FIND FACTS-9/30/2011- FRIDAY

I HATE GETTING SICK!!!! I can't sleep properly due to my body temperature being off,(it's either too hot and I sweat or too cold and I shiver!)I begin coughing too much, too long! My throat gets sore and my body aches! YUCK!!!

However, it's funny that every time this happens to me...I think of my Mother. She had the ability to recognize any cold symptom before they would ever get to my brother and me. And she would ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS, give us this homemade remedy she would create called "GOOSE GREASE"! It was a mixture of whiskey, honey, Vick's vapor rub (I think), and maybe "cooking grease" (EWWW!) She would keep it in an old GIN BOTTLE (I swear!) and place it on the highest shelf in the apartment (we lived in the Projects. Yeah Baby!) As though it was this mysterious, magic, brew, that only she knew about! She would grab it, shake it up,find the biggest spoon in the place, and make us take it!

It would make you shiver as it slowly eased down your throat...like a snake!
But IT WORKED! The next morning you would feel great! So, then, she would keep us home from school , dress us in our flannel "Davey Crockett Pajamas", and we would sit on the couch and watch "OLD MOVIES " with her. That was nice! That's maybe why I love movies (especially the OLD ONES), like I do today.

So, what about you? What happens at your home when you get sick? What do you do to feel better?
Please answer in complete sentences and don't forget spell check!

FIND FACTS- 9/29/2011- THURSDAY

Last night, I witnessed at least two car accidents while on the way home. They were very bad and the cars were torn up!

I have been involved in over four to five car accidents myself, and in most of them I could have lost my life!

How about you? Have you ever experienced or even know someone who has been in a deadly automobile accident? Where there was not only damage to the car, but also to the people involved?

Please answer in complete sentences and don't forget to use spell check.

FIND FACTS- 9/28/2011- EARTHQUAKES

On the news, they showed the inside of the Washington Monument as the earthquake hit. You could see the building shake and people running for their lives...almost trampling each other.

Do you think that such notable structures like this one or The Statue of Liberty, Mt. Rushmore,The Grand Canyon,etc.,should come equipped with elevators or at least a faster way to exit if such a problem occurs?

How would you feel if you were trapped inside one of these places and could not get out?

Please answer in complete sentences and don't forget spellcheck!

FIND FACTS- 9/27/2011- TUESDAY

While watching the Presidential race, I happen to notice that Texas Governor, Rick Perry, who is a front running favorite, happens to look a lot like former Republican President Ronald Reagan of the 80's.
Many people who remember President Reagan, will likely vote for Perry.

Would you do that? Would you vote someone into the White House simply because he or SHE looks like your favorite movie star or music recording artist?

If a candidate looked just like LiL' Boosie, would you vote for him as president? or if they looked like Lady Ga-Ga? or Beyonce? or that dude from the Vampire Movies?

Please answer in complete sentences and don't forget spell check!

9/26/2011- MONDAY- Diana Nyad

Endurance Swimmer, Diana Nyad is attempting to swim from Florida to Cuba, She is 62 years old and has attempted this feat 3 different times, once when she was 28 years old.

“Diana recovered from the multiple Portuguese Man O’ War stings enough to swim — but she is struggling right now. Her usual stroke pace, between 52 and 55 strokes per minute, has dropped to 48, but she is able to swim.”
Nyad suffered stings on both arms, her face and her side. She later complained of breathing problems, and two doctors gave her a steroid shot, oxygen and other medicine".(Santarelli,2011)

DO YOU THINK THAT YOU COULD EVER DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS? At your age now? Or if you were older? Please answer in complete sentences and don't forget spell check!

9/22/2011- find facts- THURSDAY

I just love this time of year! All of the brand new TV shows are previewing and some of my old favorites are coming back! For example: I love reality shows! Not all of them...but some. The two highest on my list are SURVIVOR AND THE GREAT AMERICAN RACE!
I have been a big fan of these shows since they first appeared and I can never get enough!
How about you? Do you have a favorite reality show? Or not? And if you had a chance to be a contestant on one, which one would you choose?
I mean, would you be willing to live on an island with nothing but the clothes on your back, for 60 days, without food, soap, toothpaste, hygiene products,...for a million dollars? (awarded to you, only if you win!?)

Please answer in complete sentences and don't forget spell check!

FIND FACTS- 9/21/11

Last night, the new season of "Glee" debuted. It is a show that I enjoy!
My favorite characters are the evil Gym teacher "Sue", the evil cheerleader with the black hair, and the wheelchair guy. (I just wish that they would allow him to walk someday!)
If you have ever watched the show, who are some of your favorite characters or who are your least favorite?

Please use complete sentences and don't forget spell check!

FIND FACTS -9/20/2011

TODAY'S televison viewing allows you to see over 100 channels! It was not this way back in the day! so, your question is: Is television that imporatnt to you? Or should we go back to just five channels?

FIND FACTS MONDAY -9/19/11

On the news , it has been reported that a student's handwriting gets worse and worse after the 4th grade! The art of penmanship and quality handwriting has been replaced by the cell phone texting and computer generation.

If you agree with this hypothesis, answer this blog by typing it and using spell check!

If you do not agree with this hypothesis, take out a piece a paper and actually WRITE OUT your response to me, using your own handwriting, and deliver it to me in our Advisory on Monday- 9/19/11.

FIND FACTS- 9/16/2011- FRIDAY

I have noticed that you students are fans of "The Family Guy" cartoon show. So am I. However, can anyone explain what the deals is with the BIG CHICKEN that PETER GRIFFIN always winds up in a fist fight with? I mean, the fights go on and on across state lines, on airplanes, in restaurants, WHAT IS UP WITH THAT?!

Please use spell check and complete sentences. Thank You!

FIND FACTS- 9-15-2011-THURSDAY

On the news this morning, a 70 year old woman placed her foot on the gas instead of the brake and plowed right through a bike shop! Almost killing two people. Should a person's driver's license be automatically taken when they reach a certain age? Or should you be able to drive as long as you want?

Please answer in complete sentences and use spell check!

FIND FACTS- 9/14/2011- WEDNESDAY

Since 9/11, airport security has become more intense. Should children be throughly searched like an adult,which means almost stripping down to their underwear? Or should there be an age limit?

FIND FACTS- 9/13/2011

On CNN last night,the Tea Party debated with the Republican candidates for president of the United States in 2012. There was talk about the economy, health care, and social security. Do you think President Obama should run again for President? And does he have a chance to win?
Please answer in complete sentences and use Spell-Check (please!)

FIND FACTS- due Monday 9/12/2011 :

As you know, the tragedy of 9/11 will be memorialized this weekend. If you can, "google" footage of 9/11, and the pictures will take you right back there. WOW!

Your question: Are we wrong to be reminded each year of this event? Or is it right? Should we just put it behind us? Or never forget?

Write your answer in complete sentences, be sure to use "spell check", and respond to some of the answers from your fellow students.

Gathering of Old Men Chapters 6 and 7

In Chapters 6 and 7 more men are gathering at Mathu's to proclaim that they killed Beau. Before they arrive they make two major stops, first at the sugar cane field and the second at the graveyard.

• Explain using 3-4 complete sentences why these two stops are significant. What happened? What do these stops symbolize?
• Also list two themes in Chapter 6-7 and explain using 3-4 complete sentences why you selected them.  

* Examples of themes: love, hate, freedom, manhood, womanhood, peace

5 FACTS- 9/9/2011-from ALPHA TOM

Our President spoke to the Congress last night. Please define and describe, in your own words, some of the facts he mentioned:

• "Every child deserves a great school, and we could give it to them if we act now!"




• "We are laying off our teachers in droves, it is unfair to our kids, it undermines their future and ours".




• "Pass this Jobs Bill, and create new jobs for our Veterans, we ask these men and women to leave their careers, leave their families, and risk their lives to fight for our country. The last thing they should have to do is fight for a job when they come home"!




• "Pass this Bill, and hundreds of thousands of disadvantaged young people will have the hope and the dignity of a summer job next year."




• "Pass this Jobs Bill, and companies will get a $4,000.00 tax credit if they hire anyone who spent more than six months looking for a job".

Gathering of Old Men

In Chapter 3 of a Gathering of Old Men, Candy, Mathu, Rufe, and Johnny Paul have all stated that they killed Beau. Explain who you believe actually killed Beau and why? This post needs to be a minimum of 3 complete sentences. Please proofread and spell check. You must also comment on at least one of your classmates' posts. Due by Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 11:59 p.m.

FIVE FACTS -THURSDAY 9/8/2011

ON CNN WEDNESDAY NIGHT, IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY WILL BE OPENING A BRAND NEW AUTOMOTIVE PLANT IN INDIA! INDIA? YES, INDIA!
WITH A GUARANTEED INCOME OF OVER 5,000 BRAND NEW JOBS.

YOUR MISSION IS:

• DISCUSS THIS DECISION WITH YOUR PARENTS AND RECORD HOW THEY FEEL ABOUT THIS ACTION.


• DETERMINE HOW THIS MOVE WILL AFFECT THE RELATIONS BETWEEN UNEMPLOYED AMERICANS AND THOSE WHO LIVE IN THIS COUNTRY WHO CAME FROM INDIA.


• ANALYZE THE LIVING CONDITIONS IN INDIA TODAY, RESEARCH THE POPULATION, AND THE WAY OF LIFE THERE.


• COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE WAY OF LIFE IN AMERICA TODAY AND THE CULTURE OF INDIA TODAY.


• INTRODUCE YOUR OWN OPINION, IS THIS A GOOD DECISION? OR A BAD ONE? WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Poll: What is your favorite food?

Poll: What is your favorite food?

Poll: How did you like the library today?

Poll: How did you like the library today?

FIVE FACTS 9-6-2011 TUESDAY

THE REPUBLICAN TEA PARTY CANDIDATES ARE RUNNING FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL SEAT IN 2012. YOU MUST:

• IDENTIFY EACH CANDIDATE.



• DESCRIBE WHAT PLATFORM ARE THEY USING TO RUN WITH?



• CHOOSE A CANDIDATE AND DESCRIBE THEIR CHARACTER BACKGROUND. (where were they born? what do they believe? how do they view the future of this country? ect.)



• COMPARE AND CONTRAST YOUR PERSONAL BELIEFS AGAINST THE CANDIDATE OF YOUR CHOICE.



• CREATE YOUR OWN PERSONAL POLITICAL PLATFORM FOR THIS COUNTRY AS THOUGH YOU WERE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. (what do you believe in? how would you change things? where would you start? who would benefit from your change and who would not? etc.)

Nashville Public Library

Today we went to the Nashville Public Library. I would like each student to write 2-3 sentences describing their experience at the Nashville Library. I would also like each student to recommend another field trip and explain why this field trip would be beneficial for the 9th grade advisories.