We are approaching the end of the final marking period
We will do our third portfolio assessment (AKA blog self-evaluation).
Aim: How do we write an assessment of our blog?
You will have today to complete the following:
1.) Explain why or why not you were satisfied with our latest travel/tour/food project.
2.) Describe each place you visited and explain the thought process you went through in developing each review. Refer back to the project if necessary. BE SPECIFIC!
3.) Explain how you have developed as a writer and a your biggest blogger.
4.) Explain the weaknesses you still feel you need to overcome. What do you need to improve?
5.) What do your blogs demonstrate about you as a learner? A writer? A student?
You will provide me with a hard copy of this assignment.
Due at the end of class.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Blog #110
LAST DAY!
Aim: How do we evaluate movies based on reviews?
Obj:
1. Read movie reviews of at least two new movies using at least two different sources for each.
2. Based on your research write a blog for your readers that tells them to go see only one of the movies rather than the other.
3. Explain to them why one movie is more worthy of their money than the other.
4. Be sure to give direct quotations from the reviews you ahve read. Don't plagarize!
5. Keep in mind your audience and your VOICE as you write.
6. Provide me with a printed copy by the end of the period
Aim: How do we evaluate movies based on reviews?
Obj:
1. Read movie reviews of at least two new movies using at least two different sources for each.
2. Based on your research write a blog for your readers that tells them to go see only one of the movies rather than the other.
3. Explain to them why one movie is more worthy of their money than the other.
4. Be sure to give direct quotations from the reviews you ahve read. Don't plagarize!
5. Keep in mind your audience and your VOICE as you write.
6. Provide me with a printed copy by the end of the period
Friday, June 10, 2011
Blog # 109
Aim: How do we evaluate movies based on reviews?
Obj:
1. Read movie reviews of at least two new movies using at least two different sources for each.
2. Based on your research write a blog for your readers that tells them to go see only one of the movies rather than the other.
3. Explain to them why one movie is more worthy of their money than the other.
4. Be sure to give direct quotations from the reviews you ahve read. Don't plagarize!
5. Keep in mind your audience and your VOICE as you write.
6. Provide me with a printed copy by the end of the period
Obj:
1. Read movie reviews of at least two new movies using at least two different sources for each.
2. Based on your research write a blog for your readers that tells them to go see only one of the movies rather than the other.
3. Explain to them why one movie is more worthy of their money than the other.
4. Be sure to give direct quotations from the reviews you ahve read. Don't plagarize!
5. Keep in mind your audience and your VOICE as you write.
6. Provide me with a printed copy by the end of the period
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Blog # 108
Due to technical difficulties yesterday we were unable to finish our project. We will have one more day to finish up our final projects today.
Remember, this counts as your final exam grade.
To not hand it in would be disastrous for your final grade and journalism credit
Visit any 3 cities around the world and write a combination travelogue and restaurant review.
Become a tourist!
You must write this in an entertaining and engaging manner.
Someone will read this and decide whether or not to take the trip you're describing.
You must SELL it!!
SELL THE CITY!
SELL THE TOURIST SITES!
SELL THE RESTAURANTS
In your travelogue you will decscribe your experience travelling to these cities along with reviews of the tourist spots you visited and the hotels you stayed in. Google the city and you will find any number of things to do!
Then go to...
http://www.zagat.com/
http://www.menupages.com/
www.fodors.com/world/restaurant-reviews.html
Visit a restaurant in each city to which you travel.
NO CHAIN RESTAURANTS ALLOWED!!
Make sure it is a 5 star reastaurant.
You have the time and unlimited funds to do this trip in style.
Name and describe at least one appetizer, one main dish and one dessert you would have at each along with a review of the ambience and the service.
You can search the site by type of food or even by location.
Remember, this counts as your final exam grade.
To not hand it in would be disastrous for your final grade and journalism credit
Visit any 3 cities around the world and write a combination travelogue and restaurant review.
Become a tourist!
You must write this in an entertaining and engaging manner.
Someone will read this and decide whether or not to take the trip you're describing.
You must SELL it!!
SELL THE CITY!
SELL THE TOURIST SITES!
SELL THE RESTAURANTS
In your travelogue you will decscribe your experience travelling to these cities along with reviews of the tourist spots you visited and the hotels you stayed in. Google the city and you will find any number of things to do!
Then go to...
http://www.zagat.com/
http://www.menupages.com/
www.fodors.com/world/restaurant-reviews.html
Visit a restaurant in each city to which you travel.
NO CHAIN RESTAURANTS ALLOWED!!
Make sure it is a 5 star reastaurant.
You have the time and unlimited funds to do this trip in style.
Name and describe at least one appetizer, one main dish and one dessert you would have at each along with a review of the ambience and the service.
You can search the site by type of food or even by location.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Blog # 107
Project is past due. Absolute last day to finish up.
Remember, this counts as your final exam grade.
To not hand it in would be disastrous for your final grade and journalism credit
Visit any 3 cities around the world and write a combination travelogue and restaurant review.
Become a tourist!
You must write this in an entertaining and engaging manner.
Someone will read this and decide whether or not to take the trip you're describing.
You must SELL it!!
SELL THE CITY!
SELL THE TOURIST SITES!
SELL THE RESTAURANTS
In your travelogue you will decscribe your experience travelling to these cities along with reviews of the tourist spots you visited and the hotels you stayed in. Google the city and you will find any number of things to do!
Then go to...
http://www.zagat.com/
http://www.menupages.com/
www.fodors.com/world/restaurant-reviews.html
Visit a restaurant in each city to which you travel.
NO CHAIN RESTAURANTS ALLOWED!!
Make sure it is a 5 star reastaurant.
You have the time and unlimited funds to do this trip in style.
Name and describe at least one appetizer, one main dish and one dessert you would have at each along with a review of the ambience and the service.
You can search the site by type of food or even by location.
Remember, this counts as your final exam grade.
To not hand it in would be disastrous for your final grade and journalism credit
Visit any 3 cities around the world and write a combination travelogue and restaurant review.
Become a tourist!
You must write this in an entertaining and engaging manner.
Someone will read this and decide whether or not to take the trip you're describing.
You must SELL it!!
SELL THE CITY!
SELL THE TOURIST SITES!
SELL THE RESTAURANTS
In your travelogue you will decscribe your experience travelling to these cities along with reviews of the tourist spots you visited and the hotels you stayed in. Google the city and you will find any number of things to do!
Then go to...
http://www.zagat.com/
http://www.menupages.com/
www.fodors.com/world/restaurant-reviews.html
Visit a restaurant in each city to which you travel.
NO CHAIN RESTAURANTS ALLOWED!!
Make sure it is a 5 star reastaurant.
You have the time and unlimited funds to do this trip in style.
Name and describe at least one appetizer, one main dish and one dessert you would have at each along with a review of the ambience and the service.
You can search the site by type of food or even by location.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Blog # 106
Final day for project.
Visit any 3 cities around the world and write a combination travelogue and restaurant review.
Become a tourist!
You must write this in an entertaining and engaging manner.
Someone will read this and decide whether or not to take the trip you're describing.
You must SELL it!!
SELL THE CITY!
SELL THE TOURIST SITES!
SELL THE RESTAURANTS
In your travelogue you will decscribe your experience travelling to these cities along with reviews of the tourist spots you visited and the hotels you stayed in. Google the city and you will find any number of things to do!
Then go to...
http://www.zagat.com/
http://www.menupages.com/
www.fodors.com/world/restaurant-reviews.html
Visit a restaurant in each city to which you travel.
NO CHAIN RESTAURANTS ALLOWED!!
Make sure it is a 5 star reastaurant.
You have the time and unlimited funds to do this trip in style.
Name and describe at least one appetizer, one main dish and one dessert you would have at each along with a review of the ambience and the service.
You can search the site by type of food or even by location.
Visit any 3 cities around the world and write a combination travelogue and restaurant review.
Become a tourist!
You must write this in an entertaining and engaging manner.
Someone will read this and decide whether or not to take the trip you're describing.
You must SELL it!!
SELL THE CITY!
SELL THE TOURIST SITES!
SELL THE RESTAURANTS
In your travelogue you will decscribe your experience travelling to these cities along with reviews of the tourist spots you visited and the hotels you stayed in. Google the city and you will find any number of things to do!
Then go to...
http://www.zagat.com/
http://www.menupages.com/
www.fodors.com/world/restaurant-reviews.html
Visit a restaurant in each city to which you travel.
NO CHAIN RESTAURANTS ALLOWED!!
Make sure it is a 5 star reastaurant.
You have the time and unlimited funds to do this trip in style.
Name and describe at least one appetizer, one main dish and one dessert you would have at each along with a review of the ambience and the service.
You can search the site by type of food or even by location.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Blog # 104
Day Three!
Final major project!
Visit any 3 cities around the world and write a combination travelogue and restaurant review.
Become a tourist!
You must write this in an entertaining and engaging manner.
Someone will read this and decide whether or not to take the trip you're describing.
You must SELL it!!
SELL THE CITY!
SELL THE TOURIST SITES!
SELL THE RESTAURANTS
In your travelogue you will decscribe your experience travelling to these cities along with reviews of the tourist spots you visited and the hotels you stayed in. Google the city and you will find any number of things to do!
Then go to...
http://www.zagat.com/
http://www.menupages.com/
www.fodors.com/world/restaurant-reviews.html
Visit a restaurant in each city to which you travel.
NO CHAIN RESTAURANTS ALLOWED!!
Make sure it is a 5 star reastaurant.
You have the time and unlimited funds to do this trip in style.
Name and describe at least one appetizer, one main dish and one dessert you would have at each along with a review of the ambience and the service.
You can search the site by type of food or even by location.
Final major project!
Visit any 3 cities around the world and write a combination travelogue and restaurant review.
Become a tourist!
You must write this in an entertaining and engaging manner.
Someone will read this and decide whether or not to take the trip you're describing.
You must SELL it!!
SELL THE CITY!
SELL THE TOURIST SITES!
SELL THE RESTAURANTS
In your travelogue you will decscribe your experience travelling to these cities along with reviews of the tourist spots you visited and the hotels you stayed in. Google the city and you will find any number of things to do!
Then go to...
http://www.zagat.com/
http://www.menupages.com/
www.fodors.com/world/restaurant-reviews.html
Visit a restaurant in each city to which you travel.
NO CHAIN RESTAURANTS ALLOWED!!
Make sure it is a 5 star reastaurant.
You have the time and unlimited funds to do this trip in style.
Name and describe at least one appetizer, one main dish and one dessert you would have at each along with a review of the ambience and the service.
You can search the site by type of food or even by location.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Blog # 103
Day Two.
Final major project!
Visit any 3 cities around the world and write a combination travelogue and restaurant review.
Become a tourist!
You must write this in an entertaining and engaging manner.
Someone will read this and decide whether or not to take the trip you're describing.
You must SELL it!!
SELL THE CITY!
SELL THE TOURIST SITES!
SELL THE RESTAURANTS
In your travelogue you will decscribe your experience travelling to these cities along with reviews of the tourist spots you visited and the hotels you stayed in. Google the city and you will find any number of things to do!
Then go to...
http://www.zagat.com/
http://www.menupages.com/
www.fodors.com/world/restaurant-reviews.html
Visit a restaurant in each city to which you travel.
NO CHAIN RESTAURANTS ALLOWED!!
Make sure it is a 5 star reastaurant.
You have the time and unlimited funds to do this trip in style.
Name and describe at least one appetizer, one main dish and one dessert you would have at each along with a review of the ambience and the service.
You can search the site by type of food or even by location.
Final major project!
Visit any 3 cities around the world and write a combination travelogue and restaurant review.
Become a tourist!
You must write this in an entertaining and engaging manner.
Someone will read this and decide whether or not to take the trip you're describing.
You must SELL it!!
SELL THE CITY!
SELL THE TOURIST SITES!
SELL THE RESTAURANTS
In your travelogue you will decscribe your experience travelling to these cities along with reviews of the tourist spots you visited and the hotels you stayed in. Google the city and you will find any number of things to do!
Then go to...
http://www.zagat.com/
http://www.menupages.com/
www.fodors.com/world/restaurant-reviews.html
Visit a restaurant in each city to which you travel.
NO CHAIN RESTAURANTS ALLOWED!!
Make sure it is a 5 star reastaurant.
You have the time and unlimited funds to do this trip in style.
Name and describe at least one appetizer, one main dish and one dessert you would have at each along with a review of the ambience and the service.
You can search the site by type of food or even by location.
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