Pizza Times

The image on the left should really be advertising for 'Pizza Journalists'. That said, our pizza lunch problems today provided a interesting event to challenge our emerging article writing skills. Please follow the 'Wicked Article Framework' demonstrated in class on Thursday to report about your take on the event this afternoon.

Required:

Your company (Be creative)
Headline
Sub-line
Lead paragraph
Two (2) additional paragraphs

Remember to keep your paragraphs short (1-3 sentences) and give priority to the most important information.

Due: Monday, December 13 @ 11:59pm

Poll Results - Nov. 29

Have you ever stolen something?

Yes - (100% - Winner)

No - (No votes)

Your thoughts...

Poetry Portal?

Since we're working on sculpting our own poetry anthologies, it's time to start formally sharing our masterpieces. Post what you believe to be your top three (3) poems.  Feel free to provide constructive feedback to your fellow poets once you've posted.  There is no maximum limit to the number of poems you can post - so use those around you to help strengthen your work.

Due date: Friday, November 26 @11:59pm 

Drop the Gloves (Installment #1)

Drop the Gloves’ is a new thread where creative ideas rule. Simply stated, two opposing items will face-off against one another. Your job is to simply pick the item you like best and get creative with why it is better than the other. Your ideas must be realistic and exist in our known world. However, imagination, careful planning, and effort could help lift your side to victory. Thinking outside the box and defending why you like your choice is critical to success here (Associate your colour with other things – not just a colour – see image).

Which colour do you think is better - BLUE or RED?

Poll Results - Nov. 20

Question: How do you usually feel when you get your report card?

Like a cool cat - I look forward to it (4%)
Like a wet dog - Some parts feel great, others are a little weird (Winner - 43%)
Like a scared squirrel - I usually have an uneasy feeling (34%)
Like a nervous chicken - I feel terrible all over (17%)

Your thoughts...

Poll Results - Nov. 12

Question: What are your thoughts on Milkweed thus far?

Seriously sweet - Misha's rockin' my world (Winner)
Good - I'm tastin' the babkas now
Chillin' - Still deciding at this point
Not great - Not my cup of tea
Seriously sour - Pilsudski's a dud

As we make our way through the novel, we are starting to see how Misha's once innocent world is starting to crumble around him.  Prepare for the conclusion - your thoughts...

Roasting Marshmallows

Post your directions for how to build a campfire here. Remember to make it your own, and to not just copy the directions from the text. Let the creative juices flow. Due: Wednesday, November 17 @3:30pm 

Poll Results - November 3, 2010

How did you like working in a group for the 'Society' Project?

It was great - everything went swimmingly (4%)
It was O.K. - we had a few problems (27%)
Pink Elephant - equally good & bad (36% - winner)
Not a big fan - we had a lot of problems (9%)
Painful - hurt physically & emotionally (22%)

The pink elephant has won.  Your thoughts...

Haiku Power

Follow the link below to see the Toronto Maple Leafs Haiku contest. Contest ends November 15, 2010. See me for further details.

http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/nhl/mapleleafs/article/885151--enter-our-maple-leafs-haiku-contest

Robot Rock

Post your rewritten and edited 'Robot' paragraph here.

Due: Thursday, November 4 @11:59pm

Poll Results - Oct. 26

Question:

Your thoughts on 'The Giver'?

Awesome - 40% (Winner)
Pretty sweet - 24%
Just O.K. - 24%
Not that great - 4%
Terrible - 8%

Shark Tales?

Post the second draft of your 'Shark Enemies' paragraph from CS Unit #6 here. Ensure you've added clear and energetic details to enhance the information provided in the text. Rock it out in shark style!
Post is due: Thursday, October 28 @11:59pm

Poll Results - October 15, 2010

Do you enjoy recess?

I love it - 55%  (Winner)
It's O.K. - 27%
I'm not a big fan - 11%
I hate it - 5%

Any thoughts on the highlights, and or, low-lights of recess?

Animated drama...

Click the link below to listen to our 'Solar System Drama' recording. Each file was uploaded separately - thus the link above will take you to group #3. Please navigate through the account to find the other groups work. Then, sit back and enjoy the sweet sounds of each masterpiece. 

Great work everyone and enjoy the show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIJEoqPiw_U

Elsewhere?

If you suddenly found yourself trapped in Jonas' world, what are the three (3) things you would miss the most about how you live today? Why?

Responses are due: October 22, 2010 @11:59pm

Poll Results - October 8

What is your favourite style of literature?

Zee novel - 58%(Winner)
Zee graphic novel - 29%
Zee comic - 0%
Zee magazine - 4%
Zee poetry anthology - 0%
Zee newspaper - 8%

Thoughts on our results...

Carbon Copy

We’ve recently seen how difficult it can be to make critical decisions while working within a group. Often, someone is left to compromise what they want for the betterment of the group goal. Essentially, our group work has shown us that micro-managing (Small scale – group work) can be just as difficult as macro-managing (Large scale – Society you created that governs thousands of citizens). However, what if you had the power, outside of the nine (9) elements of our project, to significantly change who lives in your society?

We are all uniquely different; we think differently, make decisions differently, and look differently. But imagine a world where everyone was exactly the same (Carbon Copy anyone?). Would Dr. Kaftka’s dream of a conflict-free world become a reality? Maybe it's not the rules we decide upon, but the people who follow them that make all the difference.

What do you think? Would a society of ‘sameness’ (where everyone is the same) be better than our own? Please choose a side of your choice and defend your position. Let's not be the pink elephant on the fence - you have to be either pro-sameness, or pro-diversity. Dig deep.

Post is due by Thursday, October 7 @11:59pm

If Pigs Could Fly...?

"When pigs could fly" is often an expression used to refer to something that will never happen. For example, I will give everyone on this blog a million dollars when pigs fly. You see, that just wouldn't happen. However, imagine a world where pigs could actually fly. Imagine if the expression actually came true how different our world would be.

Simply post your world where pigs could fly and enjoy the posts from your peers. Please don’t comment or respond to other posts at this time. Soak-in each post and relish them at face value. Remember to reach deep within your creative juices to paint a world that is uniquely your own...not just a variation of the obvious. Enjoy!

Schedule Update

Please note the permanent Media Literacy period change. The change will take effect on September 13. Please don't post within this thread.  It's simply an update.  Thanks,

Head Count

Welcome to our temporary academic work environment. Please read the site purpose carefully and reply within this thread. Ensure you've changed your profile name to reflect your assigned number before publishing. Your post should be a fruity alliteration of your favourite fruit. Example - Magnificent Mango.

Due: Friday, September 10 (@11:59pm)

Tentative Schedule