In the first part of class we discussed "New Legends for Old" (good job on your quizzes!). The point of this discussion was to practice using analytic process to identify the "elements" of urban legends - and to look for those elements in sample urban legends. At the end of the first class period you divided into groups and we took a look at the assignment sheet for the group presentation on urban legends (posted to the right under 'practice analysis' under Assignments).
Groups:
Nyderia, Diane, Mahasin, Modson
Daniella, Alan, Mamie
Sam, Stephanie, Anthony, Kyle
During the second half of class we went over the reflective writing assignment for the persuasive essay, and you worked on setting up your portfolio for the second "grade-so-far" portfolio check.
For Thursday:
Finish your portfolios + the reflective writing. I will be grading portfolios over the weekend. If you would like me to re-grade any work from the first "grade-so-far" => list it on the first page (reflection on course).
Look through Snopes.com and other sources for urban legends to find an appropriate legend for the Analysis of an Urban Legend assignment. The legend will need to : 1) be "believed" but not true; 2) have a number of different variants. You will need to identify both differences + common elements as a way to figure out the symbolic meaning (cultural function) for your urban legend.
During next class, we will go over a sample analysis that meets the requirements of the group assignment - and you will work on finishing your group presentations.
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