Friday, November 14, 2008

Role of Children

Answer the following questions in a short paragraph, 4-5 sentences, and attempt to avoid the pronouns "I" and "My".
  1. Are children treated differently today as compared to Elizabethan times? Why or why not? Explain your answer using examples from the first three scenes and our society.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Romeo and Juliet- Fate vs. Free Choice

The Prologue suggests that the relationship b/t Romeo and Juliet is destined for doom, and during Elizabethan times, people believed that the heavens, stars, and/or spiritual forces guided a soul, or human being towards their intended destination. Thus, the notion of fate. In our time, many believe that we have the power to control our own outcomes, and thus, change the course of own lives if we so desire.

Explain your own feelings about fate.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Short Story Opinion Blog

Similar to a Movie Review, your task is to answer the question: What is the best short story and why? without using a personal pronoun, such as "I" and "We".

Directions:
  1. Focus on the elements that makes your story superior to all others. Therefore, your writing should define the elements and focus on the author's ability to use them. Use at least two substantial reasons for your conclusion of why. Evidence is key.
  2. Respond to someone opinion. In at least two-three sentences, offer feedback to one of your classmates about their perspective. Make sure you are specific in your response to alert the audience to whom your are responding to. Also, remember that all comments should be in the spirit of education. Be nice.
  3. Bring both responses to class to debate your opinion.

Monday, September 22, 2008

Homework for Tuesday-23

  1. Read "The Lady or the Tiger?"(31)
  2. Answer Questions- 1-4 and 1,2
  3. Also, make certain to have finished your "Most Dangerous" Activity from today.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Classification Blog response

  1. Is our ethnicity important in filling out applications?
  2. Why is it common practice in the United States?
  3. What is a generalization?
  4. How do generalizations create bias, stereotypes and effect behavior?

In a well-developed response, post your answers to the above questions under "Comments". Also, cut/paste your answer to be able to bring it to discuss in class Monday.

Monday, September 8, 2008

Homework for Tuesday- Period 4

Prepare for Common Asssessment- Remember, Room 321.
Assisgnmemts:
  1. Literary Terms
  2. Identity Web
  3. Cover Text Book

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

The Big Question

What is the nature of human conflict? In a short response post your answer under "Comments". Also, cut/paste your answer to be able to bring it to discuss in class Tuesday.