Sunday, October 29, 2017

Oral History project
  • What did you enjoy most about the interview process of the Oral History Project?
What I enjoyed most was the interview for sure. It was really great to be able to hear and document another fascinating story and sense I as well was in Harvey I got a chance to hear how those around me experienced it and how it affected them. I also got a chance to see how they were helped by others and how the community around them came together and supported them throughout their recovery. People also have very exciting stories an example being that Ms. Powers husband got picked up by a random helicopter and looking back at it they are all able to laugh about some things that happened realizing how random they are.
  • In what ways can you challenge yourself to be a better group member in a group project?
I would say actually work in a group. When I say this what I mean is communicate with your partners don’t be alone doing something for a group. Try and talk and work with your group either if you are all in the same doc at the same time or if you are altogether in person. This way if you don’t like what someone did you can tell them there and then how they can improve what they have done and not have to text/email them about their work and possibly receive a bad grade for it. Be willing to constantly help your group as well try and participate in everything you do. Also make sure everyone has a say in what you do for the project.

Thursday, October 26, 2017

ELA Blog #2


What led to Marjane's grandmother yelling at her was that Marjane had willing turned one of her fellow citizens into the guardians of the revolution. When she returned home she told her grandmother what had happened and laughed about it. This got her grandmother very upset “Have you forgotten who your grandfather was? He spent a third of his life in prison for having defended some innocents! And your uncle Anoosh? Have you forgotten him too???! He gave his life for his ideas! What have I taught you! What marjane did upset her grandmother because of how many people in their family and that they knew died for previous causes and the thought of Marjane making up a lie so she wouldn’t be arrested up set her and showed her how selfish she was. Marjane's grandmother had every right to act the way she did with Marjane.