Read the essay Mother Tongue then watch the TedTalk "The Danger of a Single Story"
Examine how the construction of Adichie's argument mimics Tan's. Also, talk about the stories of these women. What strikes you as interesting? What do you think about what they have to say. You must blog anywhere from 300-500 words. You should have a lot to say. They are very interesting stories.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Friday, November 6, 2015
We Don't Need No Education!
Another Brick in the Wall
Quotes about Education
Watch the video from Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall", then choose a quote from the list. Once a quote has been chosen, it is no longer available, so first come, first serve.
Relate the quote to the video and or song lyrics in some way. Consider that I am providing you with two resources, a quote and a song/video about the topic of education.
Talk about the topic of education. What do you think about it? Talk about education as a philosophy, or a practice, or a responsibility or ????????
When you respond to a classmates blog, do not comment on whether or not you like it. Rather comment on how you might challenge it or validate it with another point.
I am looking for posts that are full of thought about the topic. Perhaps you chose a quote that contradicts the lyrics or the video. On the other hand, perhaps you found a quote that drives home an important point brought up in the lyrics or video.
Most of all, I want you to think, deeply about the topic. You may also pull in any thoughts from pieces we have read in this unit.
Quotes about Education
Watch the video from Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall", then choose a quote from the list. Once a quote has been chosen, it is no longer available, so first come, first serve.
Relate the quote to the video and or song lyrics in some way. Consider that I am providing you with two resources, a quote and a song/video about the topic of education.
Talk about the topic of education. What do you think about it? Talk about education as a philosophy, or a practice, or a responsibility or ????????
When you respond to a classmates blog, do not comment on whether or not you like it. Rather comment on how you might challenge it or validate it with another point.
I am looking for posts that are full of thought about the topic. Perhaps you chose a quote that contradicts the lyrics or the video. On the other hand, perhaps you found a quote that drives home an important point brought up in the lyrics or video.
Most of all, I want you to think, deeply about the topic. You may also pull in any thoughts from pieces we have read in this unit.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Halloween Anyone?
Make an argument about whether or not Christians should celebrate Halloween? Make sure you defend and support your argument. And put a star next to your thesis. You may use outside sources, including the homily given by Father Ross this morning.
PS. This blog does not direct you to write an introduction, it tells you to make an entire argument. No one got full credit on this blog. You need to spend more time on these, especially one that asks you to use sources.
PS. This blog does not direct you to write an introduction, it tells you to make an entire argument. No one got full credit on this blog. You need to spend more time on these, especially one that asks you to use sources.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Food Marvelous Food!
Cafeteria Woes
Read this article and choose one other on the topic. You will have to search for one. Include the link to the article that you choose, and construct a title and an introductory paragraph for an essay whose topic is "Food in Schools". It is purposely broad. Again, a title and introduction only. UNDERLINE THE AWESOME THESIS!
Read this article and choose one other on the topic. You will have to search for one. Include the link to the article that you choose, and construct a title and an introductory paragraph for an essay whose topic is "Food in Schools". It is purposely broad. Again, a title and introduction only. UNDERLINE THE AWESOME THESIS!
Friday, October 16, 2015
Play That Funky Music
Step by step directions for rhetorical analysis
sample
Notice in the example that he concentrates on the lyrics of the song.
Your job is to complete a rhetorical analysis of a song of your choice. Nothing with raunchiness please. Keep it clean. Also, no repeats.
You may choose from any genre including pop, country, show tunes, hymns, old nigro spirituals...the list goes on and on. Do not pick a song that pops up when you type in rhetorical analysis of a song. Pick a song that you like and DO THE WORK. Have fun!
sample
Notice in the example that he concentrates on the lyrics of the song.
Your job is to complete a rhetorical analysis of a song of your choice. Nothing with raunchiness please. Keep it clean. Also, no repeats.
You may choose from any genre including pop, country, show tunes, hymns, old nigro spirituals...the list goes on and on. Do not pick a song that pops up when you type in rhetorical analysis of a song. Pick a song that you like and DO THE WORK. Have fun!
Thursday, October 8, 2015
From the Picket Lines!
Here are two articles. You should read them both, and choose one about which to write.
http://www.crisismagazine.com/2015/reflections-on-pro-life-protest-rhetoric
https://reason.com/archives/2001/12/01/what-are-we-marchin-for
Both of these articles address RHETORIC. The authors argue that in order for an argument to be valid, all three appeals need to be considered. Do you agree with what these authors have to say about rhetoric? Consider how you approached the topic of the promotion of ECCSS. Did you use all of the angles? Did you contemplate the audience? How might reading and analyzing these pieces of writing help you with yours. Do these authors fulfill their "Writers Duty"?
http://www.crisismagazine.com/2015/reflections-on-pro-life-protest-rhetoric
https://reason.com/archives/2001/12/01/what-are-we-marchin-for
Both of these articles address RHETORIC. The authors argue that in order for an argument to be valid, all three appeals need to be considered. Do you agree with what these authors have to say about rhetoric? Consider how you approached the topic of the promotion of ECCSS. Did you use all of the angles? Did you contemplate the audience? How might reading and analyzing these pieces of writing help you with yours. Do these authors fulfill their "Writers Duty"?
Friday, October 2, 2015
When Homecoming Gets Weird
When Homecoming Gets Weird
Read these three reports titled "When Homecoming Gets Weird". Then, put on your creative hat and write a story. It must be titled, "When Homecoming Gets Weird" and it has to be set in St. Marys PA during Homecoming Weekend. Your story should not relay any real shenanigans that occurred over the weekend. This should be entirely fictional. Have fun with it, but follow the rules of good writing! 325 word minimum
The piece voted "Best BLOG" will receive an exemption for next week. We will vote on Monday.
Read these three reports titled "When Homecoming Gets Weird". Then, put on your creative hat and write a story. It must be titled, "When Homecoming Gets Weird" and it has to be set in St. Marys PA during Homecoming Weekend. Your story should not relay any real shenanigans that occurred over the weekend. This should be entirely fictional. Have fun with it, but follow the rules of good writing! 325 word minimum
The piece voted "Best BLOG" will receive an exemption for next week. We will vote on Monday.
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