Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Fine Kids For Disrupting Class?


Read the Debate of the Week in Scholastic News (March 7, 2011) and post your thoughts. Be honest and explain your thinking. Use complete sentences.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Ban Gadgets in Crosswalks?



Some major cities are thinking of making laws that prohibit people from using cell phones, iPods, and other electronic devices on the street. Read Scholastic News (Feb. 21 edition) page 7 and post your honest thoughts. Be sure to be clear and use examples - responses should also be appropriate.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Outlaw Saggy Pants?


After reading the article "Outlaw Saggy Pants" in Scholastic News, give your opinion on this issue. State your opinion and explain your thoughts. Be honest and support your answer.

Scholastic News Article



Pick an article from Scholastic News (February 14th issue) and express your thoughts on that article. Be sure to include the title of the article, a quick summary, some facts, some opinions, and anything else interesting worth pointing out in your article.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Time For Kids



Using the worksheet provided go to this Time For Kids link (right-click" and open) and answer questions 1-5 and 7-8 on the worksheet.

Type your response to question 6 and post on the Blog.