Note: all assignments are due on the day to which they are assigned.
Monday 1/28—Introduction to the course. Introduction of students and teacher.
Tuesday 1/29 —Read the course website, paying particular attention to the syllabus. Bring in any questions you have about the course/course policies.
Write a 350-400 word double-spaced typed letter to me that addresses the following questions (not necessarily in this order):
1. Please tell me about yourself as a student. What kind of learning environment works best for you? Are you, for example, a visual learner, the kind of person who works better if you see graphs and charts and writing on the board? Another example: are you the kind of student who prefers small group work or pair work?
2. In what areas would you like to improve as a student? If there are specific issues or topics in creative writing you'd like to address, please mention them. E.g. "I've always liked to write stories, but I never know how to write dialogue" or "I honestly don't feel like a 'creative' person and often get writer's block when I try to write a story."
3. Would you call yourself more of a talker or a listener in class? If a talker, suggest what you could do—and how I can help you—to improve your listening skills. If a listener, suggest would you could do—and how I can help you—to improve your talking skills.
4. Tell me a little about why you’re interested in taking a creative writing class. What are you hoping to get from it?
5. Finally, introduce yourself to me as a person--what would you like me to know about you. For example, tell me about an interesting failure or something unique or quirky about you.
Thursday 1/31—Zana's assignment. See below for the attachment.
Friday 2/1—t.b.a.