Viral Videos - Do you have a favorite? Discuss one in your next post...

Hello GLPS Intenstive Writing Students,

So far, your blogs are looking good!  If you don't see your name in the right side column, please leave me a comment below with your Class Number follwed by your Family Name and first name, as follows:  20-Kim Tae Hyun - ilovecookies.blogspot.com

By now, you should have:

-a few posts about GLPS (pop song contest, the first few days here, speech preperations etc.),

-a review of either a movie, music, or book that you like (200-300 words) with a picture or video.  

-the Chain Writing essay (look two posts below for guidelines).

***Your next assignment is to comment on a "Viral Video" and embed it in your blog.  To do that, you have to get the "share code" from Youtube and cut and paste it into the "Edit HTML" section of a new post.  We will talk about this in class.  But start thinking about a video you want to write about, answering the following questions:

-How did this video become popular and go "viral"?
-Why do people enjoy it so much?
-Is it's influence positive or negative? As we all know, some viral videos are not positive.

Here's an example of "The Star Wars Kid":



At first, he was the victim of "cyber bullies," but then this happened and he became positively famous:



Whether it's "Charlie Bite Me" or "Double Rainbow Guy,"  your job is to choose a viral video to research and write about.  Find out some background information and give your opinion about why the video is so popular, and if it can be seen as postive, negative, or even both.


Note to Bloggers: Your job is to post as many things on your blog as possible before the end of the camp, and this includes your speeches, presentations, and essays.  Anything and everything so long as it's quality work and formatted properly.  As well, you should leave comments on other blogs and read the work of other students to create a better network.  Have fun, and keep writing!

Remember, the best blogs (two from every class) will be nominated for awards/scholarships at the end of the camp.  Pay attention to detail, and put in a good effort!