to explore the way journalist convey events and opinions in a newspaper or magazine.
One due by Wednesday @ midnight
One due by Sunday @ midnight
Blog #1 Oct 3rd 2010 "Travels in Europe While Looking Over Your Shoulder" by Beth Darva. (hyperlink the title to the article)
1. Summarize the main point of the article/name a few ways in which the article is supported
2. Discuss if the article is Objective or Subjective and give reasoning as to your decision
3. Categorize the article by type (click here for a hyperlink)
4. Write a thesis statement in response to the topic of the article (this is a one sentence reaction to the article in your opinion as if you are going to write a response...you should give your opinion
to take a careful look at choices made by the author
One due by Wednesday @ midnight
One due by Sunday @ midnight
Blog #4 The Old Man and His Older Man" by Mitch Westfoot. Choice: How characters use lying to communicate. Pages (45-100)
1. Characters/characterization
2. Conflict types (man vs ?)
3. Setting
4. Relationships
5. Themes
6. Dialogue
7. Point of View
8. Mistakes in judgment
9. Atmosphere
10. Tone
11. Motivation of a character
12. Antagonist
13. Turning Point
14. The ending
15. The Beginning
16. Romance elements or the lack there of
17. Plot
18. Organization of chapters
19. Chapter titles
20. Pace