Thursday, April 9, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Movie Questions
1. What do the fact checkers at the New Republic do when they cannot find the information to verify?
They go to the writer of the story, and ask him to prove his sources.
2. How does Charles Lane feel about Glass once he discovers he is lying?
He is suspicious of him, and does not trust him any more.
3. How does Glass gain the sympathy of his fellow journalists at the New Republic?
He tells them the truth, and acts very distraught.
4. How does Glass dodge the truth again once he realizes he has been caught by Forbes!
He keeps digging himself into more lies and tries to cover up his mistakes.
5. What excuse does Glass give Lane for lying?
He says that he has been under a lot of pressure and just needed time to fix it, and so by lying for a day he could get people off his back.
6. What is the argument for not firing Glass from the New Republic?
He is a confused kid who can get better, also many other employees who like Glass might quit.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Final Editorial:
With the majority of students in school being technologically smart, much of the youth in our country are failing to realize the dangers in all this advancement. Our generations people skills have completely deteriorated, as well as our caring for others as much. Also, a lot of teens do not realize the dangers that online technology can create.
We no longer have to leave the house to do anything. We can shop, chat, do homework, and play games on-line. Although we are now connected to each other more than ever, it is not in the same personal way that it used to be. Even when we are forced to be around other people, like sitting on the bus riding to or from school, we have ways of keeping apart. Our i-pods, cell phones, and other devices can make sure that we never have to get out of our comfort zone and talk to anyone other than our best friends.
Along with our people skills, our health is going down the drain with it. We can sit all day never having to get up, burn a few calories and see or do something in person. Now even some school is online. According to the Distance Education and Training Council, four million students are taking classes online currently. If we keep going at the pace we are going, soon not just college will be online, but high school too. Jobs will be lost, and students speaking and negotiating skills will deteriorate even more. Although it seems to be such a good thing to have all this technology, it makes one stop and think about how far we have come in such a short amount of time.
There can be so many dangers on the internet, and with things like myspace and facebook, this just makes it easyer for predators. Because teen spend so much time online, statistics show that 72% of missing children, from an internet related problem, are fifteen or older. This is the age where parents stop monitoring their child as much, but this may be at just the wrong time. Students need to realize that no matter how safe a site seams, the internet is still the internet, and there are always ways people can get around security.
Teens need to realize what is going on in our society, because someday, we will be the leaders of it. We will be the ones having to make all the important decicions. We often don’t think about this, but with so much technoogy, and so little people needed to run it, our skills are leaving us. If we look in the past, because of technology, so many people have lost jobs. We no longer need a skilled craftsman to make something for us. We have machines for everything. In the future, will machines and technology run our lives, more than we do? Or do they already….
With the majority of students in school being technologically smart, much of the youth in our country are failing to realize the dangers in all this advancement. Our generations people skills have completely deteriorated, as well as our caring for others as much. Also, a lot of teens do not realize the dangers that online technology can create.
We no longer have to leave the house to do anything. We can shop, chat, do homework, and play games on-line. Although we are now connected to each other more than ever, it is not in the same personal way that it used to be. Even when we are forced to be around other people, like sitting on the bus riding to or from school, we have ways of keeping apart. Our i-pods, cell phones, and other devices can make sure that we never have to get out of our comfort zone and talk to anyone other than our best friends.
Along with our people skills, our health is going down the drain with it. We can sit all day never having to get up, burn a few calories and see or do something in person. Now even some school is online. According to the Distance Education and Training Council, four million students are taking classes online currently. If we keep going at the pace we are going, soon not just college will be online, but high school too. Jobs will be lost, and students speaking and negotiating skills will deteriorate even more. Although it seems to be such a good thing to have all this technology, it makes one stop and think about how far we have come in such a short amount of time.
There can be so many dangers on the internet, and with things like myspace and facebook, this just makes it easyer for predators. Because teen spend so much time online, statistics show that 72% of missing children, from an internet related problem, are fifteen or older. This is the age where parents stop monitoring their child as much, but this may be at just the wrong time. Students need to realize that no matter how safe a site seams, the internet is still the internet, and there are always ways people can get around security.
Teens need to realize what is going on in our society, because someday, we will be the leaders of it. We will be the ones having to make all the important decicions. We often don’t think about this, but with so much technoogy, and so little people needed to run it, our skills are leaving us. If we look in the past, because of technology, so many people have lost jobs. We no longer need a skilled craftsman to make something for us. We have machines for everything. In the future, will machines and technology run our lives, more than we do? Or do they already….
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Nate Hesser
Questions:
1. Is there a clear point of view? (position)
I really liked the points you made, and it was really well written. The point of view is not really that clear to me, though, because I didnt see the issue or opposition to the side. It all seamed to be facts about teen not getting enough sleep.I didnt really see an opinion, it was all facts. Good facts though!
2. Does the Op-Ed state the problem and solution simply?
You did a good job stateing the problem, but there was not really a solution to it that you addressed.
3. Does the piece address the counter arguments?
I didn't really see any counter arguments, because I could'nt really see any opinion.
4. Is the Op-Ed interesting?
The article itself was well written and very intersting. You had a lot of good facts, and did a nice job with tieing them all together to form your article.
5. Are the paragraphs organized logically?
The paragraphs were organized well, and you did a nice job starting the article off, with good facts.
6. Does each paragraph develop an idea to support the thesis?
I could exactly tell what the thesis was, but each paragraph supported the idea that teens do not get enough sleep, and you did a nice jo of telling us why.
7. Is the writing clear?
The writing was very clear. I could understand averything you were saying and it was formated very nicely. I could understand what you were trying to say throughout the whole thing. Nice job!
Questions:
1. Is there a clear point of view? (position)
I really liked the points you made, and it was really well written. The point of view is not really that clear to me, though, because I didnt see the issue or opposition to the side. It all seamed to be facts about teen not getting enough sleep.I didnt really see an opinion, it was all facts. Good facts though!
2. Does the Op-Ed state the problem and solution simply?
You did a good job stateing the problem, but there was not really a solution to it that you addressed.
3. Does the piece address the counter arguments?
I didn't really see any counter arguments, because I could'nt really see any opinion.
4. Is the Op-Ed interesting?
The article itself was well written and very intersting. You had a lot of good facts, and did a nice job with tieing them all together to form your article.
5. Are the paragraphs organized logically?
The paragraphs were organized well, and you did a nice job starting the article off, with good facts.
6. Does each paragraph develop an idea to support the thesis?
I could exactly tell what the thesis was, but each paragraph supported the idea that teens do not get enough sleep, and you did a nice jo of telling us why.
7. Is the writing clear?
The writing was very clear. I could understand averything you were saying and it was formated very nicely. I could understand what you were trying to say throughout the whole thing. Nice job!
Carly Booth
Questions:
1. Is there a clear point of view? (position)
Yes -- against abortion
2. Does the Op-Ed state the problem and solution simply?
Yes -- you made it clear that abortion is wrong, and that women who have abortions should be treated as murderers.
3. Does the piece address the counter arguments?
Yes -- You did a good job with telling about what others will argue is right about abortion, then giving really good reasons why that is wrong.
4. Is the Op-Ed interesting?
I thought it was very intersesting. I agreed with your side, and you even made some new points that I had never thought of before. You had good facts tied in, which made you argument stronger. The whole thing was very strong and I could hear your voice in it.
5. Are the paragraphs organized logically?
Yes -- they were well done, with each adressing a part of the issue completely, then moving on. You also started with a nice intro, and at the end ended it well with a good conclusion, always reminding of why abortion is wrong.
6. Does each paragraph develop an idea to support the thesis?
Yes -- Each paragraph told what others think, then you tied it back to your thesis of why it is wrong, and did so very well.
7. Is the writing clear?
Yes -- the writing is very clear. You got to the point and made it, yet you had a lot of good information about everything in it. I liked your voice and it made me want to read on to see what you felt about other peoples arguments.
Questions:
1. Is there a clear point of view? (position)
Yes -- against abortion
2. Does the Op-Ed state the problem and solution simply?
Yes -- you made it clear that abortion is wrong, and that women who have abortions should be treated as murderers.
3. Does the piece address the counter arguments?
Yes -- You did a good job with telling about what others will argue is right about abortion, then giving really good reasons why that is wrong.
4. Is the Op-Ed interesting?
I thought it was very intersesting. I agreed with your side, and you even made some new points that I had never thought of before. You had good facts tied in, which made you argument stronger. The whole thing was very strong and I could hear your voice in it.
5. Are the paragraphs organized logically?
Yes -- they were well done, with each adressing a part of the issue completely, then moving on. You also started with a nice intro, and at the end ended it well with a good conclusion, always reminding of why abortion is wrong.
6. Does each paragraph develop an idea to support the thesis?
Yes -- Each paragraph told what others think, then you tied it back to your thesis of why it is wrong, and did so very well.
7. Is the writing clear?
Yes -- the writing is very clear. You got to the point and made it, yet you had a lot of good information about everything in it. I liked your voice and it made me want to read on to see what you felt about other peoples arguments.
Editorial start:
With the majority of students in school being technologically smart, much of the youth in our country are failing to realize the dangers in all this advancement. Our generations people skills have completely deteriorated, as well as our caring for others as much. We no longer have to leave the house to do anything. We can shop, chat, do homework, and play games on-line. Although we are now connected to each other more than ever, it is not in the same personal way that it used to be. Even when we are forced to be around other people, like sitting on the bus riding to or from school, we have ways of keeping apart. Our i-pods, cell phones, and other devices can make sure that we never have to get out of our comfort zone and talk to anyone other than your best friends. Along with our people skills, our health is going down the drain with it. We can sit all day never having to get up, burn a few calories and see or do something in person. Now even some school is online. If we keep going at the pace we are going, soon not just college will be online, but high school too. Jobs will be lost, and students talking skills will deteriorate even more. Although it seems to be such a good thing to have all this technology, it makes me stop and think about how far we have come in such a short amount of time.
With the majority of students in school being technologically smart, much of the youth in our country are failing to realize the dangers in all this advancement. Our generations people skills have completely deteriorated, as well as our caring for others as much. We no longer have to leave the house to do anything. We can shop, chat, do homework, and play games on-line. Although we are now connected to each other more than ever, it is not in the same personal way that it used to be. Even when we are forced to be around other people, like sitting on the bus riding to or from school, we have ways of keeping apart. Our i-pods, cell phones, and other devices can make sure that we never have to get out of our comfort zone and talk to anyone other than your best friends. Along with our people skills, our health is going down the drain with it. We can sit all day never having to get up, burn a few calories and see or do something in person. Now even some school is online. If we keep going at the pace we are going, soon not just college will be online, but high school too. Jobs will be lost, and students talking skills will deteriorate even more. Although it seems to be such a good thing to have all this technology, it makes me stop and think about how far we have come in such a short amount of time.
Monday, March 16, 2009
1. What is a problem/issue that our entire student body (our school, community, country, etc.) faces today?
~ Students that are addicted to technology, are becoming too impersonal. Now you dont even have to leave your house to do anything. It is affecting students people skills. Because everything from shooping to talking to friends is online. We are a generation of technology.
2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?
~We should slow down on the technology being invented, and not use it as much, because it is ruining our people skills, affecting our health, and it can be dangerous.
3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)
~I would like people to see and realize what technology is doing to them and hopefully persuade them do do somthing about it.
4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.
~I will get real facts
~ You dont have to leave your house or see anyone to do anything anymore.
~ Our generation especially is losing their people skills.
~ gaining weight has become moor of an issue since more and more technology came out.
~ Technology can lead to dangerous things that used to never even be problems.
5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?
~ Urge them to do something before its too late to do something and everything turns virtual. And soon people wont have to interact with others at all, and we will rely solely on computers, and then they will end up taking over the world.
6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?
~It will show our generation how all this technology, that can be so conveniant, is dangerous and affecting us and the world.
~ Students that are addicted to technology, are becoming too impersonal. Now you dont even have to leave your house to do anything. It is affecting students people skills. Because everything from shooping to talking to friends is online. We are a generation of technology.
2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?
~We should slow down on the technology being invented, and not use it as much, because it is ruining our people skills, affecting our health, and it can be dangerous.
3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)
~I would like people to see and realize what technology is doing to them and hopefully persuade them do do somthing about it.
4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.
~I will get real facts
~ You dont have to leave your house or see anyone to do anything anymore.
~ Our generation especially is losing their people skills.
~ gaining weight has become moor of an issue since more and more technology came out.
~ Technology can lead to dangerous things that used to never even be problems.
5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?
~ Urge them to do something before its too late to do something and everything turns virtual. And soon people wont have to interact with others at all, and we will rely solely on computers, and then they will end up taking over the world.
6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?
~It will show our generation how all this technology, that can be so conveniant, is dangerous and affecting us and the world.
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