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Weekly Class Discussion Board Directions [Due Wednesday, May 4 at 11:59 PM, local time; 15 min] Step 1: Respond to one of the prompts below on the discussion board. Your answer should be at least one paragraph (100–150 words) in length. Choose one of the five senses and see if you can find an example of an appeal to that sense in each of the three essays. For example, if you choose “hearing,” find an example (a sentence or passage) in each essay where sound is an important part of the detail. In the discussion board, report on your findings, discussing specific examples.Choose your favorite of the three essays and go through it again, looking specifically for the use of detail and description. Find a passage that exemplifies good description and discuss what that particular passage does for the piece. In other words, writers rarely add detail just for the sake of detail; the detail and description serve a purpose. What does this detail do for the mood or tone? What does it do for the thesis or purpose of the essay? How would it affect the essay if the description passage were left out?“I wish I had written this part.” To read like a writer is to pay attention to craft and admire well-written passages. Find a favorite passage from the reading and discuss why you wish you had written it. In other words, what makes that passage work so well? Is it how the sentences are crafted? Is it the insight—a bit of truth you have always thought but have never put into words? What about that passage would you like to imitate in your own writing? [Due Saturday of Lesson 02 at 11:59 PM, local time; 30 min] During the week, read and respond to your classmates’ posts. Step 2: Read at least 4–6 posts written by your classmates. Step 3: Choose at least two posts to respond to. Include examples from your learning and the readings in your posts. (50–75 words each) If you agree with what someone has said, state why you agree and explain your reasoning. If you disagree, respectfully share your thoughts. Post at least two responses to your classmates’ posts by Saturday. Note: It is suggested that you do NOT complete this all in one session, but come back throughout the week.   Jennifer Taylor  (1 reply) 4/28/2016 7:39 AM Our Connection to the Earth (Example Post) ... Reply Yeukai Anita Machiha (New)5/2/2016 2:13 AM Our connection to the earth ... Reply Shilpa Terupalli Nakka  (1 reply) (New)5/1/2016 7:59 PM Dandelions or weeds ... Reply Yeukai Anita Machiha (New)5/2/2016 2:18 AM Hi Shilpa ... Reply Yeukai Anita Machiha (New)5/2/2016 12:47 AM Dandelions ... Reply Esther Marie Wells (New)5/2/2016 5:53 AM - Edited(5/2/2016 5:54 AM) Wish I wrote this well...... ... Reply    New Thread    Order by: ThreadAuthor, first nameAuthor, last namePost date   New only