Writing Across the Modes Collection ECI 509, Integrating Writing and Technology Student Name: Rachel Bentley Instructions: Throughout the course, students should insert their various pieces of writing into this template, until all of the required pieces of writing are complete. Students may embed any images onto the template that go with a given piece of writing. At the beginning of the course, students will create an Issuu account, upload this document into their account, then embed the Issuu document on their Weebly portfolio page. Throughout the course as new pieces of writing are added to the template (in Word), students will need to reload this Word doc into their Issuu account, then the updates will automatically be reflected on their Weebly page.
Part I. Expository Writing My Reflection About Expository Writing I found the mode of expository writing to be one of my favorites! Elliot Engel’s book was an entertaining read; I ended up reading a large section of it the first night I opened it. When first assigned the expository paper, I thought that it was challenging to write in a more informal tone, but I attempted to mirror Engel’s tone throughout my paper. I found myself enjoying the paper more and more as I moved away from the standard MLA format. During our group paper discussion, I realized that many of us interpreted the assignment differently. Many English teachers struggled to leave the MLA formatting and formalness behind. Each of us learned more about different authors and heightened the excitement for learning more about these authors on our trip! My Scribe Report Afternoon Session, June 15th: Day Books and Journals with Dr. Ron Honeycutt
We know entirely too well the groan that frequently follows the request to “take out your journal.” However, Dr. Ron Honeycutt came and saved the day by introducing the new journal makeover: the daybook.
He began with modeling daybook entry instruction by providing a prompt and time limit. We then composed an entry reflecting on our personal writing experiences, good or bad!
Things to Remember About Writing to Learn: -Writing is difficult and important -Writers need to write -Writing is improved through the habit of writing