Weekly Blog: Tuesday, December 13

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Please share your thoughts on the Christmas Holiday? Do you enjoy Christmas? Why/Why not?
What does Christmas mean to you? Is it about presents or family?

Weekly Blog: Tuesday, November 29

Goal Setting:

What is one goal you have for yourself this year? Is it to graduate school? Find a job? Save money?
Whatever it may be, share your voice and explain why you set that goal!

The First Amendment

In this space, please share something you learned/discovered today. Whether it be an example of a First Amendment violation, a freedom you find most important or just something you found interesting. Please make sure to write an explanation for your post.

As always, Share Your Voice!

Weekly Reading: Thursday, November 10

Bullying is a major issue that is affecting people all over the world. This is something that has to stop.

50 Cent is Sharing His Voice about stopping the bullying with his novel, Playground.
He admits that he has not always been "role model material" for his fans, but his son has inspired him to change.
50 Cent Article
1. What do you think about 50 Cent writing a novel for kids about bullying?
2. Do you think 50 Cent is "role model material"?
3. Has 50 Cent learned from his mistakes? Do you think his lyrics will reflect the message in his novel?

Weekly Reading: Tuesday, November 8th

Good Morning Students! Now that OGT's are over, it is time to get back into the weekly readings!

This is a crazy story right here...Click on the link below

Giant asteroid to pass close to Earth Tuesday


1. What do you think about this story?

2. What if NASA were wrong? Do you think our country would be prepared for such an impact?

Weekly Reading: Thursday, October 20th

Good Morning Students.

Please read the following article. It occurred in Zanesville, Ohio and has become national news.

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2011/10/20/tragedy-waiting-to-happen.html

Answer the following questions:
1. Do you agree with what happened to the animals? Why or why not?
2. Do you think there should be stricter regulations for owning exotic animals?

Share Your Voice--Make sure you answer both questions and explain your opinion.

Weekly Reading: Tuesday, October 18th

Good Morning Students!

The OGT's are next week! The more you practice, the better off you will be.

We will continue the weekly readings after the OGT's.

I will be passing out practice OGTs today and for the rest of the week. Come see me if you would like one!

Lets pass those OGTs!! You can do it!