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Welcome to our Blog, where students become a community of learners outside the classroom. One of my goals is to help the students become reflective thinkers. I want them to be able to look at something and analyze it, hopefully realizing that there may be a deeper meaning to what is said or written.
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Words Are Powerful |
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1. Martin Luther King Jr. Today in class we discussed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We listened to part if his "I Have A Dream" speech. This speech was given in 1963. Do you feel that today, in 2012, Dr. King's "Dreams" have come true? Explain why or why not in 6-8 complete sentences. posted 1/11/2012 12:40 PM | comment | view comments (44) |
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2. Holiday Season "This is my wish for you: peace of mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that multiplies, health for you and yours, fun around every corner, energy to chase your dreams, joy to fill your holidays!" D.M. Dellinger Which winter holidays do you and your family celebrate? What traditions or customs do you share together each year? Post your thoughts and reflections in 6-8 sentences. posted 12/21/2011 3:31 PM | comment | view comments (46) |
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3. J.K. Rowling "It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but more so to stand up to our friends." J.K. Rowling posted 11/30/2011 11:40 AM | comment | view comments (42) |
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4. MAROO OF THE WINTER CAVES: Dog Debate In Chapter 4, Otak and Maroo find a dog. When they bring it back to camp, there is a discussion as to whether or not to keep the dog. Your blog task is to write a paragraph where you give your opinion on this issue. Should they keep the dog- yes or no? Support your conclusion with specific reasons. Remember your post should be 6-8 sentences in length. Persuade us to switch over to your point of view! posted 10/28/2011 3:25 PM | comment | view comments (48) |
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5. Steve Jobs “Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life...Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.” posted 10/12/2011 10:07 AM | comment | view comments (45) |
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6. Spiderman "With great power, comes great responsibility."
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