We have discussed that lyrics for songs are a form of poetry. Reading through lyrics it becomes evident that many poetic devices are used by song writers. One device used in nearly every song is imagery. Song writers, musicians and singers all put words together in such a way that they create an image in the listener's mind. When these lyrics are put to words and an audience listens to them each individual is taken to a unique place that exists only in their mind. However, this changes when these same lyrics are incorporated into a video. In music videos artists and producers create images that they feel the songs are portraying. Instead of being taken to an individual place viewers are now taken to the same place as every other person is who watches that video. Do you feel that music changes once you see a music video? Should songs and lyrics be acted out? Is music something that is not meant to be acted out? Is music something that is meant to be part of an individual escape?
Hello World
Watch the music video for Lady Antebellum's "Hello World" and respond to the text above discussing this song/video and any others you wish to include.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
Spring Break
This year for spring break I went to Hawai'i with my volleyball team. After fund-raising for ten months we finally reached our goal and had enough money to take the trip that all of us were hoping for. We went to the island of Oahu, and stayed in Honolulu at Wikiki beach. We were just a few blocks from the beach and had a great time hiking (top of the Diamond Head with Vanessa above), sight-seeing, snorkeling and spending time in the sun.
My favorite day was spent at Hanauma Bay. We snorkeled and since I have experience with snorkeling, I went out further and saw many beautiful types of fish, coral and other sea life. Usually I am terrified of fish but i discovered that I actually like fish, just the pretty ones.
Another interesting day was when we visited Pearl Harbor. My dad is a total war buff so I took a bunch of pictures for him thinking that he'd never visited Pearl Harbor, however he has, but he appreciated the pictures anyways. I was one of the only people who went inside the Bowfin, a real life submarine that is now available for people to visit. I can't imagine living in such a small, crowded space for so long. It made me appreciate the life I have and what soldiers have done to keep people like me safe and free.
This spring break was great and almost as my trip to Europe last year. The weather was better, and I really enjoyed the heat, but it couldn't compare to Italy and Greece's culture and history.
I can't wait for next year. :)
Assignment #6
Best part of spring break was.......
Write a concise, descriptive paragraph and include one image.
(min 250 words)
Due Friday April 8th
Write a concise, descriptive paragraph and include one image.
(min 250 words)
Due Friday April 8th
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Assignment #5
R U LSNG YR ABLTY 2 US TH ENGLSH LNGG ??
The loss of language in 1984 can be connected to the ongoing debates in 2011 concerning the loss of language due to text messaging. Some scholars are calling this new abbreviated language "teen-speak"(connection to newspeak?) as it is a language most widely used and understood by teens. We have discussed this issue in class. Part of this discussion also touches on the idea that teens are losing their ability to express themselves and their feelings in person. Teens are only comfortable communitcating through a screen or cell phone. Now I want your personal opinion. What do you feel txt msg, FB or other such communication tools are doing to your language? Read Ben Macintyre asks is texting shrinking kids' language and connect it, along with 1984 to your response.
Minimum of 400 words.
(Due BEFORE class March 7th 2011)
The loss of language in 1984 can be connected to the ongoing debates in 2011 concerning the loss of language due to text messaging. Some scholars are calling this new abbreviated language "teen-speak"(connection to newspeak?) as it is a language most widely used and understood by teens. We have discussed this issue in class. Part of this discussion also touches on the idea that teens are losing their ability to express themselves and their feelings in person. Teens are only comfortable communitcating through a screen or cell phone. Now I want your personal opinion. What do you feel txt msg, FB or other such communication tools are doing to your language? Read Ben Macintyre asks is texting shrinking kids' language and connect it, along with 1984 to your response.
Minimum of 400 words.
(Due BEFORE class March 7th 2011)
Monday, February 21, 2011
Assignment #4
Class of 2011
Grade 12...Finally! Most of you have been looking forward to your final year of highschool and now that it is nearly over you will be asked countless times, "what are you going to do now?" I am curious, what are you going to do once you graduate?
(Must be posted by Feb 28th)
Grade 12...Finally! Most of you have been looking forward to your final year of highschool and now that it is nearly over you will be asked countless times, "what are you going to do now?" I am curious, what are you going to do once you graduate?
Sunday, February 20, 2011
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