"If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange these apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas."
— George Bernard Shaw
Last week, we looked at numerous statistics about sexual assault and bullying. What stood out? Why? How did seeing those statistics make you feel? Why?
Last week, we looked at numerous statistics about sexual assault and bullying. What stood out? Why? How did seeing those statistics make you feel? Why?
Let's face it! Sometimes we do things that make us want to hide under a rock until the end of the year. Describe an embarrassing moment (or two) that you have had and what you did as a result. Be detailed!
Let's face it! Sometimes we do things that make us want to hide under a rock until the end of the year. Describe an embarrassing moment (or two) that you have had and what you did as a result. Be detailed!
What is something that you are good at that very few people know about? Explain. What is something that you wish you were good at but aren't? Why do you wish you were good at it?
What is something that you are good at that very few people know about? Explain. What is something that you wish you were good at but aren't? Why do you wish you were good at it?
Movies, like books, can sometimes affect people in many ways. The above clip is a scene from Sophie's Choice. In this scene, the main character is entering a concentration camp, and she must choose which child to save. This is an incredibly moving scene. A mother must decide which child will live (for now) and which will die at the hands of the Nazis. She cannot chose until the very last moment. I can't imagine making that choice. What would I do? If I survived the camp, how would I live with the guilt? The sense of overwhelming hopelessness and terror of the scene consume me every time I watch it.
Think of some movies that have affected you in some way. What is one powerful movie moment? Why is it so powerful? How does it affect you when you see it? Why?
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Movies, like books, can sometimes affect people in many ways. The above clip is a scene from Titanic.
This scene shows the ship sinking and people scrambling to escape. Instead of fleeing the ship, the musicians decide to play and go down with the ship. While they are playing, there are scenes of others preparing to die with the ship. The song they are playing, "Nearer my God to Thee," makes the scene even more poignant as the people are, in fact, preparing to meet their maker. This scene brings tears to my eyes whenever I see it. The musicians are so brave, playing to give people a last bit of peace as the ship goes down. I think to myself, Would I be brave enough to face death as calmly as these people are? What would I do if on the Titanic? Imagine how afraid they are.
Think of some movies that have affected you in some way. What is one powerful movie moment? Why is it so powerful? How does it affect you when you see it? Why?
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Movies, like books, can sometimes affect people in many ways. The above clip is the ending of Dead Poets Society; one of my absolute favorite movies. This is a powerful scene in the movie when the meek, scared Todd Anderson finally finds his voice. He finds the strength to stand up for what he believes in. Everytime I see this scene (even when just watching the clip) I tear up. I am so moved by the fact that Todd, of all people, would stand up and honor his teacher by defying the headmaster. I think that he is so brave and fantastic. Just thinking about it gives me the chills.
Think of some movies that have affected you in some way. What is one powerful movie moment? Why is it so powerful? How does it affect you when you see it? Why?
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Which character from Lord of the Rings would you say you are the most like? Why? Which character do you think you would want to be your best friend? Why? Be sure to fully explain your answer.
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Which character from Lord of the Rings would you say you are the most like? Why? Which character do you think you would want to be your best friend? Why? Be sure to fully explain your answer.
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Which character from Lord of the Rings would you say you are the most like? Why? Which character do you think you would want to be your best friend? Why? Be sure to fully explain your answer.
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You have just recognized the girl or guy in the elevator with you. She/he is the person you loved from afar in high school but never asked out. The elevator stops between floors. You two are alone and stuck for at least an hour. What do you do? Why?
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You have just recognized the girl or guy in the elevator with you. She/he is the person you loved from afar in high school but never asked out. The elevator stops between floors. You two are alone and stuck for at least an hour. What do you do? Why?
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You have just recognized the girl or guy in the elevator with you. She/he is the person you loved from afar in high school but never asked out. The elevator stops between floors. You two are alone and stuck for at least an hour. What do you do? Why?
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If you could have dinner with three FICTIONAL characters, who would they be? Why these FICTIONAL characters? What would you like to ask them or talk about with them? Why? The FICTIONAL characters can come from movies, books, plays, legends, games or television shows.
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If you could have dinner with three FICTIONAL characters, who would they be? Why these FICTIONAL characters? What would you like to ask them or talk about with them? The FICTIONAL characters can come from movies, books, plays, legends, games, or television shows.
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If you could have dinner with three FICTIONAL characters, who would they be? Why would you chose these FICTIONAL characters? What would you like to ask them or talk to them about? Why? These FICTIONAL characters can come books, movies, T.V. show, plays, legends or video games.
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"There are three rules for writing a good novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are." - W. Somerset Maugham
If you could determine the three rules for a good novel, what would they be? Why? You CANNOT simply say things like, "Make it interesting" or "Make it exciting." You need to determine three specific rules that make a good novel.
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"There are three rules for writing a good novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are." - W. Somerset Maugham
If you could determine the three rules for a good novel, what would they be? Why? You CANNOT simply say things like, "Make it intresting" or "Make it exciting." You need to determin three specific rules that make a good novel.
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"There are three rules for writing a good novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are." - W. Somerset Maugham
If you could determine the three rules for a good novel, what would they be? Why? You CANNOT simply say things like, "Make it interesting" or "Make it exciting." You need to determine three specific rules that make a good novel.
Be sure to adhere to the blog guidelines, or you will receive no higher than a 50.
The first person to post gets to determine the topic. You MUST respond to the topic posted by the first person. Also, make sure to choose a topic that your classmates can actually discuss.
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Some of you need to reread the blog guidelines, as you are losing credit for making the same mistakes over and over again.
The first person to post gets to determine the topic. You MUST respond to the topic posted by the first person to post. Also, make sure to choose a topic that your classmates can discuss.
Be sure to adhere to the blog guidelines, or you will receive no higher than a 50.
Some of you need to reread the blog guidelines, as you are losing credit due to making the same mistakes over and over again.
The first person to post gets to determine the topic. You MUST respond to the topic posed by the first person to post. Also, make sure that the topic is something that your classmates can discuss.
Be sure to adhere to the blog guidelines, or you will receive no higher than a 50.
Some of you need to reread the guidelins, as you are losing credit for the same mistakes over and over again.
Respond to two fo the following statements. Be sure to fully explain what you think and why?:
1. Men and women should marry someone of a similar economic/social status. 2. Most people can be trusted to be faithful in marriage. 3. There is nothing wrong with getting revenge. 4. Jealousy in romantic relationship is a sign of problems.
Be sure to adhere to the blog guidelines, or you will receive no higher than a 50.
Respond to two fo the following statements. Be sure to fully explain what you think and why?:
1. Men and women should marry someone of a similar economic/social status. 2. Most people can be trusted to be faithful in marriage. 3. There is nothing wrong with getting revenge. 4. Jealousy in a romantic rrelationship is a sign of problems.
Be sure to adhere to the blog guidelines, or you will receive no more than a 50.
Respond to two of the following statements. Be sure to fully explain what you think and why?:
1. Men and women should marry someone of a similar economic/social status. 2. Most people can be trusted to be faithful in marriage. 3. There is nothing wrong with getting revenge. 4. Jealousy in a romantic relationship is a sign of problems.
Be sure to adhere to the blog guidelines, or you will receive no higher than a 50.
Do you believe that horoscopes are true? Why or why not? Find a description of the animal that represents you in the Chinese Zodiac or your Astrological sign. Read the personality description associated with it. Do you think it accurately describes you? Why or why not? Which parts describe you? Which parts do not?
Also, tell me where you got your description of your sign or your animal.
Be sure to adhere to the blog guidelines, or you will receive no higher than a fifty.
Do you believe that horoscopes are true? Why or why not? Find a description of the animal that represents you inthe Chinese Zodiac or you Astrological sign. Read the personality description associated with it. Do you think it accurately describes you? Why or why not? Which parts describe you? Which parts do not?
Also, tell me where you got your description of your sign or animal.
Be sure to adhere to the blog guidelines, or you will receive no higher than a fifty.
Do you believe that horoscopes are true? Why or why not? Find a description of the animal that represents you in the Chinese Zodiac or your Astrological sign. Read the personality description associated with it. Do you think it accurately describes you? Why or why not? Which parts describe you? Which parts do not?
Also, tell me where you found the description of your sign or animal.
Be sure to adhere to the blog guidelines, or you will receive no higher than a fifty.
2. Fully explain yourself. If you do not, you will not recieve credit. Your answer should be FOUR sentences, minimum.
3. Write your answers using complete sentences as well as appropriate grammar and mechanics.
4. Make sure that your responses are school appropriate.
5. Stating something such as, "I don't know . . ." or "I don't understand . . ." will result in a 0.
6. You must comment on at least one other classmates post. Be sure to indicate to which classmate you are responding. Your response should be meaningful. If it is something such as "I agree", "I disagree", or something equally simple, you will not receive credit.
