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.
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