Blog 6 - Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Tell me about a time you have been 100% happy!

Can you describe it? What was it like? 

Were you alone or with others? Did they share your happiness?

Explain.

Blog 5 - Monday, September 24, 2018

In Fahrenheit 451, a woman chose to burn alive with her books.

What is something you are very passionate about?
Explain.

Blog 4 - Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Hurricane Florence, which made landfall in North Carolina on Friday, completely devastated most of the Carolinas and caused widespread flooding. Hurricane Florence has flooded rivers (swells of 60 feet above regular water levels), roads, and houses.

Many residents had to abandon their homes and everything inside them. 

If your house was flooded, and you could only take one item with you, what would that item be? 

Explain.

Blog 3 - Monday, September 17, 2018

Early in the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Montag is questioned by Clarisse about whether or not "he is happy" (7).  Montag feels as if he is being challenged by this "pure" teenager.

Who do you feel challenges you? On the blog site, write about someone you feel challenges you.  Explain your reasoning.  (It could be a friend, a parent, a coach, a sibling, a teacher, etc)

Plus, take a SELFIE with the person that challenges you.  E-mail the selfie to gkatz@lbpearson.ca 

Good Luck :)

Blog 2 - Monday, September 10, 2018

Societies have many laws.

Do you believe laws are there to protect citizens?
Are there laws that are questionable?
Explain your answer.

Blog 1 - Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Although technology is a GREAT TOOL, it does have some limitations.  One limitation is that it could ALIENATE or ISOLATE an individual.

What do you think the world will look like in 100 years as technology continues to advance?

Explain.