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CNN Video
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Student News Questions
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Post # 31
Interesting Story
Please name the 5 W's
Make a comment relevant to the article. What would you do if this happened to you?
Please name the 5 W's
Make a comment relevant to the article. What would you do if this happened to you?
Friday, November 14, 2008
post # 30
Post # 30
Http://www.local10.com/video/8204290/index.html
Watch the video. Tell me the 5 W's. Comment on what you think.
Http://www.local10.com/video/8204290/index.html
Watch the video. Tell me the 5 W's. Comment on what you think.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Post #29 CNN Student News 11-12-08
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Monday, November 10, 2008
Post # 28
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Post # 27
Directions:
Find an article
Name the 5 W's (Who, What, When, Where, Why/How)
Give us a reaction to the article in a paragraph and why we should find it interesting.
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Find an article
Name the 5 W's (Who, What, When, Where, Why/How)
Give us a reaction to the article in a paragraph and why we should find it interesting.
Copy and paste URL (www.----.com)
DO NOT INCLUDE SPORTS ARTICLES!
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Monday, November 3, 2008
Post # 26
Read the excerpt below, then answer the following questions.
Full Article
Last week in Atlanta, I got to interview Soulja Boy Tell Em. I found out just how young he really is. He was one of about ten rappers I interviewed in one day for my BET show, The Black Carpet. I decided it'd be fun to give all the rappers part of the Proust questionnaire. I thought it'd be a way to get beyond image and into who they really are. Most of the guys gave good, thoughtful, intelligent, sensitive answers. I asked Juelz Santana, “How would you like to die?” He said, "Loved."
Then came Soulja Boy Tell Em. I asked him, “What historical figure do you most hate?” He was stumped. I said, "Others have said Hitler, bin Laden, the slave masters..." He said, "Oh wait! Hold up! Shout out to the slave masters! Without them we'd still be in Africa."
My jaw, at this point, was on the ground."We wouldn't be here," he continued, having no idea how far in it he'd stepped, "to get this ice and tattoos."
Wow. Never mind that diamonds come from Africa. Never mind that there were many generations of pain in between leaving Africa and getting diamonds. Never mind that the long-term cataclysmic effects of subtracting about tens of millions of young, strong people from Africa over the course of a couple of centuries is a large part of the reason why Africa now appears so distasteful to you. Never mind all that, Soulja Boy. You put country first.
Here is the whole article
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1. What do you think about what Soulja Boy said? Do you agree or disagree?Please give me your thoughts in a few sentences.
2. Are public figures responsible to be role-models? Why or why not?
Full Article
Last week in Atlanta, I got to interview Soulja Boy Tell Em. I found out just how young he really is. He was one of about ten rappers I interviewed in one day for my BET show, The Black Carpet. I decided it'd be fun to give all the rappers part of the Proust questionnaire. I thought it'd be a way to get beyond image and into who they really are. Most of the guys gave good, thoughtful, intelligent, sensitive answers. I asked Juelz Santana, “How would you like to die?” He said, "Loved."
Then came Soulja Boy Tell Em. I asked him, “What historical figure do you most hate?” He was stumped. I said, "Others have said Hitler, bin Laden, the slave masters..." He said, "Oh wait! Hold up! Shout out to the slave masters! Without them we'd still be in Africa."
My jaw, at this point, was on the ground."We wouldn't be here," he continued, having no idea how far in it he'd stepped, "to get this ice and tattoos."
Wow. Never mind that diamonds come from Africa. Never mind that there were many generations of pain in between leaving Africa and getting diamonds. Never mind that the long-term cataclysmic effects of subtracting about tens of millions of young, strong people from Africa over the course of a couple of centuries is a large part of the reason why Africa now appears so distasteful to you. Never mind all that, Soulja Boy. You put country first.
Here is the whole article
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1. What do you think about what Soulja Boy said? Do you agree or disagree?Please give me your thoughts in a few sentences.
2. Are public figures responsible to be role-models? Why or why not?
Friday, October 31, 2008
Post #25
Cnn Student News Questions
Post your answers here
Post your answers here
(CNN Student News) -- October 30, 2008
1. On what continent is the country of Congo located? What conflict has been taking place in this nation, and how has it impacted local residents? What is the status of this conflict?
2. In what Iraqi province did a transfer of power take place yesterday between coalition troops and Iraqi forces? What is your opinion of this transfer of power? How many Iraqi provinces are now under control of the Iraqi government?
3. According to the program: What action did the Federal Reserve take yesterday regarding a key interest rate, and why? How might this rate cut impact consumers and businesses?
5. According to Dr. Sanjay Gupta's report: What are the different brain functions involved in the decision making process of undecided voters? What role does the parietal cortex play in this process?
6. According to the report: What are olfactory bulbs? Where in a tyrannosaurus rex were olfactory bulbs located? What have researchers discovered by studying meat eating dinosaurs' sense of smell?
7. What contest did Matt Williams win during a recent college football game? How has Williams' life changed as a result of winning the contest? Do you think that Williams' good fortune is due more to hard work or luck? State your rationale.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Post # 24
Chicago Charter School Network Defies Expectation
Read the article1. What have Olsen and his staff actually convinced kids?
2. In your opinion, how can teachers at Piper do the same?
3.What are the values that the school promotes?
4. How would these values help Piper High school?
5.What percentage of students go to college from the school in the article?
6. How do you think we could get more kids to do the same at Piper?
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Post #23 Interesting News by YOU!
Directions:
Find an article
Name the 5 W's (Who, What, When, Where, Why/How)
Give us a reaction to the article in a paragraph and why we should find it interesting.
Copy and paste URL (www.----.com)
DO NOT INCLUDE SPORTS ARTICLES!
Name
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Find an article
Name the 5 W's (Who, What, When, Where, Why/How)
Give us a reaction to the article in a paragraph and why we should find it interesting.
Copy and paste URL (www.----.com)
DO NOT INCLUDE SPORTS ARTICLES!
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
Post #22
T.I versus Weird Al
Listen to the two songs.
1. What is a parody? Use the dictionary to explain.
2. Compare these two songs in a comment on the blog. Explain why you like or dislike each song.
Make sure your comment answers both #1 and #2
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Listen to the two songs.
1. What is a parody? Use the dictionary to explain.
2. Compare these two songs in a comment on the blog. Explain why you like or dislike each song.
Make sure your comment answers both #1 and #2
Name
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Post #21
Read the article below.
Email Mr. Conde (jovan.conde@browardschools.com) with your 5 answers. Your email should say Post #21 Answers. Include your name and block.
You must also POST A COMMENT to this BLOG but DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR ANSWERS IN THE COMMENT.
1. What is the Bradley Effect?
2. What happened to Doug Wilder in Virginia
3. Who ran for a US senate seat to represent Tennessee and won? By winning, this person helped refute the Bradley Effect theory.
4. What does Ron Walters say the Bradley Effect will be overwhelmed by during this election?
5. What does the Obama campaign feel about the Bradley Effect?
As Obama leads polls, Bradley Effect is examined.
Email Mr. Conde (jovan.conde@browardschools.com) with your 5 answers. Your email should say Post #21 Answers. Include your name and block.
You must also POST A COMMENT to this BLOG but DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR ANSWERS IN THE COMMENT.
Email Mr. Conde (jovan.conde@browardschools.com) with your 5 answers. Your email should say Post #21 Answers. Include your name and block.
You must also POST A COMMENT to this BLOG but DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR ANSWERS IN THE COMMENT.
1. What is the Bradley Effect?
2. What happened to Doug Wilder in Virginia
3. Who ran for a US senate seat to represent Tennessee and won? By winning, this person helped refute the Bradley Effect theory.
4. What does Ron Walters say the Bradley Effect will be overwhelmed by during this election?
5. What does the Obama campaign feel about the Bradley Effect?
As Obama leads polls, Bradley Effect is examined.
Email Mr. Conde (jovan.conde@browardschools.com) with your 5 answers. Your email should say Post #21 Answers. Include your name and block.
You must also POST A COMMENT to this BLOG but DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR ANSWERS IN THE COMMENT.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Post # 20
Paid to go to Church?
Read the article
1. Comment on why you agree or disagree with the practice.
2. Name and block.
Read the article
1. Comment on why you agree or disagree with the practice.
2. Name and block.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Post # 19
More than 200,000 kids spanked at school
Do you want to see the practice continue? Why?Do you think this type of punishment would be effective? Why?
Why do some kids get more beatings than others?
If you live in a state where such punishment is banned, would you support its re-introduction into the classroom? Why?
1. Answer questions.
2. Add Comments
3. Name and Block
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Post # 18
Fightin’ Fifth-Grader in Obama T-Shirt Causes Flap at Colorado School
Read the article and comment. What do you think about the student's right to voice his (or his parents') opinion?
1. Comment
2. Name
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Post # 17
Tuesday is SUPERHERO DAY!
Who is your favorite comic book or cartoon hero/character? Why?
If you don't have a character, what super power would you want and why? How would you use that power in this world?
Please pay attention to grammar. Watch your punctuation. Capitalize and spell correctly.
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ALSO... Post a vote at the "yearbook cover vote" blog. Tell your friends to vote too. I expect to see at least 200 votes by tomorrow night.
http://piperyearbookcovervote.blogspot.com/
Who is your favorite comic book or cartoon hero/character? Why?
If you don't have a character, what super power would you want and why? How would you use that power in this world?
Please pay attention to grammar. Watch your punctuation. Capitalize and spell correctly.
Name
Block
ALSO... Post a vote at the "yearbook cover vote" blog. Tell your friends to vote too. I expect to see at least 200 votes by tomorrow night.
http://piperyearbookcovervote.blogspot.com/
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Post #16
Homecoming WEEK!!
1. What event or day do you look forward to during homecoming week and why?
(If you don't look forward to any day or event, explain what you would do to make homecoming week good.)
ATTENTION: IF YOU HAVE CHOSEN MONDAY FOR YOUR INTERVIEWS AND PICTURES, MAKE SURE YOU SIGN OUT AND ADHERE TO THE TIME CONSTRAINTS.
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1. What event or day do you look forward to during homecoming week and why?
(If you don't look forward to any day or event, explain what you would do to make homecoming week good.)
ATTENTION: IF YOU HAVE CHOSEN MONDAY FOR YOUR INTERVIEWS AND PICTURES, MAKE SURE YOU SIGN OUT AND ADHERE TO THE TIME CONSTRAINTS.
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Monday, September 15, 2008
Post #15 (school dress codes)
School Dresscodes.
Wow! I read this article and thought about how LUCKY students are in Broward.
In your comment, tell me your thoughts on the jumpsuits as an alternative and also tell me what you think about messages that you see on shirts at our school.
Give me a list of 5 open-ended questions you would ask an administrator about the dress code at our school.
Your comment should look like this:
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Friday, September 12, 2008
Post #14 (Lil' Wayne helped me survive...)
How Lil Wayne helped me survive my first year teaching in New Orleans
Many words are used in this article that you may not understand.
Choose 1.
Copy the usage in the article, then find the definition and paste it here in your comment.
Use the format below:
1. (The word you don't understand)
2. (The usage in the article)
3. (The definition)
Many words are used in this article that you may not understand.
Choose 1.
Copy the usage in the article, then find the definition and paste it here in your comment.
Use the format below:
1. (The word you don't understand)
2. (The usage in the article)
3. (The definition)
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Post #13 (Back to School advice)
How to make school better for anyone
Read the article. Add 5 more ways to make the school year better for any student. Write it on paper and turn it in to the substitute by the end of the period. THEN, type your list in the comment section. Do not use any of the items from the article in your response or you will not receive credit for the assignment. You must do BOTH to receive full credit.
Use this format.
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Read the article. Add 5 more ways to make the school year better for any student. Write it on paper and turn it in to the substitute by the end of the period. THEN, type your list in the comment section. Do not use any of the items from the article in your response or you will not receive credit for the assignment. You must do BOTH to receive full credit.
Use this format.
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