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Archive for February, 2008

Thursday February 21, 2008


Edmund Pettus Bridge – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe." — John Milton, 1608-1674

The picture is from the civil rights movement, when protestors used non-violent methods to confront the unequal treatment of blacks in the Southern United States. They were met by extreme violence by police. Think about this when you write about whether using violence is always the best way to solve a conflict. Please write three sentences.

Wednesday February 20, 2008


Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous on Flickr – Photo Sharing!

"Wealth may be an excellent thing, for it means power, it means leisure, it means liberty."

What does wealth mean to you? What would you do if you suddenly became wealthy? Please write three sentences on this topic.

Friday Feburary 15, 2008


Britannia Beach on Flickr – Photo Sharing!

Look at the picture above. Does this look like a place you would want to visit? Why or why not? Please write three sentences.

Thursday Feburary 14, 2008


rose + rose + rose + rose = 4 roses on Flickr – Photo Sharing!

What is your opinion of Valentine’s Day? Do you like it? Do you hate it? Why do you feel that way? Please write three sentences.

Wednesday Feburary 13, 2008


Planet Schoolyard MGG223 on Flickr – Photo Sharing!

What if the school was your entire world? What would your life be like? Would school be different? Would you like this, or dislike it?

Look at other student’s comments and respond to them.

Tuesday February 12th: Homer Simpson as dad

Friday Feburary 8th: Mistakes you’ve learned from

Please write three sentences.

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