5-5:10pm: How are you? Tell us about/narrate your day…
5:10-5:25pm: Review of last class… What we’re doing this semester.
5:25-5:35pm: Questions about the syllabus.
5:35-5:45pm: Freewritng. Not just how you begin an essay, or a reaction, or anything. Yes, you should always edit and organize your composition later, but there should always be a sense of FREEDOM, and a freeing feel to your writing. Writing is often taught from the riles of and calls for more structure, rather than expression. Even a critical essay, or “analytical” one, should be expressive. Expression should ALWAYS be free on the page. Thoughts? What has your experience been?
5:45-6pm: What’s an essay supposed to do, anyway?
6-6:15pm: When you hear “Composition”, what is the first thing you think?
6:15-6:35pm: Composition is a piece of writing, a submission that is composed, together, self-supported. A stand-alone piece, if you will. It should also be noted, that composition entails several parts, and a consistency of Art, expression, uniqueness and music..
Post your own definition of “Composition”, below
6:35-6:40pm: What is your style of Composition? Does it involve any Humor? Search for Happiness? Or, a strengthening of existing Happiness?
6:40-7pm: Close…. What’s on tonight’s page? What are you going to write in your journal?
Assignment: Write in your journal, OBSESSIVELY. And, more importantly, FREELY.
And….. please buy David Sedars’ book if you haven’t already.
#professormikey 
to me, an essay always was something that had a beginning, a journey, and an end, none worked without the other and all worked better when each section was organized and well thought out. An essay for me, is a little bit like a car or a machine. you keep it maintained and kept up well, the car will work great. If you don’t do those things to the car or essay, it won’t turn out well. Though if all steps are done correctly you produce a great piece of work and that’s what it is for me is really just the time you spend on it how how much of that time was quality time.
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There are other ways..
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Essays are meant to express the written word. They have a purpose, to convey thoughts, opinions, facts, stories, or emotions. Different styles of essays have different purposes and some are geared more towards entertainment,others towards an educational goal.
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Can we talk about composition? The only thing that comes to mind is book lol
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I was waiting to say that first!
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For me, Composition is Art.
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I think essays are informative and persuasive. Primarily persuasive in my opinion. Honestly, every essay I’ve written has been to persuade somebody to do something for me. Whether it’s give me a good grade, grant me a scholarship, give me an award, or accept me into some institution. I don’t believe I’ve ever written a structured essay for the sake of it.. and I probably never will lol
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First thing I think of when I hear the word composition is how something is structured.
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Okay… good. Anything else? You said “First thing….” So what’s after that?
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I would say music and the way something is built.
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Nice.
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I was wondering if anyone here has experimented with psychedelics and written? If so what was it like and how did it change your prespective if at all?
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lol
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things just got interesting
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I’ve heard of artist do this and written work is art as well
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Let’s talk about that offline, please.
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sorry lol
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I immediately think of that notebook with the Dalmatian print thats all clumped on the front.
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Love composition books!!
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I think their cool but it would be cool if they had a clear tear part. so it doesn’t get ugly when you rip pages out. or do you believe in ripping pages out??
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when i hear or think of compisition i think of composure well and the notebooks. but I’ve only known the messier side of life the past several years so composure or composing something is what comes to mind. if that makes any sense.
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Yes!!
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I relate to this! Composition makes me think of composing oneself. Pulling it together and making things work. Life is really messy though and sometimes, for me, composing myself simply looks like keeping it together as best as possible lol. I’ve had to learn a lot forgiveness for myself as well
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Love this.
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When I hear composition, I think of the term ‘composing oneself’. Pulling togethers bits and pieces in to one cohesive piece that flows well and communicates the point in the most effective way possible.
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Same thing in writing, yes!!
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This comment is beautifully composed 🙂
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Out of all of the different essay styles, I’ve always liked argumentative essay’s because I get to say my opinions and prove MY point. Describe why something is that way and give examples I want to give
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When I hear composition I think of those journals type notebooks.
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When i hear composition it I think of the way something is built and what its made out of. For example the composition of water is H2o which is two Hydrogen atoms bonded to an oxygen atom. In writing composition is the way you build you writing or essay like including argument points or interviews. its the body of your work.
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I hear a notebook when I hear composition. Probably sounds stupid but I was never really pushed on composition before in previous english classes.
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No.. I agree!!! Thank you for this!!
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Same here. All these comments have such good definitions of it…
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Interesting, the different perspectives and philosophies of Composition…
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When i hear composition i think structure and direction , what was used to make something what it is .
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Composition makes me think of a well oiled machine where all the parts move together in unison to complete a goal or task, like supporting sentences that tie back into your thesis.
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That’s a cool metaphor…
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Essay is a way to express your point of view and prove it. Just a way to explain why you think that way and what made you think that way
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when i hear composition I think of music for some reason. I don’t play any instruments or anything but thats just what comes to mind.
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what kind of wonderful music comes to mind?
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For me, jazz. Like John Coltrane, or Sonny Rollins. How about you?
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I think of a symphony for some reason or a full orchestra just jamming out with their instruments being composed by the conductor.
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Me too
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motown music
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Yeah!!
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Good!!!
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Same I was thinking of jazz or lofi when I was thinking of what I would define composition as.
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When I hear composition the immediate next word I think of is notebook. When I think of composition as a whole I think of creating new concepts and new ideas really going back to the base of the word.
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When I hear composition the first thing I think of is art. Any type of composition a a unique form of art.
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Me too!!
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To me a composition is something that was put together, but also put together for someone else to enjoy. Like art, writing, and music, are all things people compose.
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Composition-Compose. To me compose means to create to start from scratch and make something out of nothing. That is the wonderful thing about writing and composition is how every new page is a new beginning and a new world into your journey through bettering your writing.
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@FINN I loved the way you put it.
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When I hear the word composition the first thing that comes to my mind is art. Art is basically everything! But art involving human being is a way we express ourselves. Through music, painting, writing. Everything
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For me, Composition is also health, being well… having everything not so much “in-place”, but at PEACE. Thoughts?
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what do you mean by peace exactly in this context? do you mean peace of silence, comfortability?
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Never thought about it like that
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Always struck me that way..
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It seems like composition really describes life itself. From how we’re made up to the things we enjoy doing, and the way the world around us functions. Seeing everybody’s comments made me realize there is much more depth to this conversation than I would have expected
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That’s a way I’ve never thought of composition like but you need balance in a composition as well as life.
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I’m really into music so I like the fact we’re relating the word composition to music
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Dude, everything is music. That’s just my opinion. Jack Kerouac, my favorite writer, said “The only truth is music,” Cheers, Jake.
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Composition to me is just all form of literature, art , and even music. But the first thing that come to mind is a composition notebook and all the writing I have done in some of those notebook
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Composition to me is something that is well put together and structure to express an idea or thought a person has.
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love music! makes everything better!
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How about Humor and Composition?
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humor.. yes! also biographies!
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Humor can always have a place in composition because I see composition as art, and there is nothing more beautiful than laughter.
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I couldn’t agree more with you Niannav
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Humor makes everything better!
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Yeah it does.
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well humor brings light in dark and is a way of composing thoughts and is a composition
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Humor in composition can make it more enjoyable. There are definitely different preferences in humor. It’s a precursor to fun though which I think is important
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Humor plays a good role in anything. you can have a bad situation and fix it with humor so I think Humor can go hand and hand with composition.
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Yes!! You’ll see our authors do that… Enjoy!!
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My personal definition of composition is the structure and building block of the given topic and or item
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I feel like both humor and composition share that they both involve a sort of structure, but composition doesn’t come to mind when I think of humor.
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humor is used as deflection often so in serious composition pieces, it can lighten the mood
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I totally agree!
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Deflection, and dilution!!!
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my definition of composition is art. An art form that comes from writing like poem and songs. So much can come from writing and I feel like we haven’t even scratched the surface.
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humor is definitely a Tool. I think it is one of the most valuable and important tools for humans, especially us being social creatures, humor can completely change the narrative of the story or setting however, so you do have to be careful because too much is overwhelming and too little is boring.
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To me, I feel like composition and humor don’t go hand in hand.
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Why?
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I think Humor brings people together. People can laugh and joke about the same things and thats what composition does for writing with ideas
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Exactly!!! You put that quite well. Anytime people come together and share ideas is a positive.
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I also agree you put that very well. I think humor is one of the easiest ways to bring people together because if you can get someone to laugh theres a much better chance they will like you.
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Humor could be part of the structure or art we are saying that adds up to a composition
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You guys see the blood moon outside? Crazy….
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The beauty in the dark…
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Just went to look at it! So cool! My home is westward-facing so right now we have the neon orange sunlight streaming through our blinds/windows. If you can overlook the harrowing reason behind the two, they’re almost beautiful. Still overshadowed by the causes though 😦
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Unexpected Art… COMPOSITION.
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I’m not sure I have a style of composition. Any sugestions?
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is there a given style?
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There are too many style, and NONE are given, only created by the created through a tireless pursuit and demanding work.
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Yes…. REACT. To what you read, to what you see, what you feel, where you are and what you’re doing.
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Composition to me is the process of creating anything. It can range from any artpiece to assembling a piece of ikea furniture.
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First thing I thought of for the word composition was keeping your composure during big moments and my second thought was music and how when you make a song the structure of it and how it flows is super important to it being an enjoyable song.
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What’s your favorite kind of humor? My type is kind of dark and sarcastic
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100% same here
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Mine is seeing humor in otherwise dismissed moments.
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same lol
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I speak in sarcasm
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Hmmm…. reminds me of someone else I know.
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Who is your favorite comedian and why?
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Kevin Hart or George Lopez because their comedy specials are not only funny and honest but they are both great story tellers
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Dave Chapelle, I think changed the whole game for imitation. Was great joke-maker. I think he’s one of the best comedians from our time.
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Love that guy.
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Larry David. Why? Because he’s brillantly simple.
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I love Eric Andre just because his show is awesome but I also love David Chappelle
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Bill Hader. I love the way he tells stories.
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He’s great.
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I forgot Bill Burr
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Composition and humor is a great way to connect people. It is a way to make a markable memories
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YES!!
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My own definition for “Composition” is something that is made up of a collective group of things into one. Like a song can have different instruments and lyrics. You put them together structurally and you have a song. A house is another example ( at least this works in my brain) that is made up different things constructed together to create something else. You have a foundation, walls and a roof. Went those are put together you get house.
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I like how you said that
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When I think about anything in relation to composition. I think of ideas that have been merged into an expression. Whether that expression be material or not. Although my mind drifts into these ideas being personal. I’ve come to learn later in life that composition can come from a deep layered mutual level.
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I like the way you put it and agree with you!
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This is very well put. Composition can be related to so many things on so many different levels. How we compose things is how we communicate. There are so many different styles!
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Composition to me is anything that conveys a message a clear point. It can be art it can be an instructional pamphlet on how to construct a premade desk, it doesn’t matter as long as it has a clear point.
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Favorite style of Composition can be anything…. Music, comedy, movies, literature, journalism.. anything!!!
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novels
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Sure!!!!! OF course!!!! Jane Austen…. Jack Kerouac… Hunter S. Thompson..
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movie composition is one of my favorites just because there are so many different ways to compose a movie and different directors have different filming styles.
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Books that turn into movies just because I like comparing the two and seeing how much the directors change the original storyline (the books are usually always better)
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Comedy
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My style would involve some humor but I would say I do try to strengthening my existing happiness.
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I love compositions that haunt me, that I can’t stop recalling and remembering. You???
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Compositions that can be humorous and haunting can be interesting too. It can have a comedic tone but still be teaching you new memorable things which might help you remember it even better.
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I agree. It needs to be memorable in some sort of way.
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Yes…. love when I read something or see a movie, hear a song that I just cannot stop thinking about.
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A videogame is a composition and sometimes if I’ve gamed for a long period of time then go to bed I see the game playing when I close my eyes.Only on occasion when I’m really beat
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