Blog Posts

YOU Are Cancelled!!

9/29/2023

Because someone is hurting your feelings. Is it fair to destroy their whole life and/or career?

NOTE: Vague responses will not be accepted in your post or replies.

1. INCLUDE: Last Name, First Initial, AND Class Block.

2. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

4. Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.

5. Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.

6. How to post. Click in the top right hand corner or the lower left hand corner where it says Comments to access the discussion board. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the page to post a Reply. After, choose comments from at least two students from any class and Reply to what they wrote.

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

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., October 6, 2023 5:00 p.m. CST

Books vs Streets

9/23/2023

Having book smarts is better than having street smarts. Write it out.

NOTE: Vague responses will not be accepted in your post or replies.

1. INCLUDE: Last Name, First Initial, AND Class Block.

2. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

4. Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.

5. Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.

6. How to post. Click in the top right hand corner or the lower left hand corner where it says Comments to access the discussion board. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the page to post a Reply. After, choose comments from at least two students from any class and Reply to what they wrote.

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

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., September 29, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST

Dating Ain't Easy

9/16/2023

Females/Female Identifying: what would you do if a guy asked you on a date, and when you got there, he told you not to exceed a certain dollar amount?

Males/Male Identifying: do you think it is reasonable to ask a girl on a date then give her a budget?

What do you think about this situation?

NOTE: Vague responses will not be accepted in your post or replies.

1. INCLUDE: Last Name, First Initial, AND Class Block.

2. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

4. Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.

5. Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.

6. How to post. Click in the top right hand corner or the lower left hand corner where it says Comments to access the discussion board. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the page to post a Reply. After, choose comments from at least two students from any class and Reply to what they wrote.

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

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., September 22, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST

Illusion or Reality?

9/11/2023

Respond to the image above by interpreting what you see or think you see.

NOTE: Vague responses will not be accepted in your post or replies.

1. INCLUDE: First Initial, Last Name AND Class Block.

2. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

4. Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.

5. Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.

6. How to post. Click in the top right hand corner or the lower left hand corner where it says Comments to access the discussion board. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the page to post a Reply. After, choose comments from at least two students from any class and Reply to what they wrote.

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

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., September 15, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST

Deion, Deion, Deion...Again?

9/6/2023

Respond to the following: There was a lot of controversy surrounding Deion Sanders when he left Jackson State to go to Colorado as head football coach:

His alma mater, Florida State, refused to hire him to coach.
Jackson State felt betrayed when he left and went to Colorado.
He brought 86/106 players to a D1 school from HBCUs.
Two of his sons play on the team.
He brought his own coaching staff.
Colorado's coaching staff quit rather than work with him.

Despite all these controversies, the victory against TCU indicates that Sanders' unconventional methods can lead to results on the field. But is favoritism, nepotism, untrustworthiness, disloyalty, and poor ethics justifiable just to get a win? Why or Why not?

Vague responses will not be accepted in your post or replies.

1. INCLUDE: First Initial, Last Name AND Class Block.

2. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

4. Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.

5. Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.

6. How to post. Click in the top right hand corner or the lower left hand corner where it says Comments to access the discussion board. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the page to post a Reply. After, choose comments from at least two students from any class and Reply to what they wrote.

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

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., September 8, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST

Doing too Much or Not Enough?

8/27/2023

Photo by: Lucidchart

Respond to the following: Should employers and colleges use social media in the hiring and admissions process?

Vague responses will not be accepted in your post or replies.

1. INCLUDE: First Initial, Last Name AND Class Block.

2. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

4. Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.

5. Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.

6. How to post. Click in the top right hand corner or the lower left hand corner to access the discussion board. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the page to post a Reply. After, browse to choose comments from at least two students from any class to which you will Reply.

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

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., September 1, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST

Too Far?

8/22/2023

**Trigger Warning:** The following content discusses AI's involvement with the concept of death and the simulation of deceased individuals. Some might find this distressing or unsettling. Please proceed with caution.

Click the image above to watch the video. Then, answer the following based on what you observe: A company used AI technology to replicate the voices of deceased artists to narrate the circumstances surrounding their own deaths. Many argue that this was a powerful way to educate younger generations about the lives and challenges these artists faced and is and innovative method to preserve history. Others believe it's disrespectful, crosses ethical boundaries, and turns tragic events into entertainment. What do you think?

Make sure you watch the entire video. Vague responses will not be accepted either in your post or your replies.

1. INCLUDE: First Initial, Last Name AND Class Block.

2. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

4. Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.

5. Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.

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

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., August 25, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST

The Brawl

8/14/2023

**Trigger Warning:** This topic may contain sensitive material related to race relations which may be triggering to some. But in this class, we respectfully explore multiple perspectives in order to gain a nuanced understanding.

Click the image above to watch the video. Then, answer the following: What are the factors that create an imbalance of power within a culture, and based on the video, how is that imbalance revealed? Be explicit but respectful in your posts and your comments.

Make sure you watch the entire video. Vague responses will not be accepted either in your post or your replies.

1. INCLUDE: First Initial, Last Name AND Class Block.

2. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

4. Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.

5. Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.

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

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., August 18, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST

Who's Job Is It?

5/15/2023

**Trigger Warning:** This article may contain sensitive material related to death by suicide which may be triggering to some. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors, please seek professional help immediately or talk to someone you trust to go with you to seek help. You can contact the suicide prevention hotline at or talk to your counselor or a mental health professional. You are not alone in this world. There's always someone who can relate and help, and there is always hope for a better tomorrow.

Click the image above to read the article. Then, tell us what you think. Be explicit and respectful in your posts and your comments.

Make sure you read the article. Vague responses will not be accepted either in your post or your replies. THIS IS YOUR LAST MIXED INK THIS YEAR. MAKE IT COUNT.

1. INCLUDE: First Initial, Last Name AND Class Block.

2. Respond in no more than five (5) complete sentences and no less than three (3) complete sentences. (This helps you write more concisely and think more critically.)

3. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

4. Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.

5. Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.

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

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., May 19, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST

Family Secrets

5/9/2023

Ahh...Family secrets. Click the image above to read the article. Then explain how you feel about what he did, what do you think about how his son feels? Then, answer, how do you feel about family secrets? (Make sure you read it. Vague responses will not be accepted either in your post or your replies.)

Lagerfeld Takes Center Stage

5/1/2023

It's time to celebrate fashion and fundraising at this year's Met Gala event! This year's theme is Karl Lagerfeld. Lagerfeld was a German fashion designer, creative director, artist, and photographer, more prominently known as one of the most iconic men in the fashion industry. But wait! Choosing him as this year's theme has sparked controversy.

Over the span of his 6-decades career, Lagerfeld is known for comments that were problematic, fatphobic, racist, and misogynistic. He's called Adele "too fat," Heidi Klum "too heavy," has said Coco Chanel “wasn’t ugly enough to be a feminist,” noted that “no one wants to see” plus-size models, and he proudly dressed a supermodel in blackface and yellowface for a German magazine. The insults are endless.

Click the image to read the article, then give your opinion on whether you think the MET is making a mistake having Lagerfeld as this year's theme and why or why not. Vague responses will not be accepted.

To Fear or Not to Fear...

4/18/2023

Last month, a student was killed at an Arlington High school before his school day started. Also in March, a local teen was killed at a fish eatery in Dallas, and from that same shooting, his mom was shot, and a stray bullet struck a 12-year old who was sitting on the couch across the street inside his home. This past weekend, three college-bound teens and a 23-year old were killed at a Sweet 16 party in Alabama, and last Thursday, a teenage boy was shot in the head and body (but survived) when he went to the wrong house to pick up his younger siblings.

Think about it. At school. At parties. At home. At church. Civilian gun violence is becoming an unnecessary, terrifying norm. How often is gun violence on your mind? How has it affected your mental, emotional, and social health? Has it had an effect on your quality of life or daily behavior? Respond below.

1. INCLUDE: First Initial, Last Name AND Class Block.

2. Respond in no more than five (5) complete sentences and no less than three (3) complete sentences. (This helps you write more concisely and think more critically.)

3. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

4. Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.

5. Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.

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

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., April 21, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST

Whose Job Is It to Fix It?

4/12/2023

Badge, left, and Lander Busse, are plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the State of Montana saying it violated the State Constitution that guarantees “the right to a clean and healthful environment.” (Matthew Hamon for The New York Times)

If you could take on one problem facing our world, what would it be and how would you do it?

Would You Rather

4/3/2023

Playing as Equals

3/27/2023

How do you feel about coed sports, at school and professionally? Explain your thoughts.

1. INCLUDE: First Initial, Last Name AND Class Block.

2. Respond in no more than five (5) complete sentences and no less than three (3) complete sentences. (This helps you write more concisely and think more critically.)

3. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

4. Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.

5. Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.

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

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., March 31, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST

I Will or I Won't

3/20/2023

Often in life, we adopt traditions and never question or wonder why. For example, we practice the same religion as our parents because it is the way we are raised. Or, we grow up eating cuisines specific to our culture because it's the way we are taught to cook or it's the way we grew up eating. But have you ever wondered why? Have you ever followed your own, different path than what is expected in society? I never intend to, but I always end up questioning traditions and sometimes going my own way.

Marriage is one of those traditions. More men are starting to question the automatic assumption that their wives will take their last names. Today, more women are choosing to keep the last name they were born with. Some women are hyphenating their names (using both their last name and their partners' last name with a hyphen in between). Surprisingly, more men are considering changing their last name to their wives' last name. I kept the last name I was born with, and my children (including my sons) have my last name, not their father's.

If you got married, would you want to keep your last name or take your partner's last name? Explain your decision.

1. INCLUDE: First Initial, Last Name AND Class Block.

2. Respond in no more than five (5) complete sentences and no less than three (3) complete sentences. (This helps you write more concisely and think more critically.)

3. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

4. Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.

5. Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.

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

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., March 24, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST

Dream On..

3/6/2023

Read the directive on the torn paper. Explain why you should never stop or whether you should and why.

1. INCLUDE: First Initial, Last Name AND Class Block.

2. Respond in no more than five (5) complete sentences and no less than three (3) complete sentences. (This helps you write more concisely and think more critically.)

3. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

4. Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.

5. Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.

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

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., March 10, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST

Why Does It Matter?

2/27/2023

With no father, no college education, no training and very few role models, an organization handed a talented, young, dirt-poor 18-year-old $420,000 per year.

He married his high school sweetheart, was never arrested, never used drugs, and never humiliated his spouse with rumors of an affair.

He was never in the news with so much as a parking ticket. He is an excellent father to his children, constantly supporting them and making them dream big. He’s always involved in their activities too.

20 years later. Same dude. Same maturity. Same wife. Same family.
Reputation is intact. Now earning about $2 million per week. Still one of the greatest basketball players on the planet today.

Lebron has sent over 1000 children to college fully paid for.

Analyze the excerpt above, then tell me your thoughts. If Lebron is making so much money, why is integrity important to him? Think and don't simply tell me "he's the G.O.A.T.," etc., explain it, then explain your thinking.

Facemasks

2/20/2023

Analyze the image above. Thoughts? Think and don't simply describe the image or tell me what you see. Break down what it means.

1. INCLUDE: First Initial, Last Name AND Class Block.

2. Respond in no more than five (5) complete sentences and no less than three (3) complete sentences. (This helps you write more concisely and think more critically.)

3. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

4. Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.

5. Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.

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

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., February 24, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST

Bot or Not?

2/14/2023

Click the image above to read the article in its entirety. Write a Reader's Response to what you read. Be specific and detailed. Refer to quotes or lines from the article. Include how you would define a utopian society.

1. INCLUDE: First Initial, Last Name AND Class Block.

2. Respond in no more than five (5) complete sentences and no less than three (3) complete sentences. (This helps you write more concisely and think more critically.)

3. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

4. Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.

5. Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.

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

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., February 17, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST

Politics: Is School a Place for It?

2/6/2023

Click the image above to read the article in its entirety. Write a Reader's Response to what you read. Be specific and detailed. Refer to quotes or lines from the article.

1. INCLUDE: First Initial, Last Name AND Class Block.

2. Respond in no more than five (5) complete sentences and no less than three (3) complete sentences. (This helps you write more concisely and think more critically.)

3. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

4. Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.

5. Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.

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

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., February 7, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST

Power: Does It Always Win?

1/30/2023

TRIGGER WARNING
Police Brutality and Race-based Violence

Tyre Nichols was also a father and it appears, a husband. While I do not want you to watch the video of what lead to his untimely demise, I do want you to think about his life, your life, and the lives of those who took Tyre's life. Then, consider this and what it means to you, to society, to authorities: "All mothers were summoned when he called out for his mama."

Consider those answers, respond to the following prompt: To what extent does power or the lack of power affect individuals?

What Motivates Students?

1/21/2023

Read the New York Times article by clicking on the image above, then write a Reader's Response for what you read.

1. INCLUDE: First Initial, Last Name AND Class Block.

2. Respond in no more than five (5) complete sentences and no less than three (3) complete sentences. (This helps you write more concisely and think more critically.)

3. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

4. Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.

5. Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.

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

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., January 27, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST

January 17th, 2023

1/17/2023

Answer the questions above. Think and answer in complete sentences.

1. INCLUDE: First Initial, Last Name AND Class Block.

2. Respond in no more than five (5) complete sentences and no less than three (3) complete sentences. (This helps you write more concisely and think more critically.)

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

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., January 20, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST

As a Man Thinketh

1/8/2023

Analyze the image above. Think and don't simply describe the image or tell me what you see. Break down what it means.

1. INCLUDE: First Initial, Last Name AND Class Block.

2. Respond in no more than five (5) complete sentences and no less than three (3) complete sentences. (This helps you write more concisely and think more critically.)

3. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.

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

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., January 13, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST

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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