Week+One

Logger: Mr. Masson

Thursday, 9.06.07 Instead of distributing the syllabus, playing some getting to know you games, or soliciting a trite writing sample, Mr. Masson tells a long winded and meandering story about a beautiful young socialite who meets a tragic fate due to forbidden love. The class stares somewhat blankly, wondering just what exactly does "Reading Literature and Media" mean? What will we be doing in here? Is he going to make us write as much as we did when we were Freshmen? Why does my stomach feel so funny? (Chicken Nuggets, the digestive system takes a day or two to adjust to school lunch).

All is made clear through MAPS.

Mode Audience Purpose Situation

Friday, 9.07.07 Masson becomes a little less cryptic and goes over the syllabus, takes a test spin through the Wikispace, and assigns the Coat of Arms project. Hopefully the doubts and anxiety have been replaced by enthusiasm for what should shape up to be a fun and exciting senior year.