First Week

I have one class today and the first week is wrapped up. What an energizing week! Both 1102 classes were engaging, discussing and debating ideas about Kate Chopin's "Story of an Hour." When I asked students to write their initial responses to Monica Ware's "Mislaid Plans" and Linda Pastan's "Jump Cabling" they were mixed--some got it. Some didn't. Nearly all responded, though, and went beyond plot summary. Many even talked about ironies or imagery. This reaffirms my decision to move from focusing on analysis and terms and to focus on the experience of lit and student's experiences as it relates to their readings instead.

I'm very excited that several students in the land-based class have read The Kite Runner. They are excited to read it again. A possible movie trip is in the works.

So this week: I met with 2 different ENGL1102 classes twice, met with 1101 twice, and have been communicating via email and discussion boards with the online ENGL 1102 students, who are really diving in to the introductions and making connections.

Some of my blogs have hits from outside of class! Yay!

On the home front: Tonight there is a family skate at Horace Mann. We'll try to bring McKenna to get more practice with her new skates.