Strategies:
When picking out what book I want to read I usually first look at the back of the book and read the summary or reviews. I also like looking at how many pages the book is. New strategies I have adapted are seeing how long the chapters are, how big the font is, and sometimes reading the first page of the book.
Book #1: the Hundred Secret Senses
I want to read this book the most because Im fascinated by the mystery involving ghosts and how she is Chinese. When I read the summary on the back I was really interested by the Chinese history because I don't know much of Chinese history and myths although I am full Chinese. I examined the length of the novel and it seemed pretty long although since it sounds interesting and the chapters are broken up nicely.
Book #2: Their Eyes Were Watching God
I found this book interesting because it has woman lead and I also have read many books related to slavery and life on plantations. I also liked how the chapters were decently dispersed and the book is short and easy to read. The font wasn't tiny either so it makes it easier to read.
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Practice Write 8/30/16
What is academic reading and writing?
Before last week I assumed academic writing was two types of writing: creative writing and writing in response to reading a novel. In my experience my teachers would give us a few prompts to write about such as the theme of the book or questions about character analysis. My essays would consist of roughly five paragraphs: the introduction, three supporting, and conclusion. Last year I began writing more creative writing and I ventured off from the five paragraph standard essays. Some new concepts I have learned since then are critical thinking and conversation. When reading the textbook I learned the importance of getting ideas from others to include in your writing.
Monday, August 29, 2016
Annotation #2: They Say/ I Say "Introduction"
1) Summary/ Main Ideas
The introduction talks about how conversation plays a big part in writing. It starts out taking about "moves" that experience writers have established, and these "moves" are critical for communicating advanced ideas.Throughout the introduction there are templates that you can use to structure and apply principles into your writing. The introduction explains that writing goes deeper than just templates and formulas. You have to question assumptions, develop claims, consider the other sides' arguments, and have supporting reasons/evidence. The introduction alludes to the title by saying the "they say; I say" template is the most important. This template is "a format to agree or disagree with others" and "challenging the standard ways of thinking", making controversy and arguments. Another main idea in the introduction is "entering a conversation". You accomplish this by using what others say as a platform to your views. Marty's advice in this book is, " to write the voice of others into your text". Templates are mentioned several times in the introduction. It explains how they help you introduce and explain quotations in your own words, and introduce explains for your argument. In the Introduction they assure you that templates aren't a form of plagiarism. In the end, this book helps you become a critical thinker and enter conversations to include in your essays.
2) Quotes & Reaction/Response
- "but it leaves out the important fact that in the real world we don't make arguments without being provoked" (pg.3).
I never thought about it like that. Oral arguments are provoked by someone or something, so writing ones are just the same.
- "This point may come as a shock to you if you have always had the impression that in order to succeed academically you need to play it safe and avoid controversy in your writing,making statements that nobody can possible disagree with"(pg.8).
I agree with this quote because when I'm writing for school i usually go by the standards and pick one side to argue to play it safe. I feel like it is a writing skill to go outside of the box and disagree or see something different than others might.
3) Questions for Discussion
- How does agreeing and disagreeing at the same time help your righting? Shouldn't your side of the argument be clear to others?
- This quote is used to support the author that formats and templates don't constrict creativity, "Ultimately,then, creativity and originality lie not in the avoidance of established forms but in the imaginative use of them"(pg.11).
Doesn't the word "established" refer to like your usual or routine ? Creative writing is creative because you can write about what you want and think outside the box. Don't formats and templates restrict that?
The introduction talks about how conversation plays a big part in writing. It starts out taking about "moves" that experience writers have established, and these "moves" are critical for communicating advanced ideas.Throughout the introduction there are templates that you can use to structure and apply principles into your writing. The introduction explains that writing goes deeper than just templates and formulas. You have to question assumptions, develop claims, consider the other sides' arguments, and have supporting reasons/evidence. The introduction alludes to the title by saying the "they say; I say" template is the most important. This template is "a format to agree or disagree with others" and "challenging the standard ways of thinking", making controversy and arguments. Another main idea in the introduction is "entering a conversation". You accomplish this by using what others say as a platform to your views. Marty's advice in this book is, " to write the voice of others into your text". Templates are mentioned several times in the introduction. It explains how they help you introduce and explain quotations in your own words, and introduce explains for your argument. In the Introduction they assure you that templates aren't a form of plagiarism. In the end, this book helps you become a critical thinker and enter conversations to include in your essays.
2) Quotes & Reaction/Response
- "but it leaves out the important fact that in the real world we don't make arguments without being provoked" (pg.3).
I never thought about it like that. Oral arguments are provoked by someone or something, so writing ones are just the same.
- "This point may come as a shock to you if you have always had the impression that in order to succeed academically you need to play it safe and avoid controversy in your writing,making statements that nobody can possible disagree with"(pg.8).
I agree with this quote because when I'm writing for school i usually go by the standards and pick one side to argue to play it safe. I feel like it is a writing skill to go outside of the box and disagree or see something different than others might.
3) Questions for Discussion
- How does agreeing and disagreeing at the same time help your righting? Shouldn't your side of the argument be clear to others?
- This quote is used to support the author that formats and templates don't constrict creativity, "Ultimately,then, creativity and originality lie not in the avoidance of established forms but in the imaginative use of them"(pg.11).
Doesn't the word "established" refer to like your usual or routine ? Creative writing is creative because you can write about what you want and think outside the box. Don't formats and templates restrict that?
Annotation #1: Starting with inquiry
1) Summary/Main Ideas
This article expresses the "Habits of mind". The habits of mind is defined as repetition of idealogy that bring you questioning assumptions and opinions. Critical thinking, weighing out different views, and analysis,considering multiply factors, are both academic habits of mind. Inquiries are also a main idea in this article. Inquiry is asking good questions. The first step to inquiry is observation, followed by asking questions and finding alternative ways to make your argument stronger. In the reading it also explains how academic writers intrepret writing as conversation. They compared characteristics or oral conversation to also the conversation on paper. When people have an oral conversation they use empathy, respect, and exchange ideas. I think the main point of this reading is the process of writing. They say the process is: defining issues and collecting information, formulating questions, and developing arguments. The final product is important, but to get there you need to draft several times. They emphasis on revision is key, because during the drafting process you collect new ideas from classmates or that just pop into your head.
2) Quotes & Reaction/Responses
- "Aha! This is what I really want to talk about in this essay!" (from "Draft,and Drafter Again" paragraph)
I think this quote is very relatable because it takes me after my first couple of drafts to clearly identify what I'm really trying to get across in my argument( my main point).
- "Academic writing also places a big value on the belief that good, thoughtful ideas come from conversations with others, many others" (from "Academic Writers See Writing as a Conversation" paragraph)
I agree with this quote because most ideas are by the assistance of others. When I have a conversation or discussion in class about a topic most of my ideas formulate from others, whether it's me disagreeing with them or adding to their thoughts.
- "Hospitality is a word he uses to describe a human behavior that has the potential to bring about real understanding among people who do not share common faith or culture." (from "Academic Writers See Writing as a Conversation" paragraph)
I found it interesting that Martin Marty connected hospitality with writing. He believes that people use "hospitality" by sharing stories, values, and beliefs to others.
3) Questions for Discussion
- Can there be a binary thinking arguments in writing? Wouldn't the essay be very one sided and sound repetitive?
- What is the difference between revision and editing? Isn't revising your essay editing it and making it better?
This article expresses the "Habits of mind". The habits of mind is defined as repetition of idealogy that bring you questioning assumptions and opinions. Critical thinking, weighing out different views, and analysis,considering multiply factors, are both academic habits of mind. Inquiries are also a main idea in this article. Inquiry is asking good questions. The first step to inquiry is observation, followed by asking questions and finding alternative ways to make your argument stronger. In the reading it also explains how academic writers intrepret writing as conversation. They compared characteristics or oral conversation to also the conversation on paper. When people have an oral conversation they use empathy, respect, and exchange ideas. I think the main point of this reading is the process of writing. They say the process is: defining issues and collecting information, formulating questions, and developing arguments. The final product is important, but to get there you need to draft several times. They emphasis on revision is key, because during the drafting process you collect new ideas from classmates or that just pop into your head.
2) Quotes & Reaction/Responses
- "Aha! This is what I really want to talk about in this essay!" (from "Draft,and Drafter Again" paragraph)
I think this quote is very relatable because it takes me after my first couple of drafts to clearly identify what I'm really trying to get across in my argument( my main point).
- "Academic writing also places a big value on the belief that good, thoughtful ideas come from conversations with others, many others" (from "Academic Writers See Writing as a Conversation" paragraph)
I agree with this quote because most ideas are by the assistance of others. When I have a conversation or discussion in class about a topic most of my ideas formulate from others, whether it's me disagreeing with them or adding to their thoughts.
- "Hospitality is a word he uses to describe a human behavior that has the potential to bring about real understanding among people who do not share common faith or culture." (from "Academic Writers See Writing as a Conversation" paragraph)
I found it interesting that Martin Marty connected hospitality with writing. He believes that people use "hospitality" by sharing stories, values, and beliefs to others.
3) Questions for Discussion
- Can there be a binary thinking arguments in writing? Wouldn't the essay be very one sided and sound repetitive?
- What is the difference between revision and editing? Isn't revising your essay editing it and making it better?
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