Class Letter

Dear Int Comm-ers,

Eight weeks is a funny amount of time.  At times, the summer seemed to drag on, especially around hour 3.5 of 4.  But looking back, eight weeks is so short.  I hate the saying, but time flew this term! 

You all were up to the challenge though, and I think it really paid off in the end.  The daily homework, the multiple drafts of our essays, and the in-class and out of class work with Nancy helped you reach the potential I could see in each of you our first day.  I'm so pleased with how much more conscious you are of how to compose sentences now.  The attention I see you put towards choosing the best word for your thought, the right form of a verb so it matches your subject...these are things that many of you didn't even consider in the beginning.  Even though it is painful to write this way (because of how much more attention you have to give each thought), you are all taking that first all important step to becoming college writers and lifelong thinkers! 

As much work as we put into writing this summer, I can see the dividends paying off in reading too.  When you become more aware of writing styles, you become more critical readers.  Always annotate and ask yourself "why?" when reading.  Again, I know it slows the process and is somewhat painful to do, but know that good things come with patience and perserverance. 

You all did so well this summer.  I hope you take a few weeks to enjoy your success and build off of it.  Keep reading!  Write daily!  Think about anything that interests you!  Make it a habit to read or write (or both) on the CTA.  You'll be amazed at how much you can get done during your commute :).  In the fall, you'll be primed for Int Comm 100, and you'll go in knowing that you are reading for the beginning review that most 100 classes start off with. 

Normally, this is the time when I'd invite you all to stop in my office or email me the following semester to let me know how you are doing.  However, this summer, you know I am moving to Maryland, and I will probably also lose my CCC email address.  Know that I wish you all the BEST OF LUCK! 

Best,
Lynn