So far I have learned how to write a ballad, define plot and its elements, and how to read more effectively by annotating the text with questions and comments.
With all due respect, I did not like the class activity in which we made a poem from a newspaper article. In my opinion, it was neither challenging nor enlightening. I did enjoy posting and answering the questions to the short stories: Party Down at the Square and Shiloh. I felt our group worked well together to have a serious discussion and I left class with a deeper understanding. I also liked writing and listening to others' poems made from the types of poetry definitions. That class was fun and I learned some new definitions!
Overall, I am learning how to read, name elements and types of literature. I am grateful for the opportunity. I am satisfied with how the class is going so far. I truly enjoy the journal entries because I am surprised to see some true feelings! Also, they have encouraged my own personal journal writing. I am finding that I am getting more out of our online class meetings than our face to face classes. I think our online classes and discussions are quite focused and thorough.
Other than the fact that it was you, your picture really attracted me to read your blog = ) I definately learned in greater depth the same things that you did, and I am grateful for the opportunity of having this class, as well. I was kind of shocked at your response to the cutting out and pasting of the poems - that was one of my favorite activities! (haha) As much of an advocate as I am for going to class and being in a classroom setting I gotta agree with you on how well the online portion has been going. I DEFINATELY enjoy the journal writing too, especially for the feedback (like yours!)
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I agree with you on the fact that the newspaper article assignment was not challenging. I thought it was a waste of time. Nice picture by the way!!
ReplyDeleteThe picture you used for this is awsome. I honestly stared at it five minutes before I read the post. Other than the great picture, your words were great too.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you about online discussions being better than F2F ones. With online discussions, there is time for reflection and deeper thinking. I find that whole class discussions are a waste of time because only the extroverts speak out. I am a reflector myself and appreciate that I can construct my answer, even edit my thoughts in the discussion forum medium.
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