Welcome to ENG 101 27 Introductions Take an

Welcome to ENG 101 -27!

Introductions Take an index card and pick out one lollipop. You can eat the lollipop if you want, but remember what color you picked.

Hi! I’m Holly. I’m a Literature grad student and this is my 5 th year at Wright State! I’m a book addict. I was born in Texas, completed Elementary through High School in Western New York State and now I’m here in Dayton.

Lollipop Activity Answer the question for the flavor that you picked: Cherry: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? Grape: What is your favorite book or movie? Green Apple: What is one hobby of yours? Strawberry: If you could pick one job to do for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Index Card Activity Take your index card and on the side with the black dot answer the following: Name Hometown Major & why that’s your major Best/worst parts of writing A fact about you that’s not well known A nickname – make it up or use one you already have and tell me why it’s your nickname

Index Card Activity On the other side I want you to write any questions that you might have for me. Example topics: Wright State This class Me, as your instructor or as a student The local area

Syllabus & Expectations You can find a copy of the syllabus at hollyjackson. weebly. com

Writing Sample In a short essay (at least one page), discuss the best, most worthwhile, and most valid advice you have received about adjusting to college life so far. What advice stands out most to you in your first week? Why?

For Wednesday How were you taught to write? Consider what you learned from your elementary and secondary teachers, parents, classmates and friends, employers —anyone who influenced your development as a writer. Who taught you the most? What did they teach you? How was it useful or harmful? Your audience includes your classmates as well as me. Show us your best work.