Great movies consist of a few key elements. They all have memorable characters and an engaging story. The cream of the crop can stand the test of time, and often are influential to a generation. Favorite movies can vary, but usually all of them meet the above mentioned criteria. Some of my favorites are:
-inception
-Avatar
-The Dark Knight
-Shutter island
-Star wars
Friday, October 15, 2010
Metacognitive Q's on definition essay
Culminating Writers Profile
1. I feel I am expecting more from myself now that I have seen how to write proper essays. All the info is there for me, now I just need to start writing better.
2. I want to say my strengths are writing opening paragraphs and giving good anecdotes. I try to give a good sized opener to set the tone of the essay, then give good stories to enforce that feeling.
3. Concluding is definitely my weakness. I've tried to start giving a broader perspective to strengthen the conclusion but I still feel my conclusions are weak.
Evaluating your writing process
1. I'd definitely go back to the king herod story!
2. My peers said I had not very many examples of fear, so when I went back I found it simple to find a couple examples, personally and in general.
3. I had trouble, as always, with my conclusion. I couldn't find the right way to bring the whole essay together so it may have seemed a little loose.
Evaluating your writing process
1. The adding of the king herd story was the easiest. I was told to add a few examples of fear and that immediately sprung into my mind.
2. I had trouble understanding this Q, but I guess I could say my narrative elements came in when...?
3. My best success came when connecting to the audience with my introduction story.
Being Honest with Self
1. Just starting was the most intimidating part for me, but looking at the examples was what helped me the most.
2. I'm not sure which text?
3. The interesting stories or personal anecdotes. That is how I started.
4.I came up with a better conclusion than my original because garret showed me a simple thing to change, which actually impacted the effectiveness of the conclusion.
5. I see myself improving, but still not perfect.
1. I feel I am expecting more from myself now that I have seen how to write proper essays. All the info is there for me, now I just need to start writing better.
2. I want to say my strengths are writing opening paragraphs and giving good anecdotes. I try to give a good sized opener to set the tone of the essay, then give good stories to enforce that feeling.
3. Concluding is definitely my weakness. I've tried to start giving a broader perspective to strengthen the conclusion but I still feel my conclusions are weak.
Evaluating your writing process
1. I'd definitely go back to the king herod story!
2. My peers said I had not very many examples of fear, so when I went back I found it simple to find a couple examples, personally and in general.
3. I had trouble, as always, with my conclusion. I couldn't find the right way to bring the whole essay together so it may have seemed a little loose.
Evaluating your writing process
1. The adding of the king herd story was the easiest. I was told to add a few examples of fear and that immediately sprung into my mind.
2. I had trouble understanding this Q, but I guess I could say my narrative elements came in when...?
3. My best success came when connecting to the audience with my introduction story.
Being Honest with Self
1. Just starting was the most intimidating part for me, but looking at the examples was what helped me the most.
2. I'm not sure which text?
3. The interesting stories or personal anecdotes. That is how I started.
4.I came up with a better conclusion than my original because garret showed me a simple thing to change, which actually impacted the effectiveness of the conclusion.
5. I see myself improving, but still not perfect.
"Nobodiness" (blog10)
Nobodiness is a term that is somewhat difficult to describe. To people that are "somebody", or a person of social status in high school, a nobody would be the "loner" or just the weird kid that always sits by himself. Nobodies are never of any importance to popular kids, but why are they nobodies in the first place?
To an actual "nobody" they may or may not choose to be that nobody. If they choose to do so, they often distance themselves from people, or refrain from making friends, for unknown reasons. A nobody's motives are really their own, but they usually hide themselves for fear of ridicule or a previous scarring experience. When they don't choose to be that nobody they usually just lack the social skills to fit in, often fading into the background, becoming a "nobody"
To an actual "nobody" they may or may not choose to be that nobody. If they choose to do so, they often distance themselves from people, or refrain from making friends, for unknown reasons. A nobody's motives are really their own, but they usually hide themselves for fear of ridicule or a previous scarring experience. When they don't choose to be that nobody they usually just lack the social skills to fit in, often fading into the background, becoming a "nobody"
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Tuesdays With Morrie (blog 9)
I know it's cliche, but Tuesdays with more really showed how you shouldn't waste your life running after material things. Just examining mitch's early life shows you can be successful, but not happy. The book made me want to strive to be less materialistic. There were too many life lessons that were overall enlightening, but I really liked their talks about age and our culture.
Monday, September 6, 2010
I WAS a Cripple (Blog 8)
I know I chose the most generic word from the whole essay, but I realized this is very powerful. My sophomore year I broke my collarbone playing football. When I returned to the practices to help Out, I found the word cripple being tossed around a lot when I was nearby. Just the sound of the word cripple made me feel helpless... The saddest part is that I was.
Cripple- a person or animal that is partially or totally unable to use one or more limbs; a lame or disabled person or animal. When I looked up this definition online, it said "sometimes offensive". people don't realize the hurt words can sometimes cause. When I was "crippled" it bothered me when someone had to say that out loud like I didn't realize I was already disabled. But I guess people said it to just tell it like it is. Like in our discussion, sometimes it helps to tell the truth like it is, instead of sugarcoating it. When I was healed fully, I was so relieved. Not only of pain, but of humiliation. I always remember the pain of what it felt like to be called a cripple. So though I try to make things as real as possible, I make sure to handle injured people with care, and to never toss the word cripple around them
Cripple- a person or animal that is partially or totally unable to use one or more limbs; a lame or disabled person or animal. When I looked up this definition online, it said "sometimes offensive". people don't realize the hurt words can sometimes cause. When I was "crippled" it bothered me when someone had to say that out loud like I didn't realize I was already disabled. But I guess people said it to just tell it like it is. Like in our discussion, sometimes it helps to tell the truth like it is, instead of sugarcoating it. When I was healed fully, I was so relieved. Not only of pain, but of humiliation. I always remember the pain of what it felt like to be called a cripple. So though I try to make things as real as possible, I make sure to handle injured people with care, and to never toss the word cripple around them
Two similar but different things (blog 4)
Football and war. I never thought of it until now but these two events are very alike. Now even though they are totally different there are a few common things they share. Both have winners and losers. Oddly enough both share rules of engagement. In wartime soldiers are given uniforms to represent their factions. The same with football: players are given uniforms to show what team they represent. Lastly, they both engage in fighting. These all may be different kinds of fighting, or different uniforms, but the fact remains that though they are different events, football and war are strangely similar.
Conformity (blog 5)
Nowadays People are always trying to fit in. Teens in high school dress and act certain ways just to fit in. I've even noticed my little brother doing and saying things because "his friend says he should". This "conforming" is just part of human nature. We all want to be part of a bigger picture. But when someone tries to break this pattern they are often socially unaccepted. The box man took this route, and he is painted in a negative light. So technically it is possible to be "non conformed", but it is not accepted. The bible says "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." So religiously non conformity is not only accepted, but encouraged. Conformity is just a subject that changes with the ages.
Negative to positive (blog 6)
Hurdling is a physically demanding and very dangerous track and field event. Often times when a hurdler falls, the injuries can be serious. I know from experience! 1 fall was enough to get me 8 stitches in my lip. Surprisingly, I still wanted to hurdle. You see while some people see hurdling as a dangerous race, I see it as just a normal foot race with added excitement. Just the rush of coasting over a hurdle at full speed is so invigorating. Hurdling is no longer dangerous or scary to me. It's just pure excitement.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Non-Fiction Book
The few non-fiction books I can remember were about women from the holocaust. The were "All But My Life" and "The Hiding Place" (I forgot the authors). I remember both these women went through the prison camps and came out alive miraculously. I just remember how through their impossible odds, they kept pushing on. Of course i figured the theme was never give up. Though its obvious you shouldn't give up, their situation doesn't really apply these days. There are no extreme conditions for me to persevere through, but still i never give up.
Introduction
Ime Xavier Osaniade Edopayi is my name, and for that I have my parents to blame...
Football and track are my games, and this school year is going to be far from lame!
Football and track are my games, and this school year is going to be far from lame!
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