Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Bibliography for an Internet Source

Author's/Editor's Last name, First initial.  (year published).  Title of the piece or website name.  Available:  give address of the site [date you found it].

No author.  (No date).  Herman Lufdip:  His life and work.  Available: http;//biographies.com/lufdip.htm [2011, November 10].
Which superpower would you most like to have-- invisibility, super strength, or the ability to fly? Describe what kinds of things you would do with your powers.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

CRT Demo

Argumentative Topics and Possible Sources

Argumentative Topics and Possible Sources

Danyon: Con  Bryce:  Pro-  There should be random drug checks for high school athletes.
Michael: Pro  Adam:  Con-  There should be year-round school for K-12.
Nicole:  Pro  Whitnie:  Con-  Cell phones should be allowed in schools.
Izaleah:  Con  Makiah:  Pro-  Homework should be banned.
Gavynn: Con Mavrick: Pro -The U.S. should do alternative fuel sources instead of fossil fuels.
Ellie:  Con  Madi W.:  Pro-  It is unethical to eat meat.
Mattie A:   Pro  Kira: Con -  Schools should ban junk food sales.
Quincee:  Con  Kiley:  Pro- Television is a bad influence.
Sara: Pro Mikaeli: Con  -Beauty pageants do more harm than good.
Ally: Con Tony: Pro-  Testing on animals does more good than harm.
Nick: Pro Brady: Con-  The US should ban the death penalty
Jaxon:  Con  Jace:  Pro-  Extracurricular activities should be drug tested first.
Explain the protective steps Miles Clifton had carried out during the early years of Clifton.  (In other words, what did he provide at first to make sure that Clifton Village was ethical and safe?)  What assistance had recently been cut off?

Monday, March 25, 2013

Angie Star 4

1. Devin wondered if February 18 2013 would be his last day alive. 
2. The closest city was Beijing China and it was four hours away.
3. The tuxedo man said "Come with me without a fight."
4. "You must be joking" Angie said.

Friday, March 22, 2013

Write Your Own Courageous Character

Essential question: How are acts of courage revealed in writing? 

You are going to write a 1-2 page fictional story about a person who does an act of courage.  During the process of creating your story, think about the essential question.  How will you reveal your character's courage to your reader?  What kind of thoughts, words, and actions will give them away as a courageous character?