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2010
This is the debate video we watched today. Due to popular request…
you can access it again with parental permission at
youtube.com and type the title in the searchbar to find it.
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01
2010
How does “dreaming” or the idea of being a “dreamer” affect the story and the main character? (Support with at least one specific passage from the reading.)
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01
2010
Do you feel our main character has a need to show others how skilled she is? How does that reflect on her self-confidence? (Use supporting passages from the story to support your reasoning.)
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01
2010
What is most important to our main character? Why is that significant? (Support your response with specific evidence from the story.)
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01
2010
What would meet the criteria for you of a perfect “secret” place? How does your secret place compare to the cave?
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01
2010
How does reading and discussing diverse cultural experiences (Japanese-American, Chinese-American, and African-American) help you understand yourself more?
(Use quotes and examples from books to support your reasoning.
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01
2010
How does reading and discussing diverse cultural experiences (Japanese-American, Chinese-American, and African-American) help you understand yourself more?
(Use quotes and examples from books to support your reasoning.)
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09
2009
How do the issues in the book relate to problems of society today? What are the implications of these problems for us/you?
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09
2009
What predictions might you make about the life of your favorite character after the story ends? What evidence (specific examples) from the book will support your predictions?
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09
2009
After seeing Patti Maes from MIT discuss her new “Sixth Sense” device that will project computer images onto blank surfaces, do you think there could be a moral dilemma in its use? What if your report card grades could be “projected” on your shirt for others to see? How can this product be used to enhance our humanity? Share your thoughts in our online forum!
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