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English 121 Final Essay Assignment For this last assignment, I’d like for you to “remediate” one of your earlier essays (either your Literacy Narrative OR your Argument Paper). Your goal with this assignment is to craft a composition that uses not simply words, but also images, video, and sound as well. You have some choices: · You may create a video using iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, or jaycut.com (minimum 4 minutes) · You may create a blog (or a word document that looks like a blog) that includes images, video, and your writing (minimum 5 entries) · You may create a Prezi or Powerpoint presentation (minimum 10 slides)

The goal of this assignment is not to simply take what you’ve already done and cram it into a new format. Rather, the goal is for you to reconsider HOW your message, audience, and content are changed when you exceed the limitations of printed text alone. No one’s final product should look or sound exactly like what you started with. Your goal is to MAKE A POINT in your presentation. Each image, sound, or video you include should work towards advancing that point; nothing should be there just for show.

The second part of this assignment is a critical self analysis. You should write 1-2 pages that explain your rhetorical choices. Address the following questions: · Who is your audience? · How are you attempting to reach your audience? · What is the message you are trying to convey? · Why did you choose to convey that message in this format? · How have images, sound, or video files altered or enhanced your message? · How is this different from your written essay?

Due Date: A draft of your media presentation is due in class on December 10th Final drafts for everything are due on December 22nd.