2 hour delay!

Today's agenda:
1) Journal prompt
2) Read a professional's Why I write in groups, discuss with the class
3) Work on your own Why I write assignment. Handout Assignment papers

Remember, your Why I Write assignment is due on Friday

Today's agenda:
1) Journal Prompt
2) Introduce Memoir--what is it? How is it different from other writing?
3) Read an example memoir by David Sedaris
4) Consider the topic for your own memoir: Why I write, brainstorm ideas for your piece.
5) Group game

Today's agenda:
1) Journal Prompt 1! I will not be grading these journals; they are supposed to get you thinking and being creative. You can use what you write here in any of your projects in the future.
2) Goal Setting! How many words do you want to write this semester? I require that you write either 10,000 words (for non-honors) or 12,500 words (honors), but do you want to write more than that? Create a thermometer to help you track your progress
3) Introduce Honors Mini lessons. (see resources page for more information)
4) Lower inhibitions and increase collaboration by playing Reverse Charades

Please complete the survey below to start the day.

Today's agenda:
1) Complete the student survey below
2) Discuss the survey questions
3) Introduction to the course, syllabus overview
4) Get to know you activities--speed meetings and build a class story