Link to Matrix screenplay

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CGEQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.screenplay.com%2Fdownloads%2Fscripts%2FThe%2520Matrix.pdf&ei=JD6-T41uhY_qAfnv7DM&usg=AFQjCNEDMuVcmGg0mVsPR-ACcIHhW0jgYw&sig2=-c83-_I_vO6LSlyh8RSjyw

Weds May 23rd

Today
1) Working on your papers - 1 hour
Write 150 words explaining what  you accomplished today as a comment below!
2) Interactive MLA workshop - resources here!
3) Conclusions - Here's a link!
4) Evaluating the prof!

New Class Schedule (Revised)

MATRIX RESEARCH PAPER

5/17 Bring in a printed draft of 600+ words as well as the articles and books you'll be using.

Mon 5/ 21  Bring in a printed  Full Draft (1000+ words)

Weds 5/23 Working on Final Draft in Lab

Thursday 5/24 Conferences Group A
(Janera, Shanelle, Barlie, Ting, Muna, Jhoel, Stephanie L-G and Ashley)

MON 5/28 NO CLASS

Weds 5/30 Conferences Group B - Posting final paper to blog and adding extras
(Daniella, Qian, Alexandra, Suzan, Luis, Dioska, Josmeile, Melissa and Ricardo)

Thurs 5/31 Watching Matrix II - Papers for Conference A Group DUe

Mon 6/4 - Conference Group B papers due

Th 6/7 Final Exam

Mon 6/11 Conferences

Homework that is due Monday May 14

1) Annotated Bibliography of 6 sources in MLA style and typed.
2)  Print out 2 of the scholarly sources, read them and bring them to class.

What's your Matrix Topic? post as a comment!

Hw. Bibliography of 6 sources!

Today!

1) Intro to research

a) Add your Matrix paper ideas to the following document & look at the others - 5 min

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yEW51u8BCG9alBxlx77-THcp7HrDkzSmBCMvwgHtV1c/edit?hl=en&authkey=CP3w6NAJ

b) free- writing - 20 min

c) Moving into Scholarly research -
"Draft my Paper"

d) review of LaGCC

e) DIY scavenger hunt!

Articles on the Matrix:

All articles can be found through the LaGuardia Library's "Academic Search Premiere" database.


A. 'Mother Isn't Quite Herself Today:' Myth and Spectacle in The Matrix.Full Text Available By: Frentz, Thomas S.; Rushing, Janice Hocker. Critical Studies in Media Communication, Mar2002, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p64, 23p
Subjects: HUMANITY; EROTICA; MATRIX, The (Film)

B. Philosophy Screened: Experiencing The Matrix.Full Text Available By: Wartenberg, Thomas E.. Midwest Studies In Philosophy, 2003, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p139-152, 14p; Subjects: PHILOSOPHY; TRUTHFULNESS & falsehood; MATRIX, The (Film)

C. Technology and Mythic Narrative: The Matrix as Technological Hero-Quest.
Full Text Available By: Stroud, Scott R.. Western Journal of Communication, Fall2001, Vol. 65 Issue 4, p416, 26p
Subjects: MYTHOLOGY; MATRIX, The (Film)

D. Neo-Christ: Jesus, The Matrix, and Secondary Allegory as a Rhetorical Form.
Full Text Available By: Milford, Mike. Southern Communication Journal, Jan2010, Vol. 75 Issue 1, p17-34, 18p; Subjects: FILM criticism; POPULAR culture; SCHOLARS; ALLEGORY; SERMONS; EVANGELICALISM; MATRIX, The (Film)

E. Beyond Mere Illustration: How Films Can Be Philosophy.
Full Text Available By: Wartenberg, Thomas E.. Journal of Aesthetics & Art Criticism, Winter2006, Vol. 64 Issue 1, p19-32, 14p, 3 Black and White Photographs, 3 Illustrations; DOI: 10.1111/j.0021-8529.2006.00226.x
Subjects: MOTION pictures; FILM theory; Motion Picture and Video Production; MATRIX, The (Film); MATRIX Reloaded, The (Film); MATRIX Revolutions, The (Film); SEVENTH Seal, The (Film); WAVELENGTH (Film); BERGMAN, Ingmar, 1918-2007; SNOW, Michael

F. Coded Discourse: Romancing the (Electronic) Shadow in "The Matrix."
Full Text Available By: Haslam, Jason. College Literature, Summer2005, Vol. 32 Issue 3, p92-115, 24p
Subjects: SCIENCE fiction; ARTIFICIAL intelligence; AFRICAN Americans; LITERATURE; STORIES, plots, etc.; MATRIX, The (Film); GIBSON, William

G. Mastering the Real: Trinity as the "Real" Hero of The Matrix.
Full Text Available By: Williams, G. Christopher. Film Criticism, Spring2003, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p2-17, 16p
Subjects: REALITY; ONTOLOGY; GOD; MOTION pictures & philosophy; MATRIX, The (Film); BAUDRILLARD, Jean

H. Not Begetting the Future: Technological Autochthony, Sexual Reproduction, and the Mythic Structure of The Matrix.
Full Text Available By: Kimball, A. Samuel. Journal of Popular Culture, Winter2001, Vol. 35 Issue 3, p175, 29p
Subjects: MOTION pictures; COMPUTER hackers; MASS media; DATA protection; Motion Picture and Video Production; MATRIX, The (Film); FISHBURNE, Laurence; REEVES, Keanu

I. Queering Hollywood's Tough Chick.Full Text Available By: Geller, Theresa L.. Frontiers: A Journal of Women Studies, 2004, Vol. 25 Issue 3, p8-34, 27p
Subjects: WOMEN in motion pictures; CHARACTERS & characteristics in motion pictures; SEX role in motion pictures; MOTION pictures -- Social aspects; MATRIX, The (Film); LONG Kiss Goodnight, The (Film)

J. The Mirror in The Matrix of Media Ecology.
Full Text Available By: Rufo, Kenneth. Critical Studies in Media Communication, Jun2003, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p117-140, 24p
Subjects: MASS media & technology; HALLUCINATIONS & illusions in motion pictures; MATRIX, The (Film); LACAN, Jacques, 1901-1981

K. PARANOIAC VISIONS AND NEO-REALITIES IN THE RECENT CINEMA: Reflections on Tausk's "Influencing Machine in Schizophrenia".Full Text Available By: Downing, David L.. Psychoanalytic Review, Dec2007, Vol. 94 Issue 6, p991-1006, 16p
Subjects: PSYCHOANALYSIS & motion pictures; PARANOIA in motion pictures; REALISM in motion pictures; TRUMAN Show, The (Film); DARK City (Film); MATRIX, The (Film); EXISTENZ (Film); TETSUO: The Iron Man (Film)

L. The Erotic Life of Machines.Full Text Available By: Shaviro, Steven. Parallax, Oct2002, Vol. 8 Issue 4, p21, 11p
Subjects: VIRTUAL reality; SEX; SCIENCE fiction; MUSIC videos; MATRIX, The (Film)

Weekend Homework - Read Carefully.

Research Paper Warm Up:

To gear up for your final ENG 101/103 Paper, you will watch a 1-hour documentary via YouTube called Philosophy and the Matrix.  You will also read and discuss some particularly strong examples from past cluster students.

Here's the weekend assignment:

Part 1)
Watch the documentary. Take notes which you will be able to use on a quiz on Monday. Don't worry if you don't understand it all. Do your best.

Part 2)
Print and read these 2 sample student papers assigned to you. Be prepared to discuss the way it uses the film and outside research in class on Monday.

 Sample A: Gregory Smith's "Can You Handle The Truth?: The Matrix and Plato’s Allegory of the Cave." 

Sample B: Donnie Jone's "The Red Truth Prevails."

Extra Credit!!

Extra Credit 

 Students may earn up to FOUR bonus points added to their final average through extra credit. Only 2 points can come from each kind of project.

1) Adaptations - Watch a film / theatrical performance / dance (or listen to an opera) based on one of the plays/novels we have read for class. Write a 3-page paper explaining the ways the adaptation transforms the original (what is added? what is removed?). Do you feel these changes add vitality to the original? ruin it? Explain your answer. (Worth 2 bonus points: essay must be at C-level or higher to earn credit)

2) Creative Option - Write a 5+-page short story or play - or a long poem or song - that explores themes from the texts we’ve read for class. Or provide a 10+ minute performance piece or one major (or 2 minor) works of art that does the same thing. Provide a “statement” of at least 1 page that explains the connection. Non-verbal versions require 2 page “artist’s statements.” (Worth 2 bonus points: statement must be at C-level or higher to earn credit)

Monday April 30th

MEET IN THE LIBRARY (E-Bldg) AT 9:15 SHARP!!!! After this we will travel back to our normal classroom for midterm-prep discussion groups!

Conference Schedule

All students must attend all classes, though you will be watching movies.
You will also write a "polished" 350-500 word blog analysis of the "Imagination/Reality" themes in one of the two movies: "Adaptation" or "Moon" (due no later than 9 AM Monday, April 30). Material from this movie will be included on your final exam, so take notes and watch actively.

Conference Schedule:



Monday 4/23

9:20 Melissa
9:30 Angel
9:40 Cleber
9:50 Jhoel
10:00 Ashley
10:10 Ricardo
10:20 Qian
10:30 Ting
10:40 Barlie
10:55 Luis
11:05


Weds 4/25

9:20 Muna
9:30 Daniella
9:40 Alexandra
9:50 Christopher
10:00 Nadhia
10:10 Shanelle
10:20 Dioska
10:30 Suzan
10:40 Johanna
10:55 Stephanie
11:05 Janera

April 18th - Description and Summary

9:15-9:30 – Review Selected Student Blog Postings: Painting Descriptions
Recap Monday’s Lesson

9:30-9:45 – Mini-Lesson on Summary (Summarizing Research)

9:45 -10:00 – Groups discussion of Gombrich, Bell, and Greenberg.
What info needs to be in a summary?

10:00- 10:15 Students write individual summaries on computers.

10:15-10:30 Mini-Lesson Part 2 on Summary (Summarizing Literature)

10:30 – 11:00 Island of Dr. Moreau Chapter Summary Project.

11:00 – 11:10 Discussion about summary (student voices)

11:10- 11:15 Scheduling Conferences

Group A - Gombrich

Angevine, Janera
Bonifacio, Melissa
Bonilla, Nadia
Bonilla, Ricardo
Camara, Maimuna
Ceballos, Dioska
Garcia, Cleber

Group B - Bell

Juman, Ashley
Li, Qian
Lin, Ting
Maldonado, Shanelle
Martin, Michael
Medina, Luis
Montalvo, Angel
Mouanga, Barlie


Group C- Greenberg

Nikac, Suzan
Paniagua, Josmeile
Peguero, Jhoel
Rodriguez, Jose
Samuel, Johana
Scott, Daniella
Dinu, Stefania
Lopera Guerrero, Stephanie
Mojica,Christopher

April 16

Today we:
- reviewed our initial reading experiences of The Island of Dr. Moreau and considered H.G.Wells's techniques for fueling readers' curiosity.

- Talked about some uses of descriptive writing: The powerpoint on can be found here.

HW:
1) Write a 350-word description of the painting you've chosen for HUP 107 on your own personal blog.
2) Bring the articles for your HUP 107 Paper
3) Read The Island of Dr. Moreau p-1-37

Monday, April 2nd - Class Cancelled

Hello. Class is cancelled today. For Wedensday:
* Finish A Streetcar Named Desire, if you haven't already.
* Come up with the thesis of your paper. Remember, the general assignment is a compare/contrast paper of the characters Blanche and Stanley. Of course, as we discussed in class Thursday, you will want to narrow that question down to one topic or idea. For example "How does Tennessee Williams use stage directions (the non-verbal instructions that accompany the play's spoken aspects) to develop the characters Stanley and Blanche?" or "How does alcohol function in the play's characterizations of Blanche and Stanley" - etc. Your thesis is the answer to this question. Be creative!!! Here are tips on thesis development:

* Complete an outline of at least 300 words that includes the thesis, the topic sentences of at least four body paragraphs and at least two pieces of supporting evidence for each topic sentence. Try to identify some of the quotes from the play you will be using. Here's a great web resource for outlining compare/contrast essays. Remember, you can use bullet points or numbering systems to outline: There's no "correct" method as far as I am concerned. Also, other than the thesis - which MUST be a complete sentence, there is no need to write complete sentences for any other material at this point. This is an opportunity to "think on paper" and to see the design of your paper emerge before your eyes!

* Post your working thesis as a comment to this blog as soon as you have it!

Thurs, March 29th- Supporting claims with evidence.

1)Peer Review!

NEXT- Reviewing essays by a 103 class
Write a letter to the student in which you answer the peer review questions written on the board.

2) Streetcar Paper Writing - topics

3) Paper revision guidelines and handing back "Goals" essay.

HW: Finish reading SND over the weekend.

Weds 3/21

Peer Review of Paper 1: “My Goal”

By today, you should have your final draft of at least 600 words posted on your own personal blog.

A) Discussion of Revision and Peer Review (20 Min)

B) First, on your OWN essay you will do a few things to make this project easier on your potential reviewers (20 Min)

1. Make sure the link to your blog on our course blog works!
2. Open the blog post to edit and put your thesis statement in bold or underline it. Now do the same for the topic sentences of each paragraph. Number your paragraphs (“1” For intro, “2” for first body paragraph, etc.)
3. Check to be sure the entry is easily readable (i.e. not too small and not in a “unique” font or odd color).
4. Write a quick “comment” on your own blog letting potential reviewers know what kind of feedback you feel is especially important to you.

C). REVIEW #1 (1 hour)
For your first assigned peer review:
Answer each of the following questions as a comment on the person’s blog. Be sure to respond in a thorough, helpful and in-depth way by providing examples and concrete suggestions. You are helping your classmate succeed, so do not be afraid of providing good feedback, even if some of the things you point out are things that need to be strengthened. You must use the ENTIRE time!!!
Remember, you will be graded on the quality of your feedback.

D) Wrap up and reading the comments. Be sure to THANK the person for their efforts!!!

E) (at home) use these comments in your final revision. You do not have to take the reviewer’s advice, but please consider each suggestion before choosing to accept or reject it.


Peer Review Questions to Answer

Before answering these question, please read the entire essay!

1. Write a paragraph describing the strongest aspects of this essay.


Intro Paragraph:

2. Is the thesis crystal clear? Y N
3. Is it one sentence (not more or less) and a statement rather than a question? Y N
4. How could the thesis be strengthened?
5. Is there any “attention getting” aspect to the intro and how could it be improved (or can you suggest any ideas if there isn’t one?):
6. Is there a clear “essay map”? Could it be improved?
7. Do the elements provided in the “essay map” line up exactly with the topics of the body paragraphs (and are they in the same order)?
8. Is there any extra “fluff”/filler or other “warm up” generic stuff in the intro that should be cut? Please identify it for the writer.

Body Paragraphs – Repeat for each body paragraph:

9. Is topic sentence clear? Y N
10. Does it obviously relate to and support the thesis? Y N
11. How could it be strengthened?
12. Do details adequately support the topic sentence? If not, give suggestions.
13. Is there a nice mix of “kinds” of detail? If not, give suggestions.
14. Are the sentences organized in the strongest possible way? If not, give suggestions.
15. Is clarification, “connection” or better analysis needed at any point? If so, give suggestions.
Other:
16.Are the body paragraphs in the strongest possible order? Would you suggest rearranging them? How?

Monday March 19th

1) Quiz
2) Updates on calendar and blogs
3) Discussing the 400+ word first drafts
4) Looking at paper grading rubric
5) Paragraph organization. Here's one link.

HW: Prepare your 600+ word final draft!!! This should be posted to your blog for Wedensday's peer review. If you are not sure if it posted, be sure to bring in a print copy as back up.

Thursday, March 15th

Homework:

Write at least 400 words of your essay (a first draft) and post it to our blog. Name the blog post "Blog 2: First Draft of Goals Essay."

Here is the full Essay 1 assignment

ENG Essay #1 – My Goal
First Draft Due: Monday, March 19
Final Draft Due: Weds, March 21
Final Due: Thursday, March 22
Target Length – 800 words
Minimum Length – 600 words

Write an essay with

An introduction of approximately 5-7 sentences that -
• Catches the readers attention
• Has a clear thesis that clearly states and explains your specific and measurable goal.
• Provides a sentence or two of context or background if needed
• Provides readers with an “essay map” or overview of the body paragraphs.

At least 3 body paragraphs that –
o Support the thesis
o Use topic sentences to make the main idea of each paragraph clear
o Use details (like data, quotes and logical analysis) to support the topic sentence.

Transitions
These are phrases or sentences that connects neighbor paragraphs and show the logical relationship between them.

Conclusion of at least 4 sentences that –
o Not only restates, but expands on the thesis
o Provides the “walk away”
o Suggests areas for future research/development (maybe a “next step” goal)

Weds March 14th

On today's agenda:

1) Quiz returned and announcement of next grammar quiz (more support materials follow)
2) Complete and Incomplete sentences.
3) Asking questions Review/ Supporting claims with evidence
4) Blog set up
5) HW for tomorrow (300 word blog entry - written in complete sentences and broken into paragraphs - describing one of your goals. This should include a) a learly-defined, concrete and measurable goal; b) its importance to your life; c) challenges you may face trying to achieve it and d)methods for accomplishing it.)

Quiz Prep Help:
Handout on prepositions and Prepositional Phrases available here.

Info on Complete and Incomplete sentences here.

Monday, March 12th

1) Grammar Quiz
2) Pronouns and Interjections
3) Coming up with ideas
-group "brainstorming"
-free writing
-listing
-graphic techniques (like mindmaps)
-question generation
4) Free writing on goals

Then, we'll watch this video.



Homework: Write 300 words in response to this video and post it as a comment below. This is due no later than 9:15 AM on Wedensday.

Thursday March 8

Parts of Speech Powerpoint can be accessed here.

Some resources for further work can be found here.

You will be responsible for
subjects
verbs
adjectives
adverbs
articles
prepositions and prepositional phrases

March 7th

1) Contact Listings
2) Test Printing
3) test Google passwords
4) Diagnostic essay

Write an essay that either describes 1) "where you are going" or 2) "where you have been." Make sure to have a beginning, middle and end. Use your best writing skills.



HW:
*Watch Tony Robbins video and comment on the blog entry where the video appears.

*Take Briggs-meyers test and give results (4 letter code - like INFP - and descriptive 1-2 word description - e.g. "the Artist", "the Cheerleader") and comment on THIS blog entry

*remember to bring your goal worksheets, a notebook and something to write with

Welcome to The "Imagination and Reality" Cluster

Weeks 1-2

Introductions
Setting up for the Semester (Contact Info, Syllabus, Schedule, Participation Rubric, Essay Grading Rubric)
Mastering Student Success Strategies
Imagining Future Selves (Setting Goals)
Starting to Write

For now, check this out and let me know what you think!