The presentation I enjoyed the most was Alexis’s presentation on the song “Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith. This presentation stood out to me, because it was one of the only presentations that were personal, and I couldn’t imagine how hard it must’ve been to write about and present her project. Many people, including myself listen to music to help cope with hard times, get excited on game day, and anything else you could think of. I thought it was really cool how her entire family comes together through that one song in remembrance of her sister. There are a few songs that I’ll listen to and I’ll be reminded of certain memories from the past, but I have never dedicated a song to someone, and my entire family doesn’t share a bond through one song like she does. I believe by choosing the essay, Alexis was able to say exactly what she wanted to say and deliver her presentation the best way she possibly could. You can put more emotion into your writing, because it’s easier to put them on paper, rather than speaking into a microphone or staring into a camera, especially with such a personal topic that Alexis decided to choose.
I’m glad that you enjoyed Alexis’s presentation. Her story’s personal specifics definitely brought the ideas that we’ve talked about in class alive. Keep in mind, as you compose your final, multimodal essay that you can make a short video without actually appearing on camera. I bet you could even make a fine short video without even using your voice (so long as it is paired with your text). Thank you for your thoughts! 3/3