Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Not Black and White.

Dr. Stueck often has his classes practice shading. Each year, each of Stueck's classes are instructed to draw a rectangular box that starts at the blackest of black and ends with the most pure white. One partcularly capable student has produced a piece where it is perfectly impossible to differentiate between the colors. The colors are faded with such precision there are not clearly defined colors. At one end there is the deepest and darkest black. Nothing can penetrate or shine through this obscurity. At this corner no white is visible whatsoever. However, as you travel towards the opposite side it becomes cloudy. At this gray phase there is white yet it is not obviously white. It is certainly lighter than the pitch black of before, yet it is still tainted. As the strip fades out, the more prominent the white becomes, as if it has piercedthe surface of the dreary black before. The closer to clean the strip gets, the more encouraging it looks. Finally at the undoubtedly completely white end, the stip is positively gleaming. It looks fresh, energetic, and holds possibility. It's funny how this one strip contains so many colors yet no distinct colors at all. It is of one yet it is comprised of so many differents. It is unclear.

The Real Board.


When in English class, it is practically impossible to miss the dry-erase board located at the very front of our classroom. The board, at the moment, is blank, yet even still we can see the possibility it holds. With its pristine vacancy, it is undoubtedly so clean it would be completely acceptable in any operating room.

Our dry-erase board is so vast that it is perfectly perceptible even when Mr. Connell partially hinders our views when sharing his knowledge with us, often using energetic motions and gestures. Mr. Connell being an uncommonly "tall" man, this is no small feat. Its immensity also provides with us with more room to share our genius and learn from our scholarly classmates.

The rectangular shape of our board is impeccable. It is flawlessly symmetrical, with equal, congruent sides.

Edgar Allan Poe, who is an imperative part of our class, presides in the corner of our dry-erase board. I know, its crazy-- we are so exceptional that Poe chooses to take part in our class every day. That is certainly something that not every English class can say.

This board was clearly built meticulously. Not only was it created with style in mind but it is practical too. Assembled on to the underside of the board, is a well-designed ledge perfect for holding markers and other necessary accessories.

In the corner opposite of Edgar, crucial cleaning supplies await. They are conveniently located making them accessible at any given time.

Even though our lovely English teacher is not the most festive of all teachers, our board has been decorated anonymously, undoubtedly by some merry individual. The delightful string of paper snowflakes radiates cheer.

Our marvelous dry-erase board is indisputably one of a kind. It offers charm and mystery at the same time. It is vague yet unique.

It is....

Complex to the utmost.


Tuesday, November 28, 2006

The Board.

The board, which is located at the front of our classroom, is blank at the moment. Although it is a bit vague, at least it is clean.
Our board is fairly big. This is good, as it presents a lot of space.
The board is a rectangular shape. It is very nice indeed, very symmetrical, with sides of equal length.
The board is white, again, it is immaculately clean.
Edgar Allan Poe, a vital part of our class, is hanging on the corner of our board.
The board is very practical in that it has a ledge built onto its bottom. The ledge is made for holding markers and other necessary accessories.
At the far corner of the board sits cleaning supplies. Obviously the supplies are essential, so it is very convenient that they are so well-located.
The board is slightly festive at this time due to the approaching Holiday season.
The board is getting more interesting....

The Board.

The board, which is located at the front of our classroom, is blank at the moment. Although it is a bit vague, at least it is clean.
Our board is fairly big. This is good, as it presents a lot of space.
The board is a rectangular shape. It is very nice indeed, very symmetrical, with sides of equal length.
The board is white, again, it is immaculately clean.
Edgar Allan Poe, a vital part of our class, is hanging on the corner of our board.
The board is very practical in that it has a ledge built onto its bottom. The ledge is made for holding markers and other necessary accessories.
At the far corner of the board sits cleaning supplies. Obviously the supplies are essential, so it is very convenient that they are so well-located.
The board is slightly festive at this time due to the approaching Holiday season.
The board is getting more interesting....

The Simple Board

The board is blank, but at least it is clean.
It is big, which presents a lot of space.
It is retangular with sides equal in length.
It is white, but again, at least it is clean.
Edgar Allan Poe is hanging in the corner of the board. He's chilling out.
It has a very convenient ledge for markers.
It also has cleaning supplies on the ledge. These are very convenient and come in handy.
It's slightly decorated at the moment with paper snowflakes.
The board is still quite boring...

The Simplest Board

The board is blank.
It is big.
It is retangular.
It is white.
Edgar Allan Poe is hanging in the corner of the board.
It has a place for markers.
It also has cleaning supplies on the ledge.
It's slightly decorated at the moment.
The board is quite boring...