An exercising in writing for the web with personality to help understand communicating messages with words.
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Writing with personality
Set up
This is an individual activity.
You will have 10 minutes to complete the task.
Describe Algonquin College with a distinct personality
I’ve chosen Algonquin because we all have an ephemeral understanding and don’t need to research anything that may sway our decisions.
1. Pick a personified animal
In your head pick a personified animal that represents what Algonquin either currently is, or what you feel Algonquin should be, or what Algonquin could be: a bubbly tiger, a crotchety dolphin, etc.
Keep this secret.
2. Describe Algonquin through your spirit animal
Why is the college is great & why should I register?
Think about word choices: formal vs. slang
Think about grammar: sentence length, punctuation
Try to convey a personality without getting in the way of understanding
3. Volunteer to read your description
The whole class can discuss why that’s a good fit for Algonquin and try to guess your spirit animal.