11/24-12/1 Post #5

Final Post for the week. Look at the political cartoon and tell us what you would put in the blank at the top.

Verdict in MySpace Suicide Case - NYTimes.com

Verdict in MySpace Suicide Case - NYTimes.com

What is your opinion on:

1. bullying people on-line?
2. this case and it's result?

Bargain hunters hit stores at crack of dawn on Black Friday - Nov. 28, 2008

Bargain hunters hit stores at crack of dawn on Black Friday - Nov. 28, 2008

How many of you are going shopping this morning? What are you shopping for? Are you and your parents looking to spend more, less or the same amount as last year?

11/24-12/1 Post #2

Commandos move to free hostages in Mumbai hotels - Boston.com


Post your reactions to the situation in Mumbai

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Student arrested for \'passing gas\' at Fla. school - Boston.com

Student arrested for 'passing gas' at Fla. school - Boston.com

No commenting necessary...enjoy the story!

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11/24-12/1 Post #1

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9803EED91F3EF931A15752C1A9639C8B63&sec=&spon=&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Opinion article on the first Thanksgiving

1. What is the author's main point?
2. Do you agree? Why or why not?
   

11/17-11/24 Post #5

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2008/11/twilight-cou-20.html

1. For those of you who read these books, what about them makes them so popular?
2. If you haven't read these books, do you know someone who has? Do you want to read them?
3. Assuming you read books, how do you choose the books you read?
   

11/17-11/24 Post #4

In 2d crack at China market, Dunkin' Donuts alters recipe - The Boston Globe

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1. What is your opinion on American culture being exported to other countries?
2. What foreign foods do you enjoy eating?
   

11/17-11/24 Post #3

Softer skills for ed reform - The Boston Globe

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The state is considering adding more graduation requirements for high school students, discuss what you think should be required to graduate high school.

11/17-11/24 Post #2

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/19/opinion/19romney.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

The auto industry in the United States is in serious financial trouble. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, whose father ran an auto company in the 50s and 60s, offers his advice to Detroit.

Comment on Gov. Romney's ideas and suggest some of your own

Give single-sex schools a try - The Boston Globe

Give single-sex schools a try - The Boston Globe

What are the pros and cons of attending a single-sex school? Try to list 3-5 of each and then discuss each other's ideas.

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Welcome Back!

Welcome back to our class blog, here are the new guidelines:

1. All commenting is for extra credit. 5 articles per week, 2 points per article.
   
2. You must post as "anonymous" and put your name at the end of the post. If you forget, post again, letting me know which comment was yours.
3. I will print out on Monday mornings, giving one week to comment on all five articles.
4. The first new article is below on Single-Sex schools.