Thursday, October 15, we only had time for one presentation, Emmy's on Chapter 4. Other students like Howard were prepared to present, but we ran out of time. Emmy's presentation was excellent. She was prepared and knew her topic thoroughly. She provided additional information as she shared her expanded perspective on the topic.
Many students were confused about the Be-Verb essay. We reviewed the introduction and all the templates. We will write the Possessives essay in class. Debbie mentioned that she knows a woman who knew the Shakurs who might come visit and speak.
The event at the Oakland Main Library 10/15 went very well. There was a photo on display of a young Afeni holding Tupac (as a baby) in her arms.
The essay is due on Monday. There is no school Tuesday, October 20. Your essay for Holler if you hear me is due no later than Wednesday.
Essay Assignment:
Write a review of Michael Eric Dyson's book: Holler If You Hear Me. Using your chapter as a launching point for the discussion talk about how Dyson's captures the essence of an artist many understood and perhaps continue to misunderstand. How is understanding Tupac key to understanding today's youth? Do you think Tupac as emblematic one of the reasons why Dyson decided to delve into his life scholastically, after all, Dyson is also a preacher?
Develop a question from what I stated above and use your essay to answer it. Read a few reviews to get a sense of how one is structured. Bring in a published review of Holler to class on Monday/Wednesday, October 19/21 to share. Your essay is due Thursday, October 22 for peer review. The final draft is due the following day via email (professorwandasposse@gmail.com) and posted on blog at a link not provided yet(watch the formatting when posting).
Wednesday, October 21, Robert Hillary King, author of From the Bottom of the Heap: The Story of Black Panther Robert Hillary King will present to students in a few of my classes: English 201, 8-8:50 AM, L-202E, English 1A, 11-11:50 AM, B-205, and English 201, A-200, 1-2:50 PM (we'll show a short film about King in this class). You are welcome to join us at any or all the presentations. He knows Afeni Shakur and is active in the Prison Abolition Movement, particularly re: the Angola 3. He will speak about literary, and also share his experiences in the Black Panther Party which he joined behind bars at Angola State Prison where he served 31 years, 29 in solitary confinement.
He is visiting from Austin, Texas, for the Black Panther Party Book Fair, Saturday, October 24, and other events next week.
Be on time.
We start Evolution of a Revolutionary Monday, October 26, 2009. Your final paper will take its question from this text. As you read note themes explored. I will give you a question to consider, however, I am open to others you might find more intriguing.
The question I propose is one of nature vs. nurture: How much of who Tupac becomes a result of his parents (nature/DNA) and how much is a result of his environment (nurture)? Was he destined to be the person he became or did he have a choice?
The essay plan will be due: November 5, along with a tentative outline. The final draft will be due: November 12 for peer review. The essay will be due to me November 16.
Many students were confused about the Be-Verb essay. We reviewed the introduction and all the templates. We will write the Possessives essay in class. Debbie mentioned that she knows a woman who knew the Shakurs who might come visit and speak.
The event at the Oakland Main Library 10/15 went very well. There was a photo on display of a young Afeni holding Tupac (as a baby) in her arms.
The essay is due on Monday. There is no school Tuesday, October 20. Your essay for Holler if you hear me is due no later than Wednesday.
Essay Assignment:
Write a review of Michael Eric Dyson's book: Holler If You Hear Me. Using your chapter as a launching point for the discussion talk about how Dyson's captures the essence of an artist many understood and perhaps continue to misunderstand. How is understanding Tupac key to understanding today's youth? Do you think Tupac as emblematic one of the reasons why Dyson decided to delve into his life scholastically, after all, Dyson is also a preacher?
Develop a question from what I stated above and use your essay to answer it. Read a few reviews to get a sense of how one is structured. Bring in a published review of Holler to class on Monday/Wednesday, October 19/21 to share. Your essay is due Thursday, October 22 for peer review. The final draft is due the following day via email (professorwandasposse@gmail.com) and posted on blog at a link not provided yet(watch the formatting when posting).
Wednesday, October 21, Robert Hillary King, author of From the Bottom of the Heap: The Story of Black Panther Robert Hillary King will present to students in a few of my classes: English 201, 8-8:50 AM, L-202E, English 1A, 11-11:50 AM, B-205, and English 201, A-200, 1-2:50 PM (we'll show a short film about King in this class). You are welcome to join us at any or all the presentations. He knows Afeni Shakur and is active in the Prison Abolition Movement, particularly re: the Angola 3. He will speak about literary, and also share his experiences in the Black Panther Party which he joined behind bars at Angola State Prison where he served 31 years, 29 in solitary confinement.
He is visiting from Austin, Texas, for the Black Panther Party Book Fair, Saturday, October 24, and other events next week.
Be on time.
We start Evolution of a Revolutionary Monday, October 26, 2009. Your final paper will take its question from this text. As you read note themes explored. I will give you a question to consider, however, I am open to others you might find more intriguing.
The question I propose is one of nature vs. nurture: How much of who Tupac becomes a result of his parents (nature/DNA) and how much is a result of his environment (nurture)? Was he destined to be the person he became or did he have a choice?
The essay plan will be due: November 5, along with a tentative outline. The final draft will be due: November 12 for peer review. The essay will be due to me November 16.
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