Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Am Enc 11/30- Role Models

In a well-organized five sentence minimum paragraphy with proper spelling, grammar, and mechanics, respond to the following prompt.  Please remember to type your name on your blog.
Name someone whose morality and choices you admire.  Why do you admire this person?

Sunday, November 28, 2010

World Ex 11/29- "Harrison Bergeron"

In a minimum four sentence response using proper grammar, spelling, and mechanics, respond to the following:
Are equality and sameness synonymous?  Why or why not?

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

World Ex- "This Too Is Everything"

 Keeping a positive frame of mind is easier said than done, but it is key to our overall happiness and success in life. In our society, often reports of genocide, starvation, violence, and hate outbalance those of respect, love, and kindess.  Therefore, my question for you is simple- how do you stay positive in such a negative world?

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

American Encounters- The Unwounded

"In war there are no unwounded soliders."  -Jose Narosky

In one, well-organized paragraph, explain this quote.  What does it mean?  How can claim be possible?   Use examples from things you have read, heard, or experienced to connect this to your everyday life.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

World Ex 11/15- Right and Wrong

The pre-reading question today is two-fold-
1) Is it ever wrong to do the right thing?
2) Is it ever right to do the wrong thing?
Give examples of each in your response. 

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

World Ex- Challenges

Why do some survive a challenge or difficulty while others do not?  Respond in a five sentence paragraph with your name at the top.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Rip Van You!

Suppose that you walked into the woods one day and met some strange-looking people. After having drunk their liquor you sleep for twenty years. What changes do you see in society after a twenty year sleep? Entitle your narrative “Rip Van (your name).”