Bullying in Romeo and Juliet DUE Mon., March 31, 2008

This is a two-part response. Make sure you answer BOTH!

1. In the movie, Romeo and Juliet, the Capulets bully the Montagues and vice versa (Montagues do the same). In what way do the Capulets and Montagues bully each other? What causes the bullying to start? What are the consequences of both families participating in the bullying?

2. Identify a time when YOU either experienced bullying, saw others being bullied, or participated in the bullying of others. Describe the experience, what caused it to start and what were the consequences? Express your feelings about the situation - how you felt while it was occurring (happening) and how you felt afterwards.

LOVE is a POWERFUL emotion DUE Wed., March 26, 2008

Love is a very powerful emotion. Love makes people do strange things. Has your love for something or someone ever made you do strange things or made you brave enough to sacrifice something? An example of this can be - a brother loves his sister so much that he donates one of his kidneys to her. Remember, this can be about your love for a thing or for a person. You can share what you have seen other people do.

Book Sharing DUE Tue., Mar. 26, 2008

Choose one of your favorite AR books and discuss it here! Tell what kind of book it is - fiction or nonfiction. What made this book so special? How did it make you feel? Explain why you think other students in our class should read this book.

Your Relationship with your Parents Due Tue., Mar. 26, 2008

Is your relationship the same with your mom and with your dad? Describe how it is the same or different. If one parent says no to you, do you go to the other parent? This is called playing one against the other. Who is the disciplinarian in the family? (punishes, sets rules, etc.) Who can communicate the best with you or can use sign language?

Holding Grudges DUE Tue., Mar. 26, 2008

Has someone ever done something to make you angry then you held a grudge against that person? Has someone held a grudge against you? Does holding a grudge against someone solve the problem or issue? Did you do anything to solve the problem?

Public figures private lives DUE Wed., Mar. 11, 2008

Think about the discussion in class today about the governor from New York. Think about other public personalities (our president, governors, senators, movie stars, famous musicians, etc.). Should their private lives be open for other people to discuss? If they make mistakes or break the law, should the public know about it or is it only their business. Discuss your opinions, whether you think their lives should remain private or public.

Theatres - comparing and contrasting DUE Mon., Mar. 10, 2008

You have briefly studied Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Think about what you have learned - what it looks like, the stage, the lighting, the shape of the building, the people who attend the theatre, etc. How is the design of the Globe Theatre different from or similar to the design of theatres today?