Today we continued with a couple more video segments of Tora Tora Tora and discussions about the content.
We also also watch the first 20 minutes of the Kony 2012 video. The purpose of this was as a current example of the importance of considering one's audiences when preparing to share a message. This was presented to reinforce the importance of not only the content of our 3rd quarter projects but the methods we use to share that content. The idea being reinforced is that simply having information or a good idea is not enough. If you cannot express the idea in a manner people will receive it then the information or idea has little value.
Mr. Williams also reminded us that if we are expecting to have him help us with the project we should consider scheduling time now rather than later. The closer we get to spring break the more people will be requesting his time and he will be available only as a first come first served basis on days when he has no conflicts. So we should get our work done now.
He also reminded the class that the project is simply a 7 paragraph essay (introduction with thesis, five body - one for each of the five ideals- and a conclusion). The thesis will be simple because it is either going to be Americans have (or have not) lived up to the ideals outlined in the US Declaration of Independence. Each body paragraph will include your view on each of the ideals and evidence to support your view. And then a standard conclusion paragraph that wraps everything up (and is the best paragraph of them all). Once that is done then the paper will need to be revised for ease of speaking it and then put into a digital format (see earlier posts). While the content should be easy to work with, the project on the whole will take time. Students who have not yet started may find that they are not allowing themselves enough time to finish. Mr. Williams would expect it to take three weeks total.
We also also watch the first 20 minutes of the Kony 2012 video. The purpose of this was as a current example of the importance of considering one's audiences when preparing to share a message. This was presented to reinforce the importance of not only the content of our 3rd quarter projects but the methods we use to share that content. The idea being reinforced is that simply having information or a good idea is not enough. If you cannot express the idea in a manner people will receive it then the information or idea has little value.
Mr. Williams also reminded us that if we are expecting to have him help us with the project we should consider scheduling time now rather than later. The closer we get to spring break the more people will be requesting his time and he will be available only as a first come first served basis on days when he has no conflicts. So we should get our work done now.
He also reminded the class that the project is simply a 7 paragraph essay (introduction with thesis, five body - one for each of the five ideals- and a conclusion). The thesis will be simple because it is either going to be Americans have (or have not) lived up to the ideals outlined in the US Declaration of Independence. Each body paragraph will include your view on each of the ideals and evidence to support your view. And then a standard conclusion paragraph that wraps everything up (and is the best paragraph of them all). Once that is done then the paper will need to be revised for ease of speaking it and then put into a digital format (see earlier posts). While the content should be easy to work with, the project on the whole will take time. Students who have not yet started may find that they are not allowing themselves enough time to finish. Mr. Williams would expect it to take three weeks total.
