Lesson 2: May 6-11
Dear Class,
You
have so much to read and write this week--I won't keep you here long. I
just wanted to let you know I went through all of Lesson 2 as a
student, and I was able to get through everything without broken links
or marking things complete before moving forward. If you still encounter
difficulties navigating, please contact the Online Support Center at
208-496-1800. Here are some things to keep in mind as you go through
this lesson:
- It is okay if you don't love reading detailed pieces, or writing with tons of detail. Think of Lesson 2 as spending a week in a foreign country, eating different foods and discovering a different lifestyle. See what you want to bring home with you when the week is over. Give details a chance.
- Because there is a lot to read and write this week, I strongly recommend working on this lesson every day.
- Remember that the deadlines are firm.
- I am breaking you up into groups of ten in the discussion boards this week. I don't want you to worry that 2/3 of the class dropped out! I'm just trying to make it so the boards aren't so overwhelming. I plan to do this for the rest of the semester.
This
week, I will be busy reading through your Love Letters and offering
feedback. I won't provide extensive feedback on these short essays, but I
will let you know some strengths I see in your work and some things to
work on. If you want more feedback, please submit your work to the
Writing Center. I won't be offering extra credit for submitting work to
the Writing Center anymore because the Writing Center is swamped--and
they have requested that we no longer offer extra credit for this
wonderful tutoring option. Alas, I'll have to think of other Extra
Credit opportunities as we move forward. Let me know if you strike upon a
meaningful, relevant Extra Credit idea.
Good luck this week, and know that I am cheering you on every step of the way.
Love,
Sister Bowen
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