September 29, 2011

Class Work

1.  What did you write? What questions remain?
2.  Work with a group of four to review your paper and the rubric.
3. Revision time.
4. Let's log on to EasyBib: http://www.easybib.com/
5. Take a look around the room - what body art is obvious? Why do humans feel the need to decorate the natural body?

Conduct an interview with someone who has piercings, tattoos, or other body art. Add the source to Easybib. Ask the normal Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How questions that news reporters ask. Also, ask for permission to quote them in an upcoming essay for class.
6. Looking at articles related to body art . . . "On Teenagers and Tattoos" p. 24 and "Under My Skin" p. 29 in Between Worlds.  (Class discussion activity)
7. Should body art be accepted by society? Justify your response.
8. Should children be allowed to have piercings and tattoos? Why/why not? At what age is is appropriate? Is it ever appropriate for children to be given tattoos or piercings without their permission? Explain.

Homework

1. Read http://www1.salon.com/health/feature/1999/06/23/tattoo/print.html "Every tattoo tells a story. .." from "Under My Skin" by Jon Bowen
2.Think about it . . . On a more personal note, explain why you do or do not have piercings, tattoos, or other body art. What is your story?
3. Also, look up the history of tattoos. Where did they begin? Why were they used? Why were they important? Note your sources. Start a new Works Cited list at Easybib.com. Title it: Body Art. Note where you located your information on the history of tattoos. (2 sources.)
4. Locate two additional articles about body art/tattoos. Add the sources to Easybib. Highlight important words, lines, and phrases. Be prepared to share on Thursday.
5. If possible, conduct an interview with someone who has piercings, tattoos, or other body art. Add the source to Easybib. Ask the normal Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How questions that news reporters ask. Also, ask for permission to quote them in an upcoming essay for class.