What Have We Done? Due 10/26 by 3 PM

Hi Gang,

  For this blog, you need to view the YouTube video by The Veer Union, "What Have We Done".  There are a couple of variations, but I want you to watch the one at this link, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IScT3j_Afq8. If you are having a hard time with the lyrics, after you've viewed the first link, you may go to the lyrics version for that. The lyrics are pretty simple and repetitive though, so you should be okay with my link.  Either way, please watch and listen to the video and then write a reaction essay about it using at least four paragraphs.  Please follow the structure below for your essay:

Introduction (Paragraph 1) - What was the video you watched, who was it performed by, in general, how did it make you feel? Compare (no detail, just name) the video with one book, one local, national, or world event. { For example, "This video made me think of _______________by _____________.  It reminded me too of _____________________ going on in Deposit (NY, the US, Costa Rica, etc.)"}

Paragraph 2 - Give details about why you compared the video to a book.  Be sure to mention the author and underline the title of the book.  I can easily compare this video to events in The Crucible by Arthur Miller. If you can too, write here how you can compare the two, be specific. If you choose another book, that's fine too, no worries.

Paragraph 3 - Explain your comparison of the video to a local, national, or world event.  There are so many comparisons to make, I don't think I need to give you an example.  Be descriptive and clearly relate the lyrics or images from the video to your event.

Paragraph 4 - Summarize your thoughts here.  Can you put a positive spin on any of it, if so, please do.  Perhaps there's a lesson to be learned from this video, what would it be?  Why do you feel the way you did when you first viewed the video?  Just do a nice summary and you're done.

GRADING - You will receive 30 points for connecting the video to a book that you have read using proper formatting and naming the author.  You will receive 30 points for relating the video to an event in the local, national, or world news.  You will receive 25 points for your summary.  What did you get out of this video, feelings/thoughts/lessons, etc.  Your last 15 points will come from the usual formatting.. paragraphs with a space between them, spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc.  This, like all blogs, will count for two grades.  This is a good opportunity to boost your grade.

Please see me if you have questions.  Thanks..

  Ms. Mott

Destiny Due 10/12/12

Hi Everyone!  For this week's blog, I'd like you to read the cartoon below and think about your destiny.  Is your future planned in advance by the stars, your parents, or do you make your own destiny.  Many different belief systems teach differing ideas of destiny; are you guided by that?  Please write at least 200 words about  how you interpret the idea of destiny and how it applies to your life.  This is due no later than 3 PM on  Friday, October 12th.  

Good luck!

Ms. Mott