Week 9
What is your favorite halloween costume you ever wore?
Index
1. Section
8. Process
2. List
9. Timeline
3. Quote
10. Map
4. Text/Image
11. Comparison
5. Video
12. Graphics
6. Gallery
13. Team
7. Data
14. Thanks
Essay Prompt
Look it over so we can build ideas as we read the rest of the chapters.
What usually holds you back when you start writing a paper? Do you feel pressure to “get it right” the first time? Why?
Read Shitty First Drafts
What does Lamott mean by a “shitty first draft”? Why does she argue that it’s necessary for good writing? How does this idea challenge traditional notions of “perfect” or “finished” writing?
Lamott uses humor, personal anecdotes, and candid language. How does this style affect your understanding of her argument?
Discussion Questions
Lamott suggests that first drafts are for the writer, not the reader. How can this mindset apply outside of writing, in other areas of college or life?
How might allowing yourself to write badly first change the way you approach assignments or essays?
After reading Lamott, what strategies could you adopt to overcome writer’s block or perfectionism? How might you explain the value of “shitty first drafts” to a peer who struggles with procrastination or self-doubt in writing?
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Prompt: Write about a time when you felt out of your comfort zone—starting college, moving somewhere new, meeting new people, or taking on a challenge. Write for 15–20 minutes without stopping. Don’t worry about grammar, spelling, or making sense. If you get stuck, write “I don’t know what to say” until something comes. Remember: this is supposed to be messy.
In groups of 3–4, share: One sentence or idea from your draft that surprised you or that you liked. How it felt to write without worrying about perfection.
Reflection
What did you notice about your own writing process today? How does Lamott’s idea of the “shitty first draft” change how you think about writing assignments? How could you use this approach for your next essay
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Week 9
What is your favorite halloween costume you ever wore?
Index
1. Section
8. Process
2. List
9. Timeline
3. Quote
10. Map
4. Text/Image
11. Comparison
5. Video
12. Graphics
6. Gallery
13. Team
7. Data
14. Thanks
Essay Prompt
Look it over so we can build ideas as we read the rest of the chapters.
What usually holds you back when you start writing a paper? Do you feel pressure to “get it right” the first time? Why?
Read Shitty First Drafts
What does Lamott mean by a “shitty first draft”? Why does she argue that it’s necessary for good writing? How does this idea challenge traditional notions of “perfect” or “finished” writing?
Lamott uses humor, personal anecdotes, and candid language. How does this style affect your understanding of her argument?
Discussion Questions
Lamott suggests that first drafts are for the writer, not the reader. How can this mindset apply outside of writing, in other areas of college or life?
How might allowing yourself to write badly first change the way you approach assignments or essays?
After reading Lamott, what strategies could you adopt to overcome writer’s block or perfectionism? How might you explain the value of “shitty first drafts” to a peer who struggles with procrastination or self-doubt in writing?
Info
Prompt: Write about a time when you felt out of your comfort zone—starting college, moving somewhere new, meeting new people, or taking on a challenge. Write for 15–20 minutes without stopping. Don’t worry about grammar, spelling, or making sense. If you get stuck, write “I don’t know what to say” until something comes. Remember: this is supposed to be messy.
In groups of 3–4, share: One sentence or idea from your draft that surprised you or that you liked. How it felt to write without worrying about perfection.
Reflection
What did you notice about your own writing process today? How does Lamott’s idea of the “shitty first draft” change how you think about writing assignments? How could you use this approach for your next essay
Write atitle here
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut sit amet egestas sem, tempor venenatis augue. Praesent et lacus quis ante interdum tempus. Cras et enim facilisis, posuere ipsum in, aliquam velit. Nulla mattis, odio eget venenatis mollis.
Info
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Euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat.
Euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat.
Euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat.
Write atitle here
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut sit amet egestas sem, tempor venenatis augue. Praesent et lacus quis.
Process
Euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis.
Euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis.
Euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis.
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Let the communication flow!
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Let the communication flow!
With Genially templates, you can include visual resources to wow your audience. You can also highlight a particular sentence or piece of information so that it sticks in your audience’s minds, or even embed external content to surprise them: Whatever you like! Do you need more reasons to create dynamic content? No problem! 90% of the information we assimilate is received through sight and, what’s more, we retain 42% more information when the content moves.