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This REALLY bothers me. Feels like extorion.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Costal Out Again Tuesday
I will be out again Tuesday....again, first priority will be to read The Chocolate War. Due to my absences, the due date for the novel will be moved up to after break.
In our ever expanding survey of satire and irony, watch one of the freshest, most interesting examples I have seen in quite some time. This comes from the Ted Conference, the same gathering that brought us "Green the Ghetto." Listen to Stew's (a great NYC performing artist who is definitely work checking out if you liked this) "Black Men Ski" one time straight through, then pick apart particular "arguments" made throughout the song, analyze the irony and give your overall impression as Journal #47.
The next video is a double whammy because it is satire from the godfathers of the genre: Monty Python! It is also fitting as we delve into the nuances of argument creation when I get back. What is the saite of the sketch? Explain it the best way you can. Then, critique it and provide another example of similar satire you have observed lately if you fall short on insight. This should be labeled Journal #48.
In our ever expanding survey of satire and irony, watch one of the freshest, most interesting examples I have seen in quite some time. This comes from the Ted Conference, the same gathering that brought us "Green the Ghetto." Listen to Stew's (a great NYC performing artist who is definitely work checking out if you liked this) "Black Men Ski" one time straight through, then pick apart particular "arguments" made throughout the song, analyze the irony and give your overall impression as Journal #47.
The next video is a double whammy because it is satire from the godfathers of the genre: Monty Python! It is also fitting as we delve into the nuances of argument creation when I get back. What is the saite of the sketch? Explain it the best way you can. Then, critique it and provide another example of similar satire you have observed lately if you fall short on insight. This should be labeled Journal #48.
Journal #46: Ichabod and Sleepy Hollow
Journal #46: Now that you are better acquainted with Mr. Irving's belief system and intended thematic purpose, consider Legend...Hollow with new eyes. Focus on the characters, what might they symbolize in terms of Irving's assessments of the infant nation and its European motherland.
Be prepared for Legend...Hollow discussion when I return. STAY TUNED to blog if I am absent again! You will be responsible for all assignments posted here.
Be prepared for Legend...Hollow discussion when I return. STAY TUNED to blog if I am absent again! You will be responsible for all assignments posted here.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Stepping up to the plate
Alright, so i think we all understood the underlying challenge to all of us to stand up and do something. Well, I am taking the first step. I have created a Facebook group were we can converse, "meet," and scheme. Please join it if you have any passion at all for this issue. Here's the link (if it doesn't work, search "doing something for oak, gami, and the creek"):
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=108147225876354&ref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=108147225876354&ref=ts
Monday, March 22, 2010
Full Txt - Legend of Sleepy Hollow
"This is how many lunches I had today!"
Journal #45: Also please follow this link to a NY Times article about the House's passing of the Health Care Reform bill. Read up. Do additional research if you wish. Also please check out the additional information, comments and forums on the website.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Extra Credit For First Correct Commenter
What are the only two professional sports teams with literary references for nicknames? Explain them.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Journal #41: Swiss Gun Control
Journal #41: Do you agree or disagree with the basic thesis of this video? Why or why not? Do you think a similar philosopjy/practice would work in the US?
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