Assignment #1: Letter to the Editor
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/
Today in class we read and explored the story of Malala Yousufzai, a 14 year old girl who was shot on her way home from school.
Here is a link to the Free Press story: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/anger-boiling-in-pakistan-after-taliban-shoot-girl-14-173650551.html
Write a letter to the Editor of the Free Press expressing your thoughts and feelings about this tragic and outrageous story.
NOTE: If you plan to REALLY SEND YOUR LETTER, please have me look it through with you for edits prior to sending it to the Free Press.
DUE: March 14th
Example/ Format:
<Name of Media Outlet or Publication>
<Attention: >
<Address 1>
< Address 2>
<City>, <Province> <Postal Code>
Dear Editor:
<State your reason for writing here. Use the first sentence to reference the title of the article, name of the publication, and date it appeared.>
<State your case here. Include facts, references, or research here to establish credibility. Use this section of your letter to also state your opinions and feelings as well. Be sure to justify why you feel the way you do or why your opinion is what it is.>
<End with a strong, positive statement in support of your case. >
Sincerely,
<Name of Writer>
Here is a link to the Free Press story: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/anger-boiling-in-pakistan-after-taliban-shoot-girl-14-173650551.html
Write a letter to the Editor of the Free Press expressing your thoughts and feelings about this tragic and outrageous story.
NOTE: If you plan to REALLY SEND YOUR LETTER, please have me look it through with you for edits prior to sending it to the Free Press.
DUE: March 14th
Example/ Format:
<Name of Media Outlet or Publication>
<Attention: >
<Address 1>
< Address 2>
<City>, <Province> <Postal Code>
Dear Editor:
<State your reason for writing here. Use the first sentence to reference the title of the article, name of the publication, and date it appeared.>
<State your case here. Include facts, references, or research here to establish credibility. Use this section of your letter to also state your opinions and feelings as well. Be sure to justify why you feel the way you do or why your opinion is what it is.>
<End with a strong, positive statement in support of your case. >
Sincerely,
<Name of Writer>
Assignment 2: Reading, Questioning, Responding, The Fighting Days (page 210, Sightlines 9)
After reading the short play excerpt in class, create three questions about the play and email them to me. Create a list of 10 words that are new to you. For example, not many of you knew the word "suffrage". Look up a definition for each, and add it to your list. Review the following site for proper business letter format. http://www.xerox.ca/office/small-business/tips/business-letter/enca.html Those of you working with a good word processor may want to see if you have a template available.
Write a reference letter for Francis as though you are McNair.
Due: March 18th
Write a reference letter for Francis as though you are McNair.
Due: March 18th
Assignment 3: Top Ten List
You must make a Top Ten List on any subject, within reason. You should, in one sentence or more, defend why the item,person, event is in the spot that it is. For example "I put The Dark Knight Rises as the 5th best movie of 2012 because I love Batman but there were better, less dull movies that came out this year." You must also be prepared to share your list with the class.
Due: March 19th
Due: March 19th
Assignment 4: Webquest
Your assignment today is to find me THREE examples of biographic webcomics. Create a URL list and email it to me. You must also answer the following question: What are some advantages and disadvantages to Biographic Webcomics? Do you prefer traditional biographies or Graphic?
Assignment 5: Song Reviews
Read several reviews of songs from http://www.rollingstone.com/music/songreviews. Get out your headphones or quietly listen to THREE songs and write a one paragraph review for each song. Email it to me. If you have finished early try reviewing a few more songs. If you do not have access to music come see me.
Assignment 6: Film Review
After watching Big Bang Theory episode: The Nerdvana Annihilation, write a 150 - 200 word review. Remember the key aspects of a review: title, summary of the plot, characters, actors and of course your opinions. Also rate it out of 5 stars, once you are finished email the review to me. If you need to see an example take a look at http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/movies/movie-review-admission-a-disappointing-waste-of-fey-and-rudds-first-screen-pairing-199157911.html
Assignment 7: Welcome Back!
Welcome back after a fantastic spring break! What you need to do is to write me 150 words or more on your spring break! Tell me what you did and what you enjoyed the most and least from your break!