May you enjoy the research, writing, and viewing.
Week #4 - Assignment #1 - Visit My Wall
For this assignment, you will be writing with the voice of a travel guide who wants future tourists to come an visit one of the many famous walls of the world.
A. Create a list of at least 10 walls that would make great destinations for the world traveler. Start with the Great Wall of China to get going. Do a bit of research and look for other famous walls.
Post your list. (10 points)
B. Select ONE wall from your list. If you have a personal link to The Great Wall of China, you may select it. Otherwise, pick a different wall.
C. Take a look at examples of travel brochures or booklets. There are many on-line from various companies. Select a destination to review. This does not have to be a wall. Or, you many look in a travel book if you have one handy.
Look for:
1. Major topics
2. Writing style
3. Interesting words/phrases that capture your attention and convince you to visit.
4. Point of view
4. Point of view
5. After reading about the location, do you want to go there? Why or why not? What did the writers do to lead you to that decision?
Summarize 1-5 paragraph form. (10 points)
D. Review the layout and content. What visuals help to convince the traveler to visit? Explain in two or three sentences. Give examples. ( 10 points)
Total: 30 Points
Week #4 Assignment #2 - Travel PowerPoint or Brochure
Week #4 Assignment # 4 - War Movie
After reading about the location, do you want to go there? Why or why not? What did the writers do to lead you to that decision?
4. Now it is your turn. You will be creating a PowerPoint or brochure (Word has templates for this.) Your topic is your wall! You selected a wall to explore in Assignment #1.
These are the possible items of interest to include once you have described the wall. An introduction to your wall should go first!
Discuss the following: (Once slide per item will be plenty. 10 slides with an additional title slide and Works Cited slide. Total: 12 slides or segments of information.
Goal: Sell the idea of visiting your wall! Note: You do not have to cover all bullets, but do cover enough to convince travelers to visit your wall.
- Location
- Cost
- Geography
- Cities
- History
- Recreation
- Entertainment
- Climate
- Transportation
- Art/culture/museums
- Language
- Food
- Graphics
- Other . . .
Again, your goal is to generate interest in your wall! Use language that is inviting and convincing. Visuals enhance the information.
100 points
100 points
Week #4 - Assignment #3 Readings About Walls in General
Read these articles. The first two tell about specific walls from history. In a paragraph or two, explain what you learned about "walls." (Focus on two walls . . . )
- Who built the walls?
- What materials were used?
- When were the walls built?
- Where were these walls - close to a city, far out in the landscape, or somewhere else?
- Why were the walls built? What was going on at the time that made the cultures feel that a wall was needed?
- How were the walls built? What was the human cost? What was the financial cost? Was the cost on-going?
For each article, answer each question in sentence form. ( 24 points)
Now read this article.
What do you think now - do good fences make good neighbors? Have you changed your mind from what you said in last week's discussion board? Explain in a paragraph or two. Reference at least one point, line, or segment of the essay with which you agree or disagree. (16 points)
Week #4 Assignment # 4 - War Movie
Select a War movie to review. This week you will watch the movie and take notes. Next week you will write a movie review.
Here are some links to possibilities. Feel free to select any war movie from any era. Even Disney has war movies. Star Wars and Mulan come to mind.
Possibilities for the best war movies of all time:
You Tube suggestions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7uM3wXkgPE
Feel free to select any movie. The possibilities here are just that - possibilities.
MOVIE REVIEW WORKSHEET
Movie Review Worksheet
Complete this worksheet to assist with writing your film
review.
Before the movie:
1. What is name of the movie? Date of release?
2. Who directed it?
3. What is the name
of the book it was based on and who is the author? (If any.)
4. What awards, if any, were won by this film?
During the movie:
- List the important characters as they appear.
- Pay attention to the musical score and special effects.
3. Note the actors and characters.
Were they believable?
4. Make a note of
important events as they happen.
After the movie:
- Write a short summary of the movie. _____________________________________________________________
- What group of people would like this movie - in other words, who is the audience? _____________________________________________________________
- What is the lesson or moral of this movie? What did you learn from it? _____________________________________________________________
- Describe a scene or part of the movie you liked _____________________________________________________________
- Describe a scene or part of the movie you didn't like _____________________________________________________________ 6. Overall, would you recommend this movie? Why or why not?
(60 Points)
Week #4 Assignment #5 - Discussion Board - War
Do you know anybody who went to war or served in the military? Do you know of anyone? If you personally know, are related to, or served yourself, feel free to post an experience, if you care to share. If you do not know of anyone who served, conduct a bit of research and find someone more famous who did serve.
Either way, what are your thoughts? Here is an example from my life.
My dad served in the Army in WWII and earned a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his service at the Battle of the Bulge which was the last major German attack. He never spoke of this when I was younger. It has only been recently that he has shared any details of the war. I knew that he was shot in the knee and had to march two miles back to medical assistance and safety. I still do not know the exact details of the Bronze Star, but every time I meet with him, I find out a little bit more.To this day, he says that he was just following orders and does not consider himself a hero. Modesty seems to be a trait of folks who serve with honor in battle. I am thankful for all who risk their lives and "follow orders" to insure freedom and safety for the USA.
Make your first post by midnight on Thursday, February, 6, 2020. Respond to three others by 6:00 am on Monday, February 10, 2020.
(50 points)
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