Thursday, December 16, 2010

blog 16: Notes on Session Four

Coach A
Student D

student D wrote article for cougar bite and wanted to make sure it sounds alright
student D read through article while following with a pencil (corrected mistakes)
  -spoke fast, biology major
coach A read along while student read aloud
student D said it'll be a fast session, didn't remove his jacket
coach A leaned on elbow
as student D finished up (reading last paragraph), cracked knuckles as he stumbled over explanation
as student D explained, he took leaf he brought with him and explained using it as a prop.
student D cracked knuckles as coach A read part of paper aloud
when coach A coughed, student move away slightly
coach A pointed to places where student D should correct wording
coach A suggested using synonyms
  - student D said he'd check a thesaurus
coach gave verbal praise when student seemed unsure of self

changed to computer setting to check synonyms on thesaurus.com
student D leaned in to read screen
coach A countered student D's rapid movements/thoughts with a calmness and slower/casual movements

after paper completed, student D asked about writing in general and his demeanor calmed, didn't seem as rushed.
student D said goodbye to both coach A and myself.

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