Visual Art Analysis - Let there be PEACE!

   Through analysis of visual/artistic techniques (colour, line, shape, texture, etc.) compare and contrast these two images.  Discuss which photograph/visual/image is more effective for YOU in communicating the idea of PEACE.

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Becoming a Web Celeb

Grade 9's - Read the article that is handed out in class, "Meet Conan O'Brien's Twitter Friend, Sarah Killen:  'My Life Has Already Changed!'". 

Put yourself in Sarah's shoes and imagine how sudden fame could change a teen's life - in both positive and negative ways.  What would you do if you were in Sarah's shoes?  Post to the class blog or reflect in a journal response.  

Identity and Image...

The Concise Oxford Dictionary defines an image as:

'A representation of the external form of an object…the character or reputation of a person or thing as generally perceived'. Identity is defined as: 'The quality or condition of being a specified person or thing'.

Our individual identity is unique. It combines our genetic being, our cultural, religious and linguistic background, our interests and abilities. It is affected by where and how we live, the country of origin of our parents and grandparents, and what we do with our lives.

Young people develop their self-image through seeing how others relate to them and through visual clues. These might range from photos (usually taken by other people) to reflections in a mirror. All this combines with how they feel about themselves and how they interact with the world.

What does this image tell us about this person's identity?  What are your thoughts about this person's self-image?  Explain your thinking in 5+ sentences on our blog.

And It's Back to School for the 2015 - 2016 School Year!

                                        ...Let's have a really GREAT year!!

Thoughts...What Comes to Mind?

left hand on heart... Covered by right. Breathe into your heart... What comes to mind?

Get over yourself...then thoughts...very little is really important... Result = More friendly, , people,walking?

Reading is Thinking...Share your thoughts!

In a brief post - please identify the novel you are reading along with the author.  What is the genre?
Discuss briefly your thoughts about your chosen novel.  Are you enjoying his/her writing?  What made you choose this particular novel?  Complete a little research and share what you have found out about the author. (Consider his/her age, details about his/her life, other novels or texts written, etc.)