https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1 Made with love en-us 2018-09-04 13:30:25 UTC 2018-09-13 15:57:04 UTC hello@padlet.com ambercupp https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278083448 2018-09-05 16:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278083448 jonathanb5401 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278084577

 A visit that I had made to a place that made me feel especially close to nature was Boy Scout summer camp. I chose this because you spend a whole week outside and sleep in a tent and just be one with nature listening to the rain fall at night on the old canvas tent. Listening to the wind in the tree leaves and bugs make noises. It was very relaxing and fun.

]]> 2018-09-05 17:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278084577 madisond31001 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278084606 Annie Dillard is referring to writing when she says she does it all the time. She thinks writing is a full time job so it would make sense for her to write whenever she has free time. ]]> 2018-09-05 17:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278084606 devinh2101 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278084694 When she says this, she is referring to telling people about the story of the moth after skiing, on the way home from the bank, or after the children are asleep.  She is also talking about leaving the candles burn to burn more moths. Directly after saying the quote, she talks about how she prepares for visitors and leaves the candles burn.

]]> 2018-09-05 17:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278084694 monicat102400 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278084743 2018-09-05 17:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278084743 corbinf81600 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278084846 She is referring to the choice to be made between living you life normally or just becoming a writer. She thought about at many points during the day because she questions herself on what she wants to do in her life and compares it to the moths and how they die in glory.She is referring to the choice to be made between living you life normally or just becoming a writer. She thought about at many points during the day because she questions herself on what she wants to do in her life and compares it to the moths and how they die in glory.]]> 2018-09-05 17:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278084846 evanc42800 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278084943 I would tell George that all of the answers are in the essay. Annie's writing techniques may be confusing, but never are they misleading. Also, I would mention that George may have to read the passage or essay multiple times to gain a better understanding of the points that are being made. This exercise usually helps me increase my reading and problem solving skills If I ever get stumped on an unfamiliar section.]]> 2018-09-05 17:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278084943 devinh2101 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278085062 Annie Dillard is usually opposed to "writing personally" because it can lead to bad writing.  She says that the writer of a personal narrative should try to avoid thinking too much about themselves.  She says this because that could lead the writer to include things that happened even though they did not need to include those things.  The writer could also feel increasing strong about the events that they did not need to include but included anyway.

]]> 2018-09-05 17:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278085062 jordanb42300 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278085075 2. Yes, the author tells how the moth has fallen into the wax, but not because it was attracted to the wax, but because it was attracted to the light and happened to fall into the wax. The moth was not devoured instantly, but it slowly covered its body until it was covered and dead. The author is comparing herself to the moth. She was drawn into it (writing) by something other, but she soon drowned. The reality of her product grabbed her to where she could not go, until it devoured her completely and she hadthe life sucked out of her. All the time, she only watches the moth, just as she feels the world watched her.]]> 2018-09-05 17:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278085075 trinityc5901 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278085155 Annie's use of figure of speech implies that the nature of a writer's calling as she sees it is much like a moths calling to the candle light. Annie described that the majority of the moths that went towards the light ended up elsewhere, but the moth that went into the light gave its life. (pg 4.) Annie also describes that a writer has to give up their life in order to be a writer. (pg 6.) Therefore both give up their lives to achieve their goals or they will never reach their goals. ]]> 2018-09-05 17:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278085155 jonathanb5401 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278085200 Annie Dillard is generally opposed to personal writings because "it is a danger that you get lost in the contemplation of your wonderful self." (How I wrote the Moth Essay Page 15 Paragraph 24) Also you should stay away from  personal narratives because it is an art to fully understand yourself. So, if you can not understand yourself to write a personal narrative or other personal writing how are you going to expect someone to understand what you wrote if you do not even understand half of it?]]> 2018-09-05 17:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278085200 trinityc5901 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278085507  Annie Dillard is generally opposed to "writing personally" because it can be dreadful. It may get difficult to achieve the type of writing you want because there are so many pitfalls involved in personal writings. The dangers and pitfalls of writing personally that should try to be avoided are getting lost in talking about yourself too much. You do not want to include things because they happened or because you have strong feelings about them and then forget to let your reader feel emotion. It is so easy to get caught up in talking about yourself that the writing turns into you congratulating yourself. ]]> 2018-09-05 17:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278085507 kurtk5601 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278086161 What does a city have to offer that is better then the great outdoors, or just nature in general? The city is just full of nasty emissions that make it smell and look terrible. I'd rather hear the sounds and sights that nature have to offer; rather than hearing cars beep at each other as a defensive maneuver against one another. Tell me, would you rather sit on a fallen tree in nature or sit on a bench in the city whilst people stumble on your feet? For I would rather sit in nature to explore the beauty it has to offer. These are just some of the reasons nature is a more peaceful environment to me.

]]> 2018-09-05 17:03:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278086161 evanc42800 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278086522 When Dillard mentioned to the aspiring writer to analyze the text manipulatively, coldly and analytically, I believe she is trying to  pass her ability on to others.  Reviewing your text allows opportunities to arise where error can be terminated. Using techniques like Annie's will improve any writers knowledge constructing future essays. 

]]> 2018-09-05 17:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278086522 kurtk5601 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278086628 In paragraph fifteen Annie Dillard states that revising a text or narrative is a "breeze", if you know what to look for whilst revising the written text. She gives the advice of revising a text in a manner that is analytically cold to give you the best chance of success in revising a text. She gives this advice for a good reason, so that the written piece is not irrelevant to the topic being addressed. Annie Dillard also briefly states, but not directly, that in order to reach a peak point of analytical talent, you must give it close attention and practice.

]]> 2018-09-05 17:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278086628 danielleb91200 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278374153 When Annie mentions devoting her life to writing, she relates it to the moth flying into the flame and burning to death. The moth has an attraction towards the candle flame the same way she does for being a writer. She mentions that writing takes up all of your free time and suggests that you can not be anything else. As she questions whether or not the moth has fulfilled it's life, she is also questioning herself. ]]> 2018-09-06 12:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278374153 caitlynm21901 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278439390

 A visit I made to a place where I felt especially close with nature was Xel-Ha in Cancun, Mexico. The sight was so incredible I actually couldn't believe it was real. It was absolutely beautiful. There was not one thing that did not a contain of color or hue of natural beauty.  Most vividly, I remember the crystal clear ocean and the calm atmosphere the lagoon provided. It is almost as if the place had been untouched by human-kind although voices echoed around me. 

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2. Dillard gives this advice because like in the first question, you do not want to bore the reader with you life and forget that they have feelings also. She says that you want to edit it "with nerves of steel" (Cooley 10) and by doing this, all the gooey unnecessary details can but cut out so that the writing is straight forward. 

]]> 2018-09-06 14:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278454789 melodeew12100 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278455134

1. I believe that she is referring to writing because as the book exists , she is a writer. She could write or come up with it in her head the go home and write it down and sometimes writing comes easier when someone is doing something as it could spark up ideas on different things. 

]]> 2018-09-06 14:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278455134 madisond31001 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278518786 Annie Dillard is generally opposed to personal writing because it can lead to dreadful writing. You can get lost within yourself you can include more than necessary for any little reason. You may only write what makes you feel something instead of making sure the reader feels something. Plus she thinks it can lead to babbling and self congratulating. ]]> 2018-09-06 16:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278518786 corbinf81600 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278537354 The best essay I wrote was junior year with my research paper. I was under a bit of stress which helped me work more efficiently but not so much stress that I just refused to work. I like to work after school when I am calm and collected. I work in my room with music playing over the speakers and can research or write that way. I like to research on the web to find what I need to succeed such as research and preferably get an online copy or get a library copy if none are available. With information in hand I skim through it with my objectives in mind and mark pages and lines that I want to pull my information from. Skimming through the information I plan out in what order I want to write in and how I want to write it. I than begin piecing the information together and end up filling in words between it and writing bridges to connect the information to one another and will hopefully get a decent rough draft which I can fix with other peoples help to work into a paper.]]> 2018-09-06 16:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278537354 monicat102400 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278537499 The author means she will write whenever she can in order to leave her legacy.

]]> 2018-09-06 16:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278537499 caitlynm21901 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278538849

I usually write when asked to or when I have so much to say that it never comes out right when I say it aloud.  I usually write in class or at home, I'm known to write better when there is nothing going on around me. I write better when my mind is clear but I also like to write when there is a lot going on, it makes me feel as if everything makes better sense on paper. When writing things for school I do way better if I take a pencil and paper and jot down my ideas and thoughts out first. Then I usually do my research, organize everything out on paper again, then I begin writing. I feel best about my writing when I start out confident and organized. 

]]> 2018-09-06 16:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278538849 christianl8100 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278937936 She is just like the moths, and the candle is opportunity . You can either touch it and back away from a life of dedication, or you can go through it and stick with something your entire life.]]> 2018-09-07 17:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278937936 christianl8100 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278938008 She is just like the moths, and the candle is life itself. You can touch it and back away out of fear, and not interact with people again. The other choice being, you can go through the flames and join people and have a more fulfilling experience.]]> 2018-09-07 17:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278938008 christianl8100 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278939079 Weather it means that those are the specific times because that is when she is available or those time are of her choosing are debatable.
Personally I think it is because those are the times she is available and is committed to finishing it]]> 2018-09-07 17:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278939079 jordanb42300 https://padlet.com/ambercupp/nortonchapter1/wish/278945804 It was deep.  She talked about the moth as if it was insignificant. she just watched as it was in the melted wax. It could not do anything, only laid there, slowly dying, engulfed by the wax. The author just sits there and watches it sit there and die in the wax.  I feel almost like the author has a specific reason for this. Maybe she feels she has a connection with it in  a strange way. she seemed she didn't want to go on herself.

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