Response to Coelho canceled

Response to  the reading tonight has been canceled.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez

You know what to do...post your analysis about the story Eyes of a Blue Dog by Gabriel Garcia Marquez by 10 pm

Octavio Paz

Post an analysis of the Blue Bouquet by Octavio Paz by 10 pm. Remember to post a response/critique to your fellow classmates!

Piedra de sol

Post an analysis about Piedra de Sol by Octavio Paz. Write a brief and concise paragraph analyzing his poem. Remember to respond to the other posts. Buena suerte!

Richard Rodriguez

Read in the Latino Literature textbook, Hunger of Memory from Richard Rodriguez (p.98).
Post and explain two conflicts that he encounters. Also, watch the video clip about being Black and Latino. Post two conflicts that the people are faced with in the video.

Don't forget that the 8th Habit is due on May 3rd (Next Thursday). Email me or come see me at lunch for questions or help!

Public Schools are cheating the Children

Class,
Read the article Public Schools are Cheating the Children. Afterwards, watch the video Stupid in America. Please comment on this blog about the video (Remember to respond to other posts). Also, on a piece a paper that will be turned in tomorrow,  write down 5 problems you see on the video that impact student achievement. Write a suggestion or two about how to change the problem.

leadership

After reading the article about leadership from Nelson Mandela, you need to now post some of your thoughts about leadership. What points or essential characteristics do you need to be a "leader". Remember to respond to your other classmates. Post all responses by 10pm