Question #3

You have until Friday, December 5, at 12:30 p.m. to post three comments to this question. Remember to reference works of literature, television/movies, personal anecdotes.

Is it important for people to have privacy? Why or why not? What purpose does privacy and quiet time serve? What happens to people if they are deprived of privacy and quiet?

Question #2

You have until Saturday, November 21, at 12:30 p.m. to post at least 3 responses to this prompt.

Remember: You get 2 points if you reference a piece of literature, a movie, a television show, or an historical fact. You get 2 points if you add information to another person's answer. All other answers, unless inappropriate, receive 1 point.

In 1984, the Party freely changes history and historical fact. In fact, one of its slogans is "Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past."


It is a fact that American publishers of textbooks have either altered or eliminated some of our nation's more embarrassing moments in history, including the periods dealing with slavery and treatment of Native Americans. In the past, some books did not mention them at all or, if they did, they did not accurately represent the atrocities that occurred during those times. Mrs. Helbing recounted a story to me that in one of the history textbooks she had as a student, it said that slaves "were happy at Christmas time when they received their red kerchiefs."

Is it important to accurately remember our history? Why or why not? Why would a society choose to alter history? Do you believe the slogan of the party is accurate?

Question #1

You will have until November 13 to respond to this blog.





Requirements:


You must post at least 3 responses within the allotted time frame. You will lose 2 points for each one not completed.





Grading:


2 points for citing an example from a piece of literature in your response.


2 points for responding to another person's blog AND adding information that supports or refutes his/her comments.


2 points for using a real life example to support your opinion.


1 point for responding appropriately.



Question #1

Is fear an effective means by which to control someone? Why can it be effective? What are some negative consequences of using fear as a means of control?

Practice blog

What is the best novel or short story you've read thus far in high school?

Grading system:

2 points for citing a specific example from a piece of literature.

2 points for commenting on another person's blog AND adding information that either supports or refutes their argument.

1 point for commenting on another person's blog.

1 point for making a comment.

Points will be deducted for inappropriate remarks.