What idea(s) stood out as the most interesting? (Imagine that had you all the time in the world, so you'd probably read a bit more about…what?) Explore your answer in writing to discover what part of that research or literature appeals to you. The act of research? The quest for knowledge? Because it ties in to something else you love/do?
(aim for approximately 200-250 words)
Second one:
Scholarly research can begin with arguing against someone else’s ideas or further proving someone else’s point of view--Look at is as entering into a conversation. We would have practiced this in class, and we will practice again with other articles. When entering a conversation, you know not to simply repeat what has just been said, but to reply/respond to it moving the conversation in a specific direction. Research can work the same way.
Follow the steps below using the Alan Dundes essay, "Fairy Tales from a Folkoristic Perspective" (found in the textbook on page 387, also as a pdf in the Handouts & Readings folder in Blackboard).
For the critical essay, read and mark comments or sections you agree with and disagree with or have a serious question about. Then, choose the one quote/section that most interests you or emotionally engages you, and work through the steps below.
Include the quote, exactly as it appears in the essay.
Write a two sentence statement about why you agreed or disagreed with the quote or why you question it (or want to know more).
Look at how the original statement was supported—what proof was presented? (see step four for list)
What could you use to support your idea (either additional proof or something that would disprove Dundes' ideas)?
Aim for approximately 250 words.
Third one :
Consider the role of the storyteller--that the original tales were told, not written down. Watch John Branyan tell his version of "The Three Little Pigs." Then answer the following:
List some of the advantages of storytelling face to face? What can we not get on the page? What is better in live storytelling?
What changed in Branyan's version, and why did he make those changes?
Start looking for the role of the storyteller, as there are hints on the page that the storyteller is still present. It's an important part of fairy tales. https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=the+three+little+pigs+by+john+branyan&guccounter=1#id=1&vid=d15ccd6375b738f2ab7e8c107eaa743c&action=click
Last one: GROUP 1: Connections/Integration
Group 1: Throughout the conversation, look for connections to other disciplines and/or other contextual elements and post them here. This includes, but is not limited to: history, anthropology, other stories, modern stories/film, story shapes, biology, sociology, creative writing, etc.