If I Could Meet. . .--Prompt 8

If you could meet anyone, alive or dead, who would it be? Consider Bible characters, scientists, world leaders, artists, writers, people in your family, and so on. Tell why you would want to meet them. You must also make a list of at least 10 questions you'd like to ask this person.

This assignment is due: Monday, October 1, 2007.

The Common Shakespeare--Prompt 7

Shakespeare had an enormous working vocabulary; he used about 29,000 different words in his plays and poems. (By contrast, most people today have working vocabularies of only around 9,000 words.) Many people think of Shakespeare's language as difficult to understand, but he invented many words and phrases that we use nearly every day.

Below are some common phrases from Shakespearean plays. Choose one phrase, and explain what you think it means in 1-2 paragraphs.

Apple of her eye
Eating me out of house and home
Good riddance
All the world's stage
To thine ownself be true
Tower of strength
Wear my heart on my sleeve

This assignment is due: Monday, October 1, 2007.

Lefthanded Knitters and the Affluent Tattooed--Prompt 5

Like Jeopardy? If you answered yes you'll love the article you have to read about microtrends. Click on the title of this blog to access the Newsweek article "Tattoos and Knitting" When you have completed the reading answer the questions below in paragraph format:

1. Define microtrends in your own words.

2. Why do you think microtrends like knitters under 30 and high-earners getting tattoos are growing in America?

3. Why did Hilary Clinton hire Penn for her campaign?

4. What do you think the effects of a "free society" will have or is having on American culture when it comes to factors like gay rights?

5. Do you think Penn's book was published as a political pun to increase the votes of Clinton?

6. As a member of the student body of Weimar Academy do you have any microtrends to cite?

This assignment is due: Monday, September 24, 2007.

Lost at School-Prompt 6

Attention: You should have read Jean Shepherd's story "Lost at C" before you respond to this blog entry.

Have you ever felt like you were lost at C like Jean Shepherd? Write a narrative account of a time you were lost and confused in class. Maybe you're confused right now about this blog! If that is the case I beckon you to get help, quick. The narration can be humorous, if you like. Actually, I would prefer that it be. Warning: Please don't chronicle a memory about being confused in my class. Thanks!

This blog entry is due: Monday, September 24, 2007.

Are We Done Yet?--Prompt 3

It's finally over! You made it through the last four days of campout. Go ahead and pat yourself on the back. I'm serious, pat yourself on the back. If you don't like the back, pat your head.

Even though I wrote this before campout, I'm sure there are plenty of places for me to pat. If I have any clairvoyant abilities I know I'll be sore.

Now to the prompt. I want you to write one or two paragraphs about your exceptionally long and relaxing weekend. Mix it up! Be Creative! I'm definitly going to blog about my soreness.

To the blogesphere and beyond!!!!!!!!!!

Remember 9/11? Prompt 4

September 11, 2001 was a day of chaos and madness in the United States. It has become another day of infamy among America's long list of tragedies. 9/11 was the first time some American's had even heard of the word terrorism, let alone experienced it first hand.

As I ponder that day six years ago I am overwhelmed with feelings of surrealism. I know many American's are still asking,"Did it really happen?"

But in all our remembering should we forget? Should we really recount the horrible events that have torn this country asunder, that initiated the war in Iraq?

Assignment:Write a short essay(3 paragraphs)on your feelings about September 11th. Recount what you heard and how you felt on that day six years ago. Also include whether you think American's should rememeber or forget the tragic events of that day. Give solid reasons for your convictions.

This is due: Septempber 17, 2007.

Illegal Immigration Debate--Prompt 2

The recent surge of illegal immigrants to the United States is a hot button issue in this country. It has truly become a debate among myriad. Should they leave should they stay? Should the guest worker program be approved? The debate still rages. But how do you feel about illegal immigration?

NPR addressed illegal immigration in one of last months recent Talk of the Nation programs. The program noted that the U.S. government is stepping up its efforts to send illegal immigrants back to their countries. Officers are arresting people who have lived in this country for years, and may have American-born children.

Click the title to this post and read the article about Mexico's president, Felipe Calderon, and his efforts to help Mexican immigrants.

Assignment: In no less than 250 words, give your opinion about illegal immigration. List the detrimental effects you perceive it could have on society,the economy, and other countries? Do you think it's right to send people who have formed roots in the U.S. back to their countries? Provide solutions you think would be useful in solving the debate. Tell whether you agree with the stance of President Felipe Calderon and why. If you feel there are any spiritual or end-time red flags in this struggle be sure to include those too.

Good Luck!

This assignment is due: September 7, 2007.