The Last Farm (Perspective & Relationships)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh7sQ4hPnyk

After watching this short film, put yourself in each character's shoes and answer the following:

1)You are Lilja (the daughter).  What would you say to your father if you knew what he was planning?

2)You are Groa (the wife).  If you could communicate from the dead, what would you say to your husband?

3)You are the Old Man.  What did you say in your "suicide note"?  Begin with Dear Lilja,

Women in Combat

http://kellygallagher.org/resources/AoW%2012_13%2021%20Women%20in%20Combat.pdf

Read this article, then answer this question:

Do you support the allowance of women into combat positions? Explain using the following format:  TS, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, Closer

Te'o Controversy - Relationships

http://abcnews.go.com/US/manti-teo-denies-faking-girlfriend-hoax-admits-tailored/story?id=18255156

Respond to the following questions:  

-How does this story fit with the "relationship" theme?

-What are some characteristics of a good relationship that they (Manti and Lennay) had?

-What are some characteristics of a good relationship that they were missing?

-Put yourself in Te'o's shoes...what would you have done?  Do you believe him?

Agree or Disagree - Legalize Pot?

http://kellygallagher.org/resources/AoW%2012_13%2019%20Marijuana%20health%20concerns.pdf

Read the article above and answer the following question:
Do you support the legalization of marijuana?  Why or why not? Explain using textural support (facts, quotes from the article).

Use this format:  TS, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, Closer.

The Eye of the Beholder

How does the theme IDENTITY apply to the Twilight Zone episode The Eye of the Beholder?  Use the following structure for your essay response:  TS, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, Closer.

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

In addition to the story details, consider these characters in your essay:
Ms. Tyler
Doctor
Nurse
President
Mr. Smith (guy at the end)

Theme (Movie and Book)

The Contender and Finding Forrester have many themes in common.  Choose ONE theme that you think fits the best for both of them.  Write a thematic essay that compares that theme in both the movie and the book. You should have 2 examples for each.

For example, if you choose friendship as a theme, you should have 2 examples from The Contender and 2 examples from Finding Forrester

Soda Linked to Depression

http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/sweet-sodas-soft-drinks-may-raise-risk-depression-183000091.html

After reading this article, answer this question using support from the reading:

Do you believe that there is solid evidence that sodas cause depression? 

Answer using the following format:  TS, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, Closer