Today’s goals Evaluate week 1 learning goals Introduce Major Essay 1: Write to Reflect Discuss experiences and expectations of reflective writing

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Group Activity: WTR sample analysis In your unit 1 groups: Select and read through one of the sample WTR essays on the class website. When you are finished, answer the following questions: What characters does the writer give detailed descriptions for? What setting/locations does the writer describe? How would you describe the mood or atmosphere for each setting? What emotional responses does the writer show in their essay? Use specific examples here. What did the writer learn from their experience? How would you evaluate this student essay? Give it a grade based on the assignment sheet we have just examined.

Class discussion- reflective writing What is reflective writing? What kind of information should we include or focus on in reflective writing? What is the point of reflective writing? How can it be useful for academic contexts? What experiences have you had with reflective writing before coming here?

Class discussion Reflective Writing Strategies Watch: -“Reflective Writing: A Very Brief Guide” -“Otis Teaching Tips: Reflective Writing”

Homework- Prepare for upcoming media presentations Due Friday 9-1