Welcome to Composition 100!

Uses timelines to tell stories.

Shows data in graphs.

Is a suitable color for the topic.

And makes them a part of the message.

Connects with your audience...

Improves communication on any topic.

How many stairs have you climbed on campus today??

My name is Ms. Ehnat and I am looking forward to meeting you.

Come in and find a seat at any of the round tables. While you are waiting for class to start, please start thinking about your views on writing. A writing myth is……….

Welcome to Composition 100!

01:00

Outcomes: Students will gain a basic understanding of course requirements and how to navigate Blackboard course. Students will start considering their own approach to writing in preparation for future writing activities.

Agenda:

• Introductions
• Review of Syllabus and Blackboard course
• Do you know where to buy your books?
• Creation of personal class journal
• Activity and discussion on concepts of writing
• Wrap up with additional questions posted on discussion board

Please take a moment to consider what format you would like to write in this semester for your personal class journal. The journal can be multimodal, meaning it can include images, sketches etc. The journal will not be turned in, but writing in the journal during class time will be a part of your participation grade. Format options: Paper notebook, Word doc, Google doc, Slides, Powerpoint, a website format like Google sites. Is there another format that you like for writing?

Class Journal

This is not a quiet activity– feel free to talk as you move around the room to write on the boards

Please take about 10 minutes to write a response to each question on the standing boards around the room. If there are at least 5 responses on a board, you can put a check mark next to an existing response if you agree and don’t have a new thought to add.

1. Writing is…
2. Good writers do or are…
3. Writers are influenced by…
4. Learning to write involves…
5. What are some writing myths

1. What makes a piece of writing successful?

Discussion Questions:

1. Please look back at the answers that you and your classmates wrote on the boards. Choose one that really stands out to you, you are confused about or would like to discuss.

1. Take a few minutes for each student to share chosen answers with the others at your table and discuss.

1. Choose one person to share your group’s questions or reflections with the class.

Table Group Discussion :

Take the next few minutes to post at least one goal on the discussion board about this course or writing.

Have a great week, and good luck with your other classes!

Completing assigned reading is very important in this class. It will be the basis of class discussions and research. Complete this short reading assignment in preparation for the next class.

Complete START HERE module: Review of UMBC info.

Information and Resources available to you at UMBC can be found in a module at the top of the Course Content area of the Blackboard site for this class. There is not a quiz, but please review for your own knowledge.

For the next class (Wed. Sept 4th):

Read “Freewriting Exercises” by Peter Elbow

Your content is likable, but it only engages if it's interactive. Capture your audience's attention with an interactive photo or illustration.

Your content is appreciated, but it only engages if it's interactive. Capture your audience's attention with an interactive photo or illustration.

Your content is liked, but it only engages when it's interactive. Capture your audience's attention with an interactive photograph or illustration.

Your content is liked, but only engages if it is interactive. Capture the attention of your audience with an interactive photograph or illustration.

Your content is liked, but only engages if it is interactive. Capture your audience's attention with an interactive photograph or illustration.

Your content is liked, but only engages if it's interactive.Capture your audience's attention with an interactive photograph or illustration.