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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

CNN Journal Question of the Day

These are the CNN Journal topics for this week.

November 16th: What are your thoughts on having civilian trials in NYC for the 9/11 suspects?
November 17th: Write about a topic of your choice.
November 18th: What is New Mexico developing? Describe it.

These are to be shown to me by Friday. If you do not show me, you will receive a zero.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

CNN Journal Question of the Day

Here is the CNN journal post for today, November 11.

  • With Middle Eastern crude oil prices on the rise for the past year, with no end in sight, what are countries, like the US, doing to combat it.
Remember: Your CNN Journals are due to me on Friday or else you will receive a zero.

Monday, November 9, 2009

CNN Journal Question of the Day

Here is the CNN Journal prompt for today, November 09. Remember that your journals are due by Friday to me.

  • Explain the Horses for Heroes program.

Friday, November 6, 2009

8th Grade Essay Questions

For your essay due in class on MONDAY, you need to pick one of the topics. You may either write your essay out or type it. If you choose to type it, it needs to be in 12 point font, Times New Roman, and double spaced. There is no minimum page, no certain number of paragraphs. Answer the questions complete with plenty of support and justification.

Essay Topic #1

Imagine you are a citizen living in the United States during the 1780's. Write a letter to the delegate of the Constitutional Convention of your choice arguing for either the Articles of Confederation or the US Constitution. Give at least 4 points with plenty of support for your argument.

Essay Topic #2

Evaluate the road to the US Constitution. Do you believe the federalists were justified in their stance? How is the US Constitution better than the Articles of Confederation? Be sure to discuss the weaknesses of the A of C, any person involved forming the US Constitution, plans/proposals that strengthened the US Constitution, and proper terms used when describing the Constitution.

CNN Journal Question of the Day

Here is the CNN Journal prompt for today, November 6th, is:

What do you think about Michael Jordan's son breaking his ADIDAS contract?

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

CNN Journal Question of the Day

The CNN Journal Question for today, November 3rd, is:

What is unique about the USS New York?

Remember, your CNN questions are due to me by FRIDAY or else you will receive zero credit for this week.