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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

D2P6 Should the United States of America be an imperial nation?


Should the United States of America be and imperial nation?



That is the question I want you to consider. There is evidence supporting the idea that we should not be and there is plenty of evidence supporting why we should be to some extent. Now you get to be the decision maker. Write your answer to this question in a constructed response. That means you should include a topic sentence giving your opinion and then follow up sentences should include evidence that supports that opinion. This should be now shorter than 5 sentences.
This will go in as a quiz grade make sure you do a good job.

I think the US ........
  • example or evidence why
  • example or evidence why
  • example or evidence why
That is why I think the US .........

D2P3 Should the United States of America be an imperial nation?


Should the United States of America be an imperial nation?



That is the question I want you to consider. There is evidence supporting the idea that we should not be and there is plenty of evidence supporting why we should be to some extent. Now you get to be the decision maker. Write your answer to this question in a constructed response. That means you should include a topic sentence giving your opinion and then follow up sentences should include evidence that supports that opinion. This should be now shorter than 5 sentences.
This will go in as a quiz grade make sure you do a good job.

I think the US ........
  • example or evidence why
  • example or evidence why
  • example or evidence why
That is why I think the US .........

D2P1 Should the United States of America be an imperial nation?


Should the United States of America be an imperial nation?



That is the question I want you to consider. There is evidence supporting the idea that we should not be and there is plenty of evidence supporting why we should be to some extent. Now you get to be the decision maker. Write your answer to this question in a constructed response. That means you should include a topic sentence giving your opinion and then follow up sentences should include evidence that supports that opinion. This should be now shorter than 5 sentences.
This will go in as a quiz grade make sure you do a good job.

I think the US ........
  • example or evidence why
  • example or evidence why
  • example or evidence why
That is why I think the US .........

D1P6 Should the United States of America be an imperial nation?


Should the United States of America be an imperial nation?



That is the question I want you to consider. There is evidence supporting the idea that we should not be and there is plenty of evidence supporting why we should be to some extent. Now you get to be the decision maker. Write your answer to this question in a constructed response. That means you should include a topic sentence giving your opinion and then follow up sentences should include evidence that supports that opinion. This should be now shorter than 5 sentences.
This will go in as a quiz grade make sure you do a good job.

I think the US ........
  • example or evidence why
  • example or evidence why
  • example or evidence why
That is why I think the US .........

D1P3 Should the U.S. have been an imperial nation?



Should the United States of America be an imperial nation?


That is the question I want you to consider. There is evidence supporting the idea that we should not be and there is plenty of evidence supporting why we should be to some extent. Now you get to be the decision maker. Write your answer to this question in a constructed response. That means you should include a topic sentence giving your opinion and then follow up sentences should include evidence that supports that opinion. This should be now shorter than 5 sentences.
This will go in as a quiz grade make sure you do a good job.

I think the US ........
  • example or evidence why
  • example or evidence why
  • example or evidence why
That is why I think the US .........

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Why study the Civil War?





Why study the Civil War?





This is a big question, and since we spent five weeks on the conflict, I'd love to hear what you think!
  • Please post your constructed responses here and sign them with your first name D_P_.
  • Feel free to respond to other bloggers.
  • Parents and relatives this is also open to you.

Thursday, February 28, 2008

What caused the Civil War?

You have been presented with various opinions on the causes of the Civil War in the "What Caused the Civil War?" assignment. So ... which one do you believe the most? What would your argument be as an 7th grade young historian? Post your response by leaving a comment. Make sure you use supporting points and evidence from class or the reading.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Brother Future D2P6

I hope you all enjoyed watching "Brother Future" in class. We were cut short on time for discussing the movie after it was over so here is your chance for your voice to be heard around the world. Post what you thoughts about the movie. If you are having trouble use the question below for help getting started.

  • What did you think of the movie and why?
  • Did you like it? why?
  • What was the best part?
  • Why did we watch it in class?
  • Why do you think learning to read was punishable by death on the Plantation?
  • Ask your own question, or respond to some one else.
Make sure we stay on topic for this. I would like all of my students to leave at least one comment on this first blog entry for class.

DO NOT POST YOUR FULL NAME!!!
USE FIRST NAME PLUS YOUR CLASS(D_P_)
EXAMPLE: CHRIS D3P8

Brother Future D2P3

I hope you all enjoyed watching "Brother Future" in class. We were cut short on time for discussing the movie after it was over so here is your chance for your voice to be heard around the world. Post what you thoughts about the movie. If you are having trouble use the question below for help getting started.

  • What did you think of the movie and why?
  • Did you like it? why?
  • What was the best part?
  • Why did we watch it in class?
  • Why do you think learning to read was punishable by death on the Plantation?
  • Ask your own question, or respond to some one else.
Make sure we stay on topic for this. I would like all of my students to leave at least one comment on this first blog entry for class.

DO NOT POST YOUR FULL NAME!!!
USE FIRST NAME PLUS YOUR CLASS(D_P_)
EXAMPLE: CHRIS D3P8

Brother Future D2P1

I hope you all enjoyed watching "Brother Future" in class. We were cut short on time for discussing the movie after it was over so here is your chance for your voice to be heard around the world. Post what you thoughts about the movie. If you are having trouble use the question below for help getting started.

  • What did you think of the movie and why?
  • Did you like it? why?
  • What was the best part?
  • Why did we watch it in class?
  • Why do you think learning to read was punishable by death on the Plantation?
  • Ask your own question, or respond to some one else.
Make sure we stay on topic for this. I would like all of my students to leave at least one comment on this first blog entry for class.

DO NOT POST YOUR FULL NAME!!!
USE FIRST NAME PLUS YOUR CLASS(D_P_)
EXAMPLE: CHRIS D3P8

Brother Future D1P6

I hope you all enjoyed watching "Brother Future" in class. We were cut short on time for discussing the movie after it was over so here is your chance for your voice to be heard around the world. Post what you thoughts about the movie. If you are having trouble use the question below for help getting started.

  • What did you think of the movie and why?
  • Did you like it? why?
  • What was the best part?
  • Why did we watch it in class?
  • Why do you think learning to read was punishable by death on the Plantation?
  • Ask your own question, or respond to some one else.
Make sure we stay on topic for this. I would like all of my students to leave at least one comment on this first blog entry for class.

DO NOT POST YOUR FULL NAME!!!
USE FIRST NAME PLUS YOUR CLASS(D_P_)
EXAMPLE: CHRIS D3P8

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Brother Future D1P3

I hope you all enjoyed watching "Brother Future" in class. We were cut short on time for discussing the movie after it was over so here is your chance for your voice to be heard around the world. Post what you thoughts about the movie. If you are having trouble use the question below for help getting started.

  • What did you think of the movie and why?
  • Did you like it? why?
  • What was the best part?
  • Why did we watch it in class?
  • Why do you think learning to read was punishable by death on the Plantation?
  • Ask your own question, or respond to some one else.
Make sure we stay on topic for this. I would like all of my students to leave at least one comment on this first blog entry for class.

DO NOT POST YOUR FULL NAME!!!
USE FIRST NAME PLUS YOUR CLASS(D_P_)
EXAMPLE: CHRIS D3P8