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=Day 1: You should be looking forward to learning all about your reading process!=

Not only are you going to be strengthening your literacy skills, but are going to be a master of your Metacogniton. Be prepared to be the master of your "reading domain." This sounds absolutely thrilling, doesn't it? Be prepared to have fun while you are READING.

=What to Expect From Me, Oh Captain! Your Captain, Ms. Zook:= We are ready to jump feet first into our first day of class with "Oh Captain! Your Captain!" During the first week of classes we will find inspiration when reading from Walt Whitman's poetry. Below you will discover two videos that will help you hear Whitman's poetic "voice," providing you with an insight into what kind of a man Whitman was. Most important to both you and me is that you will be actively reading. And, I truly hope you enjoy your journey in doing so.

"Oh Captain! My Captain!"
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Introduction to Walt Whitman
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=What I Expect From You:= To have great poets, there must be great audiences. -Walt Whitman

Look forward to being a great audience, but more than this, you will be a very active participating member of your own literacy journey and towards this brilliant society of learners.

How do I know we are all brilliant? Because we will be learning by doing. And only then is brilliance born. -Ms. Zook (Starving Poet-Rightfully so) :-)

READ ME!!! For each day's assignment, you will want to select the date link on the left hand-side of the Wiki. The assignment must be turned in on or prior to the date in which the assignment is due. If for some reason you are not able to have a completed assignment on the date due, be proactive and contact me. Life happens. What doesn't happen is procrastination. And, procrastination on your part does not necessitate an emergency on my part. You will also want to select the Course Requirement's Tab to learn of additional assignments and their due dates.

=Week 1 Assignment #2:=

Question: So, what is Ms. Zook's teaching style? What should you expect from me as your teacher?

Answer......... "A child said, What is the grass? fetching it to me with full hands. How could I answer the child? I do not know what it is, anymore than he. I guess it must be my flag of disposition, out of hopeful green stuff is woven." -Walt Whitman

[|About Walt Whitman]

After reading the above quote and visiting the above About Walk Whitman link, within the Discussion Tab please share your thoughts in a quick sentence or two on what you believe my teaching style to be.