As you read the beginning chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird and witness Scout and Jem's interactions with teachers, peers, and curriculum, it becomes more and more apparent that Harper Lee has strong opinions on the education system that was in existence at the time when she grew up.
What were her opinions?
How do you think she overcame her poor education to become one of the century's most famous authors?
What is your opinion on today's education system?
If you hold a negative opinion, what do you think should be done/changed to make today's education more effective?
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
The Fall of The Scarlet Ibis
Hey, gang! I'm so excited to get these discussions going again! So, let's waste no time!
Let the discussion begin!! Here is the first question I pose to you for civil debate:
We all know that Doodle was less than well. However, we also know that Brother was admittedly (and often purposely) cruel to him. All of these things worked together where Doodle's well-being is concerned.
Think about the story as a whole, all of the information you're provided, the motivation and actions of all of the characters, and the unhappy outcome. Then respond to this...
Was Doodle's death Brother's fault, or was it simply a tragic playing out of an inevitable conclusion?
If you do not agree with either, feel free to take your own, personal stance.
Be sure to support your responses!
Also, don't forget that in order to receive full credit, you must both POST and RESPOND to a post.
Happy Discussing!
Let the discussion begin!! Here is the first question I pose to you for civil debate:
We all know that Doodle was less than well. However, we also know that Brother was admittedly (and often purposely) cruel to him. All of these things worked together where Doodle's well-being is concerned.
Think about the story as a whole, all of the information you're provided, the motivation and actions of all of the characters, and the unhappy outcome. Then respond to this...
Was Doodle's death Brother's fault, or was it simply a tragic playing out of an inevitable conclusion?
If you do not agree with either, feel free to take your own, personal stance.
Be sure to support your responses!
Also, don't forget that in order to receive full credit, you must both POST and RESPOND to a post.
Happy Discussing!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Choice Vs. Fate??
If you believe it is a world of choice, you regard your life as a product of your own decisions. If you believe in fate(destiny), you suspect there are greater forces defining your life’s story and that you play little to no part in where life leads you.
This theme will be heavily apparent and revealed throughout Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. So, before we read, I want to get your honest opinions on this from a modern persepctive. Thus, my question to you is this:
Is this life of ours governed by choice or fate?
This theme will be heavily apparent and revealed throughout Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. So, before we read, I want to get your honest opinions on this from a modern persepctive. Thus, my question to you is this:
Is this life of ours governed by choice or fate?
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