Judging Eyewitness Accounts

  Write about a time that you witnessed something bad or wrong happen. What happened? Did you tell anyone about what happened? Why or why not?

In order to receive full credit you must write at least 5 complete sentences with correct capitalization. You must also respond to a classmate's post using one of the following sentence starters:

I agree because...

I disagree because...

I don't understand...
That reminds me of...

Secret Lives

The term espionage comes from a French word for "spying." Espionage is the act of spying or using spies to obtain secret information, often about a country's political or military plans.  Spies are also known as secret agents or intelligence officers.

Write about spies and espionage. Do you have any experience with espionage? Would you ever like to be a spy?

In order to receive full credit you must write at least 5 complete sentences with correct capitalization. You must also respond to a classmate's post using one of the following sentence starters:

I agree because...

I disagree because...

I don't understand...

That reminds me of...

Shifting Gears On Language

Do you use slang? How do you feel about people who do?

Write about the way people use language. Consider the following:

• Are there different kinds of slang?
• What types of people use slang?
• When is slang appropriate?
• When is slang not appropriate? 

In order to receive full credit you must write at least 5 complete and correct sentences with quotation marks around any slang words you use. You must also respond to a classmate's post using one of the following sentence starters:
I agree because...
I disagree because...
I don't understand...
That reminds me of...

Whose Justice Is It?

 Self-defense is protecting yourself, loved ones, or property from an immediate threat. Vigilantes, from the Spanish word for "guards", catch and punish suspected criminals without going through the legal system. Vigilante justice is often more about revenge than self-defense.

What do you know about vigilante justice, or taking the law into your own hands?



In order to receive full credit you must write at least 5 complete sentences with correct capitalization. You must also respond to a classmate's post using one of the following sentence starters:
I agree because...
I disagree because...
I don't understand...
That reminds me of...

Riding the Waves

How much are people in charge of what happens to them? Read the following statements:

• You may not be able to change your circumstances, but you can change how you react to them.
• Your attitude has no effect on the things that can happen to you.
• People can overcome just about anything if they try hard enough.

Write in response to the above statements.  Do you agree or disagree with them? Why?

In order to receive full credit you must write at least 5 complete and coherent sentences. You must also respond to a classmate's post in a thoughtful manner.

As Long As They Can Play

Have you ever wondered why professional athletes tend to retire from their sports at relatively young ages? What are some of the pros and cons of older athletes' staying in the game?

In order to receive full credit you must write at least 5 complete sentences with correct capitalization. You must also respond to a classmate's post using one of the following sentence starters:

I agree because...

I disagree because...

I don't understand...

That reminds me of...