1. Welcome!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH

2. Agenda Writing log Introduction to class website
Introduction to Personal Reflection Assignment
Brainstorm
Writing exercise (if time)
Setup Google.doc accounts in Media Center

3. Group Inquiry Sight to Insight pg. 9
1. Get together with two to three people sitting near you
2. Share you personal reflection topic idea with your
other group members
* main ideas
*story with most potential
Group members should share
What they think is the most important element of story
Least important element
Why it seemed to be significant or meaningful to your life
Is the idea focused enough to write a narrative with specific details and descriptions
Take notes on your group members’ responses
Reflect on how you might reshape and focus your writing based on peer feedback

4. Writing Log-The Writing Process
Reflect on the introduction that you read in Sight to Insight. Think about your own writing process and describe this in your writing log. Do you typically follow the conventional writing process, or do you switch back and forth between writing stages? Think about the process of emotions you typically have when writing (frustration, astonishment, satisfaction, fulfillment, reflective, etc.). What gives you joy when writing and what causes you agony?
Remember that your log has to be 1-2 pages. Try to make your writing as fluent and organized as possible.

5. Assignment
Start creating an outline, idea map, etc. (whatever you do to organize your thoughts before you start writing)
You must know the topic that your are going to write about on Monday, Sept. 12th
Know your address and social security number for Monday, Sept. 12th