Monday, August 17, 2020

Back to School

 

It is that time again… Back to school, but things look so differently.  We are in the middle of a pandemic and education is shifting and changing every day.  At this moment, I am concerned with whether or not I will even have any classes.  Constant prayer is my mode.

2020 is a beast!

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Teaching On Campus

I'm teaching a seven week 1301 class this semester.  It's blended, so we'll meet on campus every now and then, but most of the work will be online.

This is my first time doing this.  I'm excited.

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Final Exam Week...

Well, it's finals time again.

I changed how I do my finals.  I actually gave them a paper final.  I had to switch things up because my classes at one school ended a week early, and I had to turn in grades a week early.

Oh.. My... Goodness...



I got them posted on time.

Ready for the next class' finals.  Donuts, juice, and the final.


Monday, November 26, 2018

Research Papers

The rest of the semester will focus on our Research Papers.


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Thursday, October 18, 2018

Week 8 Explanatory Quote Essay

From... Alessandra Torre

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


Tuesday, October 16, 2018

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.

Thursday, October 11, 2018

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

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

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

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

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!


Thursday, October 4, 2018

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.”

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

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.

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Week 5 Explanatory Quote Essay

From… Ann Lamott

“Almost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts. You need to start somewhere.”

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Week 5 Prompt Essay

Unique or Special Skill

The Prompt…
What would you describe to be your most unique or special skill that differentiates you from everyone else?

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Week 4 Prompt Essay


Letter to Yourself

The Prompt...
Write a letter to yourself discussing:
What advice would you give your younger self that could drastically change your life? Also explain why would it change your life?

This essay will help you practice metacognitive thinking and reflective writing.

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Week 3 Explanatory Quote Essay

From Shiv Khera

“Your positive action combined with positive thinking results in success.”

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Week 3 Prompt Essay...

Courage

The Prompt…
Courage is identifying the things that frighten or challenge us and facing them with confidence and bravery.

This essay will challenge your critical thinking ability.
Write an essay explaining how some people choose to face situations with courage while others choose to walk away from them.

Monday, September 10, 2018

Week 3... It's Getting Serious...

This week we're learning about essays.  I'm taking them back to the basics.

Here's the vocabulary list...
Essay
Paragraph
Sentence
Word
Letter

Can you define these words?

Not in college!!!