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Blog 2 - Technology

DUE TUESDAY September 17, 2013
The root of the word "technology" is the Greek word tecknos, which means "art." Technology has been linked to art for centuries. For example, it took almost four years for Leonardo Da Vinci to paint the Mona Lisa, the most famous painting in the world. Today, it would take a graphic artist using a computer about five minutes to reproduce her. Howard Sparks, a well-known author of the 20th century, suggests that, "the art of our era is not art, but technology.  Today, Rembrandt is painting automobiles; Shakespeare is writing research papers; Michaelangelo is designing more efficient bank lobbies."  

^{Source: Howard Sparks, Quote Cache Website, http://quotes.prolix.nu/Technology}

^{Assignment:
What is your view of the idea that today’s art is technology? Consider carefully the excerpt above and write a 2-paragraph response in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Include both reasons and examples in each paragraph you develop. Examples can be taken from your readings, studies, current events, or your own observations, but make sure they are detailed and specific. I suggest use one example per paragraph and explain.}

Introduction.

            My name is George Angelo Lescano. My career goals are to firstly graduate from college with possible a Master’s in Automobile Engineering and hopefully get a job in a well-known company like Nissan or Ferrari if possible. In the next the 5-10 years hopefully I see myself in college, almost done with my bachelors or master’s degree soon. How I plan to get where I want to be 5-10 years from now is by studying hard and staying in school. I also to get high grades and maintain a high GPA in school.

            I consider myself pretty sociable with everyone. I think this because I have plenty of friends and practically in every class I have I have at least a couple of friends in them. I am most of proud my accomplishments I have succeeded throughout my school years. I have maintained honor roll for all of middle school year and becoming president as well. In my free time I like to play games, play soccer or chill with my friends. I enjoy being with my friends and playing soccer because I can loosen up and relax a little from my school work. My hobbies is practically only playing soccer because I like playing with my friends.

            My favorite thing about school is seeing my friend’s everyday. I think if I had no friends in school then I would be miserable in this school. Thankfully I have friends, like Casey. My least favorite thing about school is seeing idiots in it. Sometimes they can annoy me so much and can almost drive me insane, I swear. My favorite class last year was art. I drew so much and made many artworks that I feel good about.

            My most recent language arts were in 8^th grade and I had Honors language arts, and I felt proud because I felt kind of advanced from others. My favorite book is called “Ghost Man” because it is a story based on money chase and many other cool and dangerous aspects of living the criminal life. I mostly like to read action books, or books that tell or convey a message to us. I like to learn very amazing and weird facts. Books that have those very weird but surprising/interesting facts are cool, like the “Guineas World Record Book.” Other than that I really do prefer action stories.

            If I could go anywhere I would like to travel to Dubai. The reason is because the life culture over there is very wealthy like. The police drive in Ferrari and Lamborghini’s, and the reason is not because cars over aren’t fast and they need cars like Ferrari’s, they just have them to look showcase such a bravura and fancy car. I learn the most when teachers tend to keep the class entertaining and interact with his/her students. A teacher who sits down and doesn’t do anything but give students packets to do is not a method of learning at all. After high school I will probably try to achieve to get into a very good college and work straight ahead for my Bachelors at the professional I have probably chosen by then. My ideal job is to design the outlooks of the future cars. I would like to create the structure and how each part connects to each other to create a very unique design that will grab driver’s attentions. Three adjectives that others might use to describe me is probably exultant, hilarious, and kind. Exultant because I can be in a very crummy mood, but then jump into happiness because being sad isn’t worth being at all! Then hilarious I would say because I can say some very random things and make very corny but laughable jokes. Lastly they would say kind because I don’t tend to get on anyone’s nerves. Most of the time I see ways to become everyone’s friends, unless you’re annoying then I would despise you. My definition of Language arts is the study or education of grammars and other aspects on the field of reading and writing. 

Cube Test

The Cube Personality Test Questions from Lina Ell

Blog 1 - Introduce Yourself - MULTIPLE PARAGRAPH FORM AND COMPLETE SENTENCES

Goals
·        What are your career goals?
·        What are your educational goals after high school?
·        What do you see yourself doing in the next 5-10 years?
·         How do you plan to get to where you want to be 5-10 years from now?

Personal Information

·       Do you consider yourself a social person? Explain.
·       What are you are most proud of?
·       What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Why?
·       What extracurricular activities are you involved in?
·       What are your hobbies?

Attitudes towards school

·      What is your favorite thing about school?
·      What is your least favorite thing about school?
·      What was your favorite class last year?  Why?

Educational background

·      What was your most recent language arts course?
·      What is your favorite book/story? Why?
·      What is your least favorite book or story? Why?
·      What do you most like to read or learn about?

Writing ability (writing prompts)

·       If I could go anywhere, I would...
·       I learn the most when the teacher...
·       I learn the most when I...
·       After high school, I will probably...
·       My ideal job would be...
·       Three adjectives others might use to describe me are...
·       My definition of language arts is….

Welcome to Understanding Writing 2013-2014

Since another school year is upon us, I'd like to take the time to welcome the familiar faces as well as extend a salutation to those of you who I don't yet know. I'm hoping this year will be one of creativity, community and collaborative conversation about life and literature.

Reading and writing are essential skills both in the academic and professional realms; those that are able to use the English language successfully generally excel at their chosen career. Understanding Writing is a course aimed at developing critical thinking and writing skills in students so that they can become strong writers in high school subjects across the curriculum. In this course, students will write for a wide range of purposes - ranging from persuasive essays to formal research papers. Each assignment will work on developing each writer's unique voice and perspective.

Writing well requires rewriting. Students will draft some pieces several times, with attention to audience, thoughtful content, and acceptable mechanics. A writing portfolio will be the best evidence of the student's progress as a writer.

Grammar instruction will be embedded within the writing process with a focus on developing fluency in new contexts and mastering conventions. The ultimate goal of this course is to prepare students for the writing components on the HSPA, SAT, and in upper level courses.

The purposes of this blog are multi-faceted. Often, assignments and prompts will be available for perusal on the blog and supplementary materials and creative inspiration posted by the teacher. The blog is also a venue to communicate with your classmates in reference to constructive criticism, to introduce assignments you would be interested in doing, as well as posit specific prompts of your own. As we move through the year, I would like to encourage you to post your reactions, thoughts and analysis assignments on the website – either in comment format or as a new post. Feel free to post any art, music (lyrics), poetry or pieces of pop culture in general that are reminiscent of the themes and topics of the material covered in class. Oftentimes, when I am connected to my work, I will find echoes of it in songs I listen to or movies I watch. Browsing the posts of the previous class and other students is encouraged, as long as you maintain originality in your own posts and use the work of others as a spring-board for your ideas and a medium to engage in academic discussion. Please, remain respectful and academic in your tone and intentions - use proper grammar, complete sentences and support in your responses.