"I Am The Messenger"
Answer one of the following questions based on Ed in the book, I Am the Messenger.”  How did Ed’s choices he made to this point in the book change his life?  How did Ed’s choices to this point in the book reveal his character?  How do circumstances shape the choices Ed faces?

Restate the question in the topic sentence, and then come up with two or more specific examples to support your thinking from the book.  Please list page numbers to show where you found this information in the book.

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 and consume energy drinks after watching the video?

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

http://kellygallagher.org/resources/AoW%2032%20New%20Technology.pdf

A lot of technology-Is this good or bad?
Based on the new technology article link, look at the pros and cons of the new technology we explored in class.  Have humans gone too far with technology or do you think we have not gone far enough and this is only the beginning?  Answer the question will this technology be helpful to humans or will the cons of it out-weigh the pros? 

Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon

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

Based on the above TED talk and class discussions answer the following questions.  Explain what the following statement means: “Our character is not reflected by the gifts given to us at birth, but by choices we make over a course of a lifetime.”  Give examples of gifts and choices in your life Jeff Bezos may be talking about.  Use TS, and SD, ELAB for each example.  You need one or more examples of gifts and chioces in your life.

Levels of success/Mexican fishing short story

After reading the story of the Mexican fishing story and the levels of success one can achieve in their life, answer the following questions. At what level of success are you aiming your goals towards?  Do you want to merely become wealthy, be a "winner," or do you want to make a difference in the world?  Explain your position using examples from your goals and your real life experiences.  use at least two examples to back up your thinking.

Good vs. Evil

What makes us (humans) good or evil?  Use evidence and stories from the article to explain.  Use the words "moral" and "empathy"

Chapter 1 - Manuel V. Scott

What were the most important points that you took away from chapter 1?  Explain using details, quotes, or stories from the text.