October 29

Today you looked at the assignment sheet for Project 3&4, and we talked over the differences in writing for this part of the course, and what you have done so far. The biggest difference is that for these drafts you need to experiment with segmented essays, and your writing will turn from using your experience as evidence, to using observation, description, references to "facts" and so on to develop the "evidence" for your reflection.

We discussed the essays by Lott & Cofer, and looked at how they developed their reflections using references to images (photographs, home movies). Lott moved primarily between describing the images and reflecting; Cofer moved among her reflections/experiences and descriptions of the film. She used creative ways to open up the evidence of the film (she "dreamed" that the people in the movie actually talked to her). So as you can see - there are lots of possibilities.

Over the weekend - work on revising either draft 1 or 2. This will be your first "finished" essay. Post it to your blog for Monday (Blog 15).

In class we will spend some time responding to your posted essays, and do some more writing/exploring to move forward with your next draft.

Good class today - and have a happy Halloween!