Welcome & Where I'm From

Welcome & introductions

1. The Blog and all its glory
2. Essential documents: course information, syllabus, goals, etc
3. Name game: Interview someone you do not know for six minutes. Really listen and take notes. Organize your notes into a short presentation about your partner.

Let's get reading and writing

1. The poem to inspire your own writing.
2. Let's take a listen.
3. Discussion: Is there anything you aren't familiar with? Is there anything you notice in the poem? What kinds of things does Lyon list or describe? What kinds of details does she remember about her past?
4. Brainstorm: free write for 5 minutes about people, places and things that define who you are.
1. Let's turn those ideas into metaphors and similes.

Homework

1. Check syllabus on blog.