This week's "make" has to do with topics and theme. You should have read the first 2/3rd of your assigned book already, so your "make" only has to be as accurate for as far as you've read. This time, instead of "remixing" a quote with an image - it can be a video, collage - that complements the theme you've identified. A word about theme. You'll remember from your high school literature classes that "Topics" are one word or noun phrase, but a theme is a complete sentence that expresses the author's "take" or point of view about that single word/phrase. Here are three examples.
To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee
- Topic: Racism (single word - a noun!)
- Theme: Remarkable courage is needed to stand up to the evils of racism.
All Quiet of the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
- Topic: War
- Theme: War brings out the best and worst in people.
Kindred by Octavia ButlerNotice that the topic is a single word and theme is a complete sentence. Also, each of the texts we're reading have multiple themes: identity, diaspora, immigration, marriage, legacy, etc. The theme is more than naming the topic; the theme is your best interpretation as to the story's attitude toward one of those topics.
- Topic: Slavery
- Theme: The legacy of slavery haunts contemporary race relations.
- Assignment: Read up to the second third of your assigned text. "Remix" two : 1) Complete sentence that expresses one of your book's themes; 2) An image/collage/illustration/video that complements the topic/theme. In the message box, say what program/app you used, and say a few words about what the image you used and decisions you made. Decide whether or not you want to include the title of the book or not. Up to you.
- Due Date: Sunday, January 22nd.
