Blog 6 - Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Colin Kaepernick, a football quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, refuses to stand for the American National Anthem.  He feels that black people are being OPPRESSED!

Is racism still a problem today?

Is this quarterback right or wrong for not standing during the anthem?

Explain.
#BlackLivesMatter #AllLivesMatter 

Blog 5 - Monday, September 26, 2016

In The Chrysalids by John Wyndham, David's uncle travels quite a bit. He also learns a lot from his travels!

Do you like traveling?

Where have your travels brought you?

What have you learned from your travels?

Explain.

Blog 4 - Monday, September 19, 2016

David's house is very big and very unique!

There are signs all over his house including one that reads:

What unique feature does your house have? 

Does it have any unusual paintings, photos or signs?

Explain.

Blog 3 - Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Who was your best friend when you were 10 years old?

What sort of activities did you like doing when you were 10 years old?

Did you get into any trouble at that age?

Are you still friends with them? (tag them if you are)

Explain.

Blog 2 - Monday, September 12, 2016

Describe a “Dream City” of the future.

Who could live in this city? 

What would the buildings/transportation and society as a whole look like?

How would it be different from our cities today?

Explain

Blog 1 - Wednesday, September 7, 2016

In the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, Tessie Hutchinson is blamed for all the problems in her village. She is stoned to death!

Do you think that people often blame others?

Do you think this sort of lottery could take place in our community? E

Explain.