Nothing Better than a Good Argument!

First of all, congratulations! Your first debate was a HUGE success which we can attribute to your hard work and thorough preparation! That was SO MUCH FUN! So, let's hear some of your thoughts about it! What were the high points? What stands out to you as being successful? What was hardest about it? What would you do to improve the process?

Frankenstien, Obamacare and Henrietta

http://www.eppc.org/publications/obamas-secret-weapon-henrietta-lacks/ Read the article attached to this link. If the link does not work properly, copy and paste to retrieve the article. I want you to react to the article. Think about the themes of Frankenstein and why and how this book might be considered for the AP Language class. Also, relate it to your research in regards to Obamacare.

All Saints Day

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/deaconsbench/2013/10/homily-for-november-1-2013-all-saints-day/ Follow the provided link to a homily given by Deacon Greg Kandra. If the link is not working, you will have to type in the url. In the homily, he gives examples of "unlikely saints". Respond to his homily noting any literary devices he uses. At the same time, think about what he is saying and discern what actions and thoughts you have exemplified this week that have gotten you closer to sainthood. You may share or not share those thoughts in the blog. You should also include an example of an "unlikely saint" who has been canonized by the Catholic Church.

Happy Halloween!

Tell the story of Halloween from the perspective of a piece of candy.

I Love America

In preparation for your entry into the Patriotic Audio Essay Competition, discuss some of the reasons why you are optimistic about our nation's future. 

Ha! Ha!

We had the luxury of hearing a professional comedian in school on Friday.  Give examples of how "Bubba Bradley" used the four elements of satire in his routine.  Some were more obvious than others.  Do your best to analyze his routine using those elements.  He also talked about using humor to advance your ideas and opportunities.  I might argue that writing satire is one of the most difficult genres and requires a lot of discipline as well as creativity.  End your post with a joke.  It can be original or borrowed, but it must be clean. 


Q: What do you say when you are comforting an English teacher?
A: There, Their, They're

Arguing Language

Provide us with a point that you plan to make in regards to whether or not language should be legislated in America.  Make ONE claim and provide evidence.  You will make a lot of claims in your paper, I am asking that you make just one here.  It will hopefully open a discussion about language and some reasons why it should or should not be legislated.  What is your opinion?  Again, make one claim with evidence.