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On Pins, Posts & Needles

2/21/2016

“Our social tools are not an improvement to modern society, they are a challenge to it.” ~Clay Shirky

Instructions: Briefly explain whether social media is harming the mental health of teenagers.

INCLUDE: First initial AND last name AND class period.

Respond in no more than 10 sentences and no less than five. You must also reply to a classmate's post. You cannot post identical comments on different classmates' posts. Posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will not earn you a passing grade. Make sure your posts address the reply that you are responding to.

Be sure to--

Be clear about your position
Provide specific support for your argument
Use rhetorical devices and other grammar elements
Write EPIC Content-Engaging, Powerful, Informative, Creative

CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school or your parents with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.

Due: Thurs., Feb. 26, 2015 11:59 p.m. CST

#OscarsSoWhite

2/15/2016

"Diversity is who we are, inclusion is what we strive for, and communications is what we love." ~Risha Grant

Many black actors and actresses are planning to boycott the Oscars™ this year because of a lack of diversity. As a solution, entertainment mogul, Russell Simmons decided to develop an awards show for people of color. Read about it here.

Instructions: IN NO MORE THAN 10 SENTENCES, briefly explain whether creating an awards show exclusively for people of color and boycotting the historical Oscars™ solves the problem.

INCLUDE: First initial AND last name AND class period.

Respond in no more than 10 sentences and no less than five. You must also reply to a classmate's post. You cannot post identical comments on different classmates' posts. Posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will not earn you a passing grade. Make sure your posts address the reply that you are responding to.

Be sure to--

Be clear about your position
Provide specific support for your argument
Use rhetorical devices and other grammar elements
Write EPIC Content-Engaging, Powerful, Informative, Creative

Is the Grass Greener? On Which Side?

2/4/2016

It seems that people are never satisfied with what they have. They always want something more or something different.

Instructions: Analyze the image and read the statement underneath. Then, create two (2) Level 2 questions and two (2) Level 3 questions that connect and relate to the image and statement.

INCLUDE: First initial AND last name AND class period.

Respond in no more than 10 sentences and no less than five. You must also reply to a classmate's post. You cannot post identical comments on different classmates' posts. Posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will not earn you a passing grade. Make sure your posts address the reply that you are responding to.

Be sure to--

Be clear about your position
Provide specific support for your argument
Use rhetorical devices and other grammar elements
Write EPIC Content-Engaging, Powerful, Informative, Creative

Mixed Ink

Mixed Ink is our class blog, the window into our souls. It was designed to improve students' writing, critical thinking and communication skills by giving them a platform to provide meaningful content based on their interpretation of what they see.

Although the students receive a grade based on a rubric for completing this assignment, they are not graded on complexity of thought. This is a place where students of all levels can freely, confidently and creatively express themselves and their opinions in a nonjudgmental platform. They are required to respond to and critique each other, but degradation, slander, lewdness, etc., will not be tolerated.

Bridge Builders

All subjects are vital to learning, but English is the bridge of communication. So let's build the arch, one word at a time...

Grading Rubric

Learning Objectives

Communicate effectively
Be aware of current events
Write concisely
Boost critical thinking skills
Be accountable
Follow directions
Have a voice about what goes on in the world around you