Term 2
Rock Book Entry #16
November 6th
Write an analysis paragraph for both paintings in which you will analyze one aspect in as much depth and detail as possible. For your second analysis, make sure you compare the same aspect you analyzed to the first painting. Click here for larger images |
Rock Book Entry #17
November 10th
Finish your analysis paragraphs for the two paintings. Write a third, synthesis, paragraph. Write a rhetorical analysis paper for the following articles: In your Rock Book, write a paragraph explaining how the concept of a rhetorical analysis can be applied to an essay as well as anywhere else in your life. |
Rock Book Entry #18
December 4th
"You will be judged by how well you speak and write." Do you believe this, why or why not? Explain your answer. "If you cannot write well, you cannot think well; if you cannot think well, others will do your thinking for you." ― Oscar Wilde Do you believe this, why or why not? Explain your answer. |
Term 1
Rock Book Entry #1
August 24th
Watch the following video and respond to the prompt, "What will your verse be?" Take a minute to think about your interests and passions and consider this quote, "Let the beauty of what you love be what you do." If you had to choose right now what you would do for the rest of your life, what would you choose? What passion or interest would you pursue, art, skateboarding, writing, woodworking, reading, swimming, etc.? What will your verse be? What will you be known for a hundred years from now? Take 3-5 minutes to write about your verse. |
Rock Book Entry #2
August 26th
Write down this quote, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Write the word Yes if you agree with this statement, or No if you disagree with this statement. Then write 4 - 5 sentences explaining your answer. |
Rock Book Entry #3
August 28th
Write a "love letter" to anyone of your choosing. It has to be a real person, but it can be a letter of appreciation, apology, etc. |
Rock Book Entry #4
September 3rd
Part 1:Watch the first five minutes of the following video and write down the seven skills that are discussed: Part 2: Analysis practice: In 3-4 sentences, describe how the cheese affects the rest of the burger in taste, smell, texture, or color. Indent to the next paragraph and in 3-4 sentences, describe how the bacon affects the burger in taste, smell, texture, or appearance. |
Rock Book Entry #5
September 8th
Listen to the song: "Shake Me Down" by Cage the Elephant Claim and analysis Watch the Following Old Spice Commercial Pocket Chair Commercial |
Rock Book Entry #6
September 10th
Watch this short commercial. The Power of a Question Write down this quote and state what you think it means and whether you agree with it or not. "A question is the most powerful force in the world" |
Rock Book Entry #7
September 14th
Write this quote down: "What luck for leaders that men do not think." Write down what you think it means. |
Rock Book Entry #8
September 16th
Watch the following commercial: Sham Wow Watch this commercial as well: Proactiv Analyze the presentation, not the topic of these commercials. Use the questions from the Funnel Questions PDF to analyze the the commercials. Answer all of the questions for both commercials. Funnel Questions Analysis |
Rock Book Entry #9
September 18th
Watch the following commercial: PooPouri State the claim of the commercial, and write an analysis paragraph of ONLY ONE aspect that is used in the commercial to convince you to buy the product. Funnel Questions Analysis |
Rock Book Entry #10
September 22nd
Listen the the following song: "Sweet Disposition," by The Temper Trap Write an analysis paragraph on one aspect of this song. Watch this clip: Scary Mary If you've never seen Mary Poppins, here's the original trailer: Mary Poppins Write an analysis paragraph on "Scary Mary" Write another analysis paragraph on the Pixar Short: Lifted (video not available) |
Rock Book Entry #11
September 24th
Write an analysis paragraph for each video in which you will analyze the argument. Explain one aspect used to convey the argument in as much depth and detail as possible. Food Inc. Clip Food Inc. Clip 2 Beef Documentary |
Rock Book Entry #12
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