Wednesday, November 26, 2008
MS.MELVILLLE!
Monday, November 17, 2008
paragraph for ms. mellville!
ØI am doing Anti-Immigrants and, this happened on Tuesday May 20th, 2008.
ØThe first picture in my slide has to do with violence because people are coming to South Africa and destroying there land and the people who live there are trying to protect there self but instead a man walks by peoples shacks that are destroyed.
The second picture that is in my slide is related to violence because of the background of the picture. There is a boy carrying a couch on back because of the people are coming to South Africa destroying there home. That has to do with violence because people are hurting other people and making a mess.
My last picture is related to violence because the people who came to South Africa blew up some ones shack house and is in flames and a boy is running from the flames this has to do wit violence because there are people destroying peoples shacks and houses.
Monday, November 10, 2008
final draft!
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_historical_importance_of_Marilyn_Monroe
Try WRITING TRICKS for help with style and other tipsW1. Introduction Paragraph
Marilyn Monroe is a very famous person. She was most known for singing, acting, and modeling. This article talks about her younger life, and famous life. She was most known for being the number one sex star of the 20th century of playboy magazine.
A. Thesis statementB. Overview of your entire paperC. Brief history/biography including influences on this person.2. MAJOR IMPACT on History
Marilyn Monroe
A. What was the historical problem?
Marilyn Monroe’s historical importance’s fell into many different places. She was the woman that broke the strict view of American Puritanism. She had many strong different views on civil rights. In 1954 her movie came out and it was the year the Supreme Court decided in the brown v. board of education and brouth the end to racially segregated education. In 1955 Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the back of the bus, and that was the year Marilyn Monroe told 20th Century Fox that she was no longer playing the role of stereotyped "dumb blond". In on of her interviews she said “I am involved in a freedom ride protesting”.
Website I got my answer from:
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_did_Marilyn_Monroe_contribute_to_the_world
They said that the answer is not specific enough. She contributed privately to charities to orphan home and companies. She cared about children especially the ones who did not have any parents. Monroe was one of the women who helped shaping the world.
The thing to cause Marilyn Monroe to act was the fact she loved kids. She wanted to help them and make them feel like they had parents. She likes to make the world a better place and shape the world. This was not found on any website but this follows to the question “How did this person contribute to the creation or solution of this problem?
Monroe was a model who was seen on Boards out in the city, magazines, and on TV. People saw her everywhere and read many different things about and wanted to be like her. People wanted to try and change the world helping kids who did not have parents. This did not come from a website it did not have any answers on any website so I kind of figured it out on my own.
Hugh Hefner –threw out the 1950’s and 60’s –he published playboy magazine for Marilyn Monroe.
Joe DiMaggio- was married to Marilyn Monroe.
Arthur Miller- was also married to Marilyn Monroe.
J.F.K- threw out the 1950’s and 60’s.
The talents that Marilyn Monroe had were singing, modeling, acting, and many other things. She was the original POP DIVA. She was the most best at modeling in magazines, pictures, and TV.
At this time period it was something bold new and exciting. They were able to escape into a fantasy world.
Monroe created caution ary tale about early quick fame. She created the templplate for modern day POP star divas such as Madonna and Anna Colsmith. 3. Explain how this person connects to NHD Theme "The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies".
Monroe started a wave of perky blonde actresses that are promnit in today’s American society. This is apart of NHD because she changed the world and the way American’s view beauty.
A. Why should we care about this person today? Are they famous? If not, why should they be?
We the people should care about this person today because she is a timeless icon of American entertainment. Monroe is quite famous all over the world. B. What is their legacy today? In what ways can we see and feel it?
Many actresses try to look like her and be like her by helping out charities.
Monroe changed the face of American entertainment by being a sex symbol.