"The Simpsons", Satire, And "The Odyssey?"

Compare The Odyssey video excerpt from the Simpsons with Homer's epic poem The Odyssey Books 9,10,12,22,23. What does the Simpson's version satirize? What does it make you think about regarding the poem's characters, theme, relationships, and episodes? Please respond with specific support (i.e.-quotations) for your argument.

Technology And A "Primitive Futuristic Society?"

What does Wesch's short video about "us in the machine" make you think? How might this video connect with Anthem? Explain and use one quotation from Anthem to connect. Reflect, dissect, challenge, etc... Please complete this prompt in class.

Shall This Pass In "Anthem?"

How does This To Shall Pass by Okay Go ehibit the antithesis of what is valued in Anthem? Please include one quotation from Anthem within your response. This blog response should be completed in class byNovember 1st.

Schools Vs. Creativity?

What are your thoughts regarding Sir Ken Robinson's video presentation regarding "schools killing creativity?" In your response, please reflect, think, ponder, question, or wonder. Please complete your this blog response in class today.

Inspired?

How does the Danny McCaskill Inspired Bicycles presentation relate to your world? Can his new exploits connect with your academic endeavors? Again, did he make you look twice? Did he inspire and motivate you? Other reactions? Please connect and comment using complete sentences. This blog post should be completed by Friday, September 14th, 2012 at 2:30p.m.

Summer Reading Reflection

Over the summer, you were asked to read at least two novels of your choice.

1) Briefly tell me what you read, including the titles and authors.
2) I want to know what you liked about the books, what you learned and, more importantly, what matters to you about the books' content.

*Make sure to adhere to proper conventions and proofread your response. If, for some reason, you did not read two novels, tell me about two novels you have read and answer the above. This blog post must be completed by 2:30p.m. on Friday, August 24th, 2012.

What Are You Thinking?

Do the Did You Know 2.0? and Did You Know 4.0? presentations make you think? How might this impact your academics and view of the world? Please respond to this blog post by 2:30p.m. Friday, August 24th, 2012.

Nextel And "Romeo And Juliet?"

How does the Nextel Romeo And Juliet commercial satirically update the "classic" Romeo and Juliet? What does it make you contemplate and consider? Please reference, quote, and analyze the drama and commercial. Please complete this blog response today.

"Romeo and Juliet" Socratic?

Based upon our Romeo and Juliet Reader's Logs and Socratic conversation today, what seemed to be most important regarding Romeo and Juliet through Act III? Please respond to this blog post during class today.

Fate And Love?

So far through Act II.iii in Romeo And Juliet, what is your assessment of fate and love regarding the characters Romeo and Juliet? Please respond during class today.

Perfect Significant Other? Really?

What is essential to share regarding your completion of the "Perfect Mate" handout? How does your experience relate to what you know about Romeo and Juliet's situation? What does this make you think? Reflect? Contemplate? Don't forget to include references to our class discussion. This blog response should be completed in class on 4-13-12.

"Farewell To Manzanar": Internment Link Reaction

Regarding the Internment Link Resource Database, what are some ideas or trends that profoundly struck you that are addressed regarding this period in American History? Please use any quotes or specific references to materials that validate your argument. Due Wed., February 15th, 2012.

Inkling Of An Idea?

What are you finding in your specific research regarding your potential position paper topic(s)? What sources have you you consulted? What research celebrations or frustrations have you encountered? Please respond with accuracy, honesty, and vivid detail. This blog is due today, February 9th during class.

Inspired Redux?

How does the Danny McCaskill Way Back Home presentation relate to your world? Can his new exploits connect with your academic endeavors? Again, did he make you look twice? Did he inspire and motivate you? Other reactions? Please connect and comment using complete sentences. This blog post should be completed by Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 at 2:30p.m.

Poetry In Music?

Please Quote One Of Your Favorite Song Lines Or Lyrics And Explain How It Exhibits One Of Our Studied Poetry Terms? Make sure that your quoted lyrics are appropriate. Please italicize the song lyrics, include the song title/artist(s), and qualify or establish the connection between the poetry term and the lyrics. (Due Friday 1-06-2012 by 2:30p.m.)