Breeding Violence

Read the following ( 2 ) articles about the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. Offer your insightful reflection on the wave of violence that seems to be becoming a sickening trend in our current society. Offer solutions and insights with regards to gun control, mental illness, the role of parents and educators, the media, etc. How do we prevent future violence from occurring? http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2012/12/17/poll-sandy-hook-shooting-a-sign-of-big-societal-problems/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/16/i-am-adam-lanzas-mother-mental-illness-conversation_n_2311009.html

Holiday Memory

Every holiday season, I often find myself thinking back to my childhood memories of Christmas. My mother died two days after Christmas (30 years ago), and sometimes it feels like it was yesterday. Unfortunately, my most vivid Christmas was a tragic moment in my life that I will never forget.....presents that remained under my tree for months and so much more that will be forever etched in my memory. Please share your most memorable holiday tradition or memory. Explain its significance to you.

"We Wish You a Generic Holiday & a Happy New Year"!

1. Read the following article about the latest controversy regarding the holiday season. Write a thoughtful response below. http://www.wpri.com/dpp/news/local_news/providence/providence-tree-feud-to-be-brought-to-light?hpt=us_bn4 2. More and more we hear greetings this time of year expressed as "Happy Holidays" rather than "Merry Christmas." Because of that, we hear more and more dissatisfaction in private conversation over the use of this politically correct, generic greeting. Are we becoming too polically correct in today's society? Read the following article and write a thoughtful response. http://theintermountain.com/page/content.detail/id/539318/Can-we-be-politically-correct-an---.html

In America

What defines you? Maybe it’s the shade of your skin, the place you grew up, the accent in your words, the make up of your family, the gender you were born with, the relationships you choose to have or your generation? Explain your in-depth view of the ever-changing American identity. .

Give Thanks!!!

It's that time of year when we all give thanks! Please write a list of 5 things you are MOST thankful for this year and offer a brief reason why. Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

Shakespeare Palooza

If you are attending either the 3:30 or 7:00 pm poerformance of A Midsummer Night's Dream on November 20th, see me to sign your ticket. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_aWC3DdLdY&feature=plcp

Newsworthy

Please find an online article of a current news story that you feel is worth sharing with your peers. Post the link for your classmates with a brief summary of the article's contents and then write a thoughtful response to the article.