10 Steps 3 Mike, Haley and Kyle
Step 1: Structure
A metaphor is a bridge between the concrete world and the abstract mind, linking something known to the senses with an abstraction of the mind, always working to describe the abstract with the concrete.
Step 2: Word Pool
Kyle Naranjo:
Metaphor: A symbol which theoretically stands for something else, which may not be related.
Bridge: The tool that connects one thing to another, either theoretically or physical.
Between: To be stuck in the middle of two things.
Concrete: The physical evidence of something.
Abstract: A characteristic which is separate from the actual object.
Mind: The conscious in which you possess knowledge.
Step 3: Re-Structure
Kyle Naranjo: A metaphor is a highway which intertwines the actual world with the “what-if” world, combining real knowledge with the thought created in our conscious, continuously striving to attach the imaginary with the real.
Step 4: Felt-Experience
Kyle Naranjo: This experiment has been one of the most unique experiences I have had at URI. At first, I was very confused and lost; to be fair, I am still slightly confused. My group and I have slowly, but surely, gained more and more experience in this field and we are effectively ready.
Step 5: 3 Words
1/2/3: Kyle Naranjo
Effectively, Images, Experience
1/2/3: Haley Nathanson
Growing, Future, Connections
1/2/3: Mike Oppliger
Unique, Realize, Notice
Step 6: A/B- 2 words
Images /Future
Growing/ Effectively
Experience/Connections
Step 7: Word Pool #2 - Choose 2 Words
Growing: developing, flourishing, maturing, expanding, spreading
Effectively: complete, adequate, sufficient
Experience: Observation or participation in an event while gaining much needed knowledge
Connections: Relation or association with an event or group
Step 8: Joint Structure
In order for someone to fully MATURE they must have a COMPLETE change in the way they think.
Step 9: Felt-Experience #2
Kyle Naranjo: As we continue to work on this experiment, my group and I develop the way we think. This class has taught us several different ways to approach a situation and this one is included. We will take this experience with us and maybe someday use it effectively.
Step 10: 3 Words #2
1/2/3: Situation, Perspective, Understanding
1/2/3: Approach, Meaning, Expand
Step 11: Final Paragraph
Kyle Naranjo: As this experiment comes to a close, we have broadened our understanding of this topic. We have been given a sentence, a set of guidelines and a final task. The insight we have gained through this class will carry with us for years and help us approach future situations with similar tactics.
Haley
Step 1.A metaphor is a bridge between the concrete world and the abstract mind, linking something known to the senses with an abstraction of the mind, always working to describe the abstract with the concrete.
Step 2.
Metaphor: a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable, an image
Bridge: a structure carrying a road, path, railroad, or canal across a river, ravine, road, railroad, or other obstacle.
Between: at, into, or across the space separating (two objects or regions).
Concrete: existing in a material or physical form; not abstract.
Abstract: thinking is the ability to think about things that are not actually present.
Step 3
An image can represent what is real and made up, connecting things we know to those we don’t. Always working to figure out the difference.
Step 4.
Growing up I would fill my head with different IMAGES about what may happen in the future. Going to college, getting a job and growing older is the PATH that many of us take. I remember in high school I could not tell what was REAL and what was MADE UP, I was scared for the future because I did not know what it would hold. As I grow older I can now see the CONNECTIONS of my life events and how they have played out. I realize that the experiences I have been through have molded my future and gotten me to where I am today.
Mike
Step 1: Structure
A metaphor is a bridge between concrete word and the abstract mind, linking something known to the senses with an abstraction of the mind, always working to describe the abstract with the concrete
Step 2: Word Pool
Conscience is a man’s compass
Metaphor - a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
Bridge - a structure carrying a road, path, railroad, or canal across a river, ravine, road, railroad, or other obstacle
Between - at, into, or across the space separating (two objects or regions)
Concrete - existing in a material or physical form; not abstract
Abstract - existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
Step 3: Re-Structure
A metaphor is a symbol that acts as a path connecting physical words with theoretical ideas, relating something familiar to the perception of concepts, always engaging the real with the “what if”.
Step 4: Felt-Experience
After the discussions had in class, I am starting to notice how much we actually use metaphors in our everyday lives. In most of my lectures, the professors use them all the time and I noticed that I use them a lot as well.
Sentence 2 : Knowledge as objective or literal truth places too much emphasis on the object of knowledge and not enough on the paradigms, perspectives, assumptions, language games, and frames of reference of the observer.
When you return to the paragraph, ask yourself how so?
HALEY:
STEP 1 : STRUCTURE
Knowledge as objective or literal truth places too much emphasis on the object of knowledge and not enough on the paradigms, perspectives, assumptions, language games, and frames of reference of the observer.
STEP 2: WORD POOL
Knowledge- facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.
Literal- taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory.
Truth- the quality or state of being true.
Emphasis- special importance, value, or prominence given to something.
Object- a material thing that can be seen and touched.
Paradigms- a paradigm is a distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, including theories, research methods, postulates, and standards for what constitutes legitimate contributions to a field
Perspectives- a view or prospect.
Assumptions- a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
Language- a system of communication used by a particular country or community.
Games- a form of play or sport, especially a competitive one played according to rules and decided by skill, strength, or luck.
Frames- a rigid structure that surrounds or encloses something such as a door or window.
Observer- a person who watches or notices something.
Reference- the action of mentioning or alluding to something.
STEP 3: RESTRUCTURE
Information as objective or actual truth places too much importance on knowing and not on the patterns, views, theories, communication rules, and surroundings of those who are watching what is going on around us.
STEP 4: FELT EXPERIENCE
This class has been a nice addition in my schedule this semester; I feel like it has allowed me to take a break from the rigid structures of a normal class and open my mind to learning in a different way. When working with my group on these assignments I find myself able to expand my mind to new suggestions that my group members have brought up in their own writing. After completing the first assignment I feel more confident in this next one.
STEP 5: THREE WORDS
KYLE-
HALEY- Ridgid, Expand, Confident
MIKE- Effective, Aspect, Apply
STEP 6: A/B TWO WORDS
Ridgid/ Effective
Confident/ Apply
STEP 7: WORD POOL 2
Ridgid: unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible.
Effective:successful in producing a desired or intended result.
Confident:feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured.
Apply: make a formal application or request.
STEP 8: JOINT STRUCTURE
When preparing for a marathon, there are certain steps you need to follow to train. An effective way to train is to form a rigid training schedule that you can keep up with.
STEP 1 : STRUCTURE
Knowledge as objective or literal truth places too much emphasis on the object of knowledge and not enough on the paradigms, perspectives, assumptions, language games, and frames of reference of the observer
STEP 2: WORD POOL
Knowledge - facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject
Literal - taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory
Truth - the quality or state of being true
Emphasis - special importance, value, or prominence given to something
Object - a person or thing to which a specified action or feeling is directed
Paradigms - a typical example or pattern of something; a model
Perspectives - a view or prospect
Assumptions - a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof
Language games - system of manipulating spoken words to render them incomprehensible to the untrained ear. Language games are used primarily by groups attempting to conceal their conversations from others
Frames of Reference - a set of criteria or stated values in relation to which measurements or judgments can be made
Observer - a person who watches or notices something
STEP 3: RESTRUCTURE
The understanding of information as objective or fact puts too much importance on knowing and not on models, views, beliefs, secret language, and judgements of the participant.
STEP 4: FELT EXPERIENCE
After doing the sentence restructure a second time, things made a lot more sense. I am able to see the importance of effective communication more than ever. I have taken many aspects from this class and applied them to my learning in other classes, as well as outside the classroom.
STEP 5: THREE WORDS
KYLE-
HALEY- Ridgid, Expand, Confident
MIKE- Effective, Aspect, Apply
STEP 6: A/B TWO WORDS
Ridgid/ Effective
Confident/ Apply
STEP 7: WORD POOL 2
Ridgid: unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible.
Effective:successful in producing a desired or intended result.
Confident:feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured.
Apply: make a formal application or request.
STEP 8: JOINT STRUCTURE
When preparing for a marathon, there are certain steps you need to follow to train. An effective way to train is to form a rigid training schedule that you can keep up with.
KYLE:
STEP 1 : STRUCTURE
Knowledge as objective or literal truth places too much emphasis on the object of knowledge and not enough on the paradigms, perspectives, assumptions, language games, and frames of reference of the observer
STEP 2: WORD POOL
Knowledge: The power one holds in their mind. The facts and information someone has regarding a person, place or thing.
Literal: The authenticity of a statement. Whether something is true to fact or not.
Truth: The trueness in regards to a statement or fact.
Emphasis: The stress placed on something, in relation to its importance to the matter.
Paradigms: The framework of an established element. The foundation of something greater.
Perspectives: The vantage point of everyone/everything involved. There could be numerous perspectives within an event.
Assumptions: The risk one takes in terms of statement or facts. Not always the right move to assume, but could eventually pay off.
Language Games: The simple observation of how language is spoken versus how language is perceived. Some words could hold two different meanings which will twist up the statement.
Frames of Reference: A set of criteria in relation to judgements or statements to be made.
Observer: The person who sees an event through his perspective.
STEP 3: RESTRUCTURE
Today, the intelligence one has on a fact is seen as more important than the person actually holding the information.
STEP 4: FELT EXPERIENCE
As I kept re-reading the statement, it began to make a lot more sense to me. The list of words towards the end, at first, was confusing; I broke each word down and realized it was just smoke and mirror. They all pointed to one thing, knowledge and power; the more you know, the more power you will hold.
STEP 5: THREE WORDS
KYLE- Statement, Smoke and Mirror, Power
HALEY- Ridgid, Expand, Confident
MIKE- Effective, Aspect, Apply
STEP 6: A/B TWO WORDS
Rigid/Statement
Effective/Smoke and Mirror
Confident/Power
STEP 7: WORD POOL 2
Rigid: A more difficult path for a situation.
Statement: The process of talking about a situation.
STEP 8: JOINT STRUCTURE
When preparing for a marathon, there are certain steps you need to follow to train. An effective way to train is to form a rigid training schedule that you can keep up with.
Haley
Step 1: Sameness and differences are a matter of context and point of view, change and continuity often two sides of the same coin.
Step 2:
Differences: a point or way in which people or things are not the same
Context: the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
Change: make or become different.
Continuity: the unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time.
Step 3: the way we see things as being similar or opposite are based on our perspectives and the unbroken existence between the two.
Step 4: I Feel like the sentences are coming more naturally to me than they did in the beginning. I am able to look at words with a different perspective with the help of the other members in my group. I feel like in the future this new way of thinking will help me learn and grow in the real world.
Step 5:
Haley: Natural, perspective and future
Step 6:
Natural / Efficient
Step 7:
Natural: existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.
Efficient: achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Step 8: Driving a car can be efficient at times, but it will burn natural resources and be harmful to the planet.
Mike
Step 1: Sameness and differences are a matter of context and point of view, change and continuity often two sides of the same coin
Step 2:
Differences - a point or way in which people or things are not the same
Context - the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
Change – make or become different
Continuity - the unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time
Step 3:
Similarities and differences are based on understandings, views, revisions and progressions, two different aspects of the same situation.
Step 4:
When doing this process, I look at words from a different angle and how many words have different meanings. This process becomes faster and more efficient when you put effort into what you write. Breaking down and restructuring sentences is an important skill and will be useful in the future.
Step 5: Angle, efficient, restructure
Step 6: Restructure and Perspective
Step 7:
Restructure - organize differently
Perspective - a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view
Kyle:
1) Structure
Sameness and differences are a matter of context and point of view, change and continuityoften two sides of the same coin.
2) Word Pool
Differences: The distinguishing features between two or more elements.
Context: Circumstances surrounding an event or a situation.
Change: To transform from the original to something different.
Continuity: The state of being continuous.
3) Re-Structure
Similarities and differences are often dependent on the situation, while transformation and consistency are opposites.
4) Felt Experience
At first, this sentence threw me through a loop. There were two different sentences in this piece, but they directly relate to one another. I had to look at each word and find a synonym, even though they were opposites. After finally finding the right words, it made the new sentence flow in the same way.
5) 3 Words
Piece
Synonym
Opposites
6) A/B – 2 Words
Angle/Piece
Natural/Efficient
Perspective/Structure
7) Word Pool #2
Angle: The degree in which you take a step back and look at something.
Piece: A work of art; either a painting, picture or book.
8) Joint Structure
Driving a car can be efficient at times, but it will burn natural resources and be harmful to the planet.
Step 1: Lessons too complex to grasp in a single occurrence spiral past again and again, small examples gradually revealing greater and greater implications.
Step 2:
Complex: consisting of many different and connected parts.
Grasp:seize and hold firmly.
Revealing: enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing.
Implications: the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.
Spiral:winding in a continuous and gradually widening (or tightening) curve, either around a central point on a flat plane or about an axis so as to form a cone.
Step 3:
Lessons that have many parts to them are hard to comprehend all at once; therefore they continuously come back to us and reveal bigger meanings over time.
Step 4: This sentence stuck out to me because I felt like it was something that I have come into in my everyday life. I often find at times there are things that happen to us that don’t fully make sense until they are given proper time. Kind of like this class, it took me time to understand how it works and why Sanjiv makes us think in this particular way. I have seen bigger meanings through the fishbowl over time reveal their true meaning.
Step 5:
Haley: proper, particular, meaning
Step 6 : comprehend/ particular
Step 7:
Comprehend: grasp mentally; understand.
Particular: used to single out an individual member of a specified group or class.
Step 8: It is better to be constant with your workload rather than to cram it in all at once because that can be pretty strenuous.
Mike
Step 1:
Lessons too complex to grasp in a single occurrence spiral past again and again, small examples gradually revealing greater and greater implications.
Step 2
Complex – consisting of many different and connected parts
Grasp – seize and hold firmly.
Spiral – winding in a continuous and gradually widening (or tightening) curve, either around a central point on a flat plane or about an axis so as to form a cone
Revealing – making interesting or significant information known, especially about a person's attitude or character.
Implications - the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated
Step 3:
Lessons consisting of many different parts all at once creates confusion, small examples can show bigger and bigger conclusions.
Step 4:
This process is becoming natural and I am using it in my everyday life. I am constantly thinking about how exam questions could have used better word choices to get across what they are asking. Using this knowledge in the future, I will be able to write sentences that everyone can understand while still getting my point across.
Step 5:
Constant
Understand
Natural
Step 6: Proper and Meaning
Step 7:
Proper - strictly so called; in its true form
Meaning - what is meant by a word, text, concept, or action.
Kyle:
1) Structure
Lessons too complex to grasp in a single occurrence spiral past again and again, small examples gradually revealing greater and greater implications.
2) Word Pool
Complex: Complicated; arranged with several different moving part.
Grasp: To attempt to firmly grip the situation at hand and fully understand it.
Spiral: To continuously run around a central point, theoretically and literally.
Revealing: To display out in the open.
Implication: The state of being implied or naturally being inferred.
3) Re-Structure
Information which is too confusing to understand will come back time and time again, breaking each part up into smaller experiences will ease the learning situation.
4) Felt Experience
The second part of the sentence was the most strenuous part. The first sentence was easy to comprehend, but the second part made me stumble. As I broke it down into smaller parts, it was easier and easier to understand.
5) 3 Words
Strenuous
Comprehend
Understand
6) A/B
Strenuous/Constant
Proper/Meaning
Particular/Comprehend
7) Word Pool #2
Strenuous: Demanding or requiring vigorous exertion or labor.
Constant: To not change or vary from the origin.
8) Joint Structure