Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Current Events: 5/27

Here are the three articles that I chose (that you sent me). There will be a quiz at the start of class on Wednesday and a two paragraph response is due before 1:00 pm. You are not allowed to respond to your own article.

ESPN in 3D courtesy of Mr. Troutman.

What did you do when you were 13? This kid climbed Mt. Everest (thanks, Mr. Shodi)

More google! (Thanks for the great article, Ms. Myers)

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Current Events: Create your own current events

Final Episode of LOST is tonight!


Since the semester is winding down, it is time for you to choose your own articles for our "current events" post. Here is what I need from you:

  • Each of you are to "comment" on this post one article (similar to the other articles that I have posted all semester) and a two paragraph response to the article. This will be due Tuesday at the start of class and is worth 25 points.
  • I will post the four articles that I liked the best, and you will be responsible for writing a another two paragraph response on an article that is not your own. This will be due Wednesday by the start of class and is worth 15 points.
  • You will have the final current events quiz of the year on Wednesday-- and as usual, it is worth 20 points.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Current Events: 5/18/2010




Currents events quiz will be on Tuesday-- be sure to post a comment by then!

Love Glee? See them live!

Robin Hood is getting some good press-- like this article here.

There hasn't been much press about the Tennessee floods. Here is an article about the Grand Ole Opry

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Current Events: May 11th



I like the Tuesday quiz/posting. How about we stick with it until the end of the year?

Green Day on Broadway? American Idiot has a new format.

I am Number Four will have some ties to the area. Check it out here and here (be sure to read BOTH articles!)

Maybe it is just my paternal instincts kicking in, but this documentary looks to be interesting. Here is a link to the trailer.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Current Events: 5/4/2010



Due to prom and other adventures, your comments and quiz will not be due until the start of Tuesday's class.

Anchorman 2? I wish.

Here is a longer interview with Mel Brooks-- an American Comedy Legend.

This is more of a "visual article" but I think that it could facilitate some discussion. It is about sequels that are better than the original!