The Real Story...

Here's a link to the real story behind yesterday's photo.

Read the article and respond in your blog. How does your story compare to what really happened?

Tell Me a Story...

Write a story using this photo as your inspiration. What's going on? Where is it taking place? What event or action provides the central narrative? Be creative, but reasonable.

Once you've posted your story, travel to the blogs at least two of your classmates and leaves comments about the stories they have written.

Afghan Resources

Here are some links to articles and resources on the current situation in Afghanistan. Maybe they'll prove helpful in creating your Kulture Kites.

Link #1

Link #2

Link #3

The Triumph of Evil

All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good people do nothing.

- Edmund Burke

Reflect on the meaning of this quote. Do you agree or disagree with its message? Cite specific examples to support your ideas.

Can you include an image or video to enhance your post?

Decisions, decisions...

In today's day and age, what factors affect people's decisions? What factors influence your decisions and how you make them? What impact do your decisions have on those around you (friends, family, society, etc.)? Be specific with the types of decisions you have made, are making now, and/or will have to make in the future. How will these factors impact you as you enter college and continue to decide who you want to become and what impact you want to have on the world around you?

Can you find an image or video to enhance your post?

Tags/Labels: Kite Runner, Decisions, Do Now, Writing

Recipe for Afghanistan

Our 4th Marking Period Core Text, The Kite Runner, partially takes place in Afghanistan. Today we're going to begin little creative project to give us some background knowledge about this country, its history, and its people.

But before we begin, I want you to do some pre-search. Using any source(s) you like, write a RECIPE for Afghanistan. Include ingredients (with measurements and amounts) and instructions. For example, a recipe for the USA might include 8 years of rebellion, 3 years of civil war, 2 years of depression, 2 mountain ranges, 1 major river, etc...

And yes, please include an image or video to enhance your post.

Labels: do now, kite runner, writing, recipe, afghanistan

Spring Break 2009 - New, good, and exciting...

I’m sure you all did something new, good, and/or exciting over the break. Take some time to tell us about it! Focus on quality language, authentic and appropriate voice, and include an image or video to enhance your post.

Be prepared to share!

Labels: do now, spring break, mp4