In class we covered the class syllabus, I emphasized just how much work this class will be, and everyone was given the address to this blog.
Then we did some writing, and some talking, and discussed the importance of words for writing. Look at this video, and you'll have one idea of the meaning of the word "chutzpah." Plus we discussed possible words to describe what exactly that professor did to the phone.
Homework:
1. Buy your books.
2. Read chapter 1 of Reid. There is a copy of Reid on reserve in the LRC if you can't buy it immediately. You can only use it in the library, and other classes use it also.
3. In your journal, write out responses to #1 and one other of your choice from p. 12 in Reid "Warming Up" exercise. There are 7 total exercises, so you will do only 2.
4. In your journal, write a description, while looking at it, of the same person/thing you wrote about in class. Fill at least one page with writing. This is an exercise in observation. This is NOT what you have to write your first paper about.
5. Put the first 2 vocabulary words into your journal. You will add 2 before each class. They are worth 3 points each. You get one point for the word, one point for the chunk of context where you found the word, and one point for the definition that matches how the word was used in that context.
Example:
chutzpah
Context: It took a lot of chutzpah to spike a student's phone in front of the class. (Mrs. Loden)
Definition: supreme self-confidence; gall.
Blog comment option: Do you have a favorite Youtube video that could illustrate the meaning of a word? Add it to this blog in the comments section. Explain what word you have in mind and post a link. No anonymous posts -- just my two classes will be looking at it.
