Remember, the first essay should be turned in before 11:59 p.m. on October 1st (tomorrow), or it will late.
If you are already done, then you may turn your paper in "early".
For future reference, the papers that get turned in early usually get read first and the grades for those papers are posted first. However, do not turn a paper in so early that you do not get a chance to implement any of the advice of me or your peers. That would just be silly.
As for when will grades be posted, they will be posted roughly 2 weeks after you turn it in. I read them randomly, sometimes based on cool titles and sometimes based on when the paper was turned in, so if you titled your paper "My Goal" or "Essay #1" or wait until the last minute to turn it in like some sort of slacker, I may wait until the last minute to read it. :-)
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
"Homework"
The homework for this weekend is to keep working on your essays.
I talked about some additional reading, but I think you guys should just stay focused on your essays.
**Somethings to remember:**
+Make sure you focus on the PROCESS (whatever that process might be) This is a process paper.
+Provide important details
+Check your Thesis with your Paper
+Check your MLA formatting (take a look here: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ for some help)
1 inch margins
Double Spaced
12 pt. Times New Roman Font (or equivalent)
Align your text to the left (Do not evenly justify it)
Do not skip extra lines between paragraphs
Name and Page number in Header
+Do not use Contractions or the word "You"
+Make sure you have 3 full pages (touch the fourth at least a little), all though it is alright to write more.
+Check your ideas against the prompt. Make sure you answer the prompt.
Send me an email if you have a question.
I talked about some additional reading, but I think you guys should just stay focused on your essays.
**Somethings to remember:**
+Make sure you focus on the PROCESS (whatever that process might be) This is a process paper.
+Provide important details
+Check your Thesis with your Paper
+Check your MLA formatting (take a look here: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ for some help)
1 inch margins
Double Spaced
12 pt. Times New Roman Font (or equivalent)
Align your text to the left (Do not evenly justify it)
Do not skip extra lines between paragraphs
Name and Page number in Header
+Do not use Contractions or the word "You"
+Make sure you have 3 full pages (touch the fourth at least a little), all though it is alright to write more.
+Check your ideas against the prompt. Make sure you answer the prompt.
Send me an email if you have a question.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
A Note on Essays
It is alright to write more than the minimum!
Although the minimum for the rough draft is two pages and 3 full pages for the final draft (meaning it touches the fourth page), it does not mean that you are limited to only that many pages.
Do not feel obligated to go beyond, but the idea is that you write as much as you need to in order to fully explore your topic.
This is a writing class, and as such, you will never be punished for writing more than the minimum.
Of course, if you write 3 pages of meandering nonsense and three pages of good information, you will obviously not do well -- and I will tell you to reduce it.
For future reference, only if I state that their is a maximum limit on what you write do you need to worry about your upper limits. :-)
Although the minimum for the rough draft is two pages and 3 full pages for the final draft (meaning it touches the fourth page), it does not mean that you are limited to only that many pages.
Do not feel obligated to go beyond, but the idea is that you write as much as you need to in order to fully explore your topic.
This is a writing class, and as such, you will never be punished for writing more than the minimum.
Of course, if you write 3 pages of meandering nonsense and three pages of good information, you will obviously not do well -- and I will tell you to reduce it.
For future reference, only if I state that their is a maximum limit on what you write do you need to worry about your upper limits. :-)
Rough Drafts
The homework for tonight is simple.
Work on your papers and produce a rough draft that is at least Two Full Pages long.
Bring Two Copies of this Rough Draft for Thursday.
In addition to the rough draft, you must also revise your Outlines to better reflect your paper and include your Revised Thesis in your Outline.
Make sure you write in complete (but brief) sentences and use the standard hierarchical format to structure your outline. Bring One copy of this Outline on Thursday as well.
Work on your papers and produce a rough draft that is at least Two Full Pages long.
Bring Two Copies of this Rough Draft for Thursday.
In addition to the rough draft, you must also revise your Outlines to better reflect your paper and include your Revised Thesis in your Outline.
Make sure you write in complete (but brief) sentences and use the standard hierarchical format to structure your outline. Bring One copy of this Outline on Thursday as well.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Identity
I have been talking a lot about personality and putting yourself into your paper.
SO, what does that mean? Obviously one cannot ever put everything that constitutes their identity into a single paper. We, as individuals, are far too complex for that -- in fact the idea of identity is far too complex for that.
But here is an exercise I would like you guys to try:
I would like each of you to pick out 3-5 pieces of clothing (or accessories) that you own and wear that you think says something important about who you are. You can put them on or just lay them out, but I want you to really look at them. Describe them to me briefly and then tell me how they reflect who you are. What would they tell a stranger about you, if that stranger was looking at you from across the room and could not hear you talk or see how you behave.
Shakespeare frequently defined (or complicated) identity by the clothes his characters wore. Often a character gained and lost power by the way they dressed. Do you think this is true? Is your identity contained within yourself or is it something that is worn, or is it even something you have control of? Could your identity be something that is contained not in you, but in what people perceive you to be?
Provide me with roughly a 2 page response to this, including what those articles of clothing are and what they say about you. Keep it brief and try to stay within the page requirement if you are doing only 3 articles, as this will force you to use your language effectively. No repetition or unnecessary phrasing. Be precise! If you do 5 articles you can only have one additional page, but feel free to give it a shot.
Try to have fun with it.
Consider this: instead of reading "articles" from some website or book, you are reading articles of clothing.
Send me an email if you have a question.
SO, what does that mean? Obviously one cannot ever put everything that constitutes their identity into a single paper. We, as individuals, are far too complex for that -- in fact the idea of identity is far too complex for that.
But here is an exercise I would like you guys to try:
I would like each of you to pick out 3-5 pieces of clothing (or accessories) that you own and wear that you think says something important about who you are. You can put them on or just lay them out, but I want you to really look at them. Describe them to me briefly and then tell me how they reflect who you are. What would they tell a stranger about you, if that stranger was looking at you from across the room and could not hear you talk or see how you behave.
Shakespeare frequently defined (or complicated) identity by the clothes his characters wore. Often a character gained and lost power by the way they dressed. Do you think this is true? Is your identity contained within yourself or is it something that is worn, or is it even something you have control of? Could your identity be something that is contained not in you, but in what people perceive you to be?
Provide me with roughly a 2 page response to this, including what those articles of clothing are and what they say about you. Keep it brief and try to stay within the page requirement if you are doing only 3 articles, as this will force you to use your language effectively. No repetition or unnecessary phrasing. Be precise! If you do 5 articles you can only have one additional page, but feel free to give it a shot.
Try to have fun with it.
Consider this: instead of reading "articles" from some website or book, you are reading articles of clothing.
Send me an email if you have a question.
Turn It In (Round Two)
Because the last Turn It In post was a while ago, it has slipped into the "older posts" section of our class website, so some of you are having a hard time finding it.
Our information is as followed: class ID: 2854695 enrollment password: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Simply go to https://www.turnitin.com/newuser_type.asp?r=58.8204330693248&svr=11&session-id=a3a5458092d6e01a1e3c60f65146036b&lang=&
If you have never used TurnItIn.com before, then click the link marked student, under Create New Account. Follow it from there. If you run into a problem, send me a message.
Our information is as followed: class ID: 2854695 enrollment password: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Simply go to https://www.turnitin.com/newuser_type.asp?r=58.8204330693248&svr=11&session-id=a3a5458092d6e01a1e3c60f65146036b&lang=&
If you have never used TurnItIn.com before, then click the link marked student, under Create New Account. Follow it from there. If you run into a problem, send me a message.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Theses and Dinosaurs!
Take a look at this comic and respond to it (roughly a page).
http://www.qwantz.com/index.php?comic=720
You do not need to answer all of those questions I gave you, but you may want to consider them in some way. You may also include what you think about the comic on a more personal level, but do not neglect some sort of connection or evaluation.
Then I would like you guys to try your best at coming up with a thesis statement of your own for your upcoming papers (your outlines/discussions should aid you in this). Compare your thesis statement to T-Rex's. What is different? What is the same? Is it better? Why? This explanation should be roughly a page as well. We will, of course, talk more about thesis statements on Tuesday.
There will be one more assignment that I will post tomorrow. If nothing else, it should be fun.
*Note: Those of you who have not made a TurnItIn.com account should do so, and submit your test pager!*
http://www.qwantz.com/index.php?comic=720
You do not need to answer all of those questions I gave you, but you may want to consider them in some way. You may also include what you think about the comic on a more personal level, but do not neglect some sort of connection or evaluation.
Then I would like you guys to try your best at coming up with a thesis statement of your own for your upcoming papers (your outlines/discussions should aid you in this). Compare your thesis statement to T-Rex's. What is different? What is the same? Is it better? Why? This explanation should be roughly a page as well. We will, of course, talk more about thesis statements on Tuesday.
There will be one more assignment that I will post tomorrow. If nothing else, it should be fun.
*Note: Those of you who have not made a TurnItIn.com account should do so, and submit your test pager!*
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Outlines and Zombies!
Here is your reading assignments for this evening. Enjoy!
http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2008/04/how-to-battle-z/
http://www.kuro5hin.org/story/2005/4/18/153047/155
Write roughly a one page response to these two articles.
Compare them and try to find how they connect to our assignments.
Then you should look at your own topic. You may want to begin researching your subject. Work on refining and narrowing down what it is you want to include in your paper.
I would also like you guys to produce a "rough" outline for the things you will talk about in your paper. This will be needed for the in-class assignment on Thursday so bring two copies of it.
Those of you that have a bonus assignment to do should take a look at the post below this one.
http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2008/04/how-to-battle-z/
http://www.kuro5hin.org/story/2005/4/18/153047/155
Write roughly a one page response to these two articles.
Compare them and try to find how they connect to our assignments.
Then you should look at your own topic. You may want to begin researching your subject. Work on refining and narrowing down what it is you want to include in your paper.
I would also like you guys to produce a "rough" outline for the things you will talk about in your paper. This will be needed for the in-class assignment on Thursday so bring two copies of it.
Those of you that have a bonus assignment to do should take a look at the post below this one.
Topics and Lateness
Here are the names and topics of the 18 people who emailed me before 11:59 on Monday.
Max Tormohlen (Fishing in Alaska)
Elizabeth Tracy (Lake Havasu Vacation)
Alex Burtea (Snowboarding in the Alps)
Jaime West (Swim Instructor)
Nicole Sorenson (Becoming a Nurse)
Brandon Goco (Film Greatness)
Dylan Plautz (Skateboarding)
Danie Austin (Cooking ?)
Jessica Rojo (Writing Poetry)
Ranim Ziade (Dentistry)
Alexandra Tichy (Hiking the Grand Canyon)
Christian Michel (Perfect Jam Session)
Ashley Ortiz (Life Goal ?)
Sarah Kim (Profession Singer)
Olga Valladares (Working with Kids)
Claudia Torres (Vacationing in Mexico)
Jerry Hernandez (Art History Museum Curator)
Melanie Perezalonso (CEO of Success?)
Here are the names of the 9 people who did not email their topic in time.
Tyler McAfee (Basketball ?)
Kevin Kim (Pro Basketball player)
Sam Ahn (Learning Multiple Languages)
Emaan Sourjah (Becoming a Sociologist)
Gabriel Arballo (Volleyball ?)
Abe Rodas (Becoming a Math Teacher)
Speros Mantas (Law and Theme parks)
Bryce Forbes (Baseball Games)
Manny Hurtado (Military Might)
Take a look at your topic. Make sure it resembles what you wanted as your topic. Email me if you would like it to change.
Those of you that have a question mark by your name: this means I am still unclear on what exactly you are doing. If you have two question marks, it means you still haven't emailed me and told me what you want to do. Let me know what you want to do ASAP. Definitely before Thursday!
For those shameful few of you that are on the second list, you must take any piece of fruit (preferably a whole piece of fruit ) and analyze it for roughly one page. Capture it with words as if it was within your viewfinder. Here is the trick: you cannot tell me what piece of fruit it is. Describe it anyway you can, but do not say what it is or use any words that would reference what it is.
Do not say:
It is an apple.
It is Newton's favorite fruit.
It is something a teacher would have on her desk.
(nothing like that)
I am looking for details and sensory information about this thing.
Touch it, taste it, sniff it; if it speaks to you, tell me what it says.
Email me if you have any questions.
Max Tormohlen (Fishing in Alaska)
Elizabeth Tracy (Lake Havasu Vacation)
Alex Burtea (Snowboarding in the Alps)
Jaime West (Swim Instructor)
Nicole Sorenson (Becoming a Nurse)
Brandon Goco (Film Greatness)
Dylan Plautz (Skateboarding)
Danie Austin (Cooking ?)
Jessica Rojo (Writing Poetry)
Ranim Ziade (Dentistry)
Alexandra Tichy (Hiking the Grand Canyon)
Christian Michel (Perfect Jam Session)
Ashley Ortiz (Life Goal ?)
Sarah Kim (Profession Singer)
Olga Valladares (Working with Kids)
Claudia Torres (Vacationing in Mexico)
Jerry Hernandez (Art History Museum Curator)
Melanie Perezalonso (CEO of Success?)
Here are the names of the 9 people who did not email their topic in time.
Tyler McAfee (Basketball ?)
Kevin Kim (Pro Basketball player)
Sam Ahn (Learning Multiple Languages)
Emaan Sourjah (Becoming a Sociologist)
Gabriel Arballo (Volleyball ?)
Abe Rodas (Becoming a Math Teacher)
Speros Mantas (Law and Theme parks)
Bryce Forbes (Baseball Games)
Manny Hurtado (Military Might)
Take a look at your topic. Make sure it resembles what you wanted as your topic. Email me if you would like it to change.
Those of you that have a question mark by your name: this means I am still unclear on what exactly you are doing. If you have two question marks, it means you still haven't emailed me and told me what you want to do. Let me know what you want to do ASAP. Definitely before Thursday!
For those shameful few of you that are on the second list, you must take any piece of fruit (preferably a whole piece of fruit ) and analyze it for roughly one page. Capture it with words as if it was within your viewfinder. Here is the trick: you cannot tell me what piece of fruit it is. Describe it anyway you can, but do not say what it is or use any words that would reference what it is.
Do not say:
It is an apple.
It is Newton's favorite fruit.
It is something a teacher would have on her desk.
(nothing like that)
I am looking for details and sensory information about this thing.
Touch it, taste it, sniff it; if it speaks to you, tell me what it says.
Email me if you have any questions.
Formatting Paper Help
I want you guys to begin working on the format of your papers.
Here is a site that will help you with MLA (Modern Language Associations) format.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01
This is usually how many teachers want your papers formatted -- especially English teachers.
Note: There is a link to Works Cited help on this page as well.
(See our little OWL for a direct link)
Here is a site that will help you with MLA (Modern Language Associations) format.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01
This is usually how many teachers want your papers formatted -- especially English teachers.
Note: There is a link to Works Cited help on this page as well.
(See our little OWL for a direct link)
Friday, September 11, 2009
Origami
I have sent you guys three different emails with different options for the origami that I want you to make me (due Tuesday). Choose one of the options and try your best to make the figures. You will not be judged on artistic merit, but feel free to decorate them however you want (or to do as many as you want).
If you are not satisfied with the options I provided (or you have your own favorite origami), feel free to make a different figure that is not listed.
Note: All of the ones I showed start with a square piece of paper.
Please try to really engage and think about this assignment.
We will be talking about it on Tuesday.
If you have any questions, send me an email.
If you are not satisfied with the options I provided (or you have your own favorite origami), feel free to make a different figure that is not listed.
Note: All of the ones I showed start with a square piece of paper.
Please try to really engage and think about this assignment.
We will be talking about it on Tuesday.
If you have any questions, send me an email.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Weekend Assignment
This weekend we begin working on the first essay assignment.
I will email you guys a small 3 page essay. It is just an example. We will talk about it on Tuesday.
Write a journal response to this essay.
I will also email you guys some pages on How to Make Origami.
For your journal response to the Origami manuals you will make one of the origami figurines (Try your best. I am not judging you on your artistic ability, but give it an honest try)
You do not need to write a response to the origami.
You should also begin thinking about your up coming essay. But you do not need to do anything yet. I know I mentioned an outline to some of you. All I want you to do is be thinking about it. If that means you make some notes for yourself, then that is what you should do. Otherwise, we will talk more about it in class on Tuesday.
Note: Some of you need to make sure you did both parts of the journal that was due today. Some of you only did the page on your interest. You must also do a normal journal response to that article.
Finally, do not forget the "in-class" assignment of finding something in the Arboretum that interested you. That will be due Tuesday as well.
Note: A few posts below, there is one about TurnItIn.com. I recommend you check it out and make an account if you can. Your essays will be submitted through TurnItIn.com, it helps to get a jump start on making an account. We will also talk more about this next week.
I will email you guys a small 3 page essay. It is just an example. We will talk about it on Tuesday.
Write a journal response to this essay.
I will also email you guys some pages on How to Make Origami.
For your journal response to the Origami manuals you will make one of the origami figurines (Try your best. I am not judging you on your artistic ability, but give it an honest try)
You do not need to write a response to the origami.
You should also begin thinking about your up coming essay. But you do not need to do anything yet. I know I mentioned an outline to some of you. All I want you to do is be thinking about it. If that means you make some notes for yourself, then that is what you should do. Otherwise, we will talk more about it in class on Tuesday.
Note: Some of you need to make sure you did both parts of the journal that was due today. Some of you only did the page on your interest. You must also do a normal journal response to that article.
Finally, do not forget the "in-class" assignment of finding something in the Arboretum that interested you. That will be due Tuesday as well.
Note: A few posts below, there is one about TurnItIn.com. I recommend you check it out and make an account if you can. Your essays will be submitted through TurnItIn.com, it helps to get a jump start on making an account. We will also talk more about this next week.
Essay #1
Rough Draft Due 09-22-09
Final Draft Due 10-01-09
Essay Assignment #1 – Expository Essay
Expository essays are all about the “How”. In class, and in our conferences, you have had a chance to discuss something that interests you, as well as take some time to examine these things closely. But now I want you to describe the method behind some of the things you love. Choose one of the following essay prompts and write a well-developed, cohesive essay about something that interests you.
Essays must be:
- Double spaced
- Typed in 12-pt Times New Roman font
- At least 3 full pages long.
- and Follow MLA guidelines
1) From cooking shows with Julia Childs to Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe, the best explanations of how something gets done have personality, in addition to the information. Believe it or not there is something you are an expert on! Tell me about something you like to do. Describe in detail the process you go through to do this activity. If it has numbers/weights/values be sure to include them. If it requires special tools, make sure you let me know what they are and why they are important for this job. Does it require help? Does it require special materials? Or a special location? What are the specifics? This may require that you think about the process in an entirely new way (you may even need to do a little research). Make this explanation personal, but stay focused on the topic. Remember I don’t know as much about this topic as you do. You might also include why you like to do this activity or why you do this activity at all (Does it make you money? Is it a means to an end?). Let me know the details, but concentrate on the procedure. Explain it to me. I want to learn something.
2) Almost everyone has a dream for his/her own life. Sometimes these goals are dreamlike and vague (like being rich), but sometimes the goals are very specific and concrete (like visiting Notre Dame Cathedral). This prompt is for those of you who have a very specific goal in their life. Tell me about your goal and how you are going to reach it. If you want to have a job like someone, what do you have to do to become like this person? If you want to go somewhere on a trip, what do you have to do to get there? If it’s a personal goal, what do you have to change to reach it? What do you have to learn? What about this attracts you to this goal? It doesn’t have to be a job, but it cannot be simply graduating college (although college can be a milestone on your road to this goal). It can be anything from a trip you want to take to a future career. It can be an exercise routine that you need to maintain to get into the military or just a skill you want to acquire. Plan it out and tell me about the process you would need to take to get there.
Final Draft Due 10-01-09
Essay Assignment #1 – Expository Essay
Expository essays are all about the “How”. In class, and in our conferences, you have had a chance to discuss something that interests you, as well as take some time to examine these things closely. But now I want you to describe the method behind some of the things you love. Choose one of the following essay prompts and write a well-developed, cohesive essay about something that interests you.
Essays must be:
- Double spaced
- Typed in 12-pt Times New Roman font
- At least 3 full pages long.
- and Follow MLA guidelines
1) From cooking shows with Julia Childs to Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe, the best explanations of how something gets done have personality, in addition to the information. Believe it or not there is something you are an expert on! Tell me about something you like to do. Describe in detail the process you go through to do this activity. If it has numbers/weights/values be sure to include them. If it requires special tools, make sure you let me know what they are and why they are important for this job. Does it require help? Does it require special materials? Or a special location? What are the specifics? This may require that you think about the process in an entirely new way (you may even need to do a little research). Make this explanation personal, but stay focused on the topic. Remember I don’t know as much about this topic as you do. You might also include why you like to do this activity or why you do this activity at all (Does it make you money? Is it a means to an end?). Let me know the details, but concentrate on the procedure. Explain it to me. I want to learn something.
2) Almost everyone has a dream for his/her own life. Sometimes these goals are dreamlike and vague (like being rich), but sometimes the goals are very specific and concrete (like visiting Notre Dame Cathedral). This prompt is for those of you who have a very specific goal in their life. Tell me about your goal and how you are going to reach it. If you want to have a job like someone, what do you have to do to become like this person? If you want to go somewhere on a trip, what do you have to do to get there? If it’s a personal goal, what do you have to change to reach it? What do you have to learn? What about this attracts you to this goal? It doesn’t have to be a job, but it cannot be simply graduating college (although college can be a milestone on your road to this goal). It can be anything from a trip you want to take to a future career. It can be an exercise routine that you need to maintain to get into the military or just a skill you want to acquire. Plan it out and tell me about the process you would need to take to get there.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Conferences
Meet me in the Arboretum by the pond on Thursday.
Here is the map: http://www.fullerton.edu/campusmap/CampusMap.htm
Do not go to the classroom. Send me an email if you have a question.
Be on Time and Come prepared!
While at the Arboretum, find something that interests you. Try to look for something natural and unique to the Arboretum (such as a plant or area). This will be due Tuesday.
Name / Time
1. Brandon Goco 1:55
2. Bryce Forbes 2:00
3. ? 2:05
4. Abe Rodas 2:10
5. Olga Valladares 2:15
6. Melanie Perezalonso 2:20
7. Jessica Rojo 2:24
8. Nicole Sorenson 2:28
9. Danie Austin 2:32
10. Kevin Kim 2:36
11. Sam Ahn 2:40
12. Alexandra Tichy 2:44
13. Emaan Sourjah 2:48
14. Jerry Hernandez 2:52
15. Gabriel Arballo 2:56
16. Ranim Ziade 3:00
17. Dylan Plautz 3:04
18. Claudia Torres 3:08
19. Sarah Kim 3:12
20. Manuel Hurtado 3:16
21. Speros Mantas 3:20
22. Max Tormohlen 3:24
23. Alex Burtea 3:28
24. Jaime West 3:32
25. Elizabeth Tracy 3:36
26. Ashley Ortiz 3:40
27. Tyler McAfee 3:44
28. Christian Michel 3:48
Do not neglect the post below!
Here is the map: http://www.fullerton.edu/campusmap/CampusMap.htm
Do not go to the classroom. Send me an email if you have a question.
Be on Time and Come prepared!
While at the Arboretum, find something that interests you. Try to look for something natural and unique to the Arboretum (such as a plant or area). This will be due Tuesday.
Name / Time
1. Brandon Goco 1:55
2. Bryce Forbes 2:00
3. ? 2:05
4. Abe Rodas 2:10
5. Olga Valladares 2:15
6. Melanie Perezalonso 2:20
7. Jessica Rojo 2:24
8. Nicole Sorenson 2:28
9. Danie Austin 2:32
10. Kevin Kim 2:36
11. Sam Ahn 2:40
12. Alexandra Tichy 2:44
13. Emaan Sourjah 2:48
14. Jerry Hernandez 2:52
15. Gabriel Arballo 2:56
16. Ranim Ziade 3:00
17. Dylan Plautz 3:04
18. Claudia Torres 3:08
19. Sarah Kim 3:12
20. Manuel Hurtado 3:16
21. Speros Mantas 3:20
22. Max Tormohlen 3:24
23. Alex Burtea 3:28
24. Jaime West 3:32
25. Elizabeth Tracy 3:36
26. Ashley Ortiz 3:40
27. Tyler McAfee 3:44
28. Christian Michel 3:48
Do not neglect the post below!
An Interest in Interests
For our meeting in the Arboretum.
Read the article at:
http://www.wetfeet.com/Experienced-Hire/Getting-hired/Articles/Tell-Me-About-Yourself.aspx
Then, in addition to the normal journal response (answering the questions), write me a page about something that interests you. I want you to focus the “tell me about yourself” question on a specific topic, hobby, or activity that you enjoy. You should have a relatively good understanding of this activity. It can be anything, but keep in mind this is going to be what we talk about in our conference on Thursday. This journal should help you prepare. Consider the guidelines outlined in the article. Your topic should be something you enjoy (passion), it should be something you know a lot about (value), you should allow your unique perspective on the topic to come out (personality), and your ideas should be condensed and organized enough that they fit our four minute conference window with enough time left over for me to ask you any questions I might have (brevity & openness).
Have fun with the assignment.
Also, if you did not finish the view finder assignment, make sure you bring that for me as well.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Tone and Music
It's a long weekend, which means a slightly longer assignment than usual, but it should be less work that it appears to be on the surface.
Check your Emails. I sent out Roberts' essay "How to Say Nothing in 500 Words". There were a few problems sending the email at first, but it should be alright now. The file numbers correspond to the page numbers. I think you can figure it out. Read it and respond using the questions I gave out in class.
Then we shall look at tone. Remember tone exists in written mediums, but sometimes it is harder to notice. Therefore, music is an easier and more straightforward place to look for examples of tone.
Choose one of the following and analyze the tone.
Here are your choices:
"In the Hall of the Mountain King" - Edvard Grieg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzyi3C4gNnE
"Hurt" - Johnny Cash
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmVAWKfJ4Go
"Angel" - Massive Attack
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaef2NgwqHY
Note: The tone in "Angel" may be difficult to pin down. Try your best
Use the following guidelines to structure your response to the piece. Write as much as you think it takes (should be around 1/2 - 1 page)
-What is the tone of this piece? (It will go beyond formal or informal)
Consider: lyrics/voice (if there are any), instruments used, and tempo/beat. (You may also want to examine bass and volume as well)
-How does it affect the audience?
-What type of mood does it create? (You can consider yourself the audience)
-What instruments are used to achieve this goal (synthesizers count)?
-How are they effective?
-If there are lyrics: What words are used to convey the tone?
-Why/How do these words create this mood? (Be specific)
Also, be specific in your moods. If it is a complex mood, describe what it means to you.
Once you have analyzed one of the above three pieces, you have one more thing to do. You must choose one of the following options and complete it. Just like before, this response should be as long as it needs to be. (roughly 1/2 - 1 page in length)
1) I have shown you some of the songs I like. Now it is your turn to analyze a song you like.
Choose your favorite song and analyze the tone. Depending on the song you choose, this maybe easy or difficult. (Remember that no one is judging you on the song you select as your favorite)
2) For those of you who are creative and enjoyed the song "Angel," write a short explanation as to why you think the main character is being chased. Use elements (tone, images, beat, etc) from the song and video to support your story. Feel free to make it interesting and interpret those elements creatively. (write as much as you need to, but don't get carried away)
Send me an email if you have any questions. Remember you also have the numbers and emails of other students if you feel you want to talk to somebody about the assignment.
Check your Emails. I sent out Roberts' essay "How to Say Nothing in 500 Words". There were a few problems sending the email at first, but it should be alright now. The file numbers correspond to the page numbers. I think you can figure it out. Read it and respond using the questions I gave out in class.
Then we shall look at tone. Remember tone exists in written mediums, but sometimes it is harder to notice. Therefore, music is an easier and more straightforward place to look for examples of tone.
Choose one of the following and analyze the tone.
Here are your choices:
"In the Hall of the Mountain King" - Edvard Grieg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzyi3C4gNnE
"Hurt" - Johnny Cash
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmVAWKfJ4Go
"Angel" - Massive Attack
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaef2NgwqHY
Note: The tone in "Angel" may be difficult to pin down. Try your best
Use the following guidelines to structure your response to the piece. Write as much as you think it takes (should be around 1/2 - 1 page)
-What is the tone of this piece? (It will go beyond formal or informal)
Consider: lyrics/voice (if there are any), instruments used, and tempo/beat. (You may also want to examine bass and volume as well)
-How does it affect the audience?
-What type of mood does it create? (You can consider yourself the audience)
-What instruments are used to achieve this goal (synthesizers count)?
-How are they effective?
-If there are lyrics: What words are used to convey the tone?
-Why/How do these words create this mood? (Be specific)
Also, be specific in your moods. If it is a complex mood, describe what it means to you.
Once you have analyzed one of the above three pieces, you have one more thing to do. You must choose one of the following options and complete it. Just like before, this response should be as long as it needs to be. (roughly 1/2 - 1 page in length)
1) I have shown you some of the songs I like. Now it is your turn to analyze a song you like.
Choose your favorite song and analyze the tone. Depending on the song you choose, this maybe easy or difficult. (Remember that no one is judging you on the song you select as your favorite)
2) For those of you who are creative and enjoyed the song "Angel," write a short explanation as to why you think the main character is being chased. Use elements (tone, images, beat, etc) from the song and video to support your story. Feel free to make it interesting and interpret those elements creatively. (write as much as you need to, but don't get carried away)
Send me an email if you have any questions. Remember you also have the numbers and emails of other students if you feel you want to talk to somebody about the assignment.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Turn It In
Our TurnItIn.com account is now up and running. Hopefully you noticed there is a link on the side bar.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Language
Try to read Chang and Gonzales first! (Hand Out and Link Below)
http://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/americanvarieties/spanglish/viva/
They both have similar arguments, so they can be done together.
For your Journal:
In a page, explain to me the connections between these two papers and their importance.
What are their arguments? Try to provide this information in the form of a Thesis.
Do you agree with them? Use specific information when discussing them. I want to see your evidence. You may also consider the list of questions I gave you in class (but do not feel limited to or by them).
Then read the excerpt from Malcolm X's biography.
http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/slwch/Kind_LearningtoRead_Text.pdf
For page 2 of your journal:
Compare they way he feels about his language to the way Chang/Gonzales feel about theirs.
What is the difference? Do they agree or disagree? How do you feel about your own? How do you feel about Malcolm's argument?
You should consider the questions I provided in class.
Remember the goal is analysis! Do not summarize. Connect it anyway you like, but show me that you are going beyond the surface information.
Try to avoid repetition or vague statements.
I want to see you connecting with and using the material in your responses.
At least, your responses should be specific enough that I know what you are referring to.
Send me an email if you have a question.
http://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/americanvarieties/spanglish/viva/
They both have similar arguments, so they can be done together.
For your Journal:
In a page, explain to me the connections between these two papers and their importance.
What are their arguments? Try to provide this information in the form of a Thesis.
Do you agree with them? Use specific information when discussing them. I want to see your evidence. You may also consider the list of questions I gave you in class (but do not feel limited to or by them).
Then read the excerpt from Malcolm X's biography.
http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/slwch/Kind_LearningtoRead_Text.pdf
For page 2 of your journal:
Compare they way he feels about his language to the way Chang/Gonzales feel about theirs.
What is the difference? Do they agree or disagree? How do you feel about your own? How do you feel about Malcolm's argument?
You should consider the questions I provided in class.
Remember the goal is analysis! Do not summarize. Connect it anyway you like, but show me that you are going beyond the surface information.
Try to avoid repetition or vague statements.
I want to see you connecting with and using the material in your responses.
At least, your responses should be specific enough that I know what you are referring to.
Send me an email if you have a question.
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