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Hi Class! 2012 is a month away. Are you planning to make any resolutions? If yes, explain what they are and why you are resolved to make changes. If you are not making any resolutions, explain your reasoning.

Hi Class! This week we read The Legacy of da Vinci. A simple explanation of ‘legacy’ is anything that is handed down (good or bad; useful or useless; valuable or worthless). Based on your dreams, goals and imagination, predict the following:

What will be your legacy…

• once you have completed elementary school? high school? university?
• if you become a husband or wife; mom or dad; uncle or aunt?

There is no correct answer to this topic, but it will be evident if you have put some thought into a meaningful response. Another way to consider this topic is to explain how you want people to remember you.

Your post (well written and supported with details/examples) is due November 30, 2011.

Hi Class! Using information from “The Occupy Protests” article and your opinions, respond to some of or all of the following statements:

1. Government must end poverty by taxing the rich and giving to the poor.
2. People determine their success or failure. Therefore being rich or poor is a choice.
3. Occupying public spaces will (or will not) make a difference in reducing the gap between the rich and the poor.
4. People should be permitted to live in public spaces (parks, squares, etc…).
5. Protesting is the wrong approach. People wanting to make a difference should ______, because…

Develop meaningful posts (state your main idea, support it with reasons, sum up your position, leave the reader thinking in depth about what you have said). In total, you must write at least 100 words for your response(s). You are the author and do not need to make “I” statements. Your response(s) must be submitted by November 16th.

Hi Class! Based on the article we read in HCED this morning, complete the following questions:

1. For what reasons are you in favour of the government’s new energy drink rules?
2. For what reasons are you opposed to the government’s new energy drink rules?

Write meaningful answers; show you are able to develop and support your thoughts.

Your response is due no later than Wednesday, November 9, 2011. This gives you three computer periods to post a meaningful response (today, next Monday and next Wednesday).

Hi Class! Which do you prefer – working independently, or with others? Give reasons to support your response in a well-written paragraph. Do not explain the merits of both. Explain which one you prefer. Your response is due Monday, October 31st.

Hi Class! Now that you have chosen your topic, tell us about it in a few sentences (What is your topic? Why is it useful to know?).

Hi Class! What is your most favourite candy? Explain your answer using a vivid and descriptive vocabulary. An outstanding response should leave readers’ mouths watering.

Share with everyone the We Day experience. What were the memorable moments? What will you do from this point forward in response to the messages your heard?