Most recent public comments by Melissa Easley https://nowcomment.com/users/83514 https://nowcomment.com/documents/249496?scroll_to=2286249 https://nowcomment.com/documents/249496?scroll_to=2286249 This is where he shifts into what he is arguing is a preferable way to live day to day Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:16:14 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248767?scroll_to=2269418 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248767?scroll_to=2269418 and what is that image? why THAT specific image? Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:16:25 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248767?scroll_to=2269416 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248767?scroll_to=2269416 What is the transition? From what to what? Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:16:07 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248767?scroll_to=2269415 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248767?scroll_to=2269415 What details are significant and why? How does this "keep the reader engaged"? Engaged in what? Who is the reader (audience)? Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:15:44 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248766?scroll_to=2269138 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248766?scroll_to=2269138 https://etsetoninstitute.org/biography/ Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:16:29 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248766?scroll_to=2269132 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248766?scroll_to=2269132 And what for? How does she choose to impart this information? What is significant about these surroundings? Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:15:16 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248766?scroll_to=2269127 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248766?scroll_to=2269127 And what does the tone seem to be about this "coexisting"? This is definitely a strategy...think of the other times she does something similar... Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:14:31 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248766?scroll_to=2269121 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248766?scroll_to=2269121 Both sentences begin with "down" Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:13:01 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248766?scroll_to=2269117 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248766?scroll_to=2269117 anadiplosis is when the last word of a clause is used as the first word in the next Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:12:23 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248766?scroll_to=2269111 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248766?scroll_to=2269111 It isn't phrased as a metaphor but it certainly is a comparison to add description/image Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:11:05 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247299?scroll_to=2268469 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247299?scroll_to=2268469 good connection! Mon, 11 Jan 2021 09:08:41 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/243597?scroll_to=2216079 https://nowcomment.com/documents/243597?scroll_to=2216079 Nope...not allowed. We call that "cherry picking." It would be marked as misrepresenting the source Mon, 30 Nov 2020 08:51:11 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2060169 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2060169 Yes indeed! What kind of words are those? Can we think of a good tone word here? Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:54:07 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2060168 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2060168 and why (according to Lincoln) shouldn't humans judge other humans? Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:53:14 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2060152 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2060152 What about that second clause though? What is he doing here? How can this be --- to invoke the same god against each other? Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:52:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2060149 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2060149 Why does he draw this comparison? What would be the impact on audience(s)? Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:51:03 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2060148 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2060148 Why would he want to "play both sides," so to speak? He does condemn the confederacy...and blame them really...so why do it in the way he does? Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:50:29 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2060144 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2060144 Yes! This is definitely worth exploring (and would be) in an essay. Think about the culture at the time. Was divorce common? Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:49:06 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2060141 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2060141 Yes...and why would make that point? What's the impact on audience? Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:47:35 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225297?scroll_to=2059198 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225297?scroll_to=2059198 Why does he make this point? Does he make it any particularly impactful way (language-wise)? Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:53:40 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225297?scroll_to=2059178 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225297?scroll_to=2059178 Where/how does Lincoln shift the power in this part? Who is in control? How should his audience feel about that? Why? Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:50:31 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225297?scroll_to=2059175 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225297?scroll_to=2059175 Speaker's don't USE ethos, they build it (or, they have some naturally through past events, reputation, etc.) The appeal is EFFECT, not the tool. Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:48:51 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225297?scroll_to=2059172 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225297?scroll_to=2059172 Why do you think he brings up this paradox? How can that be possible? How do you think the audience would respond to such a line of thought? Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:47:56 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2056842 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2056842 Why use this argument? Fri, 18 Sep 2020 08:45:20 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2056838 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2056838 Why use this comparison? Explore his choice here. Fri, 18 Sep 2020 08:43:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2056835 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2056835 He means he thinks discussing other administrative plans doesn't matter right now since there is a much bigger issue happening. Fri, 18 Sep 2020 08:42:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2056832 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2056832 Since we can, I wonder if looking deeper into his choice of Matthew might reveal some interesting connections. Fri, 18 Sep 2020 08:45:23 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2056831 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2056831 Now, identify some specific language he is using that is especially powerful/impactful and unpack why it is so. Fri, 18 Sep 2020 08:40:16 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2055167 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2055167 Why use God? Audience? Argument? How does him using this argument work against the opposition? Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:29:08 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2055119 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2055119 It isn't less important. Look again at what he saying there. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:26:02 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2055099 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2055099 How does using those words do that? Here is where the "why of the how" comes in. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:28:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2055011 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2055011 Why would he want to emphasize that point? Why draw that distinction? Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:24:06 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2054939 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2054939 How does he balance criticism and forgiveness (or just a willingness to move forward more like) throughout this speech? Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:23:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2054750 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2054750 Also, consider some of the pro-slavery arguments. What is Lincoln doing here? Why does he use this argument? Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:22:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225297?scroll_to=2054259 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225297?scroll_to=2054259 Why use this argument? They are Christians...but there's something else...what was one of the Confederacy's arguments in favor of the institution of slavery? Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:27:12 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225297?scroll_to=2054239 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225297?scroll_to=2054239 Yes indeed! great point of analysis here. This really brings in exigence, audience, context, purpose, message, all the above. What language could we pick out from this part that is especially impactful or powerful? Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:57:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2052272 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2052272 Yes, and what does he want the people to know about this winning/losing/result? What does he want them to know about the fact that it even occurred? Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:17:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2052265 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2052265 and what does he want to motivate them to do? Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:16:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2052261 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2052261 Why invoke God? How does this show he understands his audience(s)? Fri, 18 Sep 2020 08:40:16 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2052256 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2052256 Yes indeed, and why might he use that argument? What was the opposing argument? What did people used to say about why slavery was a legitimate system? Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:15:36 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2052246 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2052246 !! YES Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:14:05 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2052000 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2052000 Yep! AND, by gushing over the C, he invalidates the confederacy Thu, 17 Sep 2020 08:40:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225297?scroll_to=2043801 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225297?scroll_to=2043801 READ! Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:28:30 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225299?scroll_to=2042703 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225299?scroll_to=2042703 Lerman method starts out positive every time with statements of meaning...one of the reasons I find it so useful for workshop. Always start with what's working! Helps curb defensiveness for what comes next. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:51:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225299?scroll_to=2042611 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225299?scroll_to=2042611 If you make a similar point, maybe build on the other persons so the advice is not repetitive. It is actually helpful when you notice people are picking out the same areas of your piece to critique...shows you something is off there. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:49:30 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225299?scroll_to=2042556 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225299?scroll_to=2042556 I will try to have the documents posted early in Teams workshop groups so that Wednesday y'all can look ahead. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:46:40 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225299?scroll_to=2042553 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225299?scroll_to=2042553 We read on the spot since we have smaller pieces, so how can we turn this rule into one that fits our class better? Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:45:41 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2041763 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225296?scroll_to=2041763 Annotate the text and the prompt for any rhetorical choice that connects to our SPACE analysis. Here is where we want to annotate for CAT. -Explain what the rhetorical choice is and how it connects to your SPACE analysis. After you've found as many as you can, pick one to write your WHAT/HOW/WHY statements about using the same document posted to GC. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 07:30:39 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2041765 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225298?scroll_to=2041765 Annotate the text and the prompt for any rhetorical choice that connects to our SPACE analysis. Here is where we want to annotate for CAT. -Explain what the rhetorical choice is and how it connects to your SPACE analysis. After you've found as many as you can, pick one to write your WHAT/HOW/WHY statements about using the same document posted to GC. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 07:31:32 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225297?scroll_to=2041764 https://nowcomment.com/documents/225297?scroll_to=2041764 Annotate the text and the prompt for any rhetorical choice that connects to our SPACE analysis. Here is where we want to annotate for CAT. -Explain what the rhetorical choice is and how it connects to your SPACE analysis. After you've found as many as you can, pick one to write your WHAT/HOW/WHY statements about using the same document posted to GC. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 07:31:07 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/219280?scroll_to=1998201 https://nowcomment.com/documents/219280?scroll_to=1998201 These files are images. On each image (each page), leave a comment that does the following: 1. Pull a direct quote from the text. Quote and cite using MLA format. 2. Beneath the cited quote, explain the significance of the quote to your current understanding of the rhetorical situation. Make connections, where possible, to SPACECAT. 3. Ask a question inspired by the quote. What more might you want to know? Question the text and your own understanding. 4. Respond to another peer's question *Separate your question from your analysis of the quote like so that your comment look like this: Quote: ".........." (author last name page #) Analysis: Question: Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:36:07 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/219275?scroll_to=1998186 https://nowcomment.com/documents/219275?scroll_to=1998186 These files are images. On each image (each page), leave a comment that does the following: 1. Pull a direct quote from the text. Quote and cite using MLA format. 2. Beneath the cited quote, explain the significance of the quote to your current understanding of the rhetorical situation. Make connections, where possible, to SPACECAT. 3. Ask a question inspired by the quote. What more might you want to know? Question the text and your own understanding. 4. Respond to another peer's question *Separate your question from your analysis of the quote like so that your comment look like this: Quote: ".........." (author last name page #) Analysis: Question: Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:35:17 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/219281?scroll_to=1998202 https://nowcomment.com/documents/219281?scroll_to=1998202 These files are images. On each image (each page), leave a comment that does the following: 1. Pull a direct quote from the text. Quote and cite using MLA format. 2. Beneath the cited quote, explain the significance of the quote to your current understanding of the rhetorical situation. Make connections, where possible, to SPACECAT. 3. Ask a question inspired by the quote. What more might you want to know? Question the text and your own understanding. 4. Respond to another peer's question *Separate your question from your analysis of the quote like so that your comment look like this: Quote: ".........." (author last name page #) Analysis: Question: Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:36:39 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/214990?scroll_to=1969135 https://nowcomment.com/documents/214990?scroll_to=1969135 I LOVE thinking about how we can "translate" the WORLDS (we contain multitudes...) within us to the outside world and the people reading. How do we get what is inside of us on the page in a way that is meaningful to others who may have different perspectives, beliefs, communication styles...? Thu, 20 Aug 2020 10:12:05 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1959382 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1959382 my bad, it's dirt Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:47:32 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1959309 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1959309 supposed to be SIN* Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:47:32 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1956192 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1956192 Yeah, the conversion from PDF to this did not go perfectly. There will be a couple of those. I tried to find and fix most, but there was a lot. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:57:36 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1956113 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1956113 this should say "have." There may be some typos in here because I had to convert it from a PDF, and it was....complicated. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:53:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1956084 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1956084 I enjoy how Lopate consistently uses the "I" to stand for the writer's perspective/ego/involvement in their own CNF. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:49:43 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1956069 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1956069 Lopate's introduction is both engaging and informative. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:48:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1956068 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212883?scroll_to=1956068 Phillip Lopate is a proud curmudgeon and has earned a large following. His CNF craft work is widely lauded. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:47:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212286?scroll_to=1954837 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212286?scroll_to=1954837 The only way to not receive credit for Membean is if you do not meet your weekly goals. You can track your own progress in your account, so if you skip a week, you will know, etc. Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:58:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212365?scroll_to=1953323 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212365?scroll_to=1953323 Great idea. I will always try to make sure your assessments are all in one spot for y'all as well. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:24:21 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212365?scroll_to=1953320 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212365?scroll_to=1953320 Couldn't have said it better myself...I am all about work ethic! Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:23:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212365?scroll_to=1953318 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212365?scroll_to=1953318 We go over all of this Thursday, and I'll explain in more detail, but what Marie said is true. Your grade in the class comes from the work (labor) you put in, not grades of A or B or C on individual assignments. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:23:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212365?scroll_to=1953315 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212365?scroll_to=1953315 Good idea! We will talk about the grading extensively next class, no worries! It is a transition, but a helpful one, and soon, it'll be like normal :) Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:22:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212365?scroll_to=1952707 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212365?scroll_to=1952707 I love teaching AP Lang because I love how it focuses on students being active and informed citizens. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:07:31 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212365?scroll_to=1952706 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212365?scroll_to=1952706 Paragraph 5 clearly articulates the goals of AP Lang. Go Easley yay!! Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:06:42 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212365?scroll_to=1952705 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212365?scroll_to=1952705 Read through the syllabus, then highlight anything you think is important and leave a comment about why it is important. Ask any questions you have as well. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:05:39 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212291?scroll_to=1952671 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212291?scroll_to=1952671 Yes! My personal philosophy is always work ethic first. Natural talent and skill is great, but to use those effectively, we have to have strong work ethics. I see part of my job as your teacher as encouraging work ethic and effort, not just content and skill (although, I encourage those too). Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:25:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212291?scroll_to=1952666 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212291?scroll_to=1952666 Yes, it may be a challenge for sure, and that's a good thing, like you say. Challenge is how we grow! Can't wait to read y'alls writing! Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:22:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212291?scroll_to=1952656 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212291?scroll_to=1952656 Good thing is, everything will be online at all times, so it will be super easy to know and get what you miss. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:21:07 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212291?scroll_to=1952652 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212291?scroll_to=1952652 I'll explain this in detail next class -- but it is just how we make this grading method work within Jcampus. It's to make the math work out with percentages etc. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:19:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212291?scroll_to=1952624 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212291?scroll_to=1952624 It depends. If you can prove that is why you are tardy to the office, then no. The office is handling tardies and such (I just submit the attendance record), so you will need to document and make sure they know what happened. Good question! Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:16:22 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212291?scroll_to=1952201 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212291?scroll_to=1952201 I love how AP Lang focuses on encouraging students to take ownership of their education and participation in history, government, etc. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:05:52 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212291?scroll_to=1952199 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212291?scroll_to=1952199 This section clearly articulates the goals of AP Lang! Go Easley!! Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:04:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212291?scroll_to=1952170 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212291?scroll_to=1952170 Read through my syllabus and highlight anything you think is important, then leave a comment why it is important. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:04:06 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212286?scroll_to=1951884 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212286?scroll_to=1951884 This paragraph clearly articulates the course goals! Go Easley! Tue, 11 Aug 2020 09:13:32 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212286?scroll_to=1951869 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212286?scroll_to=1951869 I love that AP Lang focuses on argument and rhetoric and encourages students to take ownership of their education and knowledge. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 09:12:56 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212286?scroll_to=1951448 https://nowcomment.com/documents/212286?scroll_to=1951448 To annotate the syllabus: Highlight anything you think is important then leave a comment about why it is important. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 09:24:51 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/211520?scroll_to=1948061 https://nowcomment.com/documents/211520?scroll_to=1948061 SUPER AWESOME. Wed, 05 Aug 2020 11:14:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/211520?scroll_to=1947050 https://nowcomment.com/documents/211520?scroll_to=1947050 I love this article! Wed, 05 Aug 2020 11:19:19 -0400