rhetorical analysis essay 12010vUTC12bUTCMon, 06 Dec 2010 07:46:52 +0000 15

The essay I chose to write my rhetorical analysis is called, “Did I miss something?” by Lowell Putnam beginning on page 189 in The Contemporary Reader. I chose this essay because I can relate perfectly to the author’s story. He talks about the effect that his parent’s divorce had on him. Even though it wasn’t [...]

video critique 52010vUTC11bUTCFri, 19 Nov 2010 06:36:34 +0000 15

I believe my presentation was very clear and well organized. I made sure that each slide topic led into another and had a specific order of when I should talk about each topic. All of my slides were well-arranged with attractive colors and pictures. My argument was very obvious and I thought, very convincing. Clearly, [...]

five literacy terms 32010vUTC11bUTCWed, 17 Nov 2010 05:25:11 +0000 15

Semantics: The way images relate more broadly to the issues in the world to gain meaning. It is closely related to semiotics which is the study of symbols. Semantics also includes looking at a symbol’s meaning through form and structure, culturally constructed ideas that shape the interpretation of icons, symbols and representations, and also a [...]

steps 1-4 pecha kucha: keeping the arts in schools 12010vUTC10bUTCMon, 25 Oct 2010 05:22:31 +0000 15

1. I think that we should be keeping the arts in schools for various reasons. The arts are a very important component to every student’s public school education, no matter where they live or what school they go to. The arts are a break from all of the heavy schoolwork the kids have during the [...]

5 potential opening lines & titles 52010vUTC10bUTCFri, 15 Oct 2010 05:02:31 +0000 15

Titles: 1. “No it’s not hot in here, it’s just you” 2. “It’s a seasonal thing” 3. “One Giant Worldwide Scam” 4. “The Global Warming ho ho hoax” 5.”Climate Confusion” Sentences: 1. “Save the earth! Go green! Recycle!” I am sure you have all heard those before. Honestly, it’s hard to believe that all of [...]

Editorial Critique: Still waiting 32010vUTC10bUTCWed, 13 Oct 2010 06:15:03 +0000 15

“Still Waiting” http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-superman-20101012,0,6677923.story Note: (This piece of writing didn’t have a specific author, so I just used “he”) 1.) How does the author advance his or her argument? What strategies do they use to make their claim? The author advances his argument by using supportive evidence towards his opinion. He uses evidence to prove that [...]

A Modest Proposal: I’ll have a #1 with blue eyes and a side of sarcasm 32010vUTC09bUTCWed, 29 Sep 2010 05:33:01 +0000 15

Perfect house, perfect job, perfect husband… what’s missing? Oh right – the perfect child. Technology has enhanced greatly in the past decade. Steve Jobbs brought us 20 different iPods, Nintendo broke out the Wii in 2006, and we’ve also discovered WiFi so we can Facebook while we’re in History class. Recently, technology has also brought [...]

jezebel response 32010vUTC09bUTCWed, 22 Sep 2010 05:08:55 +0000 15

Hopkin’s article is completely opinionated and satirical. You can tell when a piece of writing has satire because it blends criticism with humor in order to bring attention to a certain fault, problem, or shortcoming. If sattire is written well, it won’t only entertain but it will also make the audience consider problems that they [...]

reverse outline 52010vUTC09bUTCFri, 17 Sep 2010 06:00:32 +0000 15

So far for my research paper has an introduction and three solid body paragraphs. Paragraph #1: The main point of the first paragraph is to inform the audience of what global warming is. I also go into detail about the history of global warming; various theories and when it came publicly known. Paragraph #2: The [...]

exercise 2 p.38 52010vUTC09bUTCFri, 10 Sep 2010 08:39:35 +0000 15

There are various contrary arguments to Zinczenko’s claim about fast food restaurants being inexpensive and convenient. Although fast food restaurants are very convenient, they aren’t the most nutritious choice . Although it is not that difficult to pass both a McDonalds and Taco Bell on your way home from work, it is just more convenient [...]