SLIPPERY SLOPE: The idea that letting one instance slide may lead to many others in the future. For instance, in the NBA once kids started going straight from high school to the draft, it created a domino effect years later with more and more kids going to the NBA straight out of high school, rather than choosing to go to college. This created a slippery slope because there was no criteria for entering the draft out of high school, and kids began taking advantage of it. It later ruined all eligibility of playing in college with a paid tuition. Yes, there were a few kids that were ready for the jump to the NBA, but more than the majority were not. The NBA created the one year in college rule after several years of seeing players ruin there basketball careers by entering the draft out of high school.
POLARIZATION: For instance all bullies in school continue to beat up kids and pick on people throughout their lives. Bullies have a reputation of picking on smaller, unsocial kids throughout there elementary days. We have this perception in our heads about bullies so that everytime a kid is picked on by another, we use the word bullying. We often hear a teacher say, "stop bullying" him around or something along those lines.
BANDWAGON APPEALS: We see ESPN do this a lot. Every time a team wins, they jump on the bandwagon for that team until they lose. It often happens in sports in nearly every instance. The Boston Red Sox were nearly a forgotten team (like the cubs) until 2004 when they won their first World Series Championship in almost 100 years. Since then, fans for the Red Sox have nearly quadrupled. They have created a brand that competes with the New York Yankees. This never seemed possible before they won a couple championships in a few years. It created a big competition between the Yankees and Red sox. Whoever hated the Yankees automatically became Red Sox fans so they could cheer against the Yankees. The Red Sox are big rivals with the Yankees, so it was easy to jump on the Red Sox bandwagon.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Picking A Topic
I really liked the idea of picking a sports team and arguing why they may have the best chance at the championship within their respectable league. Therefore, I am going to pick the Green Bay Packers and argue why they have the best chance at winning the Super Bowl this year.
I will have many arguments on this subject. One that immediately comes to mind is that the Packers had nearly ten starters on injured reserve last year when they also won the Super Bowl. These guys are back and hungry because they probably don't feel like they were apart of that championship run. Also, they have already started off this year 5-0 and have a lot of momentum going for them.
My primary argument will probably be because they have quarterback Aaron Rodgers. He is hands down, the best quarterback in the league right now, and I will prove why. I will argue why quarterback is the most important position in the NFL and why a team needs, not only a good quarterback, but a great one to win the super bowl.
This seems really fun and interesting to me, and I will look at a lot of different sides as well as the teams to win the super bowl in the past in order to compare them to the Packers.
I will have many arguments on this subject. One that immediately comes to mind is that the Packers had nearly ten starters on injured reserve last year when they also won the Super Bowl. These guys are back and hungry because they probably don't feel like they were apart of that championship run. Also, they have already started off this year 5-0 and have a lot of momentum going for them.
My primary argument will probably be because they have quarterback Aaron Rodgers. He is hands down, the best quarterback in the league right now, and I will prove why. I will argue why quarterback is the most important position in the NFL and why a team needs, not only a good quarterback, but a great one to win the super bowl.
This seems really fun and interesting to me, and I will look at a lot of different sides as well as the teams to win the super bowl in the past in order to compare them to the Packers.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Making A Case
It was fairly difficult to think of a time that I had to make a case for something. I guess I have never really thought of the idea of persuading someone. I am sure I do it more than what I realize. The most common situation where I have to make a case for something is when I gamble on sports. I never put a lot of money on the games, but I love to put small wagers on them in order to make it more interesting. In this case, I normally have to persuade my dad since we do it together. We have to look at who the teams have played and decide on how the matchup may play out. A lot of the time, we normally have the same likes and dislikes. When that happens, it comes down to persuading yourself into a decision that you think will be right. Trying to think of all the circumstances is something that has to be done before coming to a conclusion on a bet. Research is important when gambling on sports in order to get a feel for the two teams that are playing. I listen to what my dad has to say and consider all his thoughts and then return my thoughts back to him. Persuading him into a pick that I like but he doesn't can sometimes be difficult. When you lose, you always feel like you could have done more research and made a better pick. However sometimes, the game just doesn't play out in your favor and there is not much you can do. Normally, I don't want luck to get involved but as anyone knows, gambling sometimes involves some luck. Gambling on sports is different then sitting at a blackjack table or slot machine where it is completely one hundred percent luck. Trying to persuade yourself or others on a pick can be difficult but that is why you have to prepare facts and information that may apply to the game that is going to take place. Like I said, this was a hard thing to think of, and this was what I came up with.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Muddiest Point
After reading the Persuasive Paper assignment, I don't think I see anything I misunderstand about the paper. It will be a more testy paper for me to organize and argue since I will be trying to persuade my audience into a particular product or organization. I thought for awhile last night about what I thought I wanted to argue and sell. I think I want to try and sell why the Apple iPad is a better and more convenient tablet than the rest of the others that are currently on the market. I think my main argument will be the compatability that it has with iTunes, which ultimately makes it the easiest device to use.
I believe the hardest part of the assignment will be doing the research, and weighing out the positives and negatives between each device. After finding those, it will be important to organize the arguments into smooth transitions throughout the paper. Once the research is done then I think the smooth parts of the paper will come as I begin to organize all my information in to a persuasive matter.
I believe the hardest part of the assignment will be doing the research, and weighing out the positives and negatives between each device. After finding those, it will be important to organize the arguments into smooth transitions throughout the paper. Once the research is done then I think the smooth parts of the paper will come as I begin to organize all my information in to a persuasive matter.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Notaro-Blog
1. The writer did a good job of getting my attention from the beginning. He starts out with it being his turn in something but doesn't tell you for a couple short paragraphs what exactly his turn means. Therefore, I thought it kept me interested in whats next from the beginning.
2. This time the writer focused on a significant event from his childhood. It was a story about him and his grandpa having a lucky day, and obviously a day he remembered well. We never get a solid background about the narrator or any characters.
3. At the beginning I didn't seem to be able to visualize a strong image for the story. Once the narrator got to the event with him and his grandfather finding out dated food, I could clearly see what was taking place. Although it was at the end, it seemed to be the climax of the story and the descriptions he gave made it a good read.
4. Through the quotes the writer gives we can tell they seem to be a old country family. The dialect doesn't seem to be southern, but somewhere in the country. We can tell that the family doesn't seem to be very wealthy. They trade jobs taking care of their grandpa and pray for bread.
5. The episode of his grandpa and him finding on the hostess groceries in a shopping cart out by the dumpster was exciting. It was hard to tell where the story was going, but surprised you in the end. The writer does a good job of making this part exciting. Everyone who had a grandfather as a child could relate to this event in some way or another.
6. The writer briefly explains some specifics on why they are going to the dumpster but doesn't ever seem down about it. It's almost like it was normal for this kid to be searching dumpsters for food. The story explains what life is for a poor family after the depression, and how they made the best of it.
7. The conclusion of the story was after he got his grandpa back into the car after he got done shoving all the hostess goods in the car. Five minutes before they found the food, they had been praying for God to bring them food and then all of sudden they're on top of the world. It sums up a memory that he will probably have forever of his pop pop.
2. This time the writer focused on a significant event from his childhood. It was a story about him and his grandpa having a lucky day, and obviously a day he remembered well. We never get a solid background about the narrator or any characters.
3. At the beginning I didn't seem to be able to visualize a strong image for the story. Once the narrator got to the event with him and his grandfather finding out dated food, I could clearly see what was taking place. Although it was at the end, it seemed to be the climax of the story and the descriptions he gave made it a good read.
4. Through the quotes the writer gives we can tell they seem to be a old country family. The dialect doesn't seem to be southern, but somewhere in the country. We can tell that the family doesn't seem to be very wealthy. They trade jobs taking care of their grandpa and pray for bread.
5. The episode of his grandpa and him finding on the hostess groceries in a shopping cart out by the dumpster was exciting. It was hard to tell where the story was going, but surprised you in the end. The writer does a good job of making this part exciting. Everyone who had a grandfather as a child could relate to this event in some way or another.
6. The writer briefly explains some specifics on why they are going to the dumpster but doesn't ever seem down about it. It's almost like it was normal for this kid to be searching dumpsters for food. The story explains what life is for a poor family after the depression, and how they made the best of it.
7. The conclusion of the story was after he got his grandpa back into the car after he got done shoving all the hostess goods in the car. Five minutes before they found the food, they had been praying for God to bring them food and then all of sudden they're on top of the world. It sums up a memory that he will probably have forever of his pop pop.
Monday, September 19, 2011
White-Blog
1. The narrator grabs the readers attention with a mysterious lake that him and his family used to go to as kids. This story didn't grab my attention like Sedaris.
2. The writer explains the experiences and memories he has from a lake that he used to visit every summer. We know nothing about his life. All we know is how he feels about this lake and the emotions he feels when returning to it.
3. The writer doesn't even give a description of his son. He only says that his son is coming with him on a getaway to the lake. Rather, he uses strong descriptions of his memories of the places. He often contrasts how the lake is at present time rather than in the memories he has of the lake. The writer does a good job of setting the scenory for the reader.
4. No quotes are used throughout the narrative. He gives more visuals to the reader rather than explaining through dialogue. Because of the detailed aspects he gives to the reader, I think no quotes seems to be appropriate. He casts a strong visual in the readers mind.
5. The writer does this very well. It's easy for the reader to develop a visual for everything the writer describes. He is very specific and detailed throughout the entire story. He is able to create a setting for the reader to visualize.
6. The writer does a good job of explaining the significance of the people and places at the lake. He compares and contrasts the present day of the lake with the old days. He is able to show the tone or mood of the lake that he is feeling during his return. In this story, we could easily see how this lake shaped his childhood. He has very strong memories of the lake and thinks very highly of his times spent there.
7. He ends with his kid finally getting into the water. He doesn't describe his son very much throughout the story. However, we are able to notice that he sees himself in his own son. He also refers to him turning into his dad at this point in his life. The conclusion is about passing the lake down to his son.
2. The writer explains the experiences and memories he has from a lake that he used to visit every summer. We know nothing about his life. All we know is how he feels about this lake and the emotions he feels when returning to it.
3. The writer doesn't even give a description of his son. He only says that his son is coming with him on a getaway to the lake. Rather, he uses strong descriptions of his memories of the places. He often contrasts how the lake is at present time rather than in the memories he has of the lake. The writer does a good job of setting the scenory for the reader.
4. No quotes are used throughout the narrative. He gives more visuals to the reader rather than explaining through dialogue. Because of the detailed aspects he gives to the reader, I think no quotes seems to be appropriate. He casts a strong visual in the readers mind.
5. The writer does this very well. It's easy for the reader to develop a visual for everything the writer describes. He is very specific and detailed throughout the entire story. He is able to create a setting for the reader to visualize.
6. The writer does a good job of explaining the significance of the people and places at the lake. He compares and contrasts the present day of the lake with the old days. He is able to show the tone or mood of the lake that he is feeling during his return. In this story, we could easily see how this lake shaped his childhood. He has very strong memories of the lake and thinks very highly of his times spent there.
7. He ends with his kid finally getting into the water. He doesn't describe his son very much throughout the story. However, we are able to notice that he sees himself in his own son. He also refers to him turning into his dad at this point in his life. The conclusion is about passing the lake down to his son.
Sedaris Blog
1. The writer grabbed my attention with his first sentence.
2. The writer explains he has moved to Paris in order to better understand and speak the native French language. He doesn't go in to details of his life bio. He is writing about his experience of transitioning from New York to a foreign country.
3. The writer is able to give the reader a good feel about his surroundings. As a reader, it was like being in the class next to him as he described the teacher and students that were in the classroom. Also, through a flashback, the reader can tell that his mom may have been a little crazy through the quotes from her that he gives.
4. It's easy for the reader to get a feel for how his professor is like. Through both his descriptions and quotes, we can understand the professor thinks very highly of herself. As mentioned above, we even get a brief quote that shows us what his mom may have been like.
5. The two main visuals we are able to see as readers is the classroom, and the first day of school. He describes the first day accurately to any persons first day of class. I was able to strongly relate to him with his first day of class. The reader feels like they are sitting in class with the writer as he describes the atmosphered and mood within it. We can feel how intimidating his professor is.
5. The writer is explaining his transition from New York to Paris. He doesn't refer back to New York and what it was like very often. He stays focused on the experience in Paris. We can't tell how this experience shaped who he has become, but we can see how he took on this experience of learning a new culture. In the end, the reader can see that he now understands the language but hasn't yet learned completely how to speak it.
6. Their doesn't seem to be a conclusion. It ends with him saying he now understands the language, but finishes by not speaking it right. He almost leaves the reader with a "to be continued" ending.
2. The writer explains he has moved to Paris in order to better understand and speak the native French language. He doesn't go in to details of his life bio. He is writing about his experience of transitioning from New York to a foreign country.
3. The writer is able to give the reader a good feel about his surroundings. As a reader, it was like being in the class next to him as he described the teacher and students that were in the classroom. Also, through a flashback, the reader can tell that his mom may have been a little crazy through the quotes from her that he gives.
4. It's easy for the reader to get a feel for how his professor is like. Through both his descriptions and quotes, we can understand the professor thinks very highly of herself. As mentioned above, we even get a brief quote that shows us what his mom may have been like.
5. The two main visuals we are able to see as readers is the classroom, and the first day of school. He describes the first day accurately to any persons first day of class. I was able to strongly relate to him with his first day of class. The reader feels like they are sitting in class with the writer as he describes the atmosphered and mood within it. We can feel how intimidating his professor is.
5. The writer is explaining his transition from New York to Paris. He doesn't refer back to New York and what it was like very often. He stays focused on the experience in Paris. We can't tell how this experience shaped who he has become, but we can see how he took on this experience of learning a new culture. In the end, the reader can see that he now understands the language but hasn't yet learned completely how to speak it.
6. Their doesn't seem to be a conclusion. It ends with him saying he now understands the language, but finishes by not speaking it right. He almost leaves the reader with a "to be continued" ending.
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