Unit III - Favorite Commercials

Thurs., 10/29/15

We had fun today talking about several images as well as commercials.  And, for homework, I asked you to share with me your favorite commercials.  Please remember to include the link for the commercial as well as an explanation for why it is your favorite.  I plan to post mine as well.  I'm in the process of looking for it. 

Don't forget the blog rubric found on your syllabus.  Remember to use it as your guide as you respond.  I look forward to "reading" these.  Enjoy!

Dr. Jackson

Unit II - Critical Analysis/Fair and Precise language

By now, we've had a few discussions regarding the power of words.  We've discussed offensive language as well as truncating discourse.  Now, we've come to the use of "fair and precise" language.  After the most readings, you should have plenty to say.  Accordingly, I'd like you to respond to an aspect Reading and Listening critically that involves "fair and precise" language.  What resonates with you the most?  In your blog, explain why you're sharing what you've chosen.  Post your comments to the blog below. (If responses aren't found here, I will not look elsewhere to grade it.) I highly encourage you to include an element of multimedia to enhance your position.  Please refer to my blogging rubric found below.  I look forward to reading your comments!  Enjoy!

Blog Rubric

Rating	Characteristics
4	Exceptional. The entry is focused and coherently integrates examples with explanations or analysis. The entry demonstrates awareness of its own limitations or implications, and it considers multiple perspectives when appropriate. The entry reflects in-depth engagement with the topic. Multimedia (video, graphic, chart, audio, etc.) use significantly enhances blog presentation
3	Satisfactory. The entry is reasonably focused, and explanations or analysis are mostly based on examples or other evidence. Fewer connections are made between ideas, and though new insights are offered, they are not fully developed. The entry reflects moderate engagement with the topic. Multimedia use moderately enhanced blog presentation
2	Underdeveloped. The entry is mostly description or summary, without consideration of alternative perspectives, and few connections are made between ideas. The entry reflects passing engagement with the topic. Multimedia use is limited in the blog entry.
1	Limited. The entry is unfocused, or simply rehashes previous comments, and displays no evidence of student engagement with the topic. Little to no multimedia use is implemented.
0	No Credit. The entry is missing or consists of one or two disconnected sentences. No multimedia use is implemented.