Mario Balotelli Profile

Read this profile for the Read Now.

A. Is this narration or exposition? Cite two sentences that exemplify this.
B. Define "diaspora". How is Balotelli an example of this?
C. If this is a profile article, how would you describe a profile article? How is this different from an op-ed or informative article?
D. In the last paragraph of the article how does the author use the "penalty kick"? What literary/rhetorical device is this?
E. According to the author, how is Balotelli a representation of Europe's future?

Rubric for Final Assessment

Here's the rubric for our final assessment to be presented during our exam block. Regardless of whether you'll write an op-ed or a profile or a Galeano-style crónica, your project should be between 1,000 and 1,500 words.

Watching Activity

While watching "Two Escobars" in class, identify and analyze any three shots. In a brief paragraph for each one, discuss the use of visual rhetoric in order to achieve their purpose. (You might want to use a rhetorical triangle.) When we're done we'll discuss whether or not we agree with the Zimbalist's purpose.

Read Now Ronaldo

Please read this article about Ronaldo from last week's times. When finished, answer the following questions.

A.  Where is Ronaldo from? Describe his origin according to the author.
B.  Explain the inclusion of the award from the Scandanavian branch of Manchester United fans. What does this exemplify?
C. Define "brash". How was it used in this article?
D. Why is it ironic that Ronaldo did not want to leave?
E. What is his article about? What's its purporse?
F. Would you come back if you found success outside of Colombia? Why? Why not?
G. Comment on the article on the NYT website.

The Last Reading Blogs!

Comeplete a blog entry after every class we have this week. That means you should be reading 20-25 pages of your book and writing about it. Be sure to include visual vocabulary.

Today I'd like you to read this article in the NYT and respon in a brief blog. Be sure to include visual vocabulary.

When finished you can read this article about the relation between Champions League and the World Cup.

No Final

After talking with everyone and figuring out the schedule, I´ve decided that there will be no class final. Our only final will have been the AP exam. In this case we will still have one last activity together: a satirical graduation speech.

Pretend you are delivering a speech at graduation. You are a graduate asked to address everyone in honor of the occasion. The speech should be 6-8 minutes long.

Each speech will be specifically graded on its inclusion of all characteristics of satire (hyperbole, irony, absurdity and a target - probably graduation speeches). In addition you might include banter, wit, facetiousness and urbane humor.

Please pick up a graduation speech packet available in my classroom with examples. We'll be studying Andy Sandberg's, Will Ferrell's, Ellen Degenares's and Amy Poehler's. All of these can be found easily online as well, should you want to watch them instead of reading them (or doing both). These should be posted by May 21st.