BMCC OpenLab | Celeste Conway | Activity https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/members/cconway/activity/ Activity feed for Celeste Conway. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:46:50 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 dd623da6a89d6d07a51ce1340b1b3453 Celeste Conway created the site OER Test Course https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/197133/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:10:51 -0400 0 9df355795c77accab53e8402fab45f19 Celeste Conway wrote a new blog post Welcome to Week 8 in the group ENG 101: English Composition Spring ii 2026 [Conway] https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-101-english-composition-spring-ii-2026-conway/?p=10153 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:35:21 -0400 Welcome to Week 8 Welcome to Week 8.  Monday is the last day of this course. This week we will read and comment on […]

]]> 0 edc57452fc9a8f3cc57b4410d0c7dcd4 Celeste Conway wrote a new blog post Link to Zoom Meetings (Monday and Wednesday) in the group ENG 101: English Composition Spring ii 2026 [Conway] https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-101-english-composition-spring-ii-2026-conway/?p=9855 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:28:44 -0400 Link to Zoom Meetings (Monday and Wednesday) Celeste Conway is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: My Meeting ENG 101 Time: […]

]]> 0 c10746fe8b63031f0e826f7158f289ef Celeste Conway wrote a new blog post Professor Office Hour in the group ENG 101: English Composition Spring ii 2026 [Conway] https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-101-english-composition-spring-ii-2026-conway/?p=9848 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:22 -0400 Professor Office Hour Zoom Office Hour: Monday 2:00 – 3:00  Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting […]

]]> 0 585f7472ba3f8615e371f90632389111 Celeste Conway wrote a new blog post Advocacy Resource Center (ARC) in the group ENG 101: English Composition Spring ii 2026 [Conway] https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-101-english-composition-spring-ii-2026-conway/?p=9843 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:52:17 -0400 Advocacy Resource Center (ARC) The Advocacy and Resource Center (ARC) offers free service to students to ensure that they have […]

]]> 0 19a6ca29ae76139cfc1a48ff55140e80 Celeste Conway created the group ENG 101: English Composition Spring ii 2026 [Conway] https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/188659/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:11:53 -0500 0 c932530b516ece2bfa02a84d2ff4b931 Celeste Conway created the site ENG 101: English Composition Spring ii 2026 [Conway] https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/188657/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:10:34 -0500 0 4c120c88ad4563a3deead06a6ba99b22 Celeste Conway created the site ENG 101: English Composition II Summer 26 [Conway] https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/188626/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:19:58 -0500 0 18800415333833db883ba8907ed9f75c Celeste Conway created the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2026 [Conway] https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/188530/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 23:16:50 -0500 0 948a1f65c0bfcdc1510fbf5005445657 Celeste Conway created the site ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2026 [Conway] https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/188529/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 23:15:04 -0500 0 f44798c474e76e76a83bf30c164ba199 Celeste Conway wrote a new blog post Monday and Wednesday, Sept. 22-24, 2025 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Fall 2025 [Conway] https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-fall-2025-conway/?p=19744 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:27:37 -0400 Monday and Wednesday, Sept. 22-24, 2025 There are no classes on Monday and Wednesday, September 22-24. This time will be made up in […]

]]> 0 810c902631b9cdc676d12f9d008a23c4 Celeste Conway wrote a new blog post How to Review Instructor's Comments on Your Essays in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Summer II 2025 [Conway] https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-summer-ii-2025-conway/?p=10006 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:09:46 -0400 How to Review Instructor's Comments on Your Essays To review my comments/corrections on your essays: Go to Brightspace. Click on the […]

]]> 0 3bb72292748726af19ca8b2e85d2a7d2 Celeste Conway wrote a new blog post Link to Weekly Zoom Meetings in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Summer II 2025 [Conway] https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-summer-ii-2025-conway/?p=9981 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:51:07 -0400 Link to Weekly Zoom Meetings Zoom meetings are held on Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 p.m. – 1:40 pm. Click this link to join:  

]]> 0 469b37e56213f6bbdae156a4a0fa540b Celeste Conway wrote a new blog post Summer Tutoring Schedule in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Summer II 2025 [Conway] https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-summer-ii-2025-conway/?p=9970 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:48:37 -0400 Summer Tutoring Schedule Click here for the Summer 2025 tutoring schedule.

]]> 0 382c893da9c14e862eb5a27f4607018c Celeste Conway created the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Fall 2025 [Conway] https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/182928/ Sun, 22 Jun 2025 21:47:48 -0400 0 bd53ea92c8f4a351b8d424d6a930dec9 Celeste Conway created the site ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Fall 2025 [Conway] https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/182927/ Sun, 22 Jun 2025 21:45:19 -0400 0 581f3c1eeb56fee31c49d092d8e4bc73 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/19/week-15-wesley/#comment-295 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:59:01 -0400 Wesley, this does not address the prompt for Week 15. Also, you posted on Monday, May 19th. Week 15 is already over.

In reply to - Wesley Deheer-Graham wrote a new blog post Week 15-Wesley in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Week 15-WesleyThe last part of The House on Mango Street keeps digging into what […] ]]> 8f35ea2217b5e5fa099140c925fa8120 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/18/week-15-shirley-miranda/#comment-294 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:57:30 -0400 Shirley, thanks for the great comments. I think it’s great that you feel best about Essay 2. The reason I say this is because Essay 2 is an assignment that teaches/reinforces the essential structure of an essay. If you can do well on Essay 2, you should be able to write clear, organized essays for any subject.

In reply to - Shirley Miranda wrote a new blog post Week 15 – Shirley Miranda in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Week 15 – Shirley MirandaI believe Essay 2 was my most successful assignment. I […] ]]> 17db5ea1c6054d0b54c57b2c4b357536 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/15/discussion-15-2/#comment-293 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:55:36 -0400 Shazanie, it’s very insightful for you to recognize your own tendency to overthink. It makes sense to me that you would get confused as a result of this tendency. You give me the idea that in future classes, we should have a discussion about things students do that increase their own stress and how we can try to lessen that stress.

In reply to - Shazanie Rose wrote a new blog post Discussion 15 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Discussion 151.I’m really proud of Essay Three. I found it fun and creative, and I really e […] ]]> 4e91610b4424ce1a45c82e19ed63b126 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/18/senghor-cajou-discussion-board-15/#comment-292 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:53:15 -0400 Senghor, I truly appreciate all your comments here, and I am so glad you feel that have learned things in this course. Of course, the main part of that learning is what you yourself contributed to the effort. You always revised. You asked questions when needed. You visited me in office hours. You did all the real work, so congratulations!

In reply to - Senghor Cajou wrote a new blog post Senghor Cajou discussion board 15 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Senghor Cajou discussion board 15This semester was a successful one and it […] ]]> 407947dc7d24e56cc067a786fe927351 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/16/db-15-oscar-orellana/#comment-291 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:50:26 -0400 Oscar, it may sound simple, but having a clear thesis is the basis of a good essay. In fact, without a thesis, you don’t really have an essay. So if you leave this course knowing this, you are way ahead of the game!

In reply to - Oscar Orellana wrote a new blog post DB 15 OScar orellana in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] DB 15 OScar orellanaI feel like the most successful assignment that I did was essay 4. […] ]]> f9c950fbc61d101e46f822bad03861a0 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/13/octavia-kirkland-discussion-15/#comment-290 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:48:33 -0400 Octavia, I am very glad that in future essays you will not introduce quotes with “in the text it states.” That is a good thing to learn! Essay 1 was quite complex, so I can understand that students struggled a bit with it.

In reply to - Octavia Kirkland wrote a new blog post Octavia Kirkland Discussion 15 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Octavia Kirkland Discussion 151. Which assignment do you feel was most […] ]]> 77f980141b9a625efeb6a0e73d76340d Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/15/discussion-15/#comment-289 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:46:15 -0400 Lucas, I’m not sure what Oedipus the King article you are referring to, but I do agree that for many assignments, evidence and facts are important. Even in opinion essays, such as Essay 4, you need to support your claim with evidence from secondary sources.

In reply to - Lucas wrote a new blog post Discussion 15 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Discussion 15The article about Oedipus the King from Week 7 was, in my opinion, the most successful […] ]]> b0a5977b81cf09239b3f724dd2c08d46 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/13/liutciia-galeeva-laboy-discussion-week-15/#comment-288 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:44:02 -0400 Liutciia, it makes me feel great to hear that the assignments for the class were genuinely helpful in terms of improving your writing. I know the poetry flyer was much more creative than the other assignments, but I really do want students to leave ENG 201 knowing how to write better. I like that each of the assignments had its own value for you!

In reply to - Liutciia Galeeva Laboy wrote a new blog post Liutciia Galeeva Laboy Discussion Week 15 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Liutciia Galeeva Laboy Discussion Week 151. Which […] ]]> e9fd11cc76299c7c9a54107d6bea84ce Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/18/week-15-db/#comment-287 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:39:38 -0400 Leila, it’s so nice to hear that you added your poetry flyer content to your journal. I love hearing things like that, which show that an assignment has real meaning to a student. And yes, I will say to you as I have to others that if you are struggling—academically or even healthwise—you should make your issues known and ask the professor for help.

In reply to - Leila Clesca wrote a new blog post Week 15 DB in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Week 15 DB  I thunk the most successful and equally enjoyable for me was essay three because i […] ]]> 45e4aab3b5e73049c2b7bdca3cd68bf7 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/14/khrystal-rivera-discussion-16/#comment-286 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:36:33 -0400 Khrystal, yes, Essay 1 was tricky because there were so many layers to it. I also like your reflection on how your writing style should echo your style as a human being! So many students try to create a writing “voice” that is not their own but what they think sounds like a smarter cousin.

In reply to - Khrystal Rivera wrote a new blog post Khrystal Rivera – Discussion 16 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Khrystal Rivera – Discussion 161.     Which assignment do you feel was mos […] ]]> 5e1b9e7de2f84c0be7eca465fc8e200b Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/13/kadiatou-balde-discussion-15/#comment-285 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:33:54 -0400 Kadiatou, wow, I really like your discussion of process. A lot of people don’t think of writing essays as a multi-stepped process. But you are so right. First, there is the thinking and planning. Then there is the first draft. The real learning process takes place, I think, during the second draft. This knowledge you have will help you in all your…[Read more]

In reply to - Kadiatou Balde wrote a new blog post Kadiatou Balde Discussion 15 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Kadiatou Balde Discussion 15Which assignment do you feel was most successful […] ]]> 118a24f77bf44258af4009c16ee072fc Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/16/week-15-discussion-2/#comment-284 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:30:50 -0400 Jahniya, your comment that it’s best to “slow down and read more carefully” is right on. I know it’s sometimes tedious to wade through instructions, but in the end, it saves a lot of time. I know because often I have to watch instructional videos for Brightspace or other technical platforms.

In reply to - Jahniya Nelson wrote a new blog post Week 15 discussion in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Week 15 discussionThe assignment I feel was most successful was my reflection and […] ]]> a33b4dee8769b68fda5a17852f7fae29 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/17/19421/#comment-283 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:28:30 -0400 Hsu, thank you for comments. Essay 1 was complicated, and I can understand that it could be confusing. As your colleague Hilda notes, however, you should never be afraid to ask questions is you don’t understand something.

In reply to - Hsu Wai Phyar wrote a new blog post Week 15 Discussion _ Hsu Wai Phyar in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Week 15 Discussion _ Hsu Wai Phyar1. The assignment I feel I did best on […] ]]> 091082ce1f2f49107794198d27a11c3b Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/13/hilda-basurto-curiel-week-15-discussion/#comment-282 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:26:41 -0400 Hilda, thanks for the great self-assessment. You worked super-hard this semester, and it paid off. I think if you compare your first essays with your final one, you will feel great. And yes, reading directions is worth the time it takes. Maybe the most important thing you say here is that you should never be afraid to ask a question. That’s a sign…[Read more]

In reply to - Hilda Basurto wrote a new blog post Hilda Basurto Curiel – Week 15 Discussion in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Hilda Basurto Curiel – Week 15 Discussion1. Which assignment do […] ]]> 6d63098a65baf5995bcaf76ca50b779a Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/15/db-15-heather-hansen/#comment-281 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:23:56 -0400 Heather, I love what you say at the end of your post about perfection. No one is perfect, no work is perfect (which is why I do not give grades of 100%), and I certainly do not expect perfection. But what I do value is when students care enough to read reviews of their work, as you have, and submit thoughtful revisions. As you say. things are…[Read more]

In reply to - Heather H wrote a new blog post DB 15 Heather Hansen in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] DB 15 Heather HansenThis semester in class I feel my most successfull assignment was a […] ]]> c0a1085052d7944bc1afbe0e29cc5105 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/14/week15/#comment-280 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:20:55 -0400 Fatim, you should be happy with the progress you made this semester. You worked very hard, always took the time to revise, and were always generous in Zoom discussions. I hope you can bring this confidence to all your future classes. And as you say, don’t forget to read and follow instructions. You’ll save yourself a lot of time in the process.

In reply to - Fatim Sidibe wrote a new blog post Week#15 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Week#15This semester has been quite a journey, and I feel particularly proud of my work on […] ]]> 4a28d6bd0665c43669ed27f11f7b7b39 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/14/evelyn-ramos_week-15-disscusion/#comment-279 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:18:41 -0400 Evelyn, it’s so nice to hear that the poetry segment brought you back to your old interest in poetry. That’s wonderful. And yes, reading directions is a game changer. It matters in the work world too.

In reply to - Evelyn Ramos wrote a new blog post Evelyn Ramos_Week 15 disscusion in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Evelyn Ramos_Week 15 disscusionWhich assignment do you feel was most […] ]]> 4871ebc6251d18409d1bfbea38a4c434 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/14/concepcion-arellano-discussion-16/#comment-278 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:15:56 -0400 Thanks for the good comments. I would never have known that you struggled with English. I do hope you have more confidence now in your own ability to express ideas. And it’s great that you learned a new skill with Canva.

In reply to - Concepcion Arellano wrote a new blog post Concepcion Arellano Discussion 16 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Concepcion Arellano Discussion 16As we are coming to the end of this […] ]]> 57c460632039f2ace067329d72311e7b Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/17/andreany-estevez-15/#comment-277 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:11:32 -0400 I especially like your comments to question 3. I think a lot of students make this mistake. Maybe you were even encouraged to write in this way in high school. I don’t know, but the whole idea of writing is to communicate, so the clearer the better.

In reply to - Andreany Estevez wrote a new blog post Andreany Estevez – #15 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Andreany Estevez – #15I feel like assignment 3 was my best work because I was able […] ]]> 5bace7c05cabe3b516b3c965fa765ac5 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/16/week-15-discussion-2/#comment-273 Sun, 18 May 2025 23:30:12 -0400 Comment from Tahj Young. Posted by Prof. Conway because Tahj cannot access OpenLab.

Wow, I had the same feeling about Essay 3 too! I loved that we got the chance to, as you put it, “show creativity and personal voice.” It really gave us the opportunity to express ourselves, and I think the poems we chose reflected something unique about eac…[Read more]

In reply to - Jahniya Nelson wrote a new blog post Week 15 discussion in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Week 15 discussionThe assignment I feel was most successful was my reflection and […] ]]> 14995efaad56d22c6833ead5380d1e7c Celeste Conway wrote a new blog post Tahj Young Week 15 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/?p=19434 Sun, 18 May 2025 23:28:13 -0400 Tahj Young Week 15So far, my most successful assignment would be Essay 3 not just because it received my […]

]]> 6a0d3f3f4e018b03034d9b72d7722dc8 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/14/carol-varon-discussion-week-15/#comment-267 Wed, 14 May 2025 21:25:41 -0400 Carol, if you’ve learned (or relearned) the importance of reading directions, you have learned something very important. I’m glad you enjoyed essays 3 and 4. I couldn’t agree more that when you are interested in a topic, you engage much more fully in related assignments and projects.

In reply to - Carol varon wrote a new blog post Carol Varon- Discussion Week 15 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Carol Varon- Discussion Week 151. Which assignment do you feel was most […] ]]> 41e32c70df1dc2e818d4d2f2c3a73833 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/14/aryanna-figueroa-discussion-15/#comment-266 Wed, 14 May 2025 21:23:28 -0400 Aryanna, I appreciate your honestly and self-evaluation. Your answer to the third question says it all. Read directions! It sounds as though you will carry this with you as you go forward into other classes. It will also save a lot of time.

In reply to - aryanna figueroa wrote a new blog post Aryanna Figueroa Discussion 15 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Aryanna Figueroa Discussion 151. Which assignment do you feel was most […] ]]> ad5e237392fad30d965e39d55f150b77 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/13/daryen-rubin-week-15/#comment-265 Wed, 14 May 2025 21:20:49 -0400 Daryen, thank you for the candid comments and self-assessment. I loved your Essay 1, and I think it is a very instructive assignment. It requries students to read carefully on multiple levels. Your realization that it’s better to take time with essays rather than rushing or leaving them for the last minute is the best advice I could give anyone.…[Read more]

In reply to - Daryen Rubin wrote a new blog post Daryen Rubin | Week 15 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Daryen Rubin | Week 15 The assignment that I feel was the most successful was Essay 1. […] ]]> 80abf14923239e71b68f015cd2cf6cc9 Celeste Conway created the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Summer II 2025 [Conway] https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/180850/ Thu, 08 May 2025 17:17:20 -0400 0 e7a3a2b279b2a9ae0366129596151b6c Celeste Conway created the site ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Summer II 2025 [Conway] https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/180849/ Thu, 08 May 2025 17:13:57 -0400 0 701da5be6c00aa187617e421ff551831 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/04/week-13/#comment-261 Mon, 05 May 2025 15:53:37 -0400 I like your highlighting of the word “quilt.” You are so right that simple word choice is powerful. It is different from “blanket,” isn’t it?

In reply to - Shazanie Rose wrote a new blog post Week 13 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Week 13I think Raymond Carver’s idea makes sense. Everyday things, like a chair or a quilt, can h […] ]]> 1122cb2268a67cfa97d9d63a4ad59d39 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/04/senghor-cajou-discussion-board-13/#comment-260 Mon, 05 May 2025 15:51:56 -0400 Yes, Senghor, I think O’Connor employs very simple language in the story that conveys exactly who the characters are. There are also some lovely descriptions of the landscape that use commonplace language that paints a vivid picture.

In reply to - Senghor Cajou wrote a new blog post Senghor Cajou Discussion board 13 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Senghor Cajou Discussion board 13Raymond Carver’s idea of commonplace l […] ]]> babdad7bfb57f149e21f399c39374bf0 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/04/28/hilda-basurto-curiel-week-13-discussion/#comment-258 Mon, 05 May 2025 14:38:56 -0400 Hilda, I wanted everyone to find an example from one of the other stories we read this semester to show some examples of commonplace but precise language.

In reply to - Hilda Basurto wrote a new blog post Hilda Basurto Curiel – Week 13 Discussion in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Hilda Basurto Curiel – Week 13 DiscussionReading the short article […] ]]> e3b785170b553f9a1189dbec2c52bda2 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/02/db-week13/#comment-257 Mon, 05 May 2025 14:37:02 -0400 Fatim, I never thought of “Araby” as using commonplace language. I always felt Joyce’s language was very elegant and full of similes, metaphors, and other literary devices. But I do know what you mean about the precision of his descriptions and the clarity of even the most simple detail.

In reply to - Fatim Sidibe wrote a new blog post DB, Week#13 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] DB, Week#13Raymond Carver’s idea about using “commonplace but precise language” to give every […] ]]> 0e23589e6e713ec54afa0ca11c103816 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/04/concepcion-arellano-discussion-13/#comment-256 Mon, 05 May 2025 14:02:49 -0400 Concepcion, I’m glad you learned something about writing from reading Carver! And I agree that some of the lines in “The Five Forty-eight” are really powerful in their directness.

In reply to - Concepcion Arellano wrote a new blog post Concepcion Arellano Discussion 13 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Concepcion Arellano Discussion 13I have always thought that an […] ]]> 924e31488ebdf7c68ea2648436897eac Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/02/andreany-week-13/#comment-255 Mon, 05 May 2025 13:49:21 -0400 Andreany, what a great example of simple but powerful language. I think Carver would agree with you on this one.

In reply to - Andreany Estevez wrote a new blog post Andreany- Week # 13 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Andreany- Week # 13One of the stories we read in class that I noticed used […] ]]> b95f0fd79dc58f4fc02df680c1109ae9 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/05/01/evelyn-ramos_-week-13-discussion/#comment-251 Mon, 05 May 2025 00:38:11 -0400 Evelyn, it’s interesting that while Garcia Marquez’s words are simple, there is something very poetic about them. especially in the section you have quoted here.

In reply to - Evelyn Ramos wrote a new blog post Evelyn Ramos_ Week 13 discussion in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Evelyn Ramos_ Week 13 discussionI think that the idea expressed by Raymond […] ]]> 4705f84b9c8703f82a0e9f60535e83f8 Celeste Conway posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/eng-201-introduction-to-literature-spring-2025-conway/2025/04/30/anna-week-13/#comment-250 Mon, 05 May 2025 00:36:49 -0400 Yes, Anna, the Carver poem contains no poetically descriptive language, yet through the simple words about the warm apple pie, readers get a sense of deep comfort, which is then belied by the violence that is suggest by the poem.

In reply to - Anna wrote a new blog post Anna Week 13 in the group ENG 201: Introduction to Literature Spring 2025 [Conway] Anna Week 13I found “Commonplace but Precise Language” very interesting.  In my understanding, Carv […] ]]>