Monday, October 24, 2011
Response to Course Material #3
I've loved reading The American Dream. The close reading both as a class and on my own has been very productive. I've always enjoyed using Sticky Notes in my books, but being able to write directly on a word has opened a whole new realm of detail oriented reading. The class discussions have also really enhanced my understanding of the play. The discussions are both enjoyable and hearing other people's input really opens my mind. The entire class environment is awesome. I love that we can ta and laugh about literature with kids shutting down and refusing to participate. Everyone in the class participates and it makes the class fun to be in.
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ReplyDeleteWow, I've never thought about the difference between writing in my book and using sticky notes, probably because I write in my books all the time, but I think that there is a difference between them.
I also enjoyed listening to everyone's opinions and interpretations of the play. It was cool to see things from a different point of view. I found that It's a good thing to keep an open mind because if you don't, you won't accept other people's interpretations, which sometimes might be better than your own!
Great job, have a nice weekend!
Erin
PS. Spell check it next time :P I had to read the part that says "I love that we can ta and laugh..." a few times before figuring that you were trying to say "talk".
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ReplyDeleteI remember when I used sticky notes in books and it drove me CRAZY! Being able to write in the book is great and gets my thoughts right by the specific text. The class discussions are also very informative because you get to listen to everyone's opinions and thoughts on the meaning of the work. Had to re-read one sentence a few times, was the word "talk"? Good job though!