Sept 28 - Oct 2 Blog

This week we are going to try something different.  The focus of this blog is going to be on your spelling and grammar.  You are going to have some free reign on your response this week.  I want you to make sure you are writing well thought out sentences, and STAY ON TASK.

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We are going to learn about Manifest Destiny this week.  Your assignment is to write about a location WEST of Thorntown, IN that you would want to live.  You need to explain why you want to move there and how would go about moving.  Give me details on the location you want to live.  

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I don't want "I want to move to Hollywood because movie stars are out there."  Why did Americans move West in the 1800's?  What opportunities would you have if you moved West?  What challenges would you face?  Give me details! 

September 21-25 Blog

We are finishing True Women this week.  You most likely did not realize this, but it is based off a true story.  The movie is based off a book by the same name, written by Janice Woods Windle.  I want you guys to answer these two questions:

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Why do you believe Janice Woods Windle felt it was so important to indulge people in stories of women throughout this time period?

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After watching the movie (or part of the movie if you were absent), what did you think was the most difficult aspect of life in the early 1800s?  How did it appear characters responded to these hardships?  

As usual, a 200 word goal is set for this week.  

September 14-18 Blog Response

This week's blog is going to deal with President Obama's speech to students.  We are going to watch the speech in class today.  After the speech, I would like you to answer a few of these questions.  You don't have to answer them all!  The minimum word count this week is 200 words.  Think positive when answering these questions and really evaluate yourselves and the speech!!!

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We heard President Obama mention the importance of personal responsibility.  

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In your life, who exemplifies this kind of responsibility?  How?  Give examples.

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How are the individuals in this classroom similar? How is each student different? 

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Is President Obama inspiring you to do anything?  Is he challenging you to do anything?

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What do you believe are the challenges of your generation?

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What ideas do we associate with the words “Responsibility, Persistence, and Goals?”

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What are your strengths?