Poetry Anthology Project

Poetry Anthology Project

During the Café Firenze experience, we have listened to and read a great deal of poetry. Since so much of poetry is personal, this is an opportunity to identify poems that have resonated and connected with you. Therefore, you will gather poems that mean something to...
Poetry Anthology Project

You’ve been given a Direct Order to Rock Out!

As part of the Café Firenze poetry experience, you’ll be asked to write some original poems. The first assignment is to write a piece in the spirit of Anis Mojgani’s “Direct orders.” Here’s the Rock Out Assignment. Remember, you’ll...
Intro to Data Journalism

Intro to Data Journalism

Data Journalism For today’s (3/10/15) lesson, please use the links below. SURVEY: Hawkeye Demographic Survey SAMPLES of GREAT DATA JOURNALISM: Do No Harm Three Good Examples Trouble Voting Superstorm Sandy using Google Maps Hawkeye 1 – 2014 Seniors Hawkeye 2 –...
Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use”

Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use”

In Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use” we observe several levels of conflict among the four main characters. A wonderful example of the power and limits of a first-person narrative, Walker weaves a tale that speaks to several important themes and issues. In fact, there are...