Blog 5 - Monday, September 28th, 2015

* There will only be one blog this week. *

In the novel, Monster, we know that Osvaldo Cruz, one of the witnesses, is part of a gang named the Diablos. 

 What does a gang mean to you? Are gangs always bad? Are you part of a gang? Explain.

 

Blog 4 - Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015

In Monster, Steve recently had a flashback of him and his little brother Jerry.

Tell me about a special moment you have had with a sibling or close family member. Explain.

Blog 3 - Monday, September 21st, 2015

From the novel Monster, we learn that Steve is writing his life out as a movie and claims his version to be the true version of what happened. As we continue to read we will see that Steve includes several flashbacks to when he was a child, or even a few weeks prior to the murder. 

If your life was to be made into a movie, what events or memories would you like to include, and which actor would you want to play you in the movie? What would the movie be called? Explain. 

Blog 2- Monday, September 14th, 2015

Last week we discussed how monsters could be large, frightening creatures, but also how people could be monsters too.

Do you think a person becomes a monster by choice or are they forced into becoming a monster? Explain.

Blog 1 - Wednesday, September 9, 2015

There will only be one (1) blog this week

Growing up in the west island, I have always felt safe. I have never feared walking down the street alone, or even waiting at a bus stop at night on my own. I wish everyone could feel  as safe in their neighborhood as I do in mine. 

Do you feel that your neighborhood is safe?  What makes it safe?  What do you think needs to be done to make it safer?  Explain. 

Welcome 376-04

Welcome everyone to our class blog!

• Here you will be able to post your blog entries and make comments on your peers' blogs.

• The purpose of blogging is to give you the opportunity to share and express your thoughts and ideas without the worry of making spelling and grammar mistakes. Therefore, you will not be graded on your spelling and grammar but rather on the ideas and thoughts you present and how well they answer the day’s blog questions.
• Follow the rubric (see classroom notes).  Blogs will be evaluated in Competency 3 (producing texts/writing) and are a significant part of the Learner Profile.

Some important rules to consider when posting your entries:

1. Make sure to include your name at the top or bottom of your blog entry. 
2. Avoid long confusing sentences. Be clear with your ideas. Use short sentences.
3. You need to reply to your peers’ blog entries but remember to be respectful, polite, and considerate; any form of disrespect, bullying, threatening and/or taunting will be taken extremely seriously and addressed with administration.
4. Blogging is a great way to get your message out to the class/teacher.  Don't lose the privilege of being a successful student blogger.
5. Have fun! Don’t be shy to disagree or challenge ideas!