Blog 75

                Dear English 110 student.  English this year was probably a lot different than any other English I’ve ever taken.  The fact that it was based off of science fiction already made it a bit strange.  If you absolutely hate science fiction, then I think that your mind may be changes, because science fiction entails so much, and it can be pretty cool.  In the beginning you will have to watch an episode from a list of science fiction TV series every day, and then blog about it.  Watching TV will basically be your homework.  Blogging everyday will get a bit annoying at times, especially since it must be at least 250 words.  Eventually you will have to write a paper on the TV series you have been watching, and blogging will turn into whatever you want.  At first, all of this will seem extremely pointless to you.  It almost seems like it is a waste of time, but it helps you in a way that is not easily recognized at first.  Towards the end of the year, blogging 250 words will be a piece of cake and writing will seem a lot less intimidating to you.  You will learn to analyze different television shows and compare them to real life.  You should listen to the teacher during class time, because the structure for writing a paper is very specific.  Take advantage of the extra credit opportunities.  There are many of them, and it can change your grade completely.  Try your best to have fun with the two papers you have to write.  Especially the second one since it can pretty much be about anything.  Try to have fun in the class, and I hope you do very well.