Using your reading notes, post a few items that you would like to share with the class. Respond to at least eight peers' posts. Finally, record thoughts from the class discussion from this blog on the third column of your Part II work.

Demotivational Poster (Wednesday, 9/25/13)

This is where you will post your "demotivational posters" on Wednesday and comment on two others.

Satire Forum

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http://www.funnytimes.com/archives/files/art/20081217.jpg

9/24/13 Tuesday
To the satire forum thread, post a well-developed paragraph that includes the following:

1. The title of one satirical/parodic/lampooning movie, television show, or other publication that you have

watched/read/etc.

2.  A brief plot summary (no more than 3-5 sentences; see supporting document for help summarizing).

3.  An explanation of what this media is satirizing or parodying with specific examples

5/1/13 Prompt

The issues in Mary Shelley's novel are relevant to science and our society today.  Dr. Victor Frankenstein wanted the power to create life--to "play God"--but he realizes the mistake he has made once it is too late to do anything about it.

How is this relevant to modern science?  Consider controversial issues such as cloning and stem-cell research.  To what extent do you believe man should pursue knowledge that could lead to creating life? Extend your knowledge base by checking out this American News article titled "Stem Cell Research Far From Frankenstein." Defend your opinion with statistics and facts. Evaluate your peers' opinions by responding to at least one other person's post!

2/6/13 Satire Post

Post a well-developed paragraph that includes the following:
1. The title of one satirical/parodic/lampooning movie,television show, or other publication that you have
watched/read/etc.
2.  A brief plot summary (no more than 3-5 sentences; see supporting document for help summarizing).
3.  An explanation of what this media is satirizing or parodying with specific examples

After posting, read and respond to at least one of your classmates' posts.

*For additional help writing a summary, visit Jim Burke's website:www.englishcompanion.com/Tools/
notemaking.html

12/14/12 Janka Nabay and the Bubu Gang

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JANKA NABAY & THE BUBU GANG
EN YAY SAH

Read the brief article and listen to the song. How does it make you feel? Would you listen to anything else by this artist? Why or why not? Compare the song/artist to another one in a double bubble map.

Again, you will need to scroll down on the page until you get to the section Janka Nabay.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/bestmusic2012/2012/12/05/166230912/npr-musics-50-favorite-albums-of-2012

12/13/12 We are young

Read the brief article and listen to the song by Fun, "We Are Young." Write down at least one line that "speaks to you." This song was listed as a top 50 song of the year. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

You will need to scroll down until you see "Fun. Some Nights."
http://www.npr.org/blogs/bestmusic2012/2012/12/05/166230912/npr-musics-50-favorite-albums-of-2012