A little song for everyone!

Here is the song Justin and Kelsey did for class.QEqJA406cWQ

Everyone should watch this video… this kid is awesome. I have also included a scholarship opportunity for you.

Caine’s Arcade- This kid is great. I love his ideas, his tenacity, and his imagination. We should all aspire to be like him.

 

Here is a great scholarship opportunity-

http://www.jasonchoy.org/

 

Paret vs. Griffith

Here is the video I spoke about today in class. The end of the video has the author, Norman Mailer, reciting the actual piece he wrote about the fight.

Here is the short documentary about the fighters and the meeting between Griffith and Paret’s son.

For the girls in class…

I was forwarded this message from my wife- she thought some of you might be interested…

http://ebm.mail.loft.com/c/tag/AAAAAABgYd1XB8hW5VAAAAAGqH/doc.html?t_params=email%3D&

Kony 2012

Here is the link to the KONY 2012 video we spoke about today.

Here is another link to a story that evaluates some of the issues with the film. Watching/reading both of these are important. It is good to know multiple ‘truths’ concerning this issue.

Part 2

I was forwarded an link to KIVA that is allowing me to get a free $25 loan to someone when I sign up… So we have just added another $25 loan!

Part 3

Watch this great news report! Sometimes simple solutions are the most effective!

http://www.wimp.com/lightenup/

12 Honors~ Sources

Here are the websites we looked at today if you want to use them…

Animoto.com

prezi.com

Here is the link to the Owl at Purdue if you need to see more about annotated bibliographies.

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

 

12 Honors Website Evaluation

Hello-
You are to pick a website you like and evaluate the effectiveness of the message and the design.
Essentially, you are to look at the rhetorical devices used by the website to convey its message. Look at ethos, pathos, logos, tone, diction, imagery, metaphor, theme, and anything else you deem important.
Write a one page, typed, doubled spaced, analysis of the website focusing on the message and the design using these rhetorical devices. Also, put the web address on the top of the page so I can link to it in class.
Ideally you might want to look at a website that promotes an issue- whether local, state, national or international. For example- The A.S.P.C.A. website we looked at in class. But you can also look at any website you want- like Becky will most likely choose Lady GaGa…
This is due Tuesday.

Have a good three-day weekend!
Mr. B

12-Honors- Dumpster Diving 3×3

Here is the link to “On Dumpster Diving” Lars Eighner-

http://producer.csi.edu/cdraney/archive-courses/fall07/engl102/e-texts/eighner-dumpster.htm

Have a 3×3 for Tuesday! Enjoy your three day weekend!

Mr. B

Diogenes and Alexander- 3×3 Assignment

Here is the website for the full text of Diogenes and Alexander.

http://angolsuli.education.directnic.com/3_3.htm

Your assignment is to complete a typed 3×3 using the major themes, concepts, ideas present in the story.

Remember- Analyze and convey the main themes- don’t just summarize!

Good luck!

Some things I like…

Hey all,

A couple of good videos- an RSAnimate from Damola-the speech from Robert Kennedy is from Tim- Thanks! You can find them in the comments section.

I really like this website- it is a good cause, you’ll increase your vocabulary, and it’s addictive!

http://freerice.com/#/english-vocabulary/1422

Enjoy