1. I think that the second semester was extremely successful. Although Invisible Man wasn't my favorite book in the world it really showed me to look into it and think in depth. I learned that it is necessary to spend time to analyze because there could be a lot of hidden meaning. I do wish I spread my work out more because I honestly did find myself doing work the night before things were do, but I still worked hard and did everything to understand the material as best as I could.
2. I also tried really hard in the first marking period and I am happy the way things turned out for this as well. Like the second marking period I did work hard but procrastination and balancing my work from other classes were challenges for me. I could improve by setting up my timeline/agenda better to do the proper amount of work for each class every night, so things do not add up and I won't find myself doing things the night before they are due.
3. Staying engaged as a senior in my second semester will be difficult but it is definitely necessary. I will need to spread out my work so I don't have to do it all at once. If I have to do a lot in a little time, I know that I really will not want to do anything so I will stay organized and on op of my work so I do not fall behind
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
IM Section VI
I think it was very interesting to read this section and see ho the story tied together. My prediction was some what right in that the brotherhood became corrupt. I thought the fight between all of Harlem in the end was extremely intense especially when Ras tried to have the narrator lynched in the middle of the city. That is crazy that a riot so big would happen like this. I thought it was wild how police officers are also corrupt and they stuck the narrator in a man hole. The part I was most confused about was why all of these people all of a sudden listened to Ras when earlier in the book he did not even have that many followers.
Friday, January 7, 2011
IR MP #2 Blog Assignment-Reflection
1. What is your reaction to the IR format and assignment we did this M.P.? Be specific as to likes, dislikes, etc...
I honestly loved having these blog posts as our IRB for this marking period rather than having to read another book. I find it frustrating when we are expected to read two books at the same time, because then it is harder to get into the story when there are two going on at the same time, because then you forget where you picked up.
2. What did you learn by following current blogs and websites?
Well I almost never look at art so it was cool to see many different painting and look at artist's work all over the world and from many different time periods. I also learned about what is going on in the world by doing current events so that was interesting as well.
3. What would you change for next year?
I would have more topic ideas to choose from for the articles, for instance, I would not have a topic solely on art. It was interesting to look at painting but difficult to write about in the blog because I felt as though I was just repeating what the art blog said.
4. Can you see yourself continuing with this on your own?
Honestly no. I might go to some of the websites ad research some similar things, but I would not go out of my way to blog about these topics.
I honestly loved having these blog posts as our IRB for this marking period rather than having to read another book. I find it frustrating when we are expected to read two books at the same time, because then it is harder to get into the story when there are two going on at the same time, because then you forget where you picked up.
2. What did you learn by following current blogs and websites?
Well I almost never look at art so it was cool to see many different painting and look at artist's work all over the world and from many different time periods. I also learned about what is going on in the world by doing current events so that was interesting as well.
3. What would you change for next year?
I would have more topic ideas to choose from for the articles, for instance, I would not have a topic solely on art. It was interesting to look at painting but difficult to write about in the blog because I felt as though I was just repeating what the art blog said.
4. Can you see yourself continuing with this on your own?
Honestly no. I might go to some of the websites ad research some similar things, but I would not go out of my way to blog about these topics.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
IR Blog Post 4- 1 million butterbeers sold at Harry Potter attraction
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/40948148/ns/travel-family_travel/
Recently in Orlando Florida at Disney world, a new attraction opened which is basically a giant recreation of different areas and setting that are in Harry Potter. In Hogsmead, a small town near Hogwarts school; chefs have created something called butterbeer. No one really knew what this was, but now it is available at the Hogwarts attraction in Orlando. Many people wanted to try it because it looked good in the movies so over 1 million butterbeers have been sold. I think it is great that people love harry Potter so much and Disney World did a great job to recreate the settings and enjoyments of the young wizards and witches that people adore so much.
Recently in Orlando Florida at Disney world, a new attraction opened which is basically a giant recreation of different areas and setting that are in Harry Potter. In Hogsmead, a small town near Hogwarts school; chefs have created something called butterbeer. No one really knew what this was, but now it is available at the Hogwarts attraction in Orlando. Many people wanted to try it because it looked good in the movies so over 1 million butterbeers have been sold. I think it is great that people love harry Potter so much and Disney World did a great job to recreate the settings and enjoyments of the young wizards and witches that people adore so much.
IR Blog Post- How faith helped uncover a 'golden voice'
This weeks current event was definitely my favorite. I made me feel really happy as I watched videos and read the article about a homeless man from Columbus, Ohio. This man was a recovering alcoholic and his life was in shambles. However, due to his 'Golden Voice', it was only a matter of time before he became known. This man was briefly videotaped while he was standing at an intersection on an overcast day, hoping to find some money. This video tape of his incredible voice was put online and immediately became an internet sensation. He has been interviewed many several radio and news channels and has been offered many job opportunities. This is a great rags to riches story and is quite heartwarming.
IR Blog Post 4- Wealth of the New year
This week’s current event article pertaining to art definitely had the most unique pictures and paintings that I have seen yet for any of my blog posts. They are all very eye catching and made me think a lot in depth. The first painting of the three was a black and white painting. When I first looked at it all I noticed were the ox but then I looked more closely and there were men working in the back in a foresty area. The article gave information that the painter, Noel Sicles, was raised in poverty so maybe this could have been a scene from his memory that he had lived through.
The next painting done by Albert Dorne was my favorite of them all. It is a painting of a bunch of grown men around a bed, most likely of someone dying. I say this because the artist shows an arm in the bed of a man or women who appears to be very old and sickly. The colors in this painting are also very well down. For instance Dorne gives the arm in the bed a very noticeably red so that the viewer can notice it easily. Another thing that stands out to me are the wrinkles. Not only in the clothing but in all of the figures’ skin, wrinkles are noticeable and well defined.
This last painting in the sequence is very scary to me. It reminds me of demons and hell and I believe the author intended. There is no scene in the picture just a figure with a gas mask on and horns coming out of his head. He has the number 6 on his head and waist and he is playing with a ball. I think this painting is so scary to me because it looks so realistic and appears to be a human body.
The next painting done by Albert Dorne was my favorite of them all. It is a painting of a bunch of grown men around a bed, most likely of someone dying. I say this because the artist shows an arm in the bed of a man or women who appears to be very old and sickly. The colors in this painting are also very well down. For instance Dorne gives the arm in the bed a very noticeably red so that the viewer can notice it easily. Another thing that stands out to me are the wrinkles. Not only in the clothing but in all of the figures’ skin, wrinkles are noticeable and well defined.
This last painting in the sequence is very scary to me. It reminds me of demons and hell and I believe the author intended. There is no scene in the picture just a figure with a gas mask on and horns coming out of his head. He has the number 6 on his head and waist and he is playing with a ball. I think this painting is so scary to me because it looks so realistic and appears to be a human body.
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