Non-Traditional Text Presentation
A "non-traditional text presentation" is one that more broadly defines the concept of a text. Encompassing viral videos, songs, and movie scenes, the assignment offers a great opportunity to express individuality. In my presentation, I shared the adjacent video. The video can be considered "non-traditional" as it is a foreign produced commercial. The creators use a melancholy tone achieved through music and setting, to tell a unique story in which kindness is relayed.
Class Log 1/16/18
Hans took the front of the class for a second time, as he prepared for his non-traditional text presentation.
Here, he played a rap song about the controversial topic of abortion entitled “Lost Ones” by J. Cole.
Mat and Hans both then delineated on their personal analysis of the song.
After the much needed, early morning musical hiatus, we quickly got back to reality as Mat began to explain Project #1.
In project #1 students must:
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Write a 1000 word minimum personal narrative
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Relate the narrative to a SPECIFIC genre within a broader community
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The student should have some sort of connection with said community
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Dissect the way genre, as a whole, plays a part in the community.
**DUE DATES ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR** - Mat strongly encourages students to begin thinking about their text for Project 1
Mat finalized the presentation schedule and it can be found under “Non-traditional Text Presentation” in his blog
After ongoing confusion about the sign-up sheet, the addition of a new student, and the loss of one of our own, our schedule is ready to go!
*p.s Mat wants you to drop
The class was dismissed a few minutes early to leave time for students to speak with Mat in regards any unanswered questions students may have had.