3rd Hour 20-21 English I

What is the issue you care about most in this world?  It keeps you up at night.  It gets you (ง’̀-‘́)ง when someone this passion.  This should be closely connected to the topic of your annotated bibliography which obviously makes this a preview of your speech in December.  This topic does not have to be profound but you should care so much about this subject that you could speak intensely on this matter without notes. Some of my topics I could discuss for a good 30 minutes might be: The power of narrative in society. Knowing yourself helps you navigate the world more easily. Comic Books are a gateway drug to literacy. Families don't adequately teach their children life skills: money, love, sex, home repair, etc. Dress Codes for girls means we don't trust our boys - both lose. The implications of Spiral Dynamics. Due Sunday, November 1st at 11:59 pm December 13 is the last day to make up blogs 9-15

Writing territories are a range of ideas that one generates to spark their writing. In general, it is just one of the many ways one can brainstorm for different types of writing. This week's blog is more undefined than others because it depends so much on your unique personal experiences. Below, is a list of 10 writing territories and you'll begin by answering them. Your answers do not have to be lengthy, they only need to be definitive enough so that you, the writer, could look back at it weeks from now and it could trigger what you were thinking about. Writing Territories Fears Annoyances Accomplishments Confusions Sorrows Dreams Idiosyncrasies Risks Beloved Possessions, Now and Then Problems For instance, my list looks like: Fears: drowning, loosing family in catastrophe, living in pain Annoyances: rudeness, expecting fairness in this world, people who refuse to think Accomplishments: still being married, being a dad my children want to be around Confusions: inequity (differ

October 15 th  2020 you will be hitting “enter” on the keyboard sending your application across the country silently speaking “pick me, pick me, pick me.”  I’d like to know how you hope to use your ideal college education:  T his is an opportunity to discuss why your ideal College is the perfect place for you to achieve your goals. It also allows you to discuss your motivations, passions, values, and perspectives on learning. Discuss what excites you about the overall experience at your College. Look toward the future and how your college’s educational experience will support you. Can you articulate the value of an education from your ideal college? Your response will convey your aspirations, temperament, leadership, and potential to succeed at your College. Due Sunday, October 18 at 11:59 pm November 1st is the last day to make up Blogs 1-8

What interests you? What is your point of exigence? What's on your mind?  What do you want to chat about? Rant about? Learn about?  What intellectual experience (course, project, book, discussion, paper, poetry, or research topic in engineering, mathematics, science, or other modes of inquiry) that has meant the most to you:  'Cause really, isn't it all about you? <wink wink nudge nudge> This response allows you to discuss something that is important to you and to demonstrate how you think about intellectual problems. This is an exercise in creative and critical thinking. It also provides a platform for you to convey your enthusiasm for learning. What excites you about this intellectual experience? How did the experience challenge your preconceptions? How did it impact your way of thinking? What was your reaction? How did it change your perspective? Ready... Go! Due Sunday, October, 11 at 11:59 pm November 1st is the last day to make up Blogs 1-8