5.30.13- Essay

5.29.13- Body Paragraph + Works Cited + Intro

Cause and Effect

Introduction

Can you imagine living in a world without music? Music is sometimes taken for granted. Music is sometimes considered useless. But in reality, music does more than you think. It can change your mood or idea in a heartbeat. Music is important. It can get a message out, it can change your mood, it can support you, it can do countless things! I quote Langston Hughes,

“Life is for the living.

Death is for the dead.

Let life be like music. 

And death a note unsaid.” 

― Langston Hughes, The Collected Poems

#1 Body Paragraph

Music is important because it can send a certain message because the lyrics can convey a idea or thought. Everyone can connect over music. "Music is a universal language. It inspires common human feelings and bridges gaps between cultures that spoken languages cannot." (ezinearticles) This means that people can connect over many different thoughts. Therefore, the lyrics or tune can send a certain message. "It brings people together and creates universal community." (ezinearticles) In one line or verse, music can express your thoughts in ways that don't require spoken words.

#2 Body Paragraph

Music can change your mood because the lyrics or the rhythm are able to change your thoughts, therefore changing your mood. It makes all kinds of changes. "It can change a difficult mood and make it happy or excited; it can change a light mood and take it deeper and more profound." (ezinearticles) All kinds of music can change your mood in all different ways. It's scientifically proven! "Music can stimulate your body to produce serotonin (the happiness hormone) and so elevate your mood." (2knowmyself) Since music seems to change your mood, scientists researched it and now it is evidentially proven.

#3 Body Paragraph

Music helps the brain learn and be interested in learning. Scientists have even proved it! "It is scientifically proven that music enhances brain functioning. Playing music uses many brain functions simultaneously: motor control, imagination, hearing, sight, memory, etc." (ezinearticles) This means that when you listen to music, your brain is working on all your senses and enhancing them. Music also changes other things. "Music can alter your brain wave pattern." (2knowmyself) In this way, music can change many things about you at any given time, including moods, ideas, and even your brain waves.

Conclusion

All in all, music is valuable and powerful. It is used in all different ways, and causes all different things. If music keeps being created and used, I believe that this world will discover many other kinds of music and develop a better appreciation of music itself. 

Works Cited:

Maxwell, Mark. "7 Top Reasons Why Music is So Important." Ezine Articles, Published: 15 May 2007 Read: 15 May 2013.

http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Top-Reasons-Why-Music-is-So-Important&id=566580

Radwan, M.Farouk. "Using Music to Change Your Mood." 2KnowMyself, Published: 22 October 2011 Read: 22 May 2013.

http://www.2knowmyself.com/Music_therapy/changing_your_mood_using_music_stress

5.29.13- Body Paragraph + Works Cited + Intro

Introduction

Music is sometimes taken for granted. Music is sometimes considered useless. But in reality, music does more than you think. It can change your mood or idea in a heartbeat. I quote Langston Hughes,

“Life is for the living.

Death is for the dead.

Let life be like music. 

And death a note unsaid.” 

― Langston Hughes, The Collected Poems

#1 Body Paragraph

Music is important because it can send a certain message because the lyrics can convey a idea or thought. Everyone can connect over music. "Music is a universal language. It inspires common human feelings and bridges gaps between cultures that spoken languages cannot." (ezinearticles) This means that people can connect over many different thoughts. Therefore, the lyrics or tune can send a certain message. "It brings people together and creates universal community." (ezinearticles) In one line or verse, music can express your thoughts in ways that don't require spoken words.

#2 Body Paragraph

Music can change your mood because the lyrics or the rhythm are able to change your thoughts, therefore changing your mood. It makes all kinds of changes. "It can change a difficult mood and make it happy or excited; it can change a light mood and take it deeper and more profound." (ezinearticles) All kinds of music can change your mood in all different ways. It's scientifically proven! "Music can stimulate your body to produce serotonin (the happiness hormone) and so elevate your mood." (2knowmyself) Since music seems to change your mood, scientists researched it and now it is evidentially proven.

#3 Body Paragraph

Music helps the brain learn and be interested in learning. Scientists have even proved it! "It is scientifically proven that music enhances brain functioning. Playing music uses many brain functions simultaneously: motor control, imagination, hearing, sight, memory, etc." (ezinearticles) This means that when you listen to music, your brain is working on all your senses and enhancing them. Music also changes other things. "Music can alter your brain wave pattern." (2knowmyself) In this way, music can change many things about you at any given time, including moods, ideas, and even your brain waves.

Conclusion

All in all, music is valuable and powerful. It is used in all different ways, and causes all different things. If music keeps being created and used, I believe that this world will discover many other kinds of music and develop a better appreciation of music itself. 

Resources:

Maxwell, Mark. "7 Top Reasons Why Music is So Important." Ezine Articles, Published: 15 May 2007 Read: 15 May 2013.

http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Top-Reasons-Why-Music-is-So-Important&id=566580

Radwan, M.Farouk. "Using Music to Change Your Mood." 2KnowMyself, Published: 22 October 2011 Read: 22 May 2013.

http://www.2knowmyself.com/Music_therapy/changing_your_mood_using_music_stress

5.28.13- Works Cited

Maxwell, Mark. "7 Top Reasons Why Music is So Important." Ezine Articles, Published: 15 May 2007 Read: 15 May 2013.

http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Top-Reasons-Why-Music-is-So-Important&id=566580

Radwan, M.Farouk. "Using Music to Change Your Mood." 2KnowMyself, Published: 22 October 2011 Read: 22 May 2013.

http://www.2knowmyself.com/Music_therapy/changing_your_mood_using_music_stress

5.28.13- Body Paragraph

#1 Body Paragraph

Music is important because it can send a certain message because the lyrics can convey a idea or thought. Everyone can connect over music. "Music is a universal language. It inspires common human feelings and bridges gaps between cultures that spoken languages cannot." (ezinearticles) This means that people can connect over many different thoughts. Therefore, the lyrics or tune can send a certain message. "It brings people together and creates universal community." (Ezine Articles) In one line or verse, music can express your thoughts in ways that don't require spoken words.

#2 Body Paragraph

Music can change your mood because the lyrics or the rhythm are able to change your thoughts, therefore changing your mood. It makes all kinds of changes. "It can change a difficult mood and make it happy or excited; it can change a light mood and take it deeper and more profound." (ezinearticles) All kinds of music can change your mood in all different ways. It's scientifically proven! "Music can stimulate your body to produce serotonin (the happiness hormone) and so elevate your mood." (2knowmyself) Since music seems to change your mood, scientists researched it and now it is evidentially proven.

#3 Body Paragraph

Music enhances brain functioning and makes it more enjoyable. Scientists have even proved it! "It is scientifically proven that music enhances brain functioning. Playing music uses many brain functions simultaneously: motor control, imagination, hearing, sight, memory, etc." (ezinearticles)

5.24.13- Body Paragraph

#1 Body Paragraph

Music is important because it can send a certain message because the lyrics can convey a idea or thought. Everyone can connect over music. "Music is a universal language. It inspires common human feelings and bridges gaps between cultures that spoken languages cannot." (ezinearticles) This means that people can connect over many different thoughts. Therefore, the lyrics or tune can send a certain message. "It brings people together and creates universal community." (Ezine Articles) In one line or verse, music can express your thoughts in ways that don't require spoken words.

#2 Body Paragraph

Music can change your mood because the lyrics or the rhythm are able to change your thoughts, therefore changing your mood. It makes all kinds of changes. "It can change a difficult mood and make it happy or excited; it can change a light mood and take it deeper and more profound." (ezinearticles) All kinds of music can change your mood in all different ways. It's scientifically proven! "Music can stimulate your body to produce serotonin (the happiness hormone) and so elevate your mood." (2knowmyself) Since music seems to change your mood, scientists researched it and now it is evidentially proven.

5.23.13- Body Paragraph

#1 Body Paragraph

Music is important because it can send a certain message because the lyrics can convey a idea or thought. "Music is a universal language. It inspires common human feelings and bridges gaps between cultures that spoken languages cannot." (ezinearticles) This means that people can connect over many different thoughts. Therefore, the lyrics or tune can send a certain message. "Music can express your life in a simple verse." (Goodreads) In one line or verse, music can express your thoughts in ways that don't require spoken words.

5.22.13- Paragraphs/Sentences

Central Idea:

Music is important because it is a way to get a message out that can change your mood and inspire you. The lyrics can convey a certain message and help support you or change your mood if you want to connect with others over certain thoughts and ideas.

My Organizer:

Central Idea

Cause #1

Effect #1

Cause #2

Effect #2

Cause #3

Effect #3

Body Paragraphs:

3

Topic Sentences for each Body Paragraphs:

#1 Sentence

Music can send a certain message because the lyrics can convey a idea or thought.

#2 Sentence

Music can change your mood because the lyrics or the rhythm are able to change your thoughts, therefore changing your mood.

#3 Sentence

Music inspires people because they can connect over similar thoughts or ideas.

5.21.13- Home

This is my home writing for TODAYYY it's TUESDAYYY and it's SUNNAYYY (sunny not sunday)

Today my brothers getting his confirmation he's getting confirmed into the Catholic church and my grandma and my grandpa are here cause it's special and my grandpa is Joey's sponsor cause everyone has one and my brothers is my grandpa hey 💁

I wonder if you can see the emojis the problem is you cant communicate through the computer screen oh no I'm just hoping you can see this 🌹 did u see the rose its there for sure to me I guess it depends whether or not your on a device that will show it but I can't tell okay then I'm done now until next time BYEEEEEEE

From Helen

5.21.13- Central Idea/Graphic Organizer

Central Idea:

Music is important because it is a way to get a message out that can change your mood and inspire you. The lyrics can convey a certain message and help support you or change your mood if you want to connect with others over certain thoughts and ideas.

My Graphic Organizer:

Letter E

Central Idea

Cause #1

Cause #2

Cause #3

Effect #1

Effect #2

Effect #3

5.17.13- Cause and Effect Outline

Cause and Effect Research Outline

Event: Why music is important.

 

Cause: Sub-categories 1. It is a way to get a message out. Evidence link(s): http://www.searchquotes.com/search/Why_Music_Is_Important/ 2. Different types of songs can change your mood. Evidence link(s): http://rateyourmusic.com/board_message/message_id_is_975491 3. It inspires people. Evidence link(s): http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Top-Reasons-Why-Music-is-So-Important&id=566580

Effect:   Sub-categories 1. The lyrics can convey a certain message. Evidence link(s): http://www.lyrics.com/ 2. "When you're happy you dance to the beat, but when you're sad you understand the lyrics." Music and lyrics can change your mood and also help you relate to your current mood. Evidence link(s): http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/music 3. People connect over thoughts and similarities. Evidence link(s): http://www.music-discussion.com/forum.php

 

 

5.15.13- Cause and Effect Categories

Putting Information into Categories   Begin with CAUSES and EFFECTS. Break the causes and effects into smaller SUB-CATEGORIES. When you’re happy with your sites, fill in the chart below to share with the class.   What is the Event or Issue? Music, and why it is important.   EFFECT: Sub-categories -The lyrics can convey a certain message. http://www.lyrics.com/ -"When you're happy you dance to the beat, but when you're sad you understand the lyrics." Music and lyrics can change your mood and also help you relate to your current mood. http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/music -People connect over thoughts and similarities.   CAUSE: Sub-categories -It is a way to get a message out. -Different types of songs can change your mood. -It inspires people. http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Top-Reasons-Why-Music-is-So-Important&id=566580

5.14.13- Cause and Effect Topic Plan

1.    Choose an event you will create a digital essay about

2.    Write the event first

Music/Singing (and why it's important)

3.    List as many causes as you can think of for the event (minimum 3)

-It is a way to get a message out.

-It inspires people.

-Different types of songs can change your mood.

-Anyone can create anything they like.

4.    List as many effects as you can (minimum 3)

-People connect over thoughts and similarities.

-"When you're happy you dance to the beat, but when you're sad you understand the lyrics." Music and lyrics can change your mood and also help you relate to your current mood.

-The lyrics can convey a certain message.

-Overall, singing and music inspires people and changes their views and emotions on topics. :)

5.    Think about your platform

iMovie

6.    Research your event

 

Cause(s)  à  Event/Issue  à  Effect(s)

 

 

Causes	Event/Issue	Effects

 

5.13.13- Cause and Effect Lists

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY?

Sleeping

Not being annoyed by my brother

Swimming

Spending time with people I like

Weekends

Friends

Audrey

Bridget

Elyse

Claire

Rachel

Music

My family

Holidays

My birthdays

Dancing

Photography

Singing

My iPad

Soccer

Reading

John Green books

Movies

Internet

Wifi

Color

Food

Candy

Mrs. Roberts

Yay

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT?

Soccer

Reading

Writing

Food

Sports

Sleeping

All the iDevices

Friends

Music

People and things that make music

John Green books

Percussion

Photography

Bullying

Life

iPads

Computers

I know about this list

And I know that I was going to write all that

Because I know about it

Yay

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT?

I wanna know more about the stuff above

Photography

Singing

Dancing

Music

John Green books

My camp LOMC

My other theater camp that doesn't have a name oops

Zambia

My family?

My friends?

When I'm going to Chicago to visit Kiri my cousin

My OTHER OTHER camp copneconic however you spell that

Bullying

5.8.13- Cause and Effect Examples

Cause and Effect Examples  

(from Read-Write-Think by NCTE)

Personal Examples:

• The boy missed the bus because he overslept.

• As a result of the ice on the sidewalk, the girl fell.

• Since the man was speeding, he got a ticket.

• The girl didn’t do her homework.  Consequently, she had to miss recess.

• Janice got an A on her science test due to the fact that she studied very hard.

• It was raining, so the trip to the beach was cancelled.

• The food in the refrigerator spoiled because the electricity went out.

• Lightening hit the pine tree, which led to it falling and blocking the road.

• Susan didn’t read the recipe carefully, and thus her cookies did not turn out as she had expected.

Your Personal Examples –don’t forget to use a signal word or phrase!

1. Elyse forgot to water the plant, which lead to it dying.

2. Since Audrey read the instructions carefully, she got a A on her project.

3. Bridget got soaked because she left her coat at home.

Scientific and Political Examples – don’t forget to use a signal phrase!

• Many scientists believe that the extinction of the dinosaurs occurred as a result of a large meteorite hitting the Earth millions of years ago.

• Tsunamis are created when tectonic plates under the ocean shift, leading to an underwater earthquake.

• The Stamp Act enraged the colonists, which caused the Revolutionary War.

• John attached a copper wire to each terminal of a battery and then to a light bulb. Due to the fact that copper is a conductor, the light bulb went on.

• The wasteful energy use of many Americans has resulted in global warming.

• When water molecules come into contact with a heat source, they begin to move very quickly, causing the water to boil. 

• The Exxon Valdez oil spill dumped thousand of gallons of oil into the ocean, leading to devastating long-term effects on the seal population in Alaska.

Your Scientific and Political Examples –don’t forget to use a signal word or phrase!

1. Many people don't throw away their trash, which caused pollution.

2. If a president steps down, it leads to a new election.

3. If the weather is cold, it causes the water to turn to ice.

5.7.13- SWT

This is my SWT well clearly I mean you can read I hope cause you've gotten this far :D I just realized that at one point it will be 11.12.13 the date will be but yes that will be entertaining I got 4/6 on my cause and effect essay which I consider good cause yanno Riley I think got 1/6 so I'll take it I like writing like this endlessly even though its kinda confusing it works I think lalalala 💃🎉🎊🎋 partay in the blogger post come join my party there's complimentary cake right here ---> 🍰 and if you can't see your cake oh sorry just picture it let me describe it it's vanilla and has strawberry filling with vanilla birthday cake frosting that's delicious and melty and then then there's a strawberry on top but now I have to go bye from Helen

5.6.13- SWT

Thiiiissss IS mySWT. yeah I meant to write it like that I was singing it silently haha so that's what it sounds (or looks like) in text writing.
I'm gonna writ3 my E's (3*) with thr33's so k33p up thank you v3ry much. Sorry it's kinda confusing and y3s I hav3 to writ3 slow3r now caus3 I gotta add the thr33's.
I'm going to stop now.
S acred
W riting
T ime
That's SWT fo ya. Simple huh yes I thought so too :) did you know that if you never end a sentence then the human brain reads it fast and rushed and like you were actually saying it fast with no breaths but your actually just thinking in your brain and did u know your brain did it right then cool bye from Helen (137)

PART TWO THE EPIC JOURNEY that makes my SWT seem official and epic and awesome and lalalala yeah you're probably thinking "WHAT IS THIS GIRL DOING WHERE IS SHE GOING" but idk I guess my brain gears spin fast. At least that would make sense oh well lets move on my fingers hurt cause I type fast cause I have to get my thoughts on paper before I get a new one it just never ends AHH
big ideas big thoughts fast brain :D
It's helpful sometimes but in situations like this I guess it's helpful cause I have ideas and my mind isn't blank it's like a party with cupcakes come visit some time but it's hurtful sometimes (non helpful) cause my fingers hurt from writing so much haha see what I did there my fingers hurt so it's defined as hurtful/non helpful yeah idk bye again from Helen (151 for only the 2nd half aww yeah)

(288 WORDS IN ALL AND ALL I DID WAS WRITE THE PARTY IN MY BRAIN ONLINE AND BY THE WAY IT DOESN'T INCLUDE THIS LITTLE LAST NOTE BYE BYE ADIOS BYEEEEEEEEE)

5.3.13- Home

Today we went to the Rouge River. It was my first time, because I was sick on the day we went in the fall. I was in group #10 with Joseph, Brenden, and Azaria.
Our station order:
Benthic
Physical
Chemical
My favorite was the Benthic station because we got to go into the water with waders. The flow of the stream always felt like it was pulling you down, and when you went deeper in the water, your legs and feet were being squished by the pressure. It felt weird but cool haha.

Helen