Monthly Archives: July 2010

Leaving on a jet plane

Posted on July 31, 2010 by gldudley

  my goof I will be in Moline IL. next week at my daughters fastpitch softball tournament, 14 A nationials, where only two teams from each state can earn a spot to play in. See you on the 9th, George

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The memories

Posted on July 31, 2010 by moiseshl

Moises Hernandez Professor Dave Mount Writing 95 It’s interesting to see how human beings have developed high technology that has helped us to save many of our special moments. A week ago, my aunt bought a digital camera. On account … Continue reading →

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Essay 1

Posted on July 30, 2010 by ddougherty10

Richard Dougherty Dianna Dougherty Writing 095 Mr. Mount My oldest son’s name is Richard; he is fourteen and will be going in to the eighth grade in the fall at Molalla River Middle School. He is 5’8 and 160lbs, muscular, … Continue reading →

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Try to publish a post before Monday

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Dave Mount

At the end of class today–since we didn’t have time to do it in the lab–I asked everyone to try publishing a post on the blog. Since we ran out of time, try doing this on your own. No worries … Continue reading →

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Class agenda for Wed., July 28

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Dave Mount

Here are my main goals for today: Give you the chance to follow up on any errors you made on your last paper. Look over your typed drafts and make suggestions for the final version, which is due Monday. Have … Continue reading →

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Class notes, July 27

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Dave Mount

These are from Moises H and they’re very nicely done: thanks, Moises!

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Class notes for Wed. 7/21 & study guide for “The Art of Slow Reading”

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Dave Mount

Thanks to April for doing such a nice job on this and taking on both the notes and the study guide!

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Reading for Mon. 7/26, “The Art of Slow Reading”

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Dave Mount

“The Art of Slow Reading” was just published last week in the London Guardian. I chose it because it’s good advice that will help you in college, and also because it’s a great example of how to use sources in … Continue reading →

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Advice on creativity and writer’s block

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Dave Mount

This is a wonderful piece from Stacey, in our class, where she investigates writer’s block and creativity. I think you’ll find it very helpful, and I encourage everyone to read it. Try adding a comment with your thoughts and experience. … Continue reading →

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Study guide for “Death of Embarrassment”

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Dave Mount

Here’s the study guide for tomorrow’s reading…

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