After reading the article and after reviewing the questions, how do you feel about immigration in the U.S.? What is your opinion about illegal aliens? How do you think the U.S. Government should handle issues with illegal immigrants?
11-14-08
After reading and discussing the article from Oxford University about the list of Top Ten Irritating Phrases, why do you think we create these phrases? Where do they come from? What makes a saying or a phrase popular that people use them all the time? Why do they then fade out?
As we read Twilight, each week I will ask to to write a paragraph that includes any questions, comments, reflections, connections, and/or thoughts about the book. Be sure that you write in complete sentences and that your paragraph has a strong introduction, ample details, and a solid conclusion. You may comment to one another's blogs and I encourage you to do so. I will comment on your responses as well. I look forward to reading your blog responses!
10-31-08
Why do you think Bella fainted? When do you think she'll find out about Edward? How will she find out? What do you think?
11-07-08
What do you think about werewolves and vampires? Do you believe in such things? Why do you think people are so fascinated by the supernatural?
12-5-08
What special "talents" does Edward seem to have? How do you think he knew that Bella was about to get jumped?
Why does Bella accept that fact that Edward is a vampire so quickly?
How would you react if something like this happened to you?
12-22-08
Why do you think Bella is so intrigued by Edward possibly of being a vampire? Who then should she be afraid of Edward is one of the "good" guys? Also, who else should Bella be afraid of and does Edward need to be afraid as well?
As we read Swallowing Stones, each week I will ask to to write a paragraph that includes any questions, comments, reflections, connections, and/or thoughts about the book. Be sure that you write in complete sentences and that your paragraph has a strong introduction, ample details, and a solid conclusion. You may comment to one another's blogs and I encourage you to do so. I will comment on your responses as well. I look forward to reading your blog responses!
10-31-08
In Swallowing Stones, do you think Micheal feels guilt for what he did? Do you think he will own up to firing the gun? What do you think you would do in his situation?
11-7-08
Please summarize what we have read in the book thus far. Then, write a reaction...try starting with "I think...or I don't think that..."
12-5-08
What does Michael continue to do every night? Who notices ?
Where has Jenna’s boyfriend , Jason , been ?
Gun control is an issue that affects everyone’s emotions in powerful ways. How do you stand on the issue ?
12-22-08
Do you think the police will find out who shot the gun? What would it take for you to admit to such a crime? Do you even think that a crime was commited? Why or why not?
After viewing the video clips, and after reading the article on gangs, react to what you've read and viewed. What do you think? Why? Write openly about your thoughts on gangs.
http://www.gangsandkids.com/gstory.html#metaphor
You have read about Bethany and how she survived a shark attack while surfing in Hawaii Watch the video clip of Bethany and write a blog about how you would have reacted and dealt with such a crisis. Would you have reacted the same way? Would you have done something differently? Explain...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duelon0MF2o&NR=1
