For this week's blog, you will find a current news article on a topic of national or world importance. You should write about a topic that is of interest to you, but please choose an article that is school appropriate. You will need to do the following:
1. Explain why you chose this particular article
2. Summarize your article in 4-6 sentences
3. Express your opinion on the topic of the article in 3-4 sentences
4. Include a link to the article if possible- To include your link, copy and paste the URL for your article in the "URL" box underneath the box where you write your name.
So, what is news to you?
Monday, February 7, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
"The Price of Safety" (Assigned 1/31/11)
Click on the link below to read the article "The Price of Safety" in this month's Upfront magazine.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/upfront/features/index.asp?article=f013111_scanners
Once you have read the article, please respond to the following prompt in a thoughtful paragraph.
1) Summarize in three sentences (in your own words) the main points of the article.
2) Opinion question: Do you believe it is acceptable to violate amendments in the Bill of Rights in order to keep people safe from terrorism or other security threats? Why or why not? You must cite examples from the article to support your opinion. Don't forget to PROOFREAD!
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/upfront/features/index.asp?article=f013111_scanners
Once you have read the article, please respond to the following prompt in a thoughtful paragraph.
1) Summarize in three sentences (in your own words) the main points of the article.
2) Opinion question: Do you believe it is acceptable to violate amendments in the Bill of Rights in order to keep people safe from terrorism or other security threats? Why or why not? You must cite examples from the article to support your opinion. Don't forget to PROOFREAD!
Monday, January 24, 2011
"Growing Up Digital" (Assigned 1/24/11)
Click on the link below to read the article, "Growing Up Digital" in this month's Upfront magazine.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/upfront/features/index.asp?article=f013111_digital
Once you have read the article, please respond to the following prompt in a thoughtful paragraph:
Do you agree or disagree with the argument the article makes about the impact of digital devices and the Internet on students' education? Do you feel your access to the digital world has personally helped or hindered your achievement in school? Why?
Please be sure to support your opinion with details and examples. Don't forget to PROOFREAD!
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/upfront/features/index.asp?article=f013111_digital
Once you have read the article, please respond to the following prompt in a thoughtful paragraph:
Do you agree or disagree with the argument the article makes about the impact of digital devices and the Internet on students' education? Do you feel your access to the digital world has personally helped or hindered your achievement in school? Why?
Please be sure to support your opinion with details and examples. Don't forget to PROOFREAD!
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