Tattoo You
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In English 1A, I asked my students to develop a tattoo analysis. They were to select an image and take it from there. It could have been a tattoo from someone they know. An internet photo. Maybe, the tattoo that they always wanted, or would never get. They discussed the story behind the story: meanings,…
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This week we are developing tattoo analyses in English 008. In my sample writing, I shared my admiration for Angelina Jolie. Below is my sample introductory paragraph I will post in my blog. Below that, I provide my sample conclusion paragraph. I like Angelina's tattoos, but I'm an English teacher – I think if you…
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In her community profile, Maria took on the problem of teen pregnancy in our society. She researched the statistics. She developed a cause and effect analysis. But, she also portrayed the courage and love many young mothers dedicate to their children. She writes with both great insight and compassion. Here she provides a visual analysis…
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Although Selina discovered her tattoo on the internet, her writing reflects many a discussion and essay developed in class. Here she writes of the importance of the family. Her goal was to describe the visual in the best way she could and add her own meaning. In this particular tattoo, many students will write about…
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This week we are developing tattoo analyses in English 008. In my sample writing, I shared my admiration for Angelina Jolie. Below is my sample introductory paragraph I will post in my blog. Below that, I provide my sample conclusion paragraph. I like Angelina's tattoos, but I'm an English teacher – I think if you…
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While most of Evelin's classmates were scurrying the internet for interesting tattoos to analyze, she stayed close to home. She went to her cousin who had a tattoo of flying doves. For Evelin, they may symbolize care, love and peace. All the things she looks for in her family.
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In English 71, we read a lot about the stigma associated with mental illness. As a society, we need to learn how to improve the way we talk about our problems. Here, Liz has found someone online who takes the direct approach.
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Ivan can see how people find motivation in the movies. In the film Lean on Me, Morgan Freeman plays an educator whose principles we should all aspire to. Here, Ivan has found someone who has tattooed Morgan's image on his/her skin. I wonder if it's a teacher.
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Tonight I help my students end a semester with a visual analysis of a mental health poster. On Tuesday I begin a semester with a visual analysis of a tattoo. Angelina Jolie may just play a prominent role in both lessons. Here with this introductory paragraph for my “skin analysis,” I try to teach my…
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Tattoos are visual arguments, personal statements. They tell us where a person stands. Here, students have been asked to develop a critical analysis of a tattoo of their choosing. Like in all of their writing, they will consider context. What do they know of the design? How does the tattoo impact the perception of the…