Trimester Two, Blog Seven (due 2/1 by midnight)

Write a letter to the actors at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre—those who performed A Midsummer Night’s Dream. You might consider including the following remarks:
-moments in the play that had a strong impact on you
-your thoughts about the costumes, sound, lights, or set design
-parts that you most—or least—enjoyed
-something that you learned about a character or relationship
-whether live theater helped make Shakespeare any easier
-your thoughts about theater versus movies

Please write this blog in letter format, and “sign” your name—first and last.

OR

If you did not attend this play, write a letter to the director or actors/actresses of a favorite movie that you’ve seen. You may consider addressing the ideas above in your letter.

Trimester Two, Blog Six (due 1/25 at midnight)

Reread page 487 in Everything’s an Argument (you should have already read it when you read Chapter 16). Provide your own example of a situation and its context in which evidence other than hard, factual evidence is just as, if not more, advantageous. The example you provide can be one based on a real experience (such as the one noted in the book), or you can formulate your own hypothetical experience. Address, as necessary, the rationale for the evidence you believe to be the most persuasive.

Trimester Two: Blog #5 (due 1/18 at midnight)

This blog will provide you will another opportunity to practice defining terms. Take a look at Exercise 1 on page 240 in your EAA text. Choose three of the ten italicized terms. Then, follow the book’s directions of discussing the criteria that you might use to define the three italicized terms you chose. When applicable, compare your definitions to your classmates’ definitions. You must go beyond just agreeing with a classmate when defining your list of three terms.

Trimester Two: Blog #4 (due 1/11 at midnight)

Take a look around at the advertisements that you see in the communities of Nappanee and Wakarusa. Which company or business, in your opinion, could use a new marketing strategy? Using what you’ve learned in AP English about thinking rhetorically in regards to advertising, provide some recommendations for the business or company you’ve chosen. Consider the audience, purpose, and author of the advertisement. Also, don’t forget to think about whether the new advertisement should appeal to an audience’s pathos, ethos, or logos.

I also encourage you to comment on others’ recommendations.