Yousuf+Karsh+Photo

For your second online discussion, you will do a little research on the photography of Yousuf Karsh. Read the introduction and look through **The Man** and **The Work**. Find out what motivated him and what made him one of the most important photographers of the 20th century. Take notes while researching in preparation for your online discussion. Note his use of lighting, subject matter, content, and composition. //Choose photos that YOU find interesting and want to discuss with your classmates.//

__Quick tip for success:__ write your discussion responses in a word document and proofread, run spell check, read aloud, etc. before copying/pasting text into discussion.

__Scoring:__ You will be graded on your diction, spelling, grammar, thoughtful discussion, GOOD questions posed, answering questions posed by others, etc. This 20pts. will go into your homework grade.

excellent || 3 met expectation || 2 2mistakes || 1-0 3+ mistakes || inspires critical thinking and do not just elicit a 'yes' or 'no' answer || good critical thinking question. || question is too simple or does not inspire critical thinking ||  || evidence from photograph ||  ||   ||   || (used only the title of the photograph referred to in subject line) || perfect! ||  ||   ||   || appropriate. ||  ||   ||   || and appropriate for age level. ||  ||   ||   || 4pts - posted thoughtful question 4pts.- posted thoughtful comment 4pts.- followed all formatting directions (use only the title of the photograph you are referring to in the subject line) 4pts. -vocabulary use 4pts. -writing conventions
 * criteria || 4
 * posted thoughtful questions || Clearly articulated question
 * posted thoughtful comments || all statements are backed by
 * followed all formatting directions
 * vocabulary use || vocabulary used corectly when
 * writing conventions || spelling, grammar, clarity, flow,

__** Here are the guidelines: **__ 1. When you start a discussion, please use only the title of the photograph in the subject line. 2. Give well-intentioned, knowledgeable, and articulate responses. You will be graded based on your ability to make observations and inferences, use vocabulary (lighting, texture, composition, etc) and ask good questions. 3. Remember to use complete sentences and Standard English. 4. This assignment is worth 20 points toward your homework grade (10pts/posting) 5. Be open-minded!

Good luck and have fun!