Stream of Consciousness Directions: Sit in your neighborhood for 5 days . You will be writing stream of consciousness notes. Without thinking or judging, write down everything you see, hear smell taste touch. Pay special attention to the routines of daily life, the sights and sounds of your neighborhood and city. NO TALKING while doing this exercise. You MUST be completely silent and do the activity alone. Don’t worry about spelling or grammar. Write whatever comes to your eyes and ears.  SEE HEAR SMELL TASTE TOUCH/FEEL

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SUMMARY Answer the following questions in complete sentences with details. · What did you see ? Describe in words. · What did you hear? Describe in words. · What images repeat in your neighborhood? · Do you see any social, cultural, economic, or political symbols? · Do you see anything humorous that says something about where you live or your culture? How do you see your city, neighborhood, what is it like…describe the people, place and how they interact. Don’t worry about spelling or grammar. Write whatever comes to your eyes and ears.