Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Week of April 23rd

Hello Gentlemen:

Articles Used in This Week's Quiz: "Baby, You Can Drive In My Car-Via Web"(page 20); "A Team Stands Tall" (pages 32-34); "The Perils of Pulling Out"(pages 36-39); and "A 'War' for Inclusion" (page 47).

If you've read these articles and want to try the quiz, send me an email and I'll send it to you.

Hope you are having a good week. Remember, there is no skype or webex unless you contact me and desire specific assistance with your school work.

All the best,

Miss Donna

Monday, April 16, 2007

Week of April 16th

Webex Session, Monday April 16th, 10:00 a.m.

A Parallel Peacemaker, pgs. 38-39

Explain Israel's qualms about negotiating with Syria.

The Pets We Love and Drug, pgs. 40-41

Why do Americans "throw a pill" at their pets?

NO SKYPE THIS WEEK. Responses will be provided via e-mail.

Monday, April 9, 2007

Week of April 9th

A Frank Conversation with Elizabeth Edwards, p. 38.

Read the Newsweek interview with Elizabeth Edwards, wife of the 2008 Presidential candidate John Edwards. Then, answer the following questions:

What would be the hardest thing for you to face if you were diagnosed with cancer?

What does Elizabeth want the day before she dies to look like?

What would you like to do the day before you die?

If doctors wanted you to try an untested cancer drug, would you do it?

How the Saudi King is Trying to Heal the Arab World, 42

According to the Saudis, why is Ahmadinejad using rhetoric against Israel, supporting Hizbullah and the Hamas?

Why did Abdullah ask Ahmadiejad, “Do you think those US warships are out there on vacation?”

In your opinion, what should Saudi Arabia do to maintain peace in the Middle East?

Monday, April 2, 2007

Week of April 2nd

Monday, April 2nd:

Hello Everyone! We had our technology check today and everything is now understood. Mohammed and Hussain need to get a different set of headphones. Next week, we expect to see everyone all together - on time - for the Webex conference.

OK - what about this week? The Newsweek magazine is all about war this week. I know you have an interest in CALIFORNIA, so let's visit the San Diego zoo online. Go to:

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/

Click on : New podcast: Polar Bear Plunge

Select and listen to #'s 1-3. Answer the following questions for each section.

Polar Bear Plunch Introduction:
What is the extra layer of fat on a Polar Bear called?
What are two purposes of the extra fat?

Polar Bear Personalities:
Why should you wear bright colors and a funny hat when visiting these Polar Bears?

Polar Bear Food:
What is a favorite food of a Polar Bear?
Name three types of food the Polar Bears are fed at the zoo?

You can answer these questions in the comments section of the blog. I'll talk with you about it during skype sessions on Thursday.

THURSDAY SKYPE

10:00 Balail
10:15 Khalid
10:30 Mohammed
10:45 Hussain

Of course, you are still welcome to read all of the articles in the Newsweek magazine. It's a free gift, remember?

Have a great week!