Cultural Differences: Final Copy

Post here by 6:00 on Tuesday, April 29.

Writing 12 Students: Top Ten Tips

Rants: Final Copy

Post here by 6:00 on Tuesday, April 29.

Cultural Differences

Put your articles on a cultural difference here for the Writing 12 class to read (and for our class, too, of course). Have all work posted by Tuesday at 6:00.

NEW: Please pay attention to your word count! Maximum is 350 or so (but shorter is better).

Read examples from The Pearson Buzz.

A Rant

Put your rants here for the Writing 12 class to read (and for our class, too, of course). Have all work posted by Tuesday at 6:00.

NEW: Please pay attention to your word count! Maximum is 350 or so (but shorter is better).

Read examples at The Pearson Buzz.

Recommend or Not? "Ghost World"

In a paragraph of 150 to 200 words, explain why you would (or would not) recommend the film to a friend. Be specific about your reasons. Please complete your homework by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Be prepared to do in-class writing (test mark) for the film on Wednesday. The topic choices will vary and include writing an essay (if you choose).

NOTE: One of the comments contains plagiary (direct copying) from http://www.deep-focus.com/flicker/ghostwor.html. Please remove it and redo your entry.

Character Activities for "Ghost World"

Do all work by Tuesday at 6:00 please. Write two short paragraphs, one on the protagonists and the other on your assigned character.

For the protagonist, Enid, explain one of her traits based on a single scene (2-3 minutes of screen time). Give an example of an action or gesture that helps to communicate the trait. (150 word maximum)

For your assigned character choose one of the topics below (150 word maximum):

Comment on the way the character is introduced to us in the movie and how that introduction helps us get to know that character’s personality.

Write an interior monologue (what a character might be thinking) during a scene where the character is silent (speaks no dialogue for a period of time).

Give an example of any repeated actions or gestures made by the character and how these help to communicate a trait of character to the viewers.

LINK to the script for Ghost World

Blogging Journal for "The Doll's House"

Please put your Blogging Journal reponse here as a comment to this post by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11. Link to the story.

Blogging Journal for "The Heyday of the Blood"

Please put your Blogging Journal reponse here as a comment to this post. I provide a copy of the story in Word format for your use during our study. "The Heyday of the Blood" I've provided a sample response, using quotations. Follow my model in your answers this time to practice this important skill.