Sunday, November 25, 2012

Sports Drinks

http://kellygallagher.org/resources/AoW%2012_12%20Sports%20Drinks.pdf


While you read the article, do # 1 and 2 from directions below.  After that, do #3.

Directions:
1. Mark your confusion (highlight, underline).
2. Show evidence of a close reading. Mark up the text with questions and/or comments in the side columns.
3. Type a one-page reflection on ONE of the questions below (double spaced) and post to blog.  In your response, you should include at least 3 quotes from the article.


• Do you think sports drinks help your performance? Why? Why not?
• Watch a Gatorade commercial on Youtube and analyze the claims it makes.
• Do you agree that sports drinks are “oversold” and “over-hyped”? Explain.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Obligation (Quote Blending) in Orca Book

When is obligation demonstrated in your book?  Answer this in the following format: TS, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, Closer.  Use "Quote Blending" in your supporting details. Hint: Find the VERB and begin with that action.  Here is an example:

TS: Obligation is demonstrated in the book Playing for Pizza.

SD: One example where obligation is demonstrated is when Rick "kicked it up a notch to impress [the Italians]" during his first practice with the Parma Panthers (Grisham 77).

Elab: This shows obligation because Rick felt like he needed to prove that he was not above the team and that he was able and willing to work hard just like everyone else.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

"Fake it 'till you Become It"

http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are.html

After viewing Amy Cuddy's TED talk, answer the following question:

How does the quote "Fake it 'till you Become It" apply to life? 

Use the following format with EXPANDED ELABORATION:  TS, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, Closer