If you have not done so yet, be sure the check the recently added Class Schedule. Here you can view upcoming reading assignments and plan ahead for your written work. This schedule is tentative, so revisit it frequently for updates!
I am providing the next reading for Wednesday, by Malcolm Gladwell. It is the first chapter from his book titled The Tipping Point. No, it's not the Roots album; however, this text does offer interesting commentary and observation of contemporary culture and society. Print this document, annotate it, and bring it to our next class meeting so that we can examine it more closely as a group.
After reading Gladwell, respond to the following prompt: Describe, with sensory detail where possible, a fashion trend that you have noticed and participated in during the past three or four years. Where did it begin (if you know), or where did you first begin to notice it? Who were the people to first wear this style? Does this particular fashion help identify a particular group? If so, who or what? Do you identify with them or it? Is there a music genre attached to this group; a set of beliefs; ideals; behaviors or rituals? Devote two paragraphs to this e-journal response, citing at least one quotation from Gladwell’s text to support your conclusions.
Lastly, begin revising Essay #1 over the long weekend, using the comments left by your fellows during the peer-edit to assist you in your improvements. I will be handing your work back to you next Wednesday with my comments. Remember that the final draft is due Monday, October 17th!
