Class Cancelled

I apologize, but class is cancelled tonight. However, in lieu of class you need to follow this link: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705393242/Occupy-Wall-Street-has-been-occupying-my-mind.html?pg=2

and respond to this article. This needs to be 1 page, typed, double spaced. If you need help refer to Chapter 1 page 10 on how to respond to writings. This will be due at the beginning of next class on Wednesday, November 2. If you have any questions please email me.

Homework due for class 10/31/11

1. Read Chapter 14

2. Journal Assignment: Compare & Contrast Halloween when you were a child to what it is now.

Homework due for Class on 10/26/11

1. Read Chapter 13

2. Journal Assignment: Compare and Contrast two topics, person/place/thing/objects, that wouldn't normally be compared. Refer to Ch. 13 for help.

Homework due for class on 10/24/11

1. Read Ch. 6 in the book

2. Journal Assignment: Write on 1 of the assigned topics below. What I want you to get out of this journal is to look at different ways to say or describe things, think outside of the normal writing box.

Before you choose your topic you will need to tweak three of the following cliche phrases to different wording that means the same thing (think of a new way to say it). You will need to use these 3 tweaked cliches in your journal topic. Here is the list of common cliche's. (You will have to also turn in your list of tweaked cliches along with your journal)

1) What goes around comes around. 2) Blowing smoke. 3) Love is blind. 4) The old ball and chain. 5) Over the hill. 6) Give and take. 7) All bent out of shape. 8) Bait and switch. 9) The ball is in your court. 10) Like father, like son. 11) Following in his/her footsteps. 12) Spitting image. 13) Bite the dust. 14) Easy as pie. 15) Keep your fingers crossed. 16) The light at the end of the tunnel. 17) Money doesn't grow on trees. 18) The game is on the line. 19) Rome wasn't built in a day. 20) When it rains it pours. 21) Action packed. 22) Out of the box.

Sometimes we use words too often or that are unnecessary. Below is a list of over used words. Any of the words on the list you cannot use in this journal entry.

List: Absolutely, awesome, a bit, by, so, often, when, because, therefore, very, really, thereafter, amazing, bad, fine, good, said, happy, well, nice, interesting.

Now, choose one of the topics below to write on. You will need to write 1 page about the cause or effect of the topic, or both. Refer to Chapter 12 in the book if you need help.

Topics: 1) Plagiarism 2) Unemployment 3) Divorce 4) Deforestation 5) Poverty 6) Cheating

Check back tomorrow for homework

I must apologize, I have not had time to convert the powerpoints to jpegs to accompany the blogpost. I will try and get it done so it is up by tomorrow. If you have any questions please feel free to email me at tanderson002@gmail.com. Thanks.

Homework due for Class on 10/12/11

1. Narrative Paper is due. It MUST BE AT LEAST 2 pages long, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt font. Please include this in your folder as the first pages along with all of your other writings so far this semester.

2. Read Chapter 5

3. Journal Assignment: Write about something fun you'll be doing over fall break.

Extra Credit Assignment Possibilities for October

1. Hypnotist Chris Jones. He will be performing Thursday, October 6 at 7pm in the Student Event Center. This is a free event. You must write at minimum a one page summary on the show and if you think someone can actually be hypnotized. Use examples from the show.

2. HETV Acting & Make-Up Workshop. The daughter of Talking Pictures Tony Toscano will be giving a workshop on acting and make-up for TV and film, as well as showing clips from their upcoming zombie flick. Monday, October 10 at 12pm in the Student Event Center. Write at minimum a one page summary of the workshop and the things they talk about.

3. Great American Smokeout. A former "Winston Man" will be speaking out against smoking companies and the way they target younger people in their advertising. Wednesday, October 26 at 12pm in the Student Event Center. Write at minimum a one page summary and your thoughts on the lecture.

Homework due for Class on 10/10/11

1. Read Chapter 4.

2. Journal Assignment: Write about stereotypes that you see around you. Must be typed and at least half of a page.

Homework due for Class on 10/5/11

1.Read Chapter 11

2. Journal Assignment: Ch. 11 Critical-Thinking and Writing Activity #2 (pg. 180)