Monday 12 December 2011

Dec. 12 post

For today's blog I would like you to focus on a question you have but also imagine being Alex in Bejing at this moment. In your response include a question as well as a well-thought out attempt to answer your question and a deep reflection of what it would be like to be in Alex's shoes.
You also need to thoughtfully respond to one other student's post. Saying that you simply agree is not a deep response. Explaining that you too had a similar question and also wonder why things are happening as they are, is a much more thoughtful response.
Remember to edit your post before you publish.

Wednesday 7 December 2011

Double Entry Journal

In this blog you are to write which "event" from today's reading you are focusing on and then state "your thinking".  It is important to either make connections and/or ask questions. When you ask a question you need to explain your thoughts and attempt to answer your question.

 For example, if my event was the placing of the Goddess of Democracy in front of the picture of Mao, my question might be "What are the student protesters trying to say to the government by facing the Goddess looking at Mao? I think that they did this because...."

I don't know the answer to my question but I can certainly make some guesses based on what I already know from the story, based on my inferences.

Every student must ask at least one question as this will drive the discussion we will have on Thursday in class.

Please remember to put capitals at the beginning of your sentences and to please add periods so you are not writing run-on sentences. Ask for help with spelling from someone at home if needed. Being able to communicate clearly is very important in our world.