Beauty and Identity

http://www.hulu.com/watch/440811

After viewing, answer both questions below (5 sentences each minimum).

There are two ways of looking at identity: Internal (how you see yourself), and External(how others see you)

1) How does IDENTITY apply to the Twilight Zone episode The Eye of the Beholder?  Discuss your viewpoint using details from the show.

2) How do we treat people that are different?  Is the show that different from how we are as a society?

In addition to the story details, consider these characters in your essay:
Ms. Tyler (lady with bandages on)
Doctor
Nurse
President (speaking on the TV)
Mr. Smith (guy at the end that takes her to the place where there are others like her)

Too Cold For School?

If it is 40 below wind-chill tomorrow, should school be cancelled?  Answer in this format:  TS, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, Closer

Local Foods vs. Supermarket Debate

http://kellygallagher.org/resources/AoW%201314_17%20Locavorism.pdf

After reading the article, The Limits of Locavorism, what is your opinion?  Can food be completely produced locally? Or are supermarkets the way to go? Or are they both important? Use evidence (at least 2 statistics and/or quotes) from the text to support your essay.

Dangerous Energy Drinks?

ESPN-The Caffeine Loaded Drinks Debate

This is a touchy topic for most teenagers.  After watching the video answer the following questions.  If you are not sure of the first question use examples from the video or look it up on the internet.  If you answer yes to question number two, then you must answer question number three was well.  Please construct one solid paragraph for each answer. 

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/e60/news/story?id=5726418

1.      How does the choice to use these energy drink products affect your health?

2.      Should kids (people under the age 18) be allowed to buy energy drinks?

3.      If yes, should kids be limited on the number they can buy or is it up to the person to limit themselves?  Why?

Dropouts

http://kellygallagher.org/resources/AoW%2012_06%20Dropout%20Rate.pdf

After reading this article, respond to ALL 3 of these writing prompts (1 paragraph each):
 - Why do you think the dropout rate is so high?  Reflect.
 - What might schools do to lower the dropout rate?
 - Pick one (or more) statistic from this article and reflect

Charlie Todd - Improv

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/charlie_todd_the_shared_experience_of_absurdity.html

Charlie Todd causes bizarre, hilarious, and unexpected public scenes: Seventy synchronized dancers in storefront windows, "ghostbusters" running through the New York Public Library, and the annual no-pants subway ride. At TEDxBloomington he shows how his group, Improv Everywhere, uses these scenes to bring people together.

• What is the most absurd thing you’ve chosen to be a part of?
• What are the dangerous of group-think as it relates to choices we make?
• Share a story about a time when you became close with strangers over a common issue.
• Is this guy doing something that is good, or something that is distracting and useless?  Why?
• Do you think that you could network something like what is seen in the video, so that people choose to join you?

Theme - Miracle's Boys

Write an essay:  What is the theme of Miracle's Boys?  Respond using the following format:  TS, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, Closer.

TS: The theme of Miracle's Boys is _____________.
SD:  The first example of ______________ is when...
Elab: This shows ______________ because...
SD:
Elab:
SD:
Elab:
Closer:

Miracle's Boys - Ch. 17 Summary

Write a Four-Sentence Summary about Ch. 17.  Make sure it includes the most important information and it's in chronological order.

New Prediction

You posted your predictions after Ch. 11.  Now that we know that Charlie got in trouble at the end of Ch. 13, make a new prediction of what will happen now.  (4-5 sentences).

Miracle's Boys - Ending

After reading Ch. 11, predict what will happen from here.  (4-5 sentences)