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Author: Katherine
Journal: Book Burning and Churches
Orders from the Church Continue reading
New Remix Idea- Katherine
I know that I already posted about my remix, but I have done a ton of brainstorming since then. My new idea is to make a Howler brochure for mothers of Hogwart’s students. Basically, different colors will represent what type of howler your child will receive- red – anger, blue- disappointment, etc. I found instructions on how to make one, so my plan is to make at least one to show the class during my presentation.
Katherine’s Remix Brainstorm
My first idea was to do a collage, because I enjoy doing them and could have fun. Thinking about it in class I feel that may not be ambitious enough. I had a couple ideas whirling about in my head, but none that I could fully be on board with. Im still brainstorming. I could do the collage, but I would like to shoot for something more if I could.
Reading Journal Feb 17
Still Using Magic.
Birgit Wiedl article “Magic for Daily Use and Profit” is the first chapter in Harry Potter and History. Wiedl discusses how magic formed among the cultures of the world before Rowling wrote the beloved story of the boy who lived. The majority of her article illustrates the magic element such as potions, charms, and astrology were used for people to make profit before Snape teaches at Hogwarts. Wield’s research reveals the influence that magic had on our culture, but what if the concept of magic is still influencing us. It is common to shop organically or green today or how politicians exaggerated facts. We may not be under a spell or have to harvest mandrakes, but the magical charm may be hidden under these strategies. Continue reading
Katherine – Reading Journal #1
Talking about Hogwarts leads to the question of which house one belongs in. Hard core fans know their houses and its traits like the back of their hand. Chantel Lavoie discusses in her article, “Safe as Houses Sorting and School Houses at Hogwarts” the role of the houses in the Harry Potter series. Lavoie discusses that due to the mood of the series, Rowling is supporting that Gryffindor and Slytherin are the two best houses out of the four. Lavoie claims this due to the amount of knowledge that the reader acquires from the series about the Slytherin and Gryffindor houses and the little understanding there is given for Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. Continue reading
Testing
I think it worked.
