Friday, January 4, 2013

Chapter 21- "The Christmas Surprise"


Do you think the United Staes should interfere or help foreign countries who are being attacked?  Why or why not? 

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Chapter 19- Grounded



Do you think President Moon regrets his decision to be president?  why or why not?

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Chapter 18: Hate and Love


Explain why the title of the chapter is "Hate and Love"?  Be detailed in your explanation of each.

Ch. 17- Return of the First Lady

Some other First Ladies....
Eleanor Roosevelt

Nancy Reagan

Jackie Kennedy
Please answer all of the following questions:

1) As you read chapter 17, look for ways that Chelsea, the first lady, changed.
Give examples of how she changed.

2) Do you think it is possible for someone to change that quickly?

3) Do you think that her change is genuine (real)?

Monday, December 17, 2012

Chapter 16: Mumbo-jumbo


1)  Tune into words.

Follow the steps:
a) From the chapter find a word that you did not know/ a challenging word.
b) Tell how it was used in the chapter.
c) Look up what the word means and apply it how it was used in the book.


2)  How did Vice President Syers want to solve the problem of the economic downswing?  Do you think she had a good idea?  Explain why/why not.



Thursday, December 13, 2012

Chapter 15:  More Disaster Areas

 

1) Why can't Judson, being President, close down the newspapers?

2) How was Chelsea going to help the hurricane victims in Florida?  Is that a good idea?  Explain your thoughts.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Time to catch up...

Here is your assignment today:

1) Catch up on any reading you have not done.  At this point, you should have read through the end of chapter 14. 

2) Go back through each of the previous posts and make sure you have commented at least once on each of the questions posted.  

*Remember: If your comment is not proofread, does not start with a capital letter, or is not a thoughtful sentence, it will NOT be published! 

3) If you have all of the above done, go through and read other's comments.  Feel free to reply to their comments, but make sure it is thoughtful and reflective! 

4) When all done, please return your computer to the cart and get out your AR book or homework.