Second Meeting on Book Presentation, Nov. 4, 2014

During our second meeting, we shared our responses to Mina Shaughnessy: Her Life and Work now that we have read more of it. We determined that each of us would focus on what we are most passionate about in the book and try to weave that into our class presentation.

Karen is most struck with the enigma of Shaughnessy--from the West, but very cosmopolitan; a scholar but also a fashionista; loved and hated by people in equal measure, etc.. That may be a way to present the biographical information of her life.

Nick is considering using the address she gave to the Modern Language Association conference in 1975, "Diving In," as a jumping off point to address her approach to teaching basic writers. He may be able to address its usefulness to him as a teacher and to other teachers.

Shaughnessy's role in the open admissions movement at City College will be another huge part of our presentation. Both Maria and Sok are interested in this part of the story. We are working on ways to divide the topic.

We may also address strengths and weaknesses of the book, or what it is and what it isn't.

We may also create a power point or prezi to tie our presentations together.