1) I really liked this type of independent reading project. It didn't have me only stuck reading a book, I got to look up new stories in types of readings I probably wouldn't read much about had it not been an assignment. The old style of picking a book, reading it, and then a big project due at the end is too boring and doesn't let you explore what is new going on in this world. It was great and I would definitely would suggest future classes use this method rather than the old one.
2) I got to learn a lot especially from reading other people's blogs. I get to see what other people are interested in and also the views of people on certain topics. Since there were different categories for each blog post, I wasn't only reading something about sports. Had this not been a project, I don't think that I would explore as much into other topics as I did with this.
3) I would not change a thing except maybe add more areas that the kids can find articles for. It was a great idea to have us pick 1 from three different types mixing it up so I suggest keeping that the same. As for anything else there isn't anything that I would change.
4) As far as blog post, no. As far as reading more articles and other people's blogs, yes. I enjoy reading what other people write and getting to see different views on ideas. It was fun blogging but I do not think I want to keep doing it on my own. Had it not been something we had to do for school, I really don't think I would have started blogs.
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Thursday, October 28, 2010
IR Project #1- Digital Storytelling
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
http://voicethread.com/?#u1410288.b1471580.i7761389
1) I am doing a voice thread for the most important scenes. I talk about how Janine runs away with Logan Killicks hoping for a new and better life. After her mom ran away Janine's grandmother took her in to make sure that Janine was cared for. Other things included are how tension rises when Janine starts flirting with Joe Starks, she then leaves Logan to marry Joe. A major theme that I included was how everyone is treated and called "mules.
2) I liked doing the voice thread. I originally did a toondo but then voice thread seemed like a better option. It was easier to get the most important parts of the book where when I tried doing a toondo I couldn't find what was most important.
3) The book was fine to read but the language used was terrible. Since none of the people in the book were properly educated, the dialogue was very improper. Most of the people who talk were either former slaves or family of former slaves and since they were black they were never given a proper education. The rest of the text that was not spoken was written very well it was only when someone would talk that the dialogue became a type of southern accent. Next marking period I am going to scan through the book and see how most the dialogue is and if I don't like it I will get a better book.
http://voicethread.com/?#u1410288.b1471580.i7761389
1) I am doing a voice thread for the most important scenes. I talk about how Janine runs away with Logan Killicks hoping for a new and better life. After her mom ran away Janine's grandmother took her in to make sure that Janine was cared for. Other things included are how tension rises when Janine starts flirting with Joe Starks, she then leaves Logan to marry Joe. A major theme that I included was how everyone is treated and called "mules.
2) I liked doing the voice thread. I originally did a toondo but then voice thread seemed like a better option. It was easier to get the most important parts of the book where when I tried doing a toondo I couldn't find what was most important.
3) The book was fine to read but the language used was terrible. Since none of the people in the book were properly educated, the dialogue was very improper. Most of the people who talk were either former slaves or family of former slaves and since they were black they were never given a proper education. The rest of the text that was not spoken was written very well it was only when someone would talk that the dialogue became a type of southern accent. Next marking period I am going to scan through the book and see how most the dialogue is and if I don't like it I will get a better book.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Independent Reading- MP1
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Zora Neale Hurston
9.30: Page 70
10.18: Page 150
10.28: Rest of book
The setting of my book is in the South during the 1920's- 30's.
My book is about an African American woman named Janine who is trying to follow her dream while growing up in South/central Florida. She has to struggle with one being black and two being a woman.
Characters: Janine Crawford, Tea Cake, Pheoby Watson, Jody Starks, Logan Killicks There are a few other people but do not have any impact so far on the story. The people mentioned all have something that connects them to each other. Janine was married to Tea, Jody, and Logan. Her best friend is Pheoby who is with her most of the novel.
Some themes so far include language/speech- even though she doesn't have the best vocabulary she still uses her voice strongly, power- they want the power to achieve something that they normally can not have, love/relationship, race/racism
The time period that this book takes place in is during a rough time in America in the South. Even though it wasn't all just in the South racism was very much looked upon as normal custom. For many African American women to be successful in this era a lot of hard work and struggle had to be dealt with.
Zora Neale Hurston
9.30: Page 70
10.18: Page 150
10.28: Rest of book
The setting of my book is in the South during the 1920's- 30's.
My book is about an African American woman named Janine who is trying to follow her dream while growing up in South/central Florida. She has to struggle with one being black and two being a woman.
Characters: Janine Crawford, Tea Cake, Pheoby Watson, Jody Starks, Logan Killicks There are a few other people but do not have any impact so far on the story. The people mentioned all have something that connects them to each other. Janine was married to Tea, Jody, and Logan. Her best friend is Pheoby who is with her most of the novel.
Some themes so far include language/speech- even though she doesn't have the best vocabulary she still uses her voice strongly, power- they want the power to achieve something that they normally can not have, love/relationship, race/racism
The time period that this book takes place in is during a rough time in America in the South. Even though it wasn't all just in the South racism was very much looked upon as normal custom. For many African American women to be successful in this era a lot of hard work and struggle had to be dealt with.
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