Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed

Describe Mars as the Bitterings found it in "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed." Give two examples to support your answer.

Today is the day...

10/21/15! The Future is NOW! Doc Brown has a special message just for you. #BTTF2015

Posted by Back to the Future Trilogy on Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Doc sent this message in 1985. What will you be doing in 30 years? What does your future hold?

Research writing

What do you know now about research writing that you didn't before? Why is that important? How does research writing differ from other types of writing? In what ways is it the same?

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Friday

What is the importance of word choice and audience, and how are the two related?

Friday

How does one evaluate sources to determine validity and reliablity when reading informational sources? How can you determine the quality of an online source? How do I know if a source is NOT credible? Respond to this question and to one peer.

Friday

A leader is defined as a person who guides or directs other people. He is a person who influences people. Yet many celebrities and music makers influence people in ways that are not good and which can actually be harmful. Are they still leaders? Why or why not? What is your definition of a leader?

Thursday

Words have the power to create friendships and destroy countries. How are your words powerful, and how can you use them in a positive way? Which has a stronger impact on those around you: words or actions? Why? Respond to the question and to at least two other peers.

Wednesday

• Ethos: Do you have the credibility or authority to write about a particular topic? Why or why not? What gives you this credibility or authority? Why do you believe that the principal should listen to your argument on this issue?

Thursday

How can persuasive writing be crafted so it motivates and influences a reaction from the audience? Respond to the question and to a peer.

Friday

In this video, Rosa A. is quoted as saying "Education is a light in the dark." What is the meaning behind this statement? Include an example from history or literature where education helped 'light the way' for an individual or a group.

Friday

Watch this video, then respond with your thoughts. Is the action that was taken similar in any way to persuasion? In what ways? Construct a well-written response, then respond to a peer. 

Thursday...

How do you handle a situation in which you disagree with a classmate in a persuasive situation? What can you do to come away from the situation in a positive manner?
Respond to these questions, then respond to one other student. 

How do writers craft an effective piece of persuasive writing, and what elements are important to include?

 How does the absence of proper grammar detract from the main point of persuasive writing?

How is audience identification important in the element of persuasive writing?

Poetry...

What IS poetry?

This week we are (attempting! Darn snow days!) to write an essay to answer the question "Why do I want to go to college?". Although this essay may look different than some of our others, how does following a writing process help a writer craft an effective piece of writing?

Benjamin Franklin once said, "Either write something worth reading, or do something worth writing". Describe a time you did something worth writing.