Assignment 1
I'd like for us to learn about your favorite book that you love to read again and again. There are several reasons why we love to read certain books again and again -- the plot intrigues us, there is a lot of character development, there is suspense, perhaps a plot twist is involved, and we become emotionally engaged with what we're reading. The novel transports us into its world, and we feel sad when the novel reaches its inevitable end.
Tell us what your favorite book is and why you love it so much. What questions did the book make you ponder? Did it connect to your life in any way or teach you any life lessons?
Assignment 2
After watching the two TED Talks and reading 'Marina' in "Required Resources," please answer the following questions. Type them in a Microsoft Word document, save it, and upload it by clicking on "Week 2 Writing - TED Talks and 'Marina' " above and following the directions. Do not use "Text Submission - Write Submission." Browse and upload your saved Microsoft Word document. Also, be sure to follow the formatting directions that are in "Course Information."
1. What pieces of advice does Andrew Stanton give us for creating effective stories?
2. What inspires James Cameron? How does that contribute to his creating such amazing movies?
3. 'Marina' is a story that has an amazing plot twist in it. What is that twist? Also, that story contains riveting description. Which section(s) do you feel were the most descriptive? Why?