Composition Concepts
Personal Literacy Narrative as an Assignment to Engender Empathy and Inclusion in the Composition Classroom
Personal Literacy Narratives as Agents to Engender Empathy and Inclusion in the College Composition Classroom
“This I Believe” Essays as Diagnostic Assignments
Want to start your writing courses with a diagnostic assignment that is both helpful and enjoyable? Consider implementing the “This I Believe” essay.
Establishing Rapport with Students Through Memoir Writing
Memoir writing activities can initiate discussions about diverse topics and promote empathy and rapport between instructors and students.
Journal Entries vs Weekly Writing Assignments: Creating Safe Places to Explore Diverse and/or Difficult Topics
Journal entries and weekly writing assignments serve different purposes. Understanding the advantages of using both in the classroom can 1) aid in discussing diverse topics, and 2) help evaluate students’ understanding of concepts and composition merit.
Discussing Films in Class with Slack
Do you ever have problems generating discussion about readings in class? Don’t want to devote valuable class time to watching a film? Use Slack to #LiveTweet a film.
Teaching Rhetorical Appeals with Commercials
This post provides an easily adapted in-class activity using commercials to teach rhetorical appeals.
Grammar with Bacon: Creating a Well-Framed Sentence
Try this visual analogy to help your students understand the difference between an unfocused sentence and a Baconesque use of modifiers. (The Well-Crafted Sentence, ch 5).
Glossary Assignment-Understanding Key Terms
Want a great way for your students to engage with key terms and concepts?
Better discussions using socratic seminar
Do you ever have trouble keeping conversations about readings going, especially when your class seems to be made up of shy students?
Textual Telephone
Help your students think about paraphrasing differently by putting a new spin on a familiar game.