Hey gang,
Sorry again. My throat once again overtook me, but it seems FINALLY to have righted itself. For class, just bring the neighborhood stories that were due Thursday, as well as the educational videos that we DIDN'T get a chance to see on Tuesday.
Again, sorry. I hope you all enjoyed the time off...
Best,
Jesse Schwartz
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Class tomorrow...
Folks,
After much consideration, I've decided there will be no homework and no class. Just begin to revise your old assignments and make sure EVERYONE is there Thursday promptly and ready to WORK.
Your welcome.
After much consideration, I've decided there will be no homework and no class. Just begin to revise your old assignments and make sure EVERYONE is there Thursday promptly and ready to WORK.
Your welcome.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Homework for Thursday, October 2nd
Okay gang,
You can all thank Monica's email plea for your reduced homework assignment. For Thursday, I want everything we discussed yesterday EXCEPT for the fake new story. Therefore, you must write a first-person story about something that happened to you. Another first-person story about the same situation told from someone else's point of view (it has to be someone directly involved and, ideally, someone who might disagree with your version). And then I want you to write the news paper version, using The New York Times as a guide.
For those of you celebrating, have a good holiday.
You can all thank Monica's email plea for your reduced homework assignment. For Thursday, I want everything we discussed yesterday EXCEPT for the fake new story. Therefore, you must write a first-person story about something that happened to you. Another first-person story about the same situation told from someone else's point of view (it has to be someone directly involved and, ideally, someone who might disagree with your version). And then I want you to write the news paper version, using The New York Times as a guide.
For those of you celebrating, have a good holiday.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Homework for Thursday, Sept. 25th
Hey team,
So, after looking back through your notes (and perhaps watching the movies again, if you weren't paying desperately close attention), please comment on what you saw as the main positions taken by the speakers in the film, and why you agree or disagree.
All for now,
Jesse
So, after looking back through your notes (and perhaps watching the movies again, if you weren't paying desperately close attention), please comment on what you saw as the main positions taken by the speakers in the film, and why you agree or disagree.
All for now,
Jesse
Monday, September 22, 2008
There is no homework for Tuesday, Sept. 23rd.
Congratulations, gang. I've decided we'll use the text in class and then discuss it together. Enjoy your evening...
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Homework for Tuesday, Sept. 16th
Okay, gang--
So we're almost done watching the speeches, and for the first part of the assignment I'd like you to do for McCain's speech what you already did for all the others, and then post it to the Comments section.
After that, I'd like you to choose one issue that both candidates discuss, pick a side and write a defense of your position. Remember, find at lease three different criticisms of the position you chose and work them into the argument while explaining why these critiques are wrong. You must also include three other sources that also hold your position, and work these into the essay as well.
While writing the piece, make sure to remember that this is a SPEECH. Use all the rhetorical tricks we've learned so far from the politicians. Also remember that the most compelling argument is not always (in fact rarely) the most sophisticated. You want to persuade us by any means necessary. That doesn't mean lying, but it also doesn't mean you can't bend the truth. Think about the "lipstick on a pig" comment and how that gets taken wildly out of context. Your video should change all of our minds. Post a YouTube link as well as the text to the comments section.
That should keep you busy...
So we're almost done watching the speeches, and for the first part of the assignment I'd like you to do for McCain's speech what you already did for all the others, and then post it to the Comments section.
After that, I'd like you to choose one issue that both candidates discuss, pick a side and write a defense of your position. Remember, find at lease three different criticisms of the position you chose and work them into the argument while explaining why these critiques are wrong. You must also include three other sources that also hold your position, and work these into the essay as well.
While writing the piece, make sure to remember that this is a SPEECH. Use all the rhetorical tricks we've learned so far from the politicians. Also remember that the most compelling argument is not always (in fact rarely) the most sophisticated. You want to persuade us by any means necessary. That doesn't mean lying, but it also doesn't mean you can't bend the truth. Think about the "lipstick on a pig" comment and how that gets taken wildly out of context. Your video should change all of our minds. Post a YouTube link as well as the text to the comments section.
That should keep you busy...
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Homework for Thursday, Sept. 11th
Okay gang, so you finished Obama's speech and answered the questions we've gone over endlessly in class (see previous blog post for details if you're still unclear). Post your responses in the Comments link (as usual).
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