Monday, August 13, 2007

Harry Potter, "MINILESSE!"

So as Em and I were discussing some fun Harry Potter imagery this morning I said, "Man! That's a mini Humanities paper right there!" And Em was like, "we should put that on the blog and everybody could do one!" So here we are.

It's very simple, really. As simple as Hermione passing her O.W.L.'s. You just think of an image or theme or something that stuck with you from the last book, then stand in front of your computer, turning on that spot, while pointing your wand at the screen and shout, "minilesse!" and voila, a small, shortened condensed essay appears on the screen! This can take anywhere from 5 minutes to 5 hours to master, but just use the time you have.

Intro sentence
3 supporting reasons
Conclusion sentence

Then make sure to post it with the Title as Minilesse Your Name, and the title. That's it. Share some intellectual gymnastics! And if you can't think of one, feel free to use one from this list. And feel free to pass this on to other friends, and write more than one! I'll go first...

Horcruxes vs. Hallows: The power of our choices.
Snape: Coward or Captain?
Sorting it Out: the role of the Sorting Hat
To Have and to Hold: Symbology in the objects of Harry Potter #7
What's in a Name? Symbology in Character's names and attributes.

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