MP #2 Reflection- Looking Back and Moving Forward

1. Reflect on the 2nd mp & the work we did around Invisible Man. Be sure to cover such topics as the material, your work ethic, your successes and challenges, etc...

At the beginning of the marking period, we received a thick pile of papers for Invisible Man. I knew it was going to be a lot of work. I had success with the first few packets for the book, but as the m.p. went on it got much more difficult. The work load got larger and the interpretive depth was deeper. Overall, it was the most work I have done for a book, but it was interesting.

2. Take a look at the 1st semester--what did you do well? What areas could you improve?

I did well this semester. I think I did well with completing my work on time. I think i could have improved my writing a little more. My themes have been good, but it is still an area where I would like to improve.

3. Looking towards the 2nd semester--what are you going to need to do to stay engaged and on top of your schoolwork? What challenges may you face?

I am going to have to stay focused on schoolwork. I need to make sue i turn things in on time. I will probably become a little more lazy as the year goes on.

IM Section VI

The most important thing to in section was when he gave the speech about Tod Clifton. To me, this showed him finally doing something other than what the brotherhood said. He is beginning to learn that the brotherhood was just using him.

The most intense part of the section was when Clifton gets shot. He was killed basically for no reason. This part brought about a lot of emotion.

A confusing part of the section was when he was trying to get back at the brotherhood. He tried to get information about the secrets of the brotherhood, but she was not interested in the politics. It was confusing for the Narrator as well.

IR MP #2 Blog Assignment- Reflection

1. What is your reaction to the IR format and assignment we did this M.P.? Be specific as to likes, dislikes, etc...

I thought it was a good way to make the marking period easier for us. With Invisible Man being so much reading, the blog posts make it a lighter load. I liked the format because we got to choose our own articles. I liked how we had to choose a variety of articles.

2. What did you learn by following current blogs and websites?

I learned a lot about current issues in politics. Michael Medved's blog was very interesting to read because he wrote about highly debated issues in a simple way.

3. What would you change for next year?

I would make a free choice category so that you can write about the same topic twice.

4. Can you see yourself continuing with this on your own?

I think I will continue to read Woody Paige's blog. He is a funny guy and writes about things I enjoy.

IR Blog Post 4-Entertainment Feed

http://www.denverpost.com/paige

Woody Paige's Blog-Elway excited to be back in the Broncos' fold

3 Facts

At 6 p.m. Tuesday, Elway and Joe Ellis, the Broncos' chief operating officer, finalized the contract making Elway the team's executive vice president.

Elway was signed to a five-year, $5 million contract.

John Elway has wanted to return to the NFL ever since his retirement, and this was his way to do it.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5991230
ESPN agrres with Paige that the Broncos made a big move. Having a consistently good football team starts with coaching, which is why the Broncos have brought Elway on board. I think Elway is a good choice for the franchise. He had done great things for the team as a player, and now has a chance to improve the team as a coach.

2 Questions

How do the fans feel about this deal?
How much will Elway actually do in the organization, or is he becoming more of an image of the franchise?

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IR Blog Post 4-Political Feed

http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=321&sid=404463

Michael Medved's Blog-Are gay soldiers superior in self-control?

3 Facts

Congress has decided to encourage gay recruits to serve openly in the armed forces by repealing the compromise policy known as "don't ask, don't tell."

Currently, male and female soldiers cannot share the same barracks or bathrooms because of opposite sex attraction.

If gay males cannot overcome their emotions, their actions could become disruptive.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/12/22/132254478/coming-up-president-signs-repeal-of-dont-ask-dont-tell

Mark Memmott followed Obama's actions concerning the repealing of "Dont ask, Dont Tell". Obama says that he is encouraging people who were taken out of the military for being gay to re-enlist. He says it will allow people to with certain skills to join who could not before. I disagree with Obama. I think it will be very distracting for the soldiers and cold become dangerous.

2 Questions
How many people were thrown out of the military for being gay?
How do the soldiers feel about this decision?

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IR Blog Post 4-Arts Feed

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/flickgrrl/Box_Office_Stars_and_Stats_of_2010.html

Carrie Rickey's Blog-Box Office Stars and Stats of 2010

3 Facts

Women characters represent 29% of the leads in Hollywood films.

Inception brought in over 825 million dollars ranking third.

Leonardo DiCaprio made the most money in 2010 as an actor starring in Inception and Shutter Island.

http://www.forbes.com/2010/12/20/highest-grossing-actors-2010-business-entertainment.html

Dorothy Pomerantz says that Inception would have ranked higher if the stats included 3D ticket sales. I agree with this. A lot of movies make most of their money off of 3D ticket sales like Avatar, which was primarily viewed in 3D.

2 Questions
Did some movies have higher priced tickets?
Does the income of Inception include other countries?

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