Meetings to discuss poetry?

Hi guys! I hope you’re having fun (it should be FUN) crawling around in your poems. I know the regular tutor-tutee meetings have unraveled a little this unit; it’s a busy time in the semester, and we’ve all got a lot on our plates. That said, I’d be happy to meet with anyone who wants [...]

Patchwork Poems

Feeling frustrated by this poetry business? Centos can really loosen up your creative machinary. A cento (latin for “patchwork) is a collage poem made up entirely (or almost entirely) of lines from other people’s poems. By rearranging or decontextualizing lines from other poems, your task is to create your own poem by stealing from other [...]

Meetings with Tutors

Alex’s Group (meetings are at the juicebar)
Thursday, April 10
2:30-3:00 Tamara
3:00-3:30 Sean
3:30-4:00 Kyle
Friday, April 11
4:00-4:30 Eleanor
4:30-5:00 Alicia (is this ok?)
Katie’s Group
Reply to this post to claim your spot. Let me know if any of these times don’t work for you, and we can find another window that works for us both. Let’s meet in the Juice [...]

Fiction on the Map

The 21 Steps is told by following the story as it unfolds across a map of the world. Follow the trail by clicking on the link at the bottom of each bubble.

A fun exercise about place

We are supposed to want to see the great places of the world.

Dinner Wednesday

Hey everyone,
So, looks like we’re set to have dinner on Wednesday at Weybridge House (6:30). I’m thinking, burritos? Of course, this all depends whether the shoppers come through and actually buy the right groceries. If not, I can try to comandeer a car and do an emergency run. Oy.
All the groceries are bought and [...]

Maddie’s Group Sign-Up

Meetings will take place in the juice bar. Remember to look at when other people have signed up when you claim slots. Can’t wait to read your stuff! post it soon…
Tuesday, March 11th
4:30-5:00 Kyle
5:00-5:30 Laura
Thursday, March 13th
3-3:30 Simone
3:30-4 Carolyn
4-4:30 Doug

Conferences for Unit 2

You know the drill… Here’s a link to edit this post:
Alex’s group: All meetings at the Juice Barrr
Wednesday 3/12
2-2:30: Sean
2:45-3:15: Mikaela
Thursday 3/13
1-1:30: Lois
1:30-2: Tamara
2-2:30: Gregg
2:30-3:
I can also do Friday if these slots don’t work.
For Katie’s crowd, just a reminder:
Monday, March 10
4:15-4:45: Eleanor
4:45-5:15: Andrew
5:15-5:45: Chris
Tuesday, March 11
2:30-3: Clare
3-3:30: Eleanor
3:30-4: Matt
4:15-4:45: Alicia
See you guys on Monday and [...]

Dinner T’night

Hey everyone,
I know this is late notice, but if anyone is looking to have some yummy foods for dinner tonight, I’m cooking over at Weybridge House tonight at 6:30. If you haven’t been, its 12 Weybridge st., across from Twilight on the corner with College St.
Dunno what we’re makin’ yet, but I’m sure it’ll be [...]

Notes about workshop tomorrow

Hi guys,
Just a few quick notes about tomorrow’s workshop. Be sure you’ve posted your 250(ish) word nonfiction pieces to your blogs, and also take the time to read (and respond to) each others’ pieces online prior to the workshop. Trust me — familiarity with the pieces will make for a much more productive and enjoyable [...]