Monday, March 7, 2011

Homework - 7 March

Today has flown by.  I can't believe that it's already 4th period.  Here's what you all need to accomplish for tonight.

English I:

You should all be working hard on your poetry projects.  Be sure that you've finished at least one of your elements by this week and you've begun on the second.  The due date is coming quickly - next week!  If you've got any questions or concerns, please see me this week (Thursday/Friday) for assistance.  Don't forget to read and consider the poem "Back Again Home" as well as the questions.  We'll spend time on Tuesday/Wednesday discussing this piece in some depth.

English III:

For tonight's homework, I'd like for you to complete the following activity to get us started in a thorough review of subjectivity, objectivity, and sensationalism.

First, Google information related to tabloid journalism and find an example of a tabloid publication/website. You may want to navigate to a specific tabloid that you know (National Enquirer, Hello!) or look for someone who publishes in this style (Perez Hilton.)

Second, share a link to a story, image or something else that has been produced in the style of a tabloid. Then, point out elements which are sensationalized, objective, and subjective. Select one of these three and comment further as to what you think the effect of the sensationalism, objectivity or subjectivity is.

This should be done on your own paper to be submitted tomorrow OR login to the google group and respond to the discussion board with your answers!

See you tomorrow for another quick day!

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