PE Choices

Hi Class – Convince the class why we should play ______ in Phys. Ed. today. Your post must include reasons why we should choose your game. As ideas are posted, write your thoughts about the suggestions.

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Entrepreneurial Ideas

Hi Class! What’s an entrepreneur? Click here. Share your idea for an amazing new store or service. Describe what your idea offers compared to what already exists. Why do you think your idea will be successful?

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Riot Reaction

Hi Class! How do you feel about the riots that took place in Vancouver after the hockey game last night? Could they have been prevented? What could have been done differently? Were the riots going to happen regardless of the outcome of the game? Share your thoughts in a well developed PARAGRAPH.

In case you are wondering about the saying “read the riot act,” here’s a link.

Additionally, here is a link for some of the news regarding the riot.

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Stuck…Now What?

Hi Class! Imagine you are stuck in an elevator for several hours. You are alone. How do you spend the time? Describe what you would do and how you would feel while waiting to be saved. What would you do once the doors were opened?

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Winner Takes All

Hi Class! Any thoughts, feelings or predictions for the last game of the hockey season tomorrow? Will the Canucks win? How will the fans react? Will the crowds in Vancouver be festive and civilized?

My workshop has been great! Through video conferencing I have been able to see what it is like to be a musher for a team of sled dogs, and even give the dogs commands! I also spent some time with a scientist from the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History learning about Mobius strips.

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Knock Knock

Hi class! Let’s start the week with a chuckle or two. Share a favourite ‘knock knock’ joke. Keep in mind what is appropriate for this setting (school, workplace). Bring a smile to the faces of others with cute and clever humour.

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Looking Ahead

Hi Class! List some of the things you are anticipating eagerly about summer break and explain why they are important to you.

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It’s Up To You

Hi Class! Today’s writing activity is up to you. Post a question or comment. Your post must attempt to encourage others to contribute. If you ask a question, be sure it is open ended (not a yes/no style). Additionally, post your answer to your own question.

If you are writing a commentary on a topic, support your position with reasons. Simply stating, “I like strawberry ice cream because it is the best.” is insufficient.

If you are stuck for an idea, use yesterday’s link to various topics.

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Choose a Topic

Hi Class! Here is a link to some writing topics. Choose a topic and develop a convincing answer. Use reasoning to support your view. Be sure to state your topic before giving your response. One or two sentences is not enough to complete this task.

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Random Stories

Hi Class! Choose one of the links below to generate a story topic. Using the topic, write a paragraph using the topic generated for you.

Story Starter Link #1

Story Starter Link #2

Story Starter Link #3

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