What does an exemplary or competent blog post look like? A competent blog post must meet the following requirements:
1. The post is not simply summary, recall, and retell. The post presents the ideas and opinions of the student based on critical observations and in class discussions; a polished blog post will have a clear thesis statement e.g. 1. In their Academy Award-winning feature Rocky, director John G. Avildsen and screenwriter/actor Sylvester Stallone explore the state of the American Dream in 1976. 2. The independent sleeper Sugar (2008) is an appropriate choice for Hispanic Heritage Month; it is an example of social realism that examines both our obsession with and treatment of professional athletes, as well as, the plight of Spanish speaking migrants in the twenty-first century.
2. The post cites text evidence in support of its ideas e.g. In addition to giving its viewers an insider view of life in the Minor Leagues, Sugar is a coming of age tale. We see its protagonist grow over time, when first asked by a teammate who his favorite player is, Miguel responds, "Robinson Cano," a contemporary Dominican success story. Later, near the film's conclusion Miguel adopts Roberto Clemente as his favorite player, citing his humanitarian works off the field in additional to his accomplishments on the diamond. He goes as far as to quote Clemente saying, "Any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world and you don't, then you are wasting your time on Earth."
In addition to citing examples from the text, it does so with specificity referring to characters, actors, filmmakers, and other film elements by name.
3. The post meets the minimum length requirements (250 words or more), flows logically, and follows the rules of Standard Written English.
4. The post includes a relevant image that reflects its author's ideas and properly cites sources e.g.
Rocky. Dir. John G. Avildsen. Perf. Sylvester Stallone (Rocky), Talia Shire (Adrian), Carl Weathers (Apollo Creed), Burgess Meredith (Mickey), and Burt Young (Paulie). United Artists, 1976.
Although regular blog posts will determine one's homework grade, the Exit Portfolio for Introduction to Film will consist of six published process pieces (posts that have gone through all five steps of our writing process: pre-writing/collecting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing), two per trimester, with accompanying 21st Century Reflections. Please feel free to leave any questions or comments here in the comment section.
I agree that a competent blog has to be more than simply recall and recollection of the film. I feel that a competent and especially an exemplary blog must display some form of the students own thoughts about the film, more critique and analysis. Not simply, "I like it, or I don't" Why? Dig a little deeper. Explain, give support. This can only help you, not hinder you in creating a competent or exemplary blog. I feel that a blog that exceeds 250 words and has some form of the students own critique about the film is headed in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteI believe a exemplary blog post has to be comfortable and well divided throughout a film. Restating directors' and actor's or actresses only so the reader will understand the film a little more. A blog post on a movie should drag in the reader's attention, enough to make them watch it. Also, telling the points in a film in which you really liked would help too, or if you can relate to it. Speak about the common interest in the film, maybe throw a rating into the blog to help a person know if it's family oriented or filled with action, horror, and romance.
ReplyDeleteI now understand the criteria that my blog post will need to be aligned with. I understand the word limit. My blog post needs to show that I comprehend the film and the class discussions. I agree with the guide it makes sense on how I will be graded. But a blog post should be ones opinion and observation of fhe film
ReplyDeleteThis blog post helps me understand what you expect me to put into the blog posts. This is a great guide for all bloggers, because you can always learn more.
ReplyDeleteI agree that every blog has to have more than simply recall and retell. i feel that the post have tom have more then an ideas that the student base on the class discussions that we have, thoughts about the film, more critique and analysis it. given explain and support. i understand.
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ReplyDeleteNow I come to see that these blog post need to be more then just casual but I also think it should be about the persons opinion and own experience
ReplyDeleteI now feel like this blog post helped in many ways , it help me understand how to make my blog post meet the minimum length requirements and helping me out by knowing what to put in my blog post now.
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