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Week 8 Explanatory Quote Essay

From... Alessandra Torre

“One of the hardest things for a writer to do is delete words.”

Week 8 Prompt Essay

Favorite Character

The Prompt...
Pretend your favorite book character or comic book character came to life for a day. Write a story about that character and what they would do for the day.

Have fun with the story.

Week 7 Explanatory Quote Essay

From…

Sheryl Sandberg

“What would you do if you weren't afraid?”

This is the question, she and her Lean In organization are asking young women across the country in a campaign started in 2013.  She was expressing her hopes for female graduates across the country. (The Bustle.com)


Here’s a video posted on tumblr…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAxQXZbhyvM&feature=youtu.be

Week 7 Prompt Essay

Discrimination

The Prompt…
Tell me of a time you were discriminated against and how you felt about it.

To explore your feelings

Sometimes You Gotta Teach in Green Socks

Well, today was fun.  It rained most of the day, which meant I had to drive to my schools in the rain.  I hate driving in the rain.  I spent my full lunch time sitting in the car, watching comedy videos on YouTube as I waited out the rain.

When I went to my last school, I had to cross the river.  So, it was the street, but the water was high enough that I was wading through water.  My left foot got wet; shoe, sock, and feet.  My right shoe only got wet.  I was miserable and cold when I got into the building.  The secretary let me borrow her floor heater for a few minutes.  That warmed me up, but I still had a wet left foot.

I asked the nurse if she had a pair of socks.  Thankfully, she did.  Went to class, fussed at them for being so disruptive, got them writing their in-class essay, then changed into the socks.

I taught class in striped green socks (no shoes).  Mind you, I didn’t have on anything green.  My color scheme was brown and yellow.

I’m a fighter.  I’ma make it do what it do!

Talking About Sensitive Subjects...

Today in 1301 (three times), I discussed the quote for the Explanatory Quote essay we wrote today.  It was a hard day.

The Quote: Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are. -Benjamin Franklin

When I was reviewing the lesson for this week, the only things that kept popping into my head as I thought about this quote was the Botham Jean case.  It was heavy in my spirit to discuss this with the class as an example of the quote.  I couldn't get it out of my spirit.  It was hard.

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It had me in tears, amongst other emotions in the front of my students.  I ain't even like that.  I don't like discussing sensitive topics in my classes.  But, if my tear filled discourse inspired one student to think differently about police brutality, then those few minutes of emotion was worth it.

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More Information on Botham Jean Case

The Botham Jean Story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8zFJTtYEhY

George Mason addresses the killing of Botham Jean - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwMEdIwRsY4

Congressman Beto O'Rourke, Pastor George Mason Stand Up For Botham Jean - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT5VUvCleyo

#justice4bothamjean

Week 6 Explanatory Quote Essay

From… Benjamin Franklin

“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.”

Week 6 Prompt Essay

Valuable…

The Prompt…
Write about an item you own that is not worth much money but has great value to you.

Use this prompt to display your Pathos about the item.