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.
Friday, September 26, 2008
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).
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Candidate Homework for Tuesday, Sept. 9th
So, after watching Joe Biden's speech on Thursday, and suffering through Sarah Palin's ENDLESS acceptance speech this weekend, I'd like you to post to the comments link the following analysis and comparison (as we discussed in class):
According to each candidate:
What is Barack Obama's "story?"
What is John McCain's "story?"
What is their definition of America?
How is this vision challenged, threatened and upheld?
Remember, use specific quotations from the "texts" you watched and be prepared to defend your assertions in class.
According to each candidate:
What is Barack Obama's "story?"
What is John McCain's "story?"
What is their definition of America?
How is this vision challenged, threatened and upheld?
Remember, use specific quotations from the "texts" you watched and be prepared to defend your assertions in class.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Homework for Thursday, the 4th
Hey gang,
So, if you remember, you'll be going to each of the candidates' "official" websites and summarizing their positions on what you consider to be the major issues. Then you'll be posting your results to the "comments" section of this blog post.
See you then.
So, if you remember, you'll be going to each of the candidates' "official" websites and summarizing their positions on what you consider to be the major issues. Then you'll be posting your results to the "comments" section of this blog post.
See you then.
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