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Monday, May 14, 2018
A Few Short Words
Here are a few interesting Ted Talks on various philosophical topics. EXTRA CREDIT if you write a one paragraph (read: at least 7 sentences) comment here...
What's the Right Thing To Do?
The Paradox of Choice
Creating Freedom
The Illusion of Consciousness
My Philosophy for a Happy Life :
Sam Berns is a Junior at Foxboro High School in Foxboro, Massachusetts, where he has achieved highest honors and is currently a percussion section leader in the high school marching band. He recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Sam was diagnosed with Progeria, a rare, rapid aging disease, at the age of 2.
We Need a "Moral Operating System"
Is There a Real You?
What's the Right Thing To Do?
The Paradox of Choice
Creating Freedom
The Illusion of Consciousness
My Philosophy for a Happy Life :
Sam Berns is a Junior at Foxboro High School in Foxboro, Massachusetts, where he has achieved highest honors and is currently a percussion section leader in the high school marching band. He recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Sam was diagnosed with Progeria, a rare, rapid aging disease, at the age of 2.
We Need a "Moral Operating System"
Is There a Real You?
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Check out these resources and articles related to the #enough MS 51 Walkout happening on March 14.
https://room116ela.blogspot.com/2018/03/round-table-discussion-gun-control-and.html
For extra credit, pick one article and write a response to it.
Here are some guiding questions...
What do you already know and feel about what's happening? What questions do you still have?
What in these articles strikes you? moves you? saddens you? confuses you? frightens you? angers you?
When do you find yourself resisting any of these texts?
What confirms, challenges, or changes your thinking?
And some further, more specific questions:
Is civil disobedience effective? Will the Walkout accomplish anything, and why or why not, and if so, what? Where do you stand on the gun control debate and why? Are the messages and demands students are making clear and sensible? Whose voices should or should not be represented in this debate, and why?
https://room116ela.blogspot.com/2018/03/round-table-discussion-gun-control-and.html
For extra credit, pick one article and write a response to it.
Here are some guiding questions...
What do you already know and feel about what's happening? What questions do you still have?
What in these articles strikes you? moves you? saddens you? confuses you? frightens you? angers you?
When do you find yourself resisting any of these texts?
What confirms, challenges, or changes your thinking?
And some further, more specific questions:
Is civil disobedience effective? Will the Walkout accomplish anything, and why or why not, and if so, what? Where do you stand on the gun control debate and why? Are the messages and demands students are making clear and sensible? Whose voices should or should not be represented in this debate, and why?
Friday, January 12, 2018
Powerful, Amazing Argument Essays!
Jaslin writes about why she thinks the consumption of meat is inhumane.
However, Lucy, a vegetarian, creates a complex and compelling argument in support of the consumption of meat.
Sabine makes a passionate and powerful argument for the rights of professional athletes to kneel during the national anthem.
Rajhasree also, in a beautifully crafted piece, defends athletes who kneel.
Linus argues for the implementation of police body cameras.
Ari writes a convincing case that social media's influence is "picking and tearing"at the way humans have communicated for centuries.
However, Lucy, a vegetarian, creates a complex and compelling argument in support of the consumption of meat.
Sabine makes a passionate and powerful argument for the rights of professional athletes to kneel during the national anthem.
Rajhasree also, in a beautifully crafted piece, defends athletes who kneel.
Linus argues for the implementation of police body cameras.
Ari writes a convincing case that social media's influence is "picking and tearing"at the way humans have communicated for centuries.
Monday, January 1, 2018
How To Google Better
Found this and wanted to share... Make your research easier and more precise with these Google tricks!
http://mashable.com/2011/11/24/google-search-infographic/#Jv_d7LnmwsqE
http://mashable.com/2011/11/24/google-search-infographic/#Jv_d7LnmwsqE
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