Analysis

I chose this picture by Norman Rockwell to analyze because I LOVE Norman Rockwells work and also because I think this particular picture displays something that all of us have been through.

In this picture there are two different groups, one group has just moved in, and the other is a group of curious neighbors. In this group it is showing the awkward standoff that exists when you first move in and don't know what to say or what to do to strike up a conversation. Almost everyone has been through this and had to either be the welcoming party or the new neighbors. This seems like a nice neighborhood since the grass is so nicely cut and the houses in the background look really clean and nice. Norman Rockwell also brought in the concept of color the black children standing across from the white children. The color issue was still going on at this time and still a bit in our time. But this shows that we all have the same experiences no matter what our color. The moving van is simple and shows that our station doesn't matter and that we all are individuals. I liked the whole idea of the stare down because that's how children get to know eachother is observe and watch.

Free Response

I am going to write a poem like usual because this is the only time I get to freely "express" myself.

STEPHANIE

Stephanie is my bestest friend

we've known eachother a while.

She has long hair that is a funky color,

but of-course I still like her.

She laughs a lot and says witty things,

I'm happy when she's around.

And I know we will always be friends,

from now till the end of time!

By Theresa Gervais

Analysis

I am going to analyze my Religion teachers teaching. When the students come to class Brother Merrill is already prepared and ready to dive into the discussion which makes all of the students excited and ready to just search the scriptures. He has the class come prepared by having read the chapters being discussed which gets every student no matter age or gender on the same page and ready to contribute. This also encourages students to read the scriptures as well since they would want to know what is going on in the discussion. Brother Merrill gets quotes and cross references other scriptures which help each student be able to relate the principles discussed in more ways than just one, and also see how the principle has been addressed other times and places, making the students knowledge firm and extensive. Brother Merrill gives facts and interesting "food for thought" as he navigates through the scriptures, this shows the students that there is more than what they just read on the surface of the book. There are many other principles and examples that can be drawn if only sought. He shows this by example which in turn models it for the students. Brother Merrill makes eye contact continually and asks questions which keep the students involved and on top of the material, they know that he is interacting with them on a very real level that they can approach. If Brother Merrill is unsure of an answer he simply states it and gives the student all the information that he has on the question and lets them make their own decision on the matter as well as find and dig deeper to find what they want to know.

Writing Practice

I am going to do "Once there was a snowman" in different styles. REGULAR Once there was a snowman, snowman, snowman, once there was a snowman...tall, tall, tall...In the sun he melted, melted, melted. In the sun he melted, small, small, small.

FLOWERY
One warm day there was a crystal white snowman, yes a snow white man who had been built magnificently tall, so tall, oh tall. And then when the sun was beating down upon the poor white man he melted, melted, that poor white man he melted...small, oh small, so small.

ABSTRACT
The big burning ball rises once more in the fashion that is designed, but today looks down upon a pillar of white, strong, sturdy, tall, tall, so tall. Its heat directly penetrates the pillars inner makeup and the white liquefies small, small, so small.

DEPRESSED
Another day drags on opening every ones eyes with its penetrating gaze and a snow white man on his own stands tall, tall, tall. The merciless red ball burns endlessly crushing everything in its path the snow white man he stands no chance, but vanishes...small, small, small.

POSITIVE
This really beautiful day came and the sun shone warm and bright! This old dirty snowman that stood so tall, tall, tall...FINALLY has started to turn to a beautiful glistening puddle to water all the blooming flowers, he melts, small, small, small!

EVERYDAY TALK-girl generalization
LIKE, once there was this snowman, outside and LIKE it was SOOO tall, oh my heck it was tall, fricken tall. And then LIKE the sun came out and LIKE it started to melt, and it LIKE got small, really small, fricken small!

Free Response

I love having this time to write fun poems about whatever mood I'm in at the moment! Today my poem is entitled SPRING!

SPRING

Flowers Bloom in Summers June

and fade away in Winter.

But soon resume their colors soon

after winters thawing.

I wrote this poem back in Junior High!

This is my brothers favorite poem...see if you can guess the animal!

Beware of me my colors say

for I release a deadly spray!

My colors state quite simply and clear,

that unwanted guests had better

BEWARE!

Analysis

I am going to be analyzing the "Top Gun" music video of Kenny Loggins "The danger zone" that we viewed in class yesterday. In the movie Kenny Loggins was in a bedroom thus portraying that "danger" could lurk anywhere. He also shows the "love scene" that shows that love is as dangerous a place to be as anywhere else. He had the rugged look going on with the scruffy beard and the messed hair, dark casual clothes and a sweaty look to him. This helped to get across the point of living life on the edge and taking chances, thus living in "the danger zone". Love was paralleled with the fighting pilots taking chances, you either have to go for the "gusto" or go home! With love you can not give part way and expect to get far, you have to give it your all or not try at all. You always want to be the "top gun" which would explain the name of the movie and trying to get the prettiest girl and "conquer" that is what the music video seemed to portray as well. He used the look of "danger" being "cool" because these were attractive people doing attractive tempting things and seeming to have a good time with little to no negative consequences this would appeal to the youth that are in their rebellious and hormone ridden part of their lives.

Writing Practice

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Free Response

I'm going to write a poem about FOOD! Since it is my favorite item in the WORLD!

MY THEORY

A chocolate donut goes well with milk,

and chocolate cookies too!

Just fill me up with fudge and such,

I'll never complain to you.

For meal times, snack times, and sit down and eat times,

bring so much joy to me.

And nothing else could be so sweet,

Not even a pant size of 3!

So keep this in mind as you sit to dine,

and listen close to me.

Lifes to short to sit and wait...

just EAT that darn cookie!

By Theresa Gervais

Analysis paper-Norman Rockwell Painting

In this picture the artist Norman Rockwell depicts a young girl who doesn't even look thirteen. She is gazing at a picture of a model who is posing in a seductive way in the magazine. There is makeup beside her, and hair brushes, combs and everything that a girl can really do to make herself appealing. This shows the stark realization that the media is gearing its degrading images of behaviors and looks to younger audiences. Once the media can hook the youth into their trap, the trap of imperfection, that you are not up to par with everyone else, and that you as yourself are not enough. You are never pretty enough, or skinny enough, or the right hair color or face shape. Once the media can get you to believe this then you are willing to do anything or buy anything that would somehow change you in ways that don't need to be changed. By showing that this young girl who is beautiful and innocent is being told continually by models and the media and that she is imperfect and not good enough to be with anyone or to be loved, tells how the youth feel today and what they are being bombarded with.

Free Response

I have decided that I am going to make SURE I have a computer accessable to do my blogs or that I don't leave campus no matter WHAT till they are done. This is something that is difficult since I don't have a computer with internet at home and I am leaving campus after 7pm anyways and I just want to get home. BUT NOT ANYMORE! This blog is devoted to how I'm going to accomplish my blog writting to be 100% from now on! I am going to do my blogs before hand like all of them on Tuesday if I get time to go to the lab, OR I will get at least two done on Thursday since I'll have written my blog due by Tuesday! This is a simple yet effective plan I've decided!
Okay now I'll just make up a witty poem about...COLORS!

COLORS

With all the colors in the world how is one to pick,

A color that stands out to them moreso than all the rest?

Red is for sweet cruchiness that comes from many fruits.

Orange for the pumpkin carved and placed on the front porch.

Yellow is the sunshine that's so warm upon my face,

While Green is the cool grass beneath and shade up in the trees.

Blue would be the sky above with all its many moods.

While Purple is the orchids dress that one day comes to life.

I'd rather have the RAINBOW, complete with all its hues,

For altogether they look great in our splendid world.