6-6:10pm – Check in…. How you’re doing. What’d you do, TODAY??
6:10-6:40pm – Discussion on final prompts.
6:40-7pm – Final thoughts for semester, closing….
7-7:10pm: BREAK
7:10-8pm: ZOOM office hours, jam session on final prompts.
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#professormikey 
Today I’m realizing time, and how swiftly and indifferently it moves. Look at us, at the end of the semester… Already.
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The last day of a class always seems so abrupt like nothing really could prepare us for the wierd feeling of things we invested in ending.
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Very true..
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First thing I’m doing when SIP is over, is reviewing how I spent my time while “sheltered”…. YOU?
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I will go out to eat some burritos, and then I will reflect!
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El-OH-muthaf/ckin-EL..
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the first thing I will do is meet up with my friends and hug them all. I miss my friends so very much.
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Word..
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Good evening everyone! I hope you are all doing well! I had an amazing day! 3 baby geckos hatched this morning and it’s so exciting that I get to see them grow! I get to name them and there are going to be like 30 babies! I have also been doing a lot of homework since my last week of school is next week! Time has been going so fast during this shelter in place. I hope everyone is staying healthy!
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Hey Olivia!! Time moves quick, and all we can do is value our place and move with it…
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Are you going to have a theme for the names? Like are you going to give them all food names, color names, holiday names, or superhero names?
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Ha ha… yeah, same question!!!
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Hey Karen!! Honestly they’re all random!! My sister named one Dijon (like the mustard lol). A lot of them have food names like carrot, and a lot have random pet names like bubbles and Jude, and then some are completely random like Chamonix, pator, safari…!
Also one is named Dr Strange after the Marvel character lol!! Thanks for your question!!
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Hey everyone, I am doing good, I am so very sad that this is our last class. 😦 Today I went shopping at Costco and that is pretty much it. Pretty uneventful these past few days…. I am excited for summer and for online school to be over, but I am sad that the possibility of my senior year getting canceled. On a happier note, I am also excited because tonight my family is making pizza, and pizza is what I need right now.
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The conversations can still continue.. Why’d you have to say pizza. Shit, now I must have pizza..
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Hey! I love Costco! These days my Bi-weekly costco trip is my little date with myself. I miss the food samples though.
pizza sounds amazing! I should have had dinner before class.
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Costco without the food samples is sad….
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It is!
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It’s offensive.
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I love prompt#1, personally… My understanding of narrative is more value and examination, appreciation of what’s immediately in front of you. Where you are, what you’re doing… what you see, what you feel…. More focus on YOU.
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Hi Class!
Today was a really nice day. I spent the morning on a walk with my kids. I am trying to get them to notice the little things around them instead of always being in such a hurry like the rest of our world. We noticed peoples gardens, some fairy doors, played make believe hop scotch and collected rocks. It was fun to see the world through their eyes. After our walk we ate lunch on the porch and watched some butterflies. It’s amazing how some of the most simple things in life can make you feel so content with life. I spent the remainder of the day reading my book, playing barbies with my daughter and cars with my son. Feeling good about life currently.
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Happy for you, for your day. Glad you feel good about your day.. cheers!!!
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Simplicity is what teaches us the most and contributes the most to our character’s movement..
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So true!
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Enjoying nature is definitely great for times like these!
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Yes!!
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Quiet is so undervalued… Something quarantine has taught a writer…
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With quarantine quiet is unheard of in this house. I appreciate the still every now and again.
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Find your quiet frame…
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Hey everyone! Today has been pretty average. I moved around a bunch of my plants and cut some clippings off a few which is exciting for me. It hasn’t really hit me that it’s the end of the semester yet and it definitely hasn’t sunk in that next week is the last week of high school. Time feels slow on a day to day basis but it is going by way too damn fast long term. I still feel like it should be March! Anyways I hope you’re all doing good!
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All time does is move.. But we win most through truly living and not just letting ourselves be moved by time.
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I love gardening! Its so peaceful and the end product is extremely rewarding! I don’t even recognize my backyard and the only thing I did was pull weeds and cut the over grown bushes.
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I am about to get into some gardening, and am so excited!
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Hi everyone, hope everyone is doing good. I had what felt like a busy day but it really wasn’t. But, it was very eventful. I woke up and worked on some homework for a couple hours, then worked out, then went and bought my first car from my cousin!! So that was super exciting, now I am here for our english class! 🙂
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Cheers, Shanti!!
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congrats on your car! that is so exciting
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YAY congrats on your car!!!
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Today I was productive! I did a lot of school work this morning, and then I made myself a really good lunch. And then I went to play tennis this afternoon with a friend! We had to hop a VERY tall fence but worth it
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hey yall ive been great and gonna even being doing better!!! today I went to see an army recruiter and did a drug test and fingerprints already and did a practice test which I scored high enough on they said I can literally pick whatever job i want and tomorrow im already going back to take an online one once I finish my application tonight and then next Wednesday ill be up at Sacramento to take a physical and the verification test so im really excited!!
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Congrats!!
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Good luck, man.
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Wow that’s pretty exciting. What kind of questions does the practice test have?
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the word understanding so like it said was is the closest meaning to variable or devastation and would give more 4 words to choose from and have to pick the closest one and then paragraph comprehension and arithmetic reasoning and math knowledge
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wow that’s big news, congrats!
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Wow! What a huge step. Thank you for your consideration to serve our country.
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thank you!! also best thing is since I scored well enough even if on the real test It doesn’t give me the job I want my boss at the recruitment station said he just needs to make one call and I can get whatever position I want!( going for ammunition specialist
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Very Cool!
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All time does is move.. But we win most through truly living and not just letting ourselves be moved by time.
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Hello everyone! Today I spent four hours procrastinating on doing my Bio exam that’s due tomorrow. I just finished it an hour ago and it feels so good to finally be done! No more homework!
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That’s a good feeling!
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Today I woke up early so I could have more time during the day. I have just been hanging out in my house, no surprise, but it is pretty relaxed. I ignored my math class notifications as usual. My brother fixed my computer and I went out in the backyard and watched a cloud. I didn’t realize clouds could just disappear quickly. It just faded away. I started seeing wierd dots in my vision so I went back inside. Anyways, how are you guys doing?
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Congrats on waking early! That always helps!
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Today I cuddled up with my laptop and WROTE. Thats it. finishing up my prompts and thoroughly enjoying it. Oh I also had food breaks in between. Glad to be back but sad this is our last meeting.
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At least you had a food break! I found myself skipping lunch because I wanted to finish my last exam today and it was a doozy.
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Hello class, I am currently eating enchiladas while typing this. My niece is over my house once again and she is on her tablet watching cartoons. Shes been too much to handle. She put soap all over my counter in the bathroom the other day and toothpaste on the floor. I made her clean it up though. She learned her lesson and is now being better. Other than that my week has been good.
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Welcome!! Funny with family, sometimes… 🙂
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That sounds so good my mom made those for dinner the other night!!
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It sounds like you’re a super aunt! Those little ones sure know how to test you!
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I LOVE enchiladas !!! They are the only thing I ask for my birthday. I go to my moms I take one of my pots she makes me some and I eat it all myself. Keep your niece busy with some projects. (it kinda help)
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This semester has been incredibly chaotic, but I found creativity within that chaos. I noticed that no matter how many times I slip I need to pick myself back up. Life is tough, that is a fact, but what’s even tougher is finding the vigor to get back up. You cannot pick up the pieces if you don’t let yourself make mistakes and learn from them. We all fail, it’s human. However, letting yourself fail without learning about the why or what is unacceptable. This has been perhaps one of the worst semesters for me, I acknowledge that. It taught me to just keep on persevering. I control my destiny, only I have what it takes to push myself towards prosperity. I need to hold on tight and stay on top of what’s important. Even if I wasn’t at my best, I am thankful for having you Mike, as a mentor and colleague, once more. The invigorating energy that surrounds you has always left me feeling inspired and on top of the world.
Reflecting has become a great part of my life. I keep tabs on every emotion, action, and thought in a journal because of this course and I will continue to do so UNTIL I DIE!!!!!!!
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Love this attitude.
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Hi everyone,
I’m doing so much better today. My son and I have completed our isolation as of Monday and got the chance to come home this morning! It was hectic as we needed to wait for the Health Department to send us our letters of clearance and then needs to get my truck sanitized before driving my son and myself home. But I’m oh so happy to be home. Writing in my journal has eased my situation when I felt frustrated I would write. When I felt lonely and cried my eye out, I would write. Writing this final has been so peaceful to have my brain focus on something other than just the isolation.
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Thank you for being here, and for sharing this post.
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oh my gosh I can’t imagine how good it must feel to be home! I’m so happy you are okay
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I’m glad to hear that your doing better!
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So exciting! Congrats!
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Hi everyone,
My day has been interesting, I had minor surgery today, I got my keloid removed. The doctor just numbed my ear and then started to cut into it. Weird things don’t freak me out, they actually fascinated me. So when the doctor told me I wasn’t going under for the surgery I got excited. When he was cutting part of my cartilage got to hear it tear and crunch as they cut into it. Now I’m wearing a bandage all around my head and have to keep it on for 24 hours. So people are staring at me and I’m just embracing it.
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Wow! I’m glad you’re ok and healing!!
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Thanks everyone! I’m fine and im just hoping for a quick recovery. Im also just sad that i can’t sleep on my left side.
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Glad you’re okay, and thank you for being here..
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Ahh! You are brave. I would have puked everywhere. Sorry you had to have surgery, but I am glad you enjoyed it!
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Im glad you were able to head home !
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Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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I also spent like 2 hours with tech support this morning because my internet decided to be, for the lack of a better word, a bitch 😦
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Tech support is my least favorite.
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Except at Sonic where it’s fucking AWESOME. lolZ
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Hi everyone! The last few days were super busy at work. The last couple nights I spent packing to go to Southern California to visit my grandfather. He was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer so we will be spending the weekend saying our goodbyes. It’s been a rough week.
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sending you my love, I’m so sorry you’ll get through this
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oh girl, I am so sorry, that is rough. I am sending prayers and love your way! ❤
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SAMONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for being here!!!!! Sorry about your grandfather… recall over and over all the time you spent with him, and bring that love and energy to your visit. ❤
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Oh geeze! Sorry for being a blubbery, snot crying mess on Sunday. I appreciate you! I will soak up every minute this weekend. I didn’t want to miss the last class ❤
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You’re good, my kindest friend. Enjoy the conversation tonight.
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Samone, Losing a grandparent is always tough. When I lost my great grandmother, my dad said to me: “Try and remember your favorite memories with them and their best moments and always try to think of them in the best light” and this really helped me, so I hope it can help you. Sending love!!!
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I’m so sorry, sending your many virtual hugs!
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sending love ❤ hang in there
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Ugh. I am so sorry. Sending you lots of love!
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Sending my love! I said goodbye to my grandpa 3 weeks ago. Its never easy saying goodbye to a loved one
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I’m sorry for your loss. ❤ It's rough
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Aww Samone I’m sending my thoughts and love to you this weekend. 😦 ❤
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I’m so sorry!!! I feel like I’ve gotten to know you through your writing and this honestly breaks my heart. Sending you many virtual hugs! ❤
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I’m very sorry Samone, tragedy always strikes the best of us. I’ll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, stay strong!!
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Thoughts on the final prompts? Even if you’ve already turned it in, feel free to help those that haven’t..
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I really enjoyed making our own prompt! I feel like it was a good way to challenge ourselves. I asked the question “Why should we trust the author, and what builds that trust?” because I felt it was a prominent question I asked about each of the authors discussed through the semester. Overall, I feel pretty good about all of my responses!
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Always fun to be creative.. That’s a great question, too!!
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I liked comparing Sedaris and Lawson for the second prompt. I compared their ability to turn things that may be sad or mundane into humor. I enjoyed the transition from reading Sedaris to Lawson too.
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Regarding our final prompts, I really enjoyed the narrative prompt and the prompt relating the two female authors. I also really enjoyed the extra credit prompts. I feel like all of the prompts allowed me to talk about things we did not get to talk about in class. It was nice to express some thoughts and opinions. Overall, the prompts were great and were easy to write about.
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Love this tone, and happy they were ones you found encouraging.
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I think they summed up really well the main concepts we constructed during this semester about narrative and the expressions of writing.
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I agree. I really liked the prompt on Irby and Lawson because I felt the most connected to them and I find it easy to write about them and see their similiarities! I also liked reflecting on my journal and what I have learned from it and how it has helped me become a better writer and so much more!
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Part of your answer you want to share?
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Here is some of my writing from my journal prompt!!:: Before this class, I hadn’t really written for myself at all. I was afraid to write because I thought writing about my days would be boring to the reader. I do have a lot of funny things that happen to me, and in the past I would always record myself saying them, but now I think I will write these experiences down. Keeping a journal was hard at first, especially because I thought I had nothing to say. After we did the exercise in class of just writing everything that you could about your day in 10 minutes without thinking, that’s when I realized what was stopping me. I overthink things too much. I used the method of just writing as much as you can, as fast as you can because then I wasn’t worried about the boring or the good parts, I was just writing. This has made a stronger writer, and it will help me in the future especially in classes when it is hard to write. Now I know I just have to start writing and not think too much. This has made me a better reader as well because I notice style and how the author is writing what they’re writing and why they’re writing what they’re writing, instead of just what they’re writing. I can also appreciate an author’s narrative more because I know how hard it can be to be truthful and funny at the same time. Or just truthful. Writing in a journal is helping me to develop the Fuck it attitude because now I write whatever I want.
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Yes! Awesome. And, there’s freedom in this manner of approaching a page..
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I liked the first prompt. Narrative is more than just a story. Effective narrative communicates feelings, progression over time and it transports and inspires. It is a very connective medium.
The two female authors are especially fearless because they combat their troubles with humor instead of ignoring them. They are fearless in their defiance of convention of what a women should be, and voice their opinions and reflect on their memories with confidence, even if the memories were marked with embarassment or pain. Lawson especially, when she wrote about how her embarrasing school experiences ended up showing her it was okay to be who she was. They don’t need perfect, neat, normal experiences to determine who they are. They are comfortable with their flaws, comfortable enough to realize that thier percieved flaws are atrributed the the powerful and complex beings that they are.
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Thanks for sharing!!
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I also addressed this similarity in my final paper, I completely agree! Lawson showed us how to embrace our past. How to cherish not only the good moments but also the bad… even the bad moments that we want to forget. And Irby showed us how you should never let anyone tear you down and most importantly that we are all beautiful in our own way, no matter what size you are or the color of your skin, you are beautiful.
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It was refreshing to read about someone who defies what others feel about who they are on the outside and does not bother to see what lies within her.
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What prompt did you write for yourself to answer??
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I haven’t done mine yet, but I want to incorporate the “blank page” that we referenced in class a bunch. I haven’t figured out how yet, but I will!
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Perfect! That’s a great topic and writing direction for you.
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You can write about attacking the blank page or how you wish to fill it up. Maybe write about what the page could represent. I remember you stated in class once that you use to write and someone destroyed your old journals. You could talk about how you felt when you opened up your journal this semester and saw a blank page for the first time in a while.
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The blank page is ONLY opportunity. Nothing menacing, ever. Only encouraging.
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That is an amazing suggestion. Thank you!
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I wrote how I related to each of the authors. This challenged me to go back to one of our first class discussions where you said “If you’re not relating to a book, find out what you have in common with the author.” I liked writing down how I related to each of them and how they’ll contribute to me becoming a better writer.
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It’s an approach that has worked for countless students in the past. Glad it stuck with you…
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Jenny Lawson really stuck with me most. She is on my summer reading list. The others I had to dig more to find reasons to relate, but it was a good kind of digging because I learned more about them and myself in the process.
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My prompt: WHICH AUTHOR DO YOU RELATE WITH THE MOST AND WHY?
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The prompts I really enjoyed. I felt like I could get my ideas out easily and it was good to go back into the books and notes for a little bit. My favorite was probably the one about Lawson and Irby together and or picking an author and talking about their writing style. Since all of the books were enjoyable, my ideas for the prompts just flowed and they were fun to write about.
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Same Shanti!!!
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Thanks, ladies. ❤
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I loved the journal prompt and what were my strengths and experience i learned as a reader and writer but also didn’t touch it but in inherently also incorporated the extra credit one because I really did love using my journal this year and has helped more than most things I have ever done also it helped me become more confident in myself as a writer and help me find a deeper understanding in books I read I actually READ the books now not just see it from surface value and I really have enjoyed that.
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This is great!
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that was definitely my favorite one too. I feel you with the confidence
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Woah I feel a little lost, I don’t believe I got the email with the prompts. I just checked my email thoroughly.
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I definitely sent it out.
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1 – What is you understanding of narrative? Use two of the authors from the semester to support your argument.
2 – Which two authors from the semester are the most similar, and why?
3 – How has the journal contributed to your strengths and experience as a reader, writer?
4 – The two female authors are similar in one way, as I see it…. And that is fearlessness coupled with strength and insight. Agree or disagree? Why?
5 – Pick one of our authors, and describe their style. Be sure to incorporate examples into your position.
6 – WRITE A PROMPT, AND ANSWER IT. (NOTE: This is not guaranteed or easy credit. Truly, this is the most difficult prompt on this final. So, if I were a 1B student, I would take some notes in my journal before typing a single letter….).
Extra Credit Prompt:
What have you taught yourself this semester, about yourself… your written and read ways? Please also tell how the journal helped you teach yourself, if at all (which I would imagine it only HAS TO…).
These are the prompts
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Thank you for posting this!! Very nice of you to help a colleague. Yoselyn, I will give you till tomorrow at 11:59pm to complete.
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I decided to write about my journal.
I enjoyed writing in my journal this semester. It’s taught me a lot about myself which is something that I was not expecting. My journal was a friend when I was unable to be with any of my own friends. It has helped me overcome something that I’ve been pushing away which are feelings. It helped me build a connection with writers and gave me insight into their work. In retrospect, it gave me insight into their world and them. It opened me up to a world where anyone can go anywhere and be anything you want. I may not religiously write in my journal but I’m going to create a few notebooks where I can write or draw my emotions. I would like to incorporate new vocabulary words within my work so that will be something I am going to work on. I’m glad I had a journal to get me through this semester, not sure how I would have survived without it.
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The journal is very much another voice, even when it says nothing and you’re the one writing, speaking…
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I would love to read that paper! I myself feel like I need to journal more often, besides my boyfriend, I don’t have any friends. A journal sounds like the perfect alternative for those kind of conversations that I want to keep to myself. Thanks for sharing!
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Who is this? All I can see is an email..
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opps i wrote my email…. Karen Casas
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The journal is very much another voice, even when it says nothing and you’re the one writing, speaking…
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Thank you so much Keily! I really don’t know how I did not receive the email. I definitely got the one on Sunday about the Zoom meeting but nothing after that. I appreciate it Mikey!
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Write well…
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What about prompt #5???
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I had to go with Irby! It was hard for me personally to define and describe style, but I definitely connected and loved hers the most!
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She’s amazing, and possibly my most loved penner next to HST..
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I argued that Sedaris is a compassionate humorist. He was quite easily my favorite author we read mostly because of his ability to be so naturally genuine. He built relationships with all the strangers he met, whether it be a taxidermist or phone businessmen. I honestly admired him. So, when I went to describe his style I chose those words. Sometimes I was unsure if he was compassionate or just curious, though in the end I felt his actions proved he was both. Anyways I enjoyed this question…
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Perfect!
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I wrote about Lawson. She was my fav so of course, HAD to write about her.
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Of course!!
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same, Lawson is a queen
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She’s brilliant and inescapable.
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My favorite too! LOVED her.
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When one writes their own story, I see a vivid conversation with their own character. Anymore, all I see is an inward jot, which as you know I find invaluable. This could be applied to several of the prompts.
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I chose to talk about lawson and how her writing is so passionate, free, honest, and how her writing is one of a kind.
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I loved reflecting on how the journal has helped me grow as a writer. It helped me develop a good routine as well as conquer some fears I had about rehashing and writing about certain events in my life. It is a routine I will be continuing for sure.
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reflecting on the journal, I agree, was very helpful when recognizing my growth.
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It is such a great routine. It is like doing future you a favor, and documenting things that could be forgotten and along you to grow from them and reflect back on them.
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I agree with you Amy!
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Yes! So much.
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Yes it totally helped me realize how far I have come!
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Exactly… how far YOU have come. What YOU have done for YOU.
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This semester has taught me so much, and I am so glad I got the opportunity to take this class. Before this class I don’t believe I’ve read any essay style writing like this, and I also had not read any authors writing about their lives. I was strictly a fiction girl. Also thank you mikey for being so inspirational. Your words for tonight’s page were always so motivational, I couldn’t procrastinate in this class because I was never bored. I was always so interested in everything you had us read and write! I am going to miss this class, it was a great group of people!
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Thank you, and thanks to the colleagues.. and thank you for thanking the colleagues..
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One final thought I have on the semester, is that it’s not over. It’s not over for me… I’m going to keep writing, and some of you I’ll keep talking with… I’m going to keep this composition in its composing walk. This is music, and the music I won’t let stop playing.
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Honestly, this has been my favorite English class ever. Everyone is so great and I will forever be grateful that I got such a great group and teacher. I hope that our paths will cross again someday. And Mikey, I seriously want your book list! All of your choices are fabulous and I need more books to read.
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YESSS PM DROP THE BOOK LIST LOL
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Let’s stay in touch… :))
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Let’s stay in touch…
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I can’t agree more. I enjoyed this class so much, even the writing part !!!!
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This semester has taught me a whole darn tootin lot and im really happy to have met all of yall’s and having Mike as my teacher because I will never forget all the things he taught us and really helped me become more confident in myself as a writer and just pretty much everything about this class i will miss and love
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RESPECT.
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My final thought of this semester is how far I have come as a writer! I feel so much more confident in my writing and that is my favorite thing form this semester
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I loved this class. I appreciate everyone and their contributions that made it so interesting! I was never bored and am so inspired to keep writing. Thank you all for the kind words and encouragement. Hope to see you guys in future classes!
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You’re awesome, Samone.. we all appreciate you.
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Yesss ! Samone I would love to keep reading your stories. There’s something about your writing style that just engages me and just consumes me. If you ever publish something ill be the first one to read it.
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Thank you!
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Nice words, Karen… cheers.
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This semester has taught me a lot about myself. I was reading through journal entries from before the semester started and all I have to say is GROWTH. I did not realize how much I was holding back because I was trying to force myself to be academic in my own journal. I found myself just existing through my writing lately and I feel like this is thanks to you Mikey! Your class was such an inspiration for me and helped me appreciate literature and narration immensely. sad it’s over:((
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Final thoughts for the semester…
Im going to miss reading all your comments. I looked forward to knowing how everyone is doing and reading all your stories. I truly enjoyed this class. This class is the first English class where I actually spoke up and shared with everyone my opinion. I know most of you wouldn’t believe it but I’m usually a very quiet person. I guess I found my voice in this class and I’m thankful. I learned many different things that I’m sure are going to get me through life. I quote this pretty often but I love the saying “never argue from emotion but from logic”. I tell that to my high school students all the time now. Im going to miss everyone….
I hope everyone is successful in whatever degree they are working towards.
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Thank you, Karen.. appreciate these words and everything you have contributed.
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This class was way different than what I’ve ever taken, in a good way! I enjoyed this class a lot, it was always so interesting and engaging. Thank you! 🙂
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Thank YOU.
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This semester, I was introduced to some amazing authors that I had no idea existed! And every book only got better and better. I used to be a complete book nerd, reading a new book every two weeks, I haven’t been that person in nearly four years. Not anymore, I found a new appreciation towards comedy novels and already bought Irby’s new book called “wow. no thank you”. Thank you for inspiring my to read more. Its been a fantastic semester!
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Thank YOU, for all your contributions.
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For the night’s page… if there’s no turbulence, you’re on the wrong flight.
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Reading the books assigned this semester has made me discover a whole new way of writing that I had not known about. I look at books differently, and before this, I thought reading was boring. I now see reading can be entertaining and funny. As long as you are reading the right book there is never a dull moment. I enjoyed how dynamic this class was. The energy here was not like any other class I’ve and I’ve taken like 80+ units at the JC. This might be the last English class I take and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. I also appreciate all my classmates and Mikey for teaching me that an evening class doesn’t have to be boring.
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I loved how the books were the opposite of boring. Plus, they were often gutting, emotional, thrilling, and hilarious.
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Good descriptions!
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I loved this class. I loved the inspiration it gave me toward being a forward thinking teacher when I finally ern my credential. I am so grateful for this experience. I am actually re writing some of my notes from class so I have them in classes going forward. All my mikeyisms..
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It was great reading your stuff Ashlyne!
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Likwise! Even more I loved hearing you read what you wrote!
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Awesome working with you!!! Thank you for all your contributions and kind words for the colleagues…
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Its terrible that we have to stay away from each other, but on the bright side, I have learned and become much closer to you guys through this online method and seen what you have to say about the readings and your personal lives. Some of the names I see in this chat, I havent known you long enough before shelter in place to put a name to your face, but I can identify you all pretty well through these responses and connect with your life updates and insightful responses about the books.
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