Begin today by heading here and reading the American 6-word Memoir.
In a blog post of your own, write a 6-word memoir for America. Please pay special attention to the following: Diction (word choice) Detail (facts, observations, incidents) Imagery (verbal representation of a sensory experience) Syntax (grammatical sentence structure) Tone (expression of attitude)
How have you incorporated these attributes of voice in your 6-word memoirs?
Include an image with your post, and be prepared to share and discuss with a neighbor and the class.
Label/tag your post "Do Now", "6-word", "Writing"...
Last week, we spent some time thinking and blogging about Che's ideology. Today, I want you to spend some time thinking about yours.
What is your personal ideology? Are there any ideals or values that you would go to great lengths to defend? If so, what are they and why? If there are none, why not?
For example, I believe that there are certain ideals that transcend our ability to define them--goodness, beauty, love, justice, etc. While we can never truly "know" the true definitions of these ideals, we must act in such ways that we believe comes closest to them. As long as we all try our best, we can never go wrong. If our intentions are authentic, and our results are generally consistent (we all make mistakes), then we can all say we are living "the good life".
When finished, take some time reflecting on what you read. In particular, compare what’s happening now in Pakistan to what Che was trying to do in Bolivia. What are the similarities and differences between these two operations? Is this a fair comparison, or are we comparing apples to oranges?
As always, can you find an image or video to enhance your post?
Before you finish, be sure to “tag” your post with the words “Che” and “Do Now”. Separate them with comma. We’ll talk about tagging more later.
In your blog, please post a response to the following:
'Voice' in writing is defined/characterized by Diction (word choice), Detail (facts, observations, incidents), Imagery (verbal representation of a sensory experience), Syntax (grammatical sentence structure), and Tone (expression of attitude).
Revisit Ernesto's notes on Argentina & choose 2 excerpts that reflect Ernesto's voice. For each excerpt, explain what aspect of Voice it represents and how. Analyze how each excerpt helps the reader gain a deeper understanding of Ernesto and what the excerpt does for the reader.
As always, images are appreciated.
Before you publish your post, add the labels "Che", "Do Now", and "Writing" separated by commas.
Choose 1 of the following excerpts from the Introduction to The Motorcycle Diaries, and use it as either the first or last line of a short creative written piece: a poem, story, diary entry, letter, etc... Post this creative piece to your blog.
1. "The person who wrote these notes passed away the moment his feet touched Argentine soil again."(16) 2. "It was one of the coldest times in my life...human species."(22) 3. "There is nothing lonelier than adventure."(22) 4. "The patients cast off and to the sound of a folk tune...giving the people a ghostly quality."(27)
If appropriate given the nature of your piece, find an image to go along with it.
Ideology: 1. The body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group. 2. Such a body of doctrine, myth, etc., with reference to some political and social plan, as that of fascism, along with the devices for putting it into operation. 3. Philosophy 4. Theorizing of a visionary or impractical nature.
What do think Che's personal mission statement/ideology could be? What doctrine or set of beliefs seems to have guided him?
Please write 100 words and use specific examples from the documentary so far to support your ideas.
If you were given the chance to make your own documentary, what person or topic would it be about? Why?
In your post today, make a case for your topic by citing specific reasons why your documentary would be interesting and relevant to today's audiences--or at least to you...
Here's a video of my subject:
Please write 100 words and find an image or video to make your post come alive!
But we before we begin, take a few minutes and imagine that you are making a Che documentary of your own. Based on what you've learned so far about Che, what would you cover? What questions would you ask? What aspects of his life and legacy would you focus on?
Ever taken a road trip? Tell us about it! Where did you go? Why? What did you see and do there? Or, if you've never taken a road trip, where would you go if you could? Across the USA? Europe? China?
Please write a description of this real or imaginary road trip. Be as vivid and detailed as possible. You have a lot of time, so why not be specific? Feel free to provide an itinerary, list of sights, or possible destinations. How would you travel? What means of transportation would you use? Would you go solo, or with someone else?
Descriptions should be at least 150 words. Be sure to include an image, video, or song with your post--as well as an interesting title.
Once you've finished--please take a blog-trip and see what your friends have planned. Leave comments on their journeys.
Please open a Word document and respond to the following prompt:
How do you judge books before reading them? What characteristics of certain books catches your attention? Can you give an example of a particular book that caught your attention early and maintained it through reading? Please write 100 words and include an image of a book cover (if you have one) that has caught your attention.
Have you added yourself to my blog as a "follower" yet? If not, please do so--it will help you find easy links to your classmates' blogs.
And if you get a chance, add a photo to your profile so your friends and peers can find you!
Take a look at the following video of an excerpt from Glen Beck's TV show. I think you'll find it quite provocative. (Feel free to use some headphones while viewing.)
Before you watch however, open a Word document so you can record your thoughts. What are Beck's key points? Which of his comments stick-out the most to you?
After you've finished. Write a 150-word response in a post on your blog. Maybe you can find a relevant image or video clip of your own? Be sure to an interesting and/or provocative title of your own.
Please include the following: 1. Your reaction to Beck. Do you agree or disagree with his claims? Why? 2. A description--in your own words--of Beck's style and voice. How does he get his point across to his audience?
When you've finished and your post has been published. Spend some time surfing around the blogs of your classmates. Leave substantive comments on the blogs of at least 5 of your peers.
You can find blogs listed under "followers" of my blog--be sure to add yourself as one of my followers so others can find you easily. (Later this week, we'll get set-up with an even easier way to follow one another posts.)
And while you’re visiting them, be sure to add yourself to their blogs as a "follower". This will make it easier to find their blogs and keep track of their posts in the future.
