Benjamin L. Stewart

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Writing Workshop_Wk17

  • Prepare for final poetry reading; review Figurative language devices.

  • Monday [May 29th, 2023](file:///C:/Program Files/RemNote/resources/app.asar/build/doc/nQ2fVT8a0vZNcIJ3Y)

    • Complete figurative language review (not for a grade) found in the VC in week 17 module.

    • For anyone who wishes to redo one of the two essays for me to consider a change in grade, please send me a chat via Teams indicating which essay you would like to submit. All other grades are final at this point. The following conditions are required if you choose to redo an essay:

      • You must attend class in person Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (June 5-7) from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

      • You must have a first draft identical to your final draft submitted for a grade being reconsidered.

      • You must work in the shared Word document as indicated (to be announced).

      • Changes made to your essay on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday must be made in the shared Word document and should be based on feedback I provide to you. Your grade depends entirely on the changes made to the shared Word document between June 5-7, 2023.

    • If anyone is planning to take the extraordinary exam, you may also participate in redoing one of your exams as mentioned above. As time permits, I will schedule conferences if you want clarification on anything e worked on this semester.

    • Please submit the following poems to the VC:

    • The final poetry reading (which makes 50% of your creative writing grade) is scheduled for Friday, June 2, 2023 at 8:00 AM. We’ll read the poems in the following order: limerick, tanka, cinquain, and sonnet. We’ll start promptly at 8:00 AM and no feedback will be provided. We’ll read in the following order (so be ready!) - let me know if your name does not appear on the list):

      • Fernanda

      • Day

      • Adan

      • Emilia

      • Yaisha

      • Fernando

      • Angel

      • Jazmin Rodriguez

      • Erika

      • Mariana

      • Susy

      • Vanessa

      • Nelly

      • Sofia

      • Andrea

      • Eli

      • Lizeth

      • Leo

      • Monse

      • Naydelin

      • Diana

      • Mario

      • Max

      • Alondra

      • Rafael

      • Jazmin Gonzalez

      • Nancy

      • Monica

      • Gaby

      • Cruz

      • Cielo

      • Alexia

      • Majo

      • Jackie

      • Angie

      • Alonso

      • Danna

      • Sigrid

  • Tuesday

    • Request feedback by mentioning me (“@BENJAMIN LEE STEWART”) as a comment in your shared Word document.

    • Complete the figurative language matrix by Thursday, June 1, 2023.

    • Review the tip for checking iambic pentameter: [Iambic Pentameter](file:///C:/Program Files/RemNote/resources/app.asar/build/doc/ZFY4GvqFjCV7yYV4X).

  • Wednesday

    • No I person class today.

    • Continue working on your Sonnets, requesting feedback when necessary.

    • Send me a Teams chat if you are planning to redo one of your academic essays (see comments above.

  • Thursday

    • I will review first the poems of those who are in class.

    • Continue working on Sonnet for tomorrow. Because our due date is tomorrow, additional requests for feedback - respectfully - will not be granted.

    • Before the final reading [June 2nd, 2023](file:///C:/Program Files/RemNote/resources/app.asar/build/doc/QprXoKs4TF6xwehD6)

      • practice reading each poem more times than you think you should.

      • make sure the exact poem you read tomorrow is the same as what you have in your shared Word document and the same that you submitted to the VC assignment.

      • Include an image in your shared Word document. If a CC licence is used, include the link; otherwise, I assume it’s in the public domain. Avoid any other images.

    • Suggestions for final poetry reading

      • Avoid any meta-speak: “Hello, my name is”; “I’m going to read my…”; etc.

      • Only provide the title of your poem, and begin.

      • Read slower than you think you should.

      • Read louder than you think you should.

      • Read with greater intonation (more highs and lows) as you think you should.

      • Read with more pauses than you think you should.

    • Final eportfolio due [June 9th, 2023](file:///C:/Program Files/RemNote/resources/app.asar/build/doc/zf0n5SXMtHoC21Qof).

  • Friday

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