Interviews

I found the article, I Can Read and I Can Write by Jeannette Edwards, to be very interesting.  It was different because it just had him talking the entire time instead of including questions the author asked.  What Lee had to say in the interview itself was also interesting.  It was a very moving and influential piece.  It showed a lot about the time period he lived in and the company he worked for.  He was lucky in that his boss helped him learn to read but then he horrible luck when he got demoted.  It was an up and down story, which is why I found it interesting.

Bowling Interview

After reading the interview on the Hanover bowling alley I have a much better idea of how I am going to research my project.  I think it was pretty cool how the bowling leagues had their own little communities.  The moms brought their kids their and they would run around and do their homework.  I thought it was funny that people would just come up and start talking to Mrs. Williams.  I would assume it will not be that easy for me but I just thought that was interesting.  I did not think as many people bowled as their you used to be but she mentioned that it was so packed that she had to park at the sub shop next door.

Group Presentations

Group presentations are going well so far.  My group is focusing on Document Design and everyone has to research their topic.  We are making progress even though we have short time to prepare.  I am specifically focusing on how to keep the reader focused.  I have a few website thats I am looking at to include in presentation.  Hopefully we can finish by tomorrow so we do not have to meet as a group outside of class to finish.

My Midterm Portfolio

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