Thursday, December 11, 2008

Weird #3 - Proof of Existence: Do you believe in Urban Legends?

Apply this to the American oral tradition of story telling.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

"When the going gets weird, the wierd turn pro. " - Hunter S. Thompson

Explain what Hunter meant by this quote. Is this quote applicable to life as an American? Does it fall within the boundaries of your life? Does it apply to your generation? and how or how not? What is weird?

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Do you believe in magical thought?

Your 1st fantastical current event topic. Make sure you back up your argument with fact (i.e. links, research statistics, etc.).

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

What affect will this election make on your next four years?

Your 5th and final political current event topic. Make sure you back up your argument with fact (i.e. links, research statistics, etc.).

Period 6 - The Road - Week Six - Finish Novel!!!

Remember to make focused and relevant posts with quality supporting details.

Period 4 - The Road - Week Six - Finish Novel!!!

Remember to make focused and relevant posts with quality supporting details.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

CURRENT EVENT BLOG: Does Bill Ayers' past matter in the selection of a President? Do we as a society assimilate guilt through association?

Your 4th current event topic. Make sure you back up your argument with fact (i.e. links, research statistics, etc.).

Period 6 - The Road (Week 5) pg. 181-224

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Period 4 - The Road (Week 5) pg. 181-224

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Wednesday, October 8, 2008

CURRENT EVENT BLOG: McCain or Obama - make your case

Your third current event topic. Make sure you back up your argument with fact (i.e. links, research statistics, etc.).

Period 6 - The Road - Week 4 (136-180)

Remember to make focused and relevant posts with quality supporting details.

Period 4 - The Road - Week 4 (136-180)

Remember to make focused and relevant posts with quality supporting details.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

CURRENT EVENT BLOG 09/29/08: Does "Herd Mentality" Rule In Crisis Situations?

Your second current event topic. Make sure you back up your argument with fact (i.e. links, research statistics, etc.).

Monday, September 22, 2008

CURRENT EVENT BLOG: The propsed $700 billion government bailout.

Your first current event topic. Make sure you back up your argument with fact (i.e. links, research statistics, etc.).

Period 6 - The Road - Week 3 pgs. 91-135

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Period 4 - The Road - Week 3 pgs. 91-135

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Friday, September 12, 2008

Period 6 - The Road - Week Two (46-90)

Remember to make focused and relevant posts with quality supporting details.

Period 4 - The Road - Week Two (46-90)

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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

6th Period - The Road - Week One

Remember to make focused and relevant posts with quality supporting details.

4th Period - The Road - Week One

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