Who Do I Want to Become?

Yesterday, I asked you to answer the question: Who Am I?

Today, I want you to take it one step further by answering the question:

Who Do I Want to Become?

Like yesterday, please be specific, vivid, and clear with your response. Show me who you want to become, don't just tell me. And please be elaborate with your response--if you want to become a doctor, tell me what you want to specialize in and where you might want to do it, for example.

Also include statements about any values, ideals, or beliefs that might shape the person you want to become. How do you want to live your life in the future? What will your definition of "the good life" be?

Please write 75 words. If possible, include a picture or video along with your post.

Who Am I?

For your first blog post, I want you to introduce yourself to the rest of us by answering the following question:

Who Am I?

Some guidelines:
1. You do not need to reveal your name or anything too personal for other people to see. Be as intimate and revealing as you feel comfortable.
2. Please write at least 50 words and be sure to use lots of vivid, descriptive, and illustrative language. SHOW us who you are; don't just TELL us who you are.
3. If you know how, feel free to include a picture or video along with your writing.
4. Remember, you're writing about yourself, not Mr. Yost.

That's it! Have fun! Be creative and authentic!

Welcome Back!

Welcome back, everyone. I hope you had a terrific summer, and are ready for a terrific Senior Year.

Please add this page to your list of bookmarks!

Independent Reading - Activity #3

Hello!

Today's your 3rd Independent Reading Activity. By now, you should be about 3/4 of the way through your book. You should also be thinking about your presentation.

For today, please choose one of the following 3 prompts and write a post of 100 words. Include an image to enhance your entry.

1. Describe some intriguing questions, issues, or dilemmas your book raises. Attempt to explain and/or answer as many as you can citing specific evidence or examples when appropriate.

2. Write about some connections that you have made while reading your book. Have you read about anything that reminds you of your experiences or people you know or have known? Can you connect anything from your book to something from history or current events? Cite specific examples.

3. Predict the ending of your book. Cite specific examples from your reading so far to support your prediction.

When you've finished, spend the time waiting for the rest of your group by commenting on other people's posts. Then use your time to continue planning your film.

Graduation Speeches

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Congratulations!

You've been selected as the Commencement Speaker for the Class of 2009!

So what are you gonna say? What advice, wisdom, or knowledge will you impart?

Share your thoughts in a blog post. Include an image for effect!

When you finish, check-out the posts on at least two of your classmates' blogs and leave comments.

Independent Reading - Activity #2

Today's an Independent Reading Workshop Day!

Take some time to create a post that answers ONE of the following prompts below. Your post should be at least 100 words and contain 1 citation from the text and an image.

Prompt 1:
Tell what you noticed about the characters or people in this section. Try to analyze what made them act as they did or the decisions they made.

Prompt 2:
Write about something that happened in this section that surprised you, and explain why it was so surprising. How did the author's style contribute to the element of surprise?

Prompt 3:
Write about something that happened in this section that moved you and explain why. Why was the scene or event so powerful?

Once you've made your post. Travel to 2 of your classmates' blogs and leave a comment and a question about their post.

The rest of the time is your for reading...