So a few of you have responded to my last post, but no one has guessed about the next book yet. Here's another hint. Read this LINK and tell me what you think about the topic. What do you think it would be like to live at this time? Check out all the links on this page - education, literature, bathing etc. Also, take a look at Scotland. Any So, I've decided to start giving you hints as to the next book we'll be reading.
Check out this beautiful CASTLE. It has a lot to do with our next great read! Check out the pictures and stories about it. What do you think it would be like to live in a place like this or at the time it was in it's hey day? Who do you think lived there and what were their lives like? What would you like about a place like this and what would you miss from NYC? Check out his article on Iran and its propoganda that appeared on CNN today. Can you summarize the article. Give me the who, what, when, where and why. Or, tell me how your new understanding of Iran helped you to understand this article. Are there any current even news stories you would like us to check out? Please share!
Welcome students to the 2009 Vacation Blog! For your first assignment I'd like to share with you one of my favorite holiday short stories. It's by a man who goes by the name O'Henry and it's a classic! Click HERE to read the story and then respond to the following questions:
Do you like this story? Why or why not? Is it better to give or to receive? Why? So, what do you think of this poem? Click HERE to read it again. You guys are awesome! You did a great job responding to my questions and I've loved reading all your thoughts and comments. For your last post I'd like to know what you think of this process. Do you like the blog? Is it something you'd like to keep doing? Do you have any ideas for questions or topics? I'd love to hear your thoughts! Happy Spring! We finally have a beautiful spring day for our vacation! Here are some lovely poems about spring. Which one do you like? Do you have a spring poem you'd like to share? HERE Hey everybody! I'm loving all your comments so far. For today, follow the link Well that article makes me very grateful to be living in this day and age. This next one is even more shocking. Read about crime and punishment during Shakespeare's time by clicking HERE. |
The Break Blog
Welcome to your Holiday Break Blog! Each day I'll post a question and a link. Follow the link, read whatever article you find there, and respond to the question. Archives
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