Finished with your research paper, the reflection on the research paper, and any make-up work? That means you’re ready to talk about beauty. Head to this page on the wiki and watch the video posted there (I can’t post it here on the blog).
Then, consider these questions.
What is the significance of this video? In our culture? In your life?
Why is the process displayed in the video necessary? (That is, why does this take place?)
How do each of us perpetuate the myth this video expresses?
In what ways is this video true, even if it is a theatrical recreation?
In your blog, please respond to the questions above in a 300 word article about beauty. You may use the video as a jumping point – as a conversation starter that gets you talking about many aspects of beauty and our culture. If you get stuck, however, return to the questions above and attempt to answer them.
Congratulations! You have written a research paper. It’s no easy task and I hope you don’t think I’m overdoing my enthusiasm over your accomplishment. Part of what makes the achievement special is how much you’ve learned in order to create that one paper. Consider the list of things we’ve covered:
Finding sources
Evaluating sources
Using & organizing note cards
Creating a works cited entry and page
What plagiarism is and how not to do it
In-text citations
Outlining & organizing a paper’s topics
Writing a clear essay
As we’ve done all year at the end of units. I’d like you to pause a moment and consider what you learned. Peek at the unit’s webpage if you need to revive your memory, and then explain where you learned things. Also tell me what you think you’ll remember for a long time and what you think you’ll forget in a week.
As we’ve mentioned before, realize that when you’re looking to explain what you learn, you should not consider only the material I as a teacher explained in or forced you to do. You may have learned something from a classmate (say, how to use Word better), you may have learned something about the web, and you may have learned something about yourself (for example, what it takes to keep yourself on task). The list can go on.
Basically, what I’m looking for you to do is think back on the last month and explain how you are different now than you were at the beginning of the unit. Take some time to think about it and articulate your thoughts as best as you can.
Head to this page on the wiki and watch the video posted there (I can’t post it here on the blog).
