1. Read the following articles from Between Worlds:
- "Active Reading" (2-6)
- "My Son, My Compass" (8-11)
- "Narration" (429-437)
2. Begin brainstorming for Writing Project #1: Creative Nonfiction Essay. Bring your notes to class.
Discussion: Post a comment describing your brainstorming process for WP #1. What strategy did you decide to use (prewriting, clustering, listing)? What was your experience? How do you think this strategy will aid you in writing your first draft? What, if any, are the drawbacks of this strategy?
I chose to use clustering I started naming some things at first to see what would be an easier topic for me to choose. My experience was when I was working at afterschool corporation. The drawback may be that you aren't to sure of what makes you feel confortable because you have many things to choose from.
ReplyDeleteThe strategy I decided to use during my brainstorming process is prewriting. The experience my creative nonfiction essay will be about is my first live fashion show. I usually use the process of prewriting because I find it easier writing down exactly what I want to mention in my story. Then I can go back and edit the story with any corrections needed and make sure I have enough detail in my essay. The only drawback is that this process can be seen as more time consuming then other brainstorming processes.
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ReplyDeleteThe strategy I chose was listing, this helped me in a great way because my mind was filled with many different life expriences that I have faced. While listing I narrowed it down to things that really mattered and mad a difference in life. Even though I listed many different ideas I am still stuck between a couple of topics to write about.
michael said.....
ReplyDeletei thought of a memory i wanted to write about and i thought about every detail. I took those details and thought about how i can seperate them to make a full-length paper. I personally feel more comfortable taking a small aspect of something and expanding on it as much as possible.
the strategy i chose was listing.. i wrote down all the topics i could talk about and i broke them akll down.. i got into specific things i can talk about for each.. i am still debating on what to write about..
ReplyDeletefor the writing project i thought about my graduation which was a time i felt comfortable in my own skin where i was doing something that i worked so hard for so long. So the strategy that could be best for this topic would be listing, because i'd list all the things i did to achieve this goal detail by detail. In the past to write essays i've used this method by putting out there all the thoughts in my mind about the topic. I think this process will be good becsuse in the past i've used this strategy and it works fine for me. This strategy helps you put out all the ideas and thoughts in your mind about the topic and helps you get all those thoughts written on paper.
ReplyDeletethe method i chose was clustering. my topic is about the first time i ever scored a defensive touchdown. i chose to use clustering because its the strategy i used most of my life so it is comfortable for me. the only drawback i can think of is since there are so many topics to choose from it becomes confusing on what you want to talk about
ReplyDeletewhen i brain storm. i usually make a outline and sometimes i even sit on my laptop and write away then print it out to then narrow it down and add information in are take anything out.
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I chose to use the clustering strategy when i brain strom. I thought about a moment in my past where i did something or was part of something that set milestone in my life. Whatever came to mind was written down and sorted out until i found the story i wanted to write.
ReplyDeleteThe strategy i used for brain storming for the first writing project was to cluster all the ideas i had with the thesis, kind of making bullet points of general informations and go from there . This strategy helps me alot becuase it helps me to get all the ideas out without writing the whole piece first
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The strategy i use for brainstorming is to write anything that comes up. I free write until i feel like i've got a topic. Usually when i write, i dont think about the topic and that helps me alot. This strategy helps me because it guides me to start writing a good essay.Also, after i free write, i write and outline. Then, i begin my paper.
ReplyDeleteThe strategy I usually use for my writings is pre-writing.I like to go with the flow.It helps me put down my thoughts naturally.First, I focus on my thesis. Then, I add the details to bring my story to life.
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