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Author: Suki
What to write, what to share
Tips for thinking about college
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Most of my readers aren’t quite to the point … Read the rest!
The Pleasures and Perils of Sharing Fan Fiction
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Fan fiction can be so much … Read the rest!
What is systemic racism?
Recently you may have started to hear the phrase “systemic racism” a lot. It’s been in the news and in the conversations that people are having.
My goal here is not to persuade you to any political position, but just to explain a word so that you can understand what people are really talking about.
What does “system” mean?
The dictionary says that systemic means “relating to a system, especially as opposed to a particular part.” But like many dictionary … Read the rest!
Process, not product
In our world, there’s a lot of emphasis on the end goal:
- We have to take tests
- We have to turn in projects and present them
- We have to show that we’ve read a certain number of pages, written a certain number of words, or memorized a certain amount of information
All of these are examples of “products” of our learning, and they can be important.
But even more important is … Read the rest!
What does “3 stars” mean?
These days every time you look at information about a film or book, you’ll be faced with the ubiquitous star rating system. And you will probably notice that most films and books don’t achieve 5 stars—even the books and films that you love.
What’s up with this?
Remember that rating systems are aggregations of user reviews and professional reviews. In other words, ratings are averages. And as we all know, averages … Read the rest!
Why you should always read the book before watching the movie
You’ve probably heard this advice before. But do you understand it? As a teacher of literature, I find this a very important subject!
What happens when you read
When you read text on a page or on a screen, your brain translates the marks into words. If you’re reading English, your brain translates familiar words directly into their meaning in your head. If it’s an unfamiliar word, or if you’re a slower … Read the rest!
Questions to ask yourself before you post
If you haven’t yet read Suki’s Guide to Netiquette, please do before you read this!
OK, so here we are on the World Wide Web…and it’s Wonderful! You can learn things here. You can make friends. You can find people who enjoy the same weird hobby that you do. You can take classes in your pajamas, riding in your motor home, or with a python around your neck.
However, the Web also presents … Read the rest!
“I think I can” isn’t just a kids’ story!
Do you know the story, “The Little Engine That Could”? In the story, a little steam engine has to perform what seems like an impossible job….and through positive thinking he succeeds.
Did you know that to a certain extent, this is actually real?
OK, right off the top I’m going to admit that you can’t become a superhero just by thinking you are a superhero. You can’t walk upside-down on the ceiling just … Read the rest!