Monday, September 19, 2011

Close Reading Project


My project this week is to do a "close reading" of any subject.  Since I love tap dancing, I thought this video of Gene Kelly would be the perfect thing to observe and describe.  I already tap dance, but my new goal in life is to be able roller skate as well!  I'm thinking I would have the best act in the Variety Show with this!

Observe:                                                                             Infer:
Sound: rhythmic, drumming, sharp, resonant                          Joyful
Skating Motion: smooth, graceful, elegant, swift                      Blissful
Tapping Motion: quick, sharp, wild, exciting                            Content
Arm Movement: slapping, waving, swinging,                            Excited
Use of Space: wide, aggressive, turning                                  Enthusiastic
Facial Expression: blissful, content, hopeful                            Playful

Claim:

In this scene from Its Always Fair Weather, Gene Kelly's graceful skating, hopeful facial expression, and sharp, exciting tap dancing create a sense of blissful enthusiasm.

1 comment:

  1. Best thing EVER. I'm voting for you, so you WILL learn how to do this. Not optional.

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