2012 Year in Review from BBC Motion Gallery on Vimeo.
Blog Post 5: 2012 Highlights of the Year
Due by Monday, December 10th by 9:00pm
Topic:
Every year at this time, news channels show Year in Review or Highlights of the Year videos or slideshows that show the important moments of the year. Here is an example of 2012 Obsessions. Think about your own life. What memorable events happened to you in 2012? What will you remember about this year when you look back 5, 10, or 15 years from now? Write about one or more significant events (positive or negative) that are your highlights this year.
Posting:
Post two paragraphs. Include a photo or other image (or video) that fits with your writing. Carefully edit for content, punctuation, grammar and spelling.
Grading:
10 points for two complete and thoughtful paragraphs with correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
10 points for two complete and thoughtful paragraphs with correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
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Blog Post 4: To Do!
Due by Friday, November 30th by 9:00pm
Topic:
Every day we have things To Do! What are the important things you must do daily in your life? How important are those things really? View the video above about our To Do Lists. Now think about what is really important for you To Do in your life. Write about one or more things that you must do.
Posting:
Post two paragraphs about one or more things that you must do that are important to you. Include a photo or other image that fits with your writing. Carefully edit for content, punctuation, grammar and spelling.
Grading:
10 points for two complete and thoughtful paragraphs with correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
2 points each for comments. (You must comment on at least 2 posts).
Total possible: 14 points.
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Blog Post 3: Book 3 Book Review
Due by Friday, November 16th by 9:00pm
Topic:
Write a book review of your third Book Club Book. Follow the directions we discussed in class. Remember that the most important part of your review is your opinion of the book and whether you recommend the book or not.
Posting:
For this blog post, all that is required is your posting for 10 points. It will be graded on completeness and thoughtfulness and grammar/spelling/punctuation. To get full points your review must include all of the points listed below.
Requirements:
Post a picture of the book (you can be in the picture!) and your two-paragraph book review.
Your book review should have the following:
- A catchy Title
- Reviewed by _____ (your name)
- Paragraph 1
- Title of the book (underlined)
- Author
- Setting
- A brief summary (do NOT give away the ending or tell the whole story)
- Mention the main character(s)
- Paragraph 2
- Your opinion
- What it makes you think of
- What you liked/did not like about the book and why
- Do you recommend the book or not and why
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Blog Post 2: An Unforgettable Place
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Due by Monday, November 5th by 5:00pm
TOPIC:
What place is unforgettable to you? It could be a public place, a private place, a place here in SF, or a place back home. It might be one that you remember from your past, or one that you have not been to yet. No matter what, it is a place that has a very special meaning to you.
REQUIREMENTS:
Post a photo of the place (you can be in the photo if you like), and your description of it. Where is the place? When & why were you there? Who were you there with? Why is it important and unforgettable to you? Give as many details as you can.
POSTING:
Post the picture and your writing on our class blog. Your post should be at least two paragraphs long (think of it as equal to one handwritten page). Carefully edit your writing for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Read and comment on at least two other posts.
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Blog Post 1: A Photo to Cherish
Due by Monday, October 29th by 5:00pm
TOPIC
What photo do you have that you will always cherish? This could be a photo of a person, a place, or a thing. It could be one that you took or that was given to you. What is important is that you will always keep and cherish this photo.
REQUIREMENTS
Post the photo and your description of it. Answer questions such as: What or who is the photo of? Where and when was it taken? Why do you treasure it so much? Where do you keep the photo now? Give as many details as you can.
POSTING
Post the picture and your writing on our class blog. Your post should be at least two paragraphs long (think of it as equal to one handwritten page). Carefully edit your writing for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Read and comment on at least two other posts.
What photo do you have that you will always cherish? This could be a photo of a person, a place, or a thing. It could be one that you took or that was given to you. What is important is that you will always keep and cherish this photo.
REQUIREMENTS
Post the photo and your description of it. Answer questions such as: What or who is the photo of? Where and when was it taken? Why do you treasure it so much? Where do you keep the photo now? Give as many details as you can.
POSTING
Post the picture and your writing on our class blog. Your post should be at least two paragraphs long (think of it as equal to one handwritten page). Carefully edit your writing for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Read and comment on at least two other posts.
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