"Rose" QDJ 1,2,4

1.) -A good essay always grabs the readers attention immediately.
     -Sentences that aren't grammatically correct, aren't useful.
     -You must always make 3 or more points in an essay.
     - Must present an array of images, ideas, & ironies gleaned from literature,
I have always been taught(1st rule) that grabbing the attention of your audience, first hand, was the key to a successful essay, but then I always linger and worry if my initial paragraph is not intriguing and exciting. I also get up with (3rd rule) making sure there are many points to my essay. So instead of broadening one particular point that would make for some good insight, I shorten everything up, to make sure I hit all the major points.

2.) So I think the big difference between the blockers and the non-blockers are that the non-blockers are more free and open with there rules, and blockers are more restricted and grounded to the book rules. Non-blockers leave an "open space" for there writing and don't get hung up on following a straight line of rules. I think whomever, or whatever, is teaching these kids are making the difference. You'll go by what you know.

4.) Free write! Don't get hung up on the idea of just writing to be writing, and not knowing what to write, but also don't just not write. Keep the pencils, or fingers, flying.

Writing Process of Famous Author

I would have to pick James Patterson. And if you have read any of his books you would know why. He generally is always working with a partner so that means, they are basically coming up with ideas together and are agreeing on decisions together, You would also note that he doesn't dwell on his chapters. His chapters are 2 to 3 pages long and generally no longer than that. And he will usually change subjects with each chapter change, which keeps you on your toes and keeps you diving head first into the book. Which I probably think is every authors goal. He is a very different and unique writer, and if you haven't already, you should really check him out. Start with the "Maximum Ride" series, It won't fail you. Scouts honor.  

Sommers

1.) Basically, we only understand certain vocabulary because we have been governed a certain way to do so.
3.) Well speech is an action out loud , and writing is done in private(for the most part). And if we don't ever speak what we are writing, will we ever revise correctly? I think that is what she is saying.
5.) I feel that if you are an experienced writer , you will test the waters and rock the boat, more to fit into your style of writing. Where as, if you are inexperienced you are more likely to stick to a "linear" process, because it is easier to follow a ruled out path to success than trying to find your own by being non-linear.
7.) I have always been taught that revising your work is basically reviewing your work to make sure everything is done correctly. And if it is not, make the appropriate changes. Not necessarily meaning to just change up your vocab.

Prior

2.) Preview, concepts, practice writing, analyses, initiating text, think aloud, retrospective writing, process logs, interviewing, observation of writing, involving data, conclusion.
3.) A composition are like pieces parts that are put together to make a whole "writing", where a inscription is a brief "summary" of historical/factual , information.
4.) It's important depending on what you are writing. If you are using different people to tell a story, you need to make sure each individual stands out uniquely. If you are writing as ONE person, you need to make sure that one person is distinguished as one.
5.) He he means that we have to identify who is creating the text ,and in what ways.
7.)concurrent: you have to be in agreement.
    retrospective: you're always looking in the past.
    naturalistic: very detailed but many theory's involved
     etc...
I find that I don't have a favorite because I don't with a big long process. If I write, I just write.

Literacy Narrative Review

                         I was not very confident nor proud of my narrative. I think I wrote a interesting and creatively, wordy narrative ,but I don't think it had the length it should have. Then again, how much can you actually write about your history with literacy. That is kind of a short topic, don't ya think? I think if someone is writing 1500 words on your history with reading and writing, they are probably "BS-ing" you and they're just putting in random nothingness to bring up a word count. And their narrative is probably boring and way to strung out. So was my narrative long enough? At your stipulation, no. But was my narrative probably one of the more interesting to read and easier to get through? Yes, because that was at my stipulation. And I couldn't write my literacy history in 1500 words.

Pg. 75 QDJ & Pg. 205 ODJ

(Pg. 65- 75) 

2.)  He explains that writing autobiography grows from our "taproots" and deepest childhood memories. I guess I would categorize his ways of writing autobiography's as very personal memories. 

5.) I would probably start writing more personally. I would open up and share some of my most important and guarded memories. I am definitely encouraged by his arguments to write more openhearted. 

6.) I wouldn't consider anything I've done recently to be what he describes as autobiography's. Everything I have done is very narrative or descriptive/creative, but nothing deep down, and personal. 

(Pg. 199-205) 

1.)  Well they are exactly what she said, "Superficial skills". It's something every child has learned in their high school years, and they are considered just basic skills.I completely agree with her!

2.) She is very right to assume that if were are only writing to improve our grammar skills, we are only going to write boring, pointless, meaningless writing. Stressing grammar skills does not open up creativity.   

3.) It definitely creates separation with mind from body, but we all knew that. I'm not sure school can actually create all this spiritual, mind, and body separation in a eye opening way, but I do believe school creates a creativity among your mind I don't think you could have created on your own.   

"Childhood Reading"

            My favorite thing to read ,when I was a child, was definitely "The Westing Game". I read it so many times because, you don't just understand it after only reading it once. At least at that age. (12 or 13) It held the reader with such mystery and unknowing excitement, I couldn't put it down. And like I said, I revisited that book so many times, just so I could come to a full understanding of the story. Once you understand what happened and "who" did what, it gave a very fulfilling accomplishment. I still read that book in my spare time.

          I was first learning to read around the first grade. They weren't picture books but they weren't long chapter books. I was only reading a few years above my "supposed to be" reading level. I was very influenced by my mom. She was an avid reader and still is. 

Jacy Johnson

(Pg.107-118, QDJ 1,2,3,&4)

1.)           He is definitely creating a big, extravagant story with this effect. If you’re not paying attention, it can definitely be confusing, but I think he is using this to capture his audience, and intrigue him.

2.)           He defines rhetoric as “the conscious use of language”. He also says that “rhetoric becomes a way of studying humans. It becomes the complete study of language, the study of the ways in which people have accomplished all that has been accomplished beyond the instinctual.”

3.)           I’ve tried imitating some creative writing but no matter how hard I try, I can never quit grasp the “creativeness”. I need to find better techniques on how to write in a more intriguing and captive way.

4.)           This resembles my processes as in, I can stare at a blank paper for hours on end, and the words will never come to me. I am not a writer, so actually having to sit, concentrate, and write creatively is very hard for me. 

" Skills to be Learned " 

I am familiar with all of these skills, but I am not particularly great at all of them. For instance, I know how to put all the correct information into an automated MLA website, but I would have no idea  how to do this on my own. I would also have no idea how to critique a peers paper, as I barely know how to critique my own, which there implies yet another skill I need to improve on. With that, I really need to improve on my brainstorming and organizing. I was never really taught how to do so, so I know that needs major improving.