Duets!

If you could sing a duet with any musician in history, who would you choose? Why? What kind of song would you sing?

Let's Party!

Actor Robin Williams said, “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!'” What do you think he meant? Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Mr. Roger's Neighborhood

On February 19, 1968, "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood" debuted. This popular children's television show shared many lessons with its viewers. If you could create your own television show for kids, what type of show would you have and what would the show be called?

Finish the story.....

When I looked up and saw Cupid with his bow, I knew we were in trouble.....

Using Allusion in POETRY

Write a poem about love—what does it mean? (Include 2 examples of allusion and underline them.) Your poem must be at least 3 verses.

BLOG due: Friday 1/22

If you could meet a famous entertainer or athlete, who would that be, and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice. (You don't have to choose from the list.)

Individualism vs. Collectivism

You have 2 extra days for this post since I posted it late. It is due: SUNDAY by 5 p.m. 

In class, we are about to begin reading Ayn Rand's, Anthem. It is a story of the individual's struggle against collectivism, against the idea that society has the right to direct each person's life for the benefit of all.

Collectivism and individualism are central themes in the book. Read the definitions of each below. Then present scenarios for each. Afterwards, explain which you think is better and why.

Individualism: A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control. The belief that the needs of each person are more important than the needs of the whole society or group.

Collectivism: The sociopolitical ideology that bases itself on the belief that all humans must depend on one another.

1. Give an example of a country that practices individualism as a political ideology. Present a scenario where individualism might be a good idea. Why do you think so?
2. Give an example of a country that practices collectivism as a political ideology. Present a scenario where collectivism might be a good idea. Why do you think so?
3. Which do you think is better? Explain.