Welcome - January 20, 2015

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1. Class work is posted here.
2. Homework is posted here.
3. Links to readings are posted here.
4. You can quickly  see when your assignments should be posted in CANVAS.
5. Your first assignment is to post a picture of yourself in CANVAS. This is worth 25 points. Seeing your face with your name helps me to learn your name in a timely manner. A selfie is just fine!
6. Your second assignment is to read the syllabus and post at least three reaction statements in CANVAS.  Consider these questions: What do you find interesting? What was surprising? Was anything confusing? What else do you want to know?
7. Before we move on with the third assignment, let's get to know the other students in the class by playing a Getting to Know You game. Listen for the instructions.
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Let's get ready to write!

• Take your camera/phone with your and walk around the hall,  building, or campus. (10 minutes) Find something that is representative of you. Perhaps you will see the turtles that are swimming in the area between buildings. Are you turtle-like? Do you take your time with things? Do you hide when shadows cross your path?
• Maybe you will see a plant with thorns.  Is life difficult? Do you fight the thorns? Can you thrive without much? Are you a survivor?
• Whatever you find, make sure you can compare yourself to the picture you take.
•   Do you have a favorite song? If so, why do you like the song? What does the song say about you? How is your life like the lyrics, or is it? Do you have memories associated with the song?
• What is your motto? If you don't have a motto, take a look at a quotation site and find a quotation that represents something about you.

www.quotationspage.com/qotd.html

www.brainyquote.com

Now, introduce yourself in writing - 1-2 pages. This is a draft. Post it in Canvas by the beginning of class on Thursday. 

• Include the picture or sketch of the item you photographed to represent you. 
•  Use the information about the song as it relates to you. 
• Explain your motto or favorite quotation.  Feel free to include additional information. This is just a place to start.

Last but not least:

Make a list of things that are YELLOW or that are associated with the color YELLOW. Bring a paper copy of the list to class with you on Thursday and post in CANVAS.  
There will be a prize for the person with the longest list! 


Recap:
1. Post your picture so that it shows in CANVAS conversations.
2. Read the syllabus and post your reactions. (CANVAS)
3. Write the 1-2 page introductory draft. (CANVAS)
4. Make your "things that are yellow" list. (CANVAS and paper copy.)

Happy Writing!