My favorite and most memorable assignment this year is most likely the rap that Paul, Sean, and I made or The Tickler infomercial. It was really memorable because I had always wanted to do a rap and it really stood out. One of my favorite parts of it was going around town filming it. I think the video added a lot to the rap and it was just cool to actually make a hip hop production.
One other assignment that also was extremely fun to make and personally was just as good as the rap if not better was "the Tickler the whole idea of the video was all mine and filming it with Paul and Dan was a blast. Of all the projects I personally think this one was genius and the best in the class even though it probably wasn't as funny to other people who enjoyed the pleasure of seeing me embarrass myself on you tube.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
A good experience with poetry
I have had only a few poetry experiences prior to this year. The main connection I have with poetry is through all the rap that I listen to and the artist's way of rhyming to a beat. Another experience I have had with poetry is when I was elementary school I would read Shell shilverstein books before bed.The final experience with poetry I have had is Dr. Seuss and his books Green Eggs and Ham was the first book I ever read.
where i see poetry most in my life is definitively through my iPod. i think some of the best poems are definitively in my collection of hip-hop music. I have had a number of great experiences through music/poetry in my iPod but one that stands out is when i was listening to an Atmosphere song and I could really relate to what he was saying and it brought out some emotion, that to me is what poetry is about.
In elementary school i distinctly remember reading Shell Shilverstein books for hours and the poems sometimes made me laugh and other times I was spooked by the creepy illustrations. I distinctly remember the book The Edge of the World and a poem about a king who only ate peanut butter sandwiches. Also I remember the illustrations very well and how all of them were the same style. Another poem that i distinctly remember is one about the kid who is making excuses not to go to school then finds out it is actually Saturday and is all better.
I also remember that the first book I ever read was Green Eggs and Ham that book was just plain silly. That book I remember had only fifty so words in it and used to crack me up. Also Dr Seuss wrote the book The Lorax which to this day is still fun to read and really had a deep message. I remember when I finally Got the message in the Lorax and it kinda hit me how sad it was, it definitively made me feel like i was growing up.
When I think of poetry for some reason i instantly think of a Haiku. on a deeper level though i also think of my music and usually wish I was listening to it than learning about poetry.
where i see poetry most in my life is definitively through my iPod. i think some of the best poems are definitively in my collection of hip-hop music. I have had a number of great experiences through music/poetry in my iPod but one that stands out is when i was listening to an Atmosphere song and I could really relate to what he was saying and it brought out some emotion, that to me is what poetry is about.
In elementary school i distinctly remember reading Shell Shilverstein books for hours and the poems sometimes made me laugh and other times I was spooked by the creepy illustrations. I distinctly remember the book The Edge of the World and a poem about a king who only ate peanut butter sandwiches. Also I remember the illustrations very well and how all of them were the same style. Another poem that i distinctly remember is one about the kid who is making excuses not to go to school then finds out it is actually Saturday and is all better.
I also remember that the first book I ever read was Green Eggs and Ham that book was just plain silly. That book I remember had only fifty so words in it and used to crack me up. Also Dr Seuss wrote the book The Lorax which to this day is still fun to read and really had a deep message. I remember when I finally Got the message in the Lorax and it kinda hit me how sad it was, it definitively made me feel like i was growing up.
When I think of poetry for some reason i instantly think of a Haiku. on a deeper level though i also think of my music and usually wish I was listening to it than learning about poetry.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
conflict blog
One of the most important conflicts is Romeo versus society. Romeo kills Tybalt in rage for killing Mercutio and is sentenced by the prince to be banished, "A gentler judgement vanish'd from his lips, not bodys death, but bodys banishment.". This conflict leads into Romeo not seeing Juliet and their downfall as lovers. furthermore this is important because this conflict defines the rest of the play after Romeos banished.
This conflict isn't necessarily present in my life but it is a conflict that is very common in society. You see a lot of cases where it seems its one man against society and/or an innocent man made guilty. The significance of this conflict is that it is a very powerful conflict, it is present in Martin Luther Kings whole life as he versed society and challenged people to change. people in general deal in conflict depending on who they are, one type like to plain avoid conflict and the other type likes to start/deal with conflict upfront.
This conflict isn't necessarily present in my life but it is a conflict that is very common in society. You see a lot of cases where it seems its one man against society and/or an innocent man made guilty. The significance of this conflict is that it is a very powerful conflict, it is present in Martin Luther Kings whole life as he versed society and challenged people to change. people in general deal in conflict depending on who they are, one type like to plain avoid conflict and the other type likes to start/deal with conflict upfront.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Romeo and Juliet its everywhere
http://www.susanecolasanti.com/somethinglikefate.html
This book is like a modern day Romeo and Juliet tale.
This book is like a modern day Romeo and Juliet tale.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
connecting with romeo and juliet
I personally am connecting with the fact that romeo has a hard time getting over girls. I'm no stud but a girl can definitely have an effect on me, as in Romeo's case he almost has depression over a girl he barely knows. That may be a little too much but the same feelings are there.
The reading at home is personally hard to understand. The language and the way Shakespeare writes makes it hard to understand what is really going on. I personally use spark notes or cliff-notes after i read the chapter to understand what happened in easier to understand context. The annotations in class is helpful and makes it easier to understand the material.
The reading at home is personally hard to understand. The language and the way Shakespeare writes makes it hard to understand what is really going on. I personally use spark notes or cliff-notes after i read the chapter to understand what happened in easier to understand context. The annotations in class is helpful and makes it easier to understand the material.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
connections picture
http://ih1.redbubble.net/work.6576824.1.flat,550x550,075,f.never-ending-road.jpg
This Picture Represents how Pip is chasing after Estella and yet she will never love him.
This Picture Represents how Pip is chasing after Estella and yet she will never love him.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Wrappping up Great Expectations
I think dickens was trying to show how material gains and wealth are not needed to have a happy life. Furthermore i think he was showing how its better to have a satisfying life than trying to achieve your dreams all your life and missing out on a true wholesome family. Overall the message to me was to not chase the unattainable.
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