Please respond to Nicole Nabors visit yesterday by posting and sharing a response on the blog. What did you think about her message and her real life experience? How did it affect you? (If your response is too personal to post, type it up and leave it on my desk).
We're going to be working on a parody of a real newspaper this week. The best place to go is www.theonion.com/content/index.
Check out The Onion by reading some of the articles. Then in groups of 3-4, brainstorm an idea for a newsletter that is a parody of "real news." Each of you will contribute an article/articles and photos (visuals).
BE CREATIVE! The focus here is not to create a tabloid newspaper like the STAR or INQUIRER, but to actually work towards being humorous--to make people laugh like the Daily Show or the Colbert Report. Your parody needs an element of satire--you are making fun of something that actually is serious.
Use Microsoft Publisher to design your newsletter.
Check out the VIDEO BAR for The Onion video parodies.
Parody:
par⋅o⋅dy
/ˈpærədi/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [par-uh-dee] Show IPA noun, plural -dies, verb, -died, -dy⋅ing.
–noun
1. a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing: his hilarious parody of Hamlet's soliloquy.
2. the genre of literary composition represented by such imitations.
3. a burlesque imitation of a musical composition.
4. any humorous, satirical, or burlesque imitation, as of a person, event, etc.
5. the use in the 16th century of borrowed material in a musical setting of the Mass (parody Mass).
6. a poor or feeble imitation or semblance; travesty: His acting is a parody of his past greatness.
–verb (used with object)
7. to imitate (a composition, author, etc.) for purposes of ridicule or satire.
8. to imitate poorly or feebly; travesty.
Origin:
1590–1600; < L parōdia a parody < Gk parōidía a burlesque song or poem. See par-, ode, -y 3
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Nicole's visit yeaterday was very interesting. The day the shooting happened was very close to my birthday. So this hit me. Her story was very interseting, because I didn't know what case this was, until she said the man's name.
I have an infinate amount of respect for Nicole Nabors. I think that she is possibly the strongest woman I have ever met and anyone who is going through a tough physical or mental time could definately look up to her. I think that her message is one of hope and inspiration. She has been through something that would be devestating to anyone and she had something unfairly taken away from her that she had as far as she could remember back. That is why her story is so amazing because she didn't let it get her down, she kept her strong personality and her sense of humor. I really enjoyed having Nicole as a guest speaker because she was so relatable that I wanted to listen to her story and talk with her.
I enjoyed Nicole Nabors visit yesterday. Her words really came through to me. I know I'm going to try to take this class more seriously because I know the arts will stay with me in my future. I think she was very strong for not letting what happened to her and her cousin effect the way she overcame her problems. She is a true inspiration and I will remember her for that. I've decided to even search up her case because I was so interested in her visiting and speaking to us.
Nicole's experience was unbelievable. To think, that a person would actually try to kill an innocent person, just because they were there. Her experience made me rethink my own views on life and helped me realize that no one is immune to pain and that eventually, we all will have to cope and move past these struggles to get a better understanding of ourselves.
Nicole's story was simply incredible. The fact she can come and talk about something like that and share with young writers was very impressive. The hardships she experienced were inspiring and awesome. Her story affected my understanding of trouble, and added to my writing ability by allowing new plots, sensations, and characters into my mind.
I thought that Nicole's message was inspiring. It was amazing that she had the strength to testify, but even more than that that she can open up about her experiences. The fact that friends abandon one in that situation thought was a little bit eye opening to me , if depressing. I found it hard to believe that not a single person outside those individual's families went to visit them while they were recovering. It was an enlightening experience.
I don't much remember Ms. Nabors, except for the fact that she was shot, in a wheelchair, saved the lives of three children, working on three books, and very good-humored. I'd have to say that I enjoyed it, though I didn't feel any more inspired than I would have if I didn't go.
My experience with Nicole Nabors was probably like everyone elses.
I was astonished with her story, and I would never want to go through what she went through. I was also amazed by all of her acomplishments as an independent strong black women, with the navy and everything. No doubt I wish I had the strenge that was instilled in her after her devistating incident. Nicole is a very cool person, I thought she would have been bitter and awkward to be around, but she acts like a real cool down to Earth "homie". I wouldn't mind kicking it with her. I can also tell by her attitude towards life that she doesn't take any crap from anybody, and I think this is what made her so much stronger. I am glad to have met her.
When Nicole visited she made me realize that you should make your dreams become reality. For instance going to college. There are no excuses as to why you can't go. She went through so much and she is still strong. I enjoyed her visit alot.
I enjoyed the speech. It didn't teach me a lesson I didn't know, rather it gave me a new insight into this lesson. I myself have also seen someone die of non- natural causes, the difference being that I didn't know the victim. Life is too precious t be wasted, but whatever happens happens and must be taken care of when encountered. Cause I'm lazy like that.
I thought that Nicole's life experience was very tragic and touched my hear deeply. The message that really came over to me was to never take one's life for granted and always cherrish the people in your life. And also to love your parents unconditionally because they will, at the end of the day, be the ones to stand by you on your bed side holding your hands making sure that you are okay. Her situation will always keep me at afloat in tough situations because there will ultimately be somebody who has it even worse than you. So you shouldn't complain much about your life.
Whitney Lora 03.24.09
I think that her message was really powerful and inspiring. She is a very strong individual to be able to share so openly a traumatic event in her life like that. She kept her composure during the whole thing and she’s really something to admire. Even though Nicole is paralyzed, we saw that she makes the best of her life. I appreciated the fact that she was able to share with us her story because I’m sure everyone in the audience was touched to hear her story. She was very real; she had a good sense a humor which made it easy for us to see the bright side of her situation. For some to be in her situation, they probably would be wound up in self-pity and probably depression but Nicole’s attitude towards her experience was very inspirational. She also stressed the importance of not forgetting the things you’ll learn at SOTA; Nicole said it’s important to take what you learn here and use it throughout the rest of your life. What really stood out to me in Nicole’s story was the fact that even though that stranger that had nothing to do with her, yet in a blink of an eye, he decided that she would be either dead or hurt badly, Nicole asks God to forgive him. She was able to forgive that stranger who caused her so much pain both physically and emotionally. Nicole’s story showed me that when you’re faced with tough times, you have to keep your head up and prevail. I think Nicole should continue to share her story with other schools and other people because the inspiration that story carries can create a great effect in someone else’s life who might be in the same situation, but is still stuck in wallowing in self-pity. I’m sure her story has the power to move others to act upon the situation they might be in.
I think that the experience we had yesterday when we saw Nicole Nabors, was very interesting. She gave me a better understanding of what happens when innocent people get caught in things they have nothing to do with. I think her message was very direct, she was basically saying that if your caught in an abusive relatoinship, then you should do something at the first sign. To me her message was very helping and will give people a good idea of what to do when they see something like what her cousin experienced, going on. Nicole's message had a very touching effect on me because I've seen relatoinships where the male hits on the female, and I've never done anything about it. Thanks to Nicole I now know that you should always do something at the first sign of violence or there may be a terrible outcome.
Nicole Nabors story was so touching and also so emotional she had really went through alot and made it through it all.With Nicole Nabors coming back to school of the arts is a inspiration.I'm looking foward into reading her books about her life and other things.Yesturday was so intresting!!!!
I admired Nicole Nabors and her story has deeply touched me. I respect the fact that she had the strength to come in and tell her story and even tell us her story verbatim. I honestly consider her a hero because if she wasn't there; her 3 younger cousins would've probably been another innocent victim and they're lives may have been taken away. I also appreciate the fact that she realizes that she can't go around hating the world, therefore she learned to forgive so she can go on with her life. I loved her sense of humor...she kept everyone laughing depsite all that she have been through. She will never be able to walk again and yet she still is able to find that certain type of joy in love. You must forgive but NEVER forget.
I think that Nicole Nabor’s message was very clear. She was trying to say that you need to enjoy life at all cost, you may have regrets but everyone does. She also told us that we should keep what we learn in Creative Writing forever. She opened my eyes to realize the brutal reality of what can happen to me after I graduate high school. I think that what happened to Nicole is horrible. They guy that shot her must have had no heart because he killed a mother of three and then tried killed an innocent person. I think that Nicole was just at the wrong place at the wrong time but I think by her being there it saved her cousin’s three children’s lives, I think that Nicole is a hero for that. The fact that she prayed for the guy who killed her really touched my heart. If she’s able to forgive the person who tried to kill her I’m pretty sure that I can forgive anybody for the little things they do to me. I think that Nicole’s incident was an eye-opener for her and all those affected by it. It was definitely an eye-opener for me. I think that Nicole’s incident made her faith stronger and it made me realize that God can do anything as long as you believe in Him and keep your faith.
I think that Nicole Nabor’s message to use was very dear and sincere. I thought that her message was very powerful. It was great how she was able to tell us to stay focused on writing because when we get older we are still going to use it. She put a very positive view to the negative thing that happened to her. She was able to save the lives of her cousins three children, even though she had to get hurt to save their lives. In my eye and I think that in a lot of other peoples eye she is a real hero. She thought me that after you graduate your life really does begin. I know that when she was going to her cousin’s house just to get her hair done she was not planning on seeing her cousin being shot or that she would get shot at, because if she did know that then she would have never gone there. This guy that shot her must have had a really bad life and no heart because he took a mom away from her kids and shot at a innocent girl 13 times but only three of them ended up hitting her. She told us that the guy was right in front of her and he missed ten times I don’t know how you can shot that many times and only three hit her. I really believe that God was with her because the police told her that there were bullets all around the room. He even told her that she had ruined his plain because he was going to kill her cousin and her three kids. The really weird thing is that she got hit in three spots and he was going to kill the three kids. She also mad me realize that when I have a dream that I need to reach for the stars and not accept anything less than that. I was very glad that they brought her to our school because he story was great and interesting; I really paid attention to her story. Her story really effect my life by know that something can happen at anytime and her story is great to know because then I can tell other people about her story. I really look up to her because she is even making books and I pray that they will come out and I would really like to read them all. Thanks for bringing her to come see use I hope that she will be able to come again some time.
The best part of Nicole's visit was her humor. I've heard heartache and pain stories so her story didn't really touch anything in me. But she definitely has experienced life bad with the good. I think her book will let her express her life a lot more.
Thank you, all of you, who posted very heartfelt and sincere responses. You all have impressed me with your sensitivity and compassion for others.
As a former teacher of Nicole, I was so moved by her presentation and the "healing" she is experiencing in life--strength, understanding, and forgiveness. Trust me, I had to force back tears to see her in a wheelchair. She will always be SOTA star.
That's not to say that she wasn't one of the most difficult "kids"
we taught. She turned to Ms. Mendicino when her life got tough.
Several times we butted heads about coming to class on time and missing assignments. I'm sure she remembers that! (Laughing)
You are just beginning a high school career at SOTA. It is a special place where you can share diversity and artistic longings.
Make the most of it. We're here for you---take advantage of it.
Make good friends, but give the love you have to your family. They really are the ones who will be at your side throughout your life.
And be strong--you can surmount all the obstacles placed in front of you--and you never know when you might truly be challenged.
By the way, look up the USS Roosevelt in regard to the War in Iraq. She wasn't kidding about the honor of being a flight deck person.
That ship was very significant in the war. Just imagine those ships going out with bombs and coming back in--and somebody having to direct them onto the ship! I noticed it was not something she wanted to talk about much....
the deck of a ship!
When I first heard Nicole speak, the first thing I noticed were her eyes. When you look at someone's eyes you can easily see the pain and struggle someone has been through. Although Nicole presented a vibrant, lively smile, I saw the sorrow she had once been through. Nicole made us luagh, she made us smile. But most Importantly she made us think. She made me think about my personal choices, and my goals. When you make choices, as simple as spending the night at your cousins home, you change your life. It made me think more and more about my relationships with others as well. Although Nicole was handicapped from her incident, Nothing has stopped her from her own future. With writing, as she once was a creative writing student at SOTA, In phycology and Theology, And in others futures as well. To me she is a hero. To the young people, and there growth, to women, and to anyone who has once given up hope. you make your own decisions, you and only you. Your heroes, like Nicole, or your parents help you along the way. People who listened to her speak, may have been a sister or brother, cousin aunt uncle, Everyone is a son or daugter. your parents and your other heros look out for you and are there. SO step up and speak out. I truley Believe Nicole Nabors has changed us all for life.
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