Today
in class we learned about genres, and the components of genres. We focused on how
to specifically identify the components of a genre in detail. As well as, how
to minimize a broad component into a more concise one.
To
do so, we analyzed Dirk’s Navigating Genres
in our free write to get a better understanding of how to separate a genre into
components. We also had to contribute in practice activities to get some hands
on experience. In which, I learned about textual genres that I would have never
categorized as textual genres. For example, in our free write ID 13 mentioned
that text and notes are textual genres. Whenever I heard the word textual
genres my mind would always go to books, articles, etc. I never thought to open
up my mind to common everyday things that we write. For this reason, I personally really enjoyed receiving
a few moments to attempt the in class activities alone. Besides allowing me to
learn new things from my peers, it also helped me realize what I understood,
and what I need further help on. In doing the practice problems I realized that
I need to practice getting to the grain of the component, instead of writing
down broad components of a genre.
In
addition, we also learned about Elbow’s first and second-order thinking. Which I
think could not only be related to school activities, but also everyday
activities. Elbow’s first and second-order thinking is such a broad spectrum
that it can even apply to how someone learns or plays sports. For example, in
dance it is important to first use first-order thinking to get comfortable and
learn the choreography, but it is also important to then use second-order
thinking to clean up the dance and be performance ready. That is one of the
main reasons why I enjoyed Elbow’s reading. It did not only relate to writing,
but also everyday life.
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