a spreadsheet & bar graph about my findings! Last class: graduation May 9th, here I come!

So, without further adieu, these are my ENGL 1010 students' first doodles for Spring 2015! 

Ryan Conn

Cody Willis

Jake Thompson

Carlie Saint Louis

Russell Cederburg

Eli Harrell

Kristopher Maddox

Destiny Owens

 

Scott Anderson

  

Anthony Stewart

Unknown Doodler!--Possibly Carlos Gonzalez

Benjamin Williams

Der Lor

Kenneth O'Brien

Corey Edwards

Kalila Loukili

Jack Newstead

Neisha Wilkerson

   

Savannah Holley

Peggy Kelley

Tyler Litton

Sam Gillenwater

  

Heather Allen

ENGL 1010 Spring 2015: Blog #1

Hi everyone,

I am Ms. Hanson; I look forward to meeting, learning, and growing with each of you this semester. No excuses. Let's all motivate each other to be our best selves!

You are to use this blog to discuss readings, writings, research, and experiences/issues arising from course content materials.

 A) Your introductory entry. One full post required. No partial credit if all steps are not completed.

1. List your name; provide brief intro about yourself (1 paragraph minimum- 5 sentences + [but be succinct]) 
2. Tell why you are taking this course or college courses in general (1-2 additional sentences).
3. Email me at j.d.hanson@hotmail.com & jhanson@mscc.edu your first in class "doodle." Take a clear picture of it with a camera or cellphone. Get a friend in class to (and forward it to you) if you don't have a camera or phone. I will use them in a future blog post! 
   
4. Read this article: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101727048 and build on the intro class discussion about doodling! (5 sentences). 
5. Type your paragraph for the http://thefirstline.com/ story (you wrote in class)! 
6. Be personal! Nothing is more boring than rote or robotic assignment completions (for the instructor or students)! Always put your full effort into your work. Think of it as a hobby, something you enjoy doing, or rather a gateway to your goals! Anything you attach your name to, you should have pride in. 

----Ms. Hanson