Finals – think of the meaning of the word. The end. The last. But I hope students see it as an opportunity. Luck favors the prepared – or as my Lao Sher put it, “the battle is decided before the…
Bad weather coming – what’s procedure?
Weather agencies predict dangerous conditions. I hear our school is really on top of the web page info, but KS weather is unpredictable. This is what I’ve found online re: school alerts/ closing notification. I’ve generally had the attitude that…
Response Comparison Contrast paper
This assignment assessed several things including: thesis and/or thesis statement construction research and citations organization and rhetorical construction and success of argument. all the mechanical and format concerns addressed on previous papers. Several students have noted that the thing they…
Story of an Hour
Just before break we read/and or listed to audio of “story of an hour” by Kate Chopin. It’s part of an interactive online activity available through ANGEL. I like the story because: it’s really short it has a wicked ironic…
Almost Maine
I’ll offer extra credit to students who attend the JCCC production of Almost Maine at noon Friday, 11/20/9. It will be performed in the Polsky Theatre, and is directed by a friend of mine, Beate Pettigrew. Students wanting extra credit…
Qualifiers of Certainty: what they say
I’ve noted the use and abuse of qualifiers from our first papers – particularly those I’ve called “filler” such as: “I think,” “I believe,” “In my opinion,” “I feel,” “In my eyes,” and “From my perspective.” I call these filler…
Transgender panel at JCCC
Friday, which is international day of rememberance, JCCC will be hosting a transgendered panel in Craig auditorium – on the 2nd floor of GEB. It should start at 3:00 pm. This will be sponsored by JCCC Queers and Allies –…
Responses to the MicroLab assessment
The numbers generated from the Microlab assessment should not be compared to grades. 76 was the high score in my combined comp 1 classes and that’s the high score I’ve seen as a writing center tutor as well. That doesn’t…
Reponse to late drafts Metaphor Paper
Most of the drafts are really shaping up, but all will need clarification and refinement to be “A” papers. I scratched most of everybody’s introductions – so don’t take it personal. What’s relevant to me is the student’s assessment of…
in case there were any doubt
Despite a sizable and highly talented field, I walked away from the Shakespeare Poetry slam with 1st prize – and all the bragging rights and cash prizes. Speaking from memory probably had a lot to do with it. 119, where…