Just a reminder, I will be assigning a final quarter grade for your blogs on Friday, October 31. The following is a list of the minimum number of posts you should have on your blog:
4 posts on outside reading
1 post on The Odyssey
1 photograph taken by you and posted
18 comments on peer blogs
For further information on blog grading, please refer to the original assignment sheet.
I hope the quarter is wrapping up smoothly for everyone.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Post a Picture by 10-24!
Hello my budding photographers and film directors!
As discussed in class, please make 2 blog posts this week. One should be about an article/book you find and read about photography or films (something having to do with our visual literacy unit). The other blog assignment this week is to choose a topic and a statement you want to make about the topic through a photograph. Pre-plan your photograph using the visual techniques we learned this week. Take the photograph and then post it on your blog. Over the weekend, visit at least 3 other student blogs and analyze their pictures (what have they done and what is the effect?).
Ciao!
As discussed in class, please make 2 blog posts this week. One should be about an article/book you find and read about photography or films (something having to do with our visual literacy unit). The other blog assignment this week is to choose a topic and a statement you want to make about the topic through a photograph. Pre-plan your photograph using the visual techniques we learned this week. Take the photograph and then post it on your blog. Over the weekend, visit at least 3 other student blogs and analyze their pictures (what have they done and what is the effect?).
Ciao!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Blog Question #1
Please respond to ONE of the following questions regarding The Odyssey. Your blog post should be at least 2 paragraphs in length and contain 4 examples. The examples need not be cited, but they should be descriptive enough that we don't need to look them up from the text. Remember to follow the rule of the 50/50 split when it comes to examples versus analysis. This blog post, and your comments on 3 peer blogs, is due on 10-3-08.
1. Should Homer be considered an early feminist or an old-fashioned sexist? On one hand, Athena is a powerful, resourceful and respected character. On the other hand, Penelope is the stereotypical wife, sitting at home working on household chores while Odysseus sails the globe and has a lady in every port.
2. Is Odysseus a hero for modern times? His lies, pride and murderous ways can be considered metaphors for larger, universal truths. Or perhaps in these modern times we need to redefine what we want in our heroes.
3. Is the concept of Kleos relevant for a contemporary society? Family, a rewarding career, doing the right thing, enjoying life, these are what define a successful life - regardless of whether one achieves fame and fortune. Glory, fame, wealth, a long obituary and several chapters in the history book - regardless of whether one lived a happy life. What does a modern human want?
1. Should Homer be considered an early feminist or an old-fashioned sexist? On one hand, Athena is a powerful, resourceful and respected character. On the other hand, Penelope is the stereotypical wife, sitting at home working on household chores while Odysseus sails the globe and has a lady in every port.
2. Is Odysseus a hero for modern times? His lies, pride and murderous ways can be considered metaphors for larger, universal truths. Or perhaps in these modern times we need to redefine what we want in our heroes.
3. Is the concept of Kleos relevant for a contemporary society? Family, a rewarding career, doing the right thing, enjoying life, these are what define a successful life - regardless of whether one achieves fame and fortune. Glory, fame, wealth, a long obituary and several chapters in the history book - regardless of whether one lived a happy life. What does a modern human want?
Friday, August 31, 2007
Welcome Class of 2011!
Welcome to an exciting year of Enriched English 10 (EE10). As you participate in our blogging community, please remember to follow all policies and guidelines established in class. Enjoy and happy blogging!
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