Note That All English Blogs Will Be Written In Red! The Blue Are My Personal Blogs!
Excuse me! Hello, I'm sorry for bothering you however those workers dropped a box off on my doorstep. Apparently, they're behind schedule and the items that the owner is planning to store in the warehouse are already delivered. I asked if I could borrow one to pass the time and they gave me this. Do you want to look at it too? Yes? Wonderful!
Let's see what's inside. Oh, they're reflective blogs! I wonder who wrote these and what their assignments are for. Since I have to make lunch, do you want to dig into these? Time will fly if you do. I'll give you a hint since you're already picking up stacks: try to find the earliest date. Maybe those assignments will make sense in order or maybe they won't have anything to do with each other. Have fun!
Today, on August 30th, my entire English class and I listen and view a video that animates the words of Taylor Mali's poem "Totally Like You Know."
http://vimeo.com/3829682
We all laugh when Mr. Mali's sarcastic inserts create a humorous phrase instead of what should embarrass the younger generations. We nod our heads in agreement whenever Mr. Mali speaks of opinions that ring true in our own. However, the question that echos in more then a few of my classmates' minds, as well as my own, resonates past the barriers of a classroom. How can the younger generations fall so far in respect to our spoken language?
There's always a cause that forms an effect. Where is the cause for this issue? Maybe the blame rests in Facebook, texting, or even sagging pants and short skirts. There's also the possibility that these are all to blame. However, the more important issue actually resides with fixing the damage.
Some wish that there is an existing list of a step-by-step process that will change the viewpoints of everyone in a moment of epiphany. This will come to pass when pigs can fly. Only when those affected want to experience the other side will any change occur. Children have to see the good this will do - they have to understand - and we have to make this difficult process worth the hard work.
We may have to give them recognition of some sort, make the entire process exciting, or even pop their ignorant bubble. However in short, we have to do something; we can't just stand by and think someone else will do what needs to be done. Stand up and take action. For the future of the English language is in jeopardy and because sitting, doing nothing is what caused this. There - now you have the cause of the problem. Now you know what to blame.
Sorry to interrupt but I just wanted to let you know that lunch is ready. Oh my, you got through a lot of those haven't you! Why don't you go eat and I'll ask the workers if they can bring more boxes for us. No, no don't worry - I'm also bringing some lemonade to them so this isn't a bother. I hope you like my homemade casserole.
By the way, I replaced the TV and there's something on there that you might like. Why don't you watch the television while you eat? Just don't make a mess!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRgIGMwZd2o&feature=BFa&list=FLrCbb_15FGbxfZPwcMw5T-Q
Hi Sarah! I was captured by the opening and closing of your post! The narrative thing you did really worked to grab my attention.. and in fact I had to like stop and read again at the beginning to figure out what this thing I was reading was! I really like that, because it's something that I think interesting writers do, is throw off their readers just a bit... to get their attention. So thanks for this great introduction to your blog readings. I'm excited to read more and see how you might creatively approach more posts.
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, I really like your blog! I can tell yours will be one of the more entertaining ones I'll be reading this semester. I guess I'd like to comment on your writing style. It is very 'attention grabbing', to quote Lacey, and keeps me interested. I also don't feel like I am reading a dull article for a class, but an interested and opinionated column. Do you have any aspirations to do more with your writing?
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI like how you told a story in your blog post! Im excited to read the rest of your blog posts this semester, I wonder if they will be a story like this one? Can't wait to read your next post!
Hey Sarah,
ReplyDeleteYou have a great way writing, its a form that's no used much if any anymore. You always seem to touch the aspects of all sides of the spectrum, I like that. Usually people tend to stick to one side and ever really try to think outside the box. Great job. Can't wait to read the rest.