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**I have settled on the topic of Breast Cancer, because I want to learn more about the disease. My audience for right now will be young women and the purpose will be to inform them of the signs and danger of breast cancer. I will draw on sources from medicine magazines, articles, and textbooks. I might use letters, newspaper and medicine articles, pictures, and brochures. **

**http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/content/@nho/documents/document/f861009final90809pdf.pdf **

www.breastcancer.org

My name is Taylor Miller and I am majoring in Early Childhood Education. I love little children and want to help them learn and grow. I played soccer for 12 years and field hockey for 6, but I tore my ACL in both knees. I enjoy going tothe Outer Banks and Ocean City New Jersey each summer with my family. I work at a retirement home and a preschool. I love working with the children, although they can drive me crazy! I have two labordoddle dogs. I'm excitedabout my freshman year at Bloomsburg!!

Reflection: I enjoyed filling out the survey, because it helped me realize what my strengths and weaknesses are. I thought the questions were excellent, because they were detailed and made me think about if I actually liked or disliked the activity. I know that I am a physical learner and I know that I am not a big fan of science or math! I scored well on Interpersonal and Intrapersonal.





















**Writing Analysis Strategy: Part II: Holistic Analysis **


 *  Genre

Voodoo Doll and Story ||


 *  Genre

Poem ||


 *  Genre

Recipe Book ||

Quickly look over the entire project. In each box write the genre of each piece and the type of information it appears the writer has chosen to include. Do you think the genre is appropriate for that kind of information?

Salem Witch Trials ||
 *  Topic


 * Genre

Evidence Box. ||


 * Genre

Poem ||


 * Genre

Party Invitation ||


 * Genre

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">Journal Entry ||


 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;">Genre

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">Dorcas Good’s journal ||


 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;">Genre

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">Poem ||


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<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">Dialogue ||


 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;">Genre

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">Dark Magic Invitation ||


 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;">Genre

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">Magazine Article ||

<span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 24pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 135pt; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;">**//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Does the project have unity? Yes //**

<span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 37.5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 135pt; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Can you see how the writer created cohesion among the pieces? If so, how? The writer gave her audience the background of Puritan life with the recipe book and magazine article and then gave individual perspectives on the witch trials.

<span style="display: block; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 135pt; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11pt;">If you cannot detect how this was done immediately, how do you think cohesion might be created in a topic like this? I saw cohesion!

<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Evidence Box: Yes it included artifacts from the witch trials Party Program: Yes it included information about what to do during the “witches” black magic party. Dark Magic Invitation: Yes it included where and when the magic would take place.

<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Magazine Article: Yes it had to do with the Reverend’s salary and residents being for or against him.

<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Recipes: Yes it included what witches would eat!

<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Dialogue: Yes it included information about Mary signing the witches book and accusing John Proctor.

<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Dorcas Good’s Diary Entry: Yes this is necessary because it shows that she just wanted to be with her mother and believed her mother wasn’t a witch.

<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Georgy Porgy Poem/Song: Yes this is necessary because he was hung. Dorcas Good’s Short Story: Yes this is important, because she is older and her perspective is more in-depth of the trials.

<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Poem: Yes this poem is important, because it talks about every innocent person becoming “evil.”

<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Voodoo Doll and Story: Yes this is important, because it shows what the witches would have used.

<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Hands Poem: Yes this is important, it puts different perspectives on the accused and the accusers. Salem Song: Yes this is important, because it is another aspect of the witch trials and gives information about the reverend.

** Topic Talk: Person **

** Topic Choice: Dr. Seuss **

List five facts that you already know about this person:


 * 1) Dr. Seuss has books that have been on the best-seller’s list.


 * 1) Some of his books have been made into movies.


 * 1) His writing and illustrations are comical.


 * 1) Read Across America day is for Dr. Seuss’s birthday.


 * 1) Dr. Seuss’s real name is Theodore.

** Answer these questions about this person: **

<span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> 1. How did this person impact the world? Dr. Seuss impacted the world by writing many enjoyable books for children.

<span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> 2. Why do we still learn about this person and his/her works today? We still learn about this person, because he has touched many children’s lives.

<span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> 3. Why are you interested in researching this person? I’m interesting in researching this person, because I want to know who Dr. Seuss really is. I want to know he was like as a person and not just an author.

<span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> 4. How do you personally connect with this person? I personally connect with this person, because I read his books when I was younger and loved them!

** Resources **

What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other?

I think interviews, databases, films, and informational articles or other writings will be the most beneficial to me.

** Topic Talk: Event, Issue, or Other Topic of Interest **

** Topic Choice: Breast Cancer **

List five facts that you already know about this topic:


 * 1) A pink ribbon is a symbol to support breast cancer victims and help with organizations.


 * 1) There are many walks for breast cancer. There is even one at Bloomsburg on October 24.


 * 1) Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women.

4.The earlier the cancer is found and treated, the better the outcome for the patient.

5. Women should get annual breast exams even if they are healthy.

** Answer these questions about this person: **

<span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> 1. How did this impact the world? This impacts the world because many women are dying yearly of breast cancer.

<span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> 2. Why do we still learn about this today? Many scientist are still researching breast cancer, because of how deadly and common it is in women.

<span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> 3. Why are you interested in researching this? I’m interesting in studying this topic, because I want to know more about this disease and why it is so fatal.

<span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> 4. How do you personally connect with this? I personally connect with this topic, because I know someone that has breast cancer.

** Resources **

What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other? I think that books on cancers, documentaries, and maybe even magazine articles will help me learn more about breast cancer.

** Once you have completed worksheets for TWO topics, please answer these two questions; be prepared to discuss your answers in class: ** <span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> 1. Of your two topic choices, which one do you think you will find the most information about? Please explain. I think I will find more information about breast cancer than Dr. Seuss, but I think it will also be harder to comprehend breast cancer’s information.

<span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> 2. Of your two topic choices, which one do you really like the best? Please explain. I’m not sure which one I like best. Dr. Seuss would be enjoyable, because it would be light-hearted. Plus, I can relate to the children’s books because I’m planning on being a teacher. Breast cancer would be very beneficial to research so I could know all the facts, but it would be also more emotional due to the fact I know someone with the disease.

Before Bloomsburg, I lived in… Lititz, PA

At Bloomsburg, I want to major in… Early Childhood Education

Right now, I’m most interested in… Figuring out my future

My favorite musical artist is…. Lady Antebellum

My favorite movie is…. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

One thing I like to do in my spare time is… Run

When it comes to technology, I’m most comfortable with…(put X next to all that apply)

Microsoft Word X Microsoft Powerpoint X Email X Cellphone X Text messaging X Taking cellphone pictures X Taking cellphone video X Taking cellphone audio Video editing Blogging or Social Networking (e.g., Facebook) X Making websites

My favorite teachers were the ones who… Cared about me and pushed me to be the best.

But I didn’t like classes in which… The material was boring and I had trouble staying awake!

In this class, I’m most nervous about… writing an excellent essay.

In this class, I’m most excited about… How small the class size is and how we will get to know one another.

If there’s one thing you should know about me as a student, it’s… I have to try hard to get good grades, but it’s worth it.

If there’s one thing you should know about me in general, it’s… I’m kind and will always be open to help anyone.

Do you: Like to write? 2 Like to learn new words? 1 Like to tell stories? 3 Enjoy reading? 4 Give good directions to others so that they understand the first time? 2 Have a good memory for names, dates, facts? 3 Enjoy making or hearing puns? 2 Enjoy metaphors? 2
 * Learning Style #1**
 * Total score 19**

Do you: Like to work with computers and calculators? 2 Enjoy math class? 1 Easily add numbers in your head? 2 Enjoy doing science experiments? 1 Ask a lot of questions about how things work? 1 Enjoy chess, checkers, or other strategy games? 1 Enjoy logic puzzles or brainteasers? 1 Like to go by steps, from A to B to C, rather than jumping from A to D? 3
 * Learning Style #2**
 * Total score 12**

Do you: Read maps, charts, or diagrams more easily than text? 2 Build interesting three dimensional constructions (like LEGO buildings or others)? 1 Prefer to draw pictures rather than tell stories? 1 Find your way to a new place easily? 1 Like to take things apart and then try to figure out how to put them back together? 1 Doodle a lot on notebooks? 2 Visualize the back side of an object from looking at the front? 1 Estimate distances between objects easily? 1
 * Learning Style #3**
 * Total score 10**

Do you: Find activities like riding a bike, skating, or walking on a balance beam easy? 3 Run, swim, and exercise without getting tired? 4 Learn to play new sports easily and quickly? 4 Learn a new dance step easily and quickly? 3 Use a lot of hand gestures and body movements when talking to friends? 4 Like touching things you’ve just seen? 3 Cleverly mimic other people’s gestures or mannerisms? 3 Move, tap, or fidget while seated for a long time in one spot? 4
 * Learning Style #4**
 * Total score 25**

Do you: Enjoy playing a musical instrument? 2 Listen to music a lot? 4 Hum or sing a lot? 3 Tell people when music sounds off-key? 1 Have a good singing voice? 1 Remember the melodies of songs? 2 Sing harmony? 1 Compose music in your head or on paper? 1
 * Learning Style #5**
 * Total score 15**

Do you: Like to work and/or play with others? 4 Understand how people are feeling by looking at their faces? 4 Give advice to friends who have problems? 4 Have a good sense of empathy or concern for others? 4 Seem to be street-smart? 3 Seem to be a natural leader on teams? 2 Get energy from being with people rather than being alone? 3 Feel that several minds working on something are better than one? 3
 * Learning Style #6**
 * Total score 27**

Do you: Often need a quiet place to work or just be alone? 4 Like to make collections of things that have special meaning for you? 3 Remember your dreams? 4 Display a sense of independence or strong will? 3 Have a realistic sense of your own strengths and weaknesses? 3 Accurately express how you are feeling? 2 Have an interest or a hobby that you don’t talk much about? 1 Get energy from being alone rather than being with people? 1
 * Learning Style #7**
 * Total score 21**

Do you: Enjoy collecting bugs, flowers, or rocks? 3 Like to closely examine what you find in nature? 2 Keep detailed records of your observations of nature? 1 Like to watch natural phenomena like the moon/tides and hear explanations about them? 3 Become fascinated with one thing from nature and want to learn about it thoroughly? 1 Want to find out the name of a bird or a bug you’ve seen? 1 Like to classify things? 1 Want to become a geologist, biologist, or some other type of scientist? 1
 * Learning Style #8**
 * Total score 13**