Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Response for Thursday 3/29

Briefly describe similarities that you see (or would have like to have seen) in the two articles, "Mapping Everyday" and "Indigenous Resistance". Feel free to expand/expound on themes introduced by others on this post.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

In-Class Writing 3-8-12

Read Bill McKibben’s blog post at http://tinyurl.com/7yav953.

Next, identify one sentence that seems to characterize a main point that Mckibben is trying to get across to readers. Write this sentence below.

With this sentence in mind, answer the following two questions in 1-2 sentences each. Post your remarks to the class blog or use the space below to do this.

  • Who is MciKibben’s intended audience (or audiences)? What statements or characteristics exist in the blog post or blog that suggest this audience?


  • In what ways do you find McKibben’s argument to be compelling (or not)?