10:15 Ahmed
10:30 Khalid
10:45 Mohammed
11:00 Hussain
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Wednesday, February 28th, Homework Assignment
Read p. 8, "And There's More! A Deal That Hard-Liners Hate."
What did the US agree to do to stop North Korea's activity at its main nuclear plant?
Bolton is described as "a leading hawk" on North Korea. What do you think is another word in this story that has the same meaning as "hawk"?
What did the US agree to do to stop North Korea's activity at its main nuclear plant?
Bolton is described as "a leading hawk" on North Korea. What do you think is another word in this story that has the same meaning as "hawk"?
Tuesday, February 27th, Homework Assignment
Read page 16, "Wal-Mart's Online Movie Premiere."
Why does Hollywood not wish to offend Walmart?
Describe one of Wal-Mart's rules for downloading a movie.
Why does Hollywood not wish to offend Walmart?
Describe one of Wal-Mart's rules for downloading a movie.
Friday, February 16, 2007
Skype Appointments for Thursday, February 22nd
SKYPE APPOINTMENTS
10:15 BALAIL
10:30 KHALID
10:45 MOHAMMED
11:00 HUSSAIN
Call me at your appointed time. I am at the computer and waiting to hear from you!
10:15 BALAIL
10:30 KHALID
10:45 MOHAMMED
11:00 HUSSAIN
Call me at your appointed time. I am at the computer and waiting to hear from you!
Wednesday, February 21st, Assignment
Based on your Newsweek article reading, write a short answer to the following:
In recent history, when and under what circumstances
have the the United States and Iran cooperated?
In recent history, when and under what circumstances
have the the United States and Iran cooperated?
Tuesday, February 20th, Assignment
In your Newsweek magazine, read the article about Iran, from pages 28-31. Then, answer the following 4 questions.
1. How does NEWSWEEK describe the relationship between President GeorgeW. Bush and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad?
a. Both are committed to resolving differences.
b. Neither is willing to talk to the other.
c. Both understand their joint role in Mideast peace.
d. Each distrusts the intentions of the other.
2. According to NEWSWEEK, how did Iran view the U.S. invasion ofAfghanistan in October 2001?a. It was supportive of the action.
b. It was concerned about a potential flood of refugees.
c. It condemned the plan as retaliatory.
d. It feared it would come under attack, as well.
3. Along with Iraq and North Korea, what has President Bush called Iran?
4. Who is the president of Iran?
1. How does NEWSWEEK describe the relationship between President GeorgeW. Bush and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad?
a. Both are committed to resolving differences.
b. Neither is willing to talk to the other.
c. Both understand their joint role in Mideast peace.
d. Each distrusts the intentions of the other.
2. According to NEWSWEEK, how did Iran view the U.S. invasion ofAfghanistan in October 2001?a. It was supportive of the action.
b. It was concerned about a potential flood of refugees.
c. It condemned the plan as retaliatory.
d. It feared it would come under attack, as well.
3. Along with Iraq and North Korea, what has President Bush called Iran?
4. Who is the president of Iran?
Monday, February 19th, Webex Conference at 10:00 a.m.
Pre-reading exercises and discussion about Iran.
Friday, February 9, 2007
Thursday, February 15th Skype Appointments
SKYPE APPOINTMENTS
10:15 BALAIL
10:30 KHALID
10:45 MOHAMMED
11:00 HUSSAIN
Call me at your appointed time. I am at the computer and waiting to hear from you!
10:15 BALAIL
10:30 KHALID
10:45 MOHAMMED
11:00 HUSSAIN
Call me at your appointed time. I am at the computer and waiting to hear from you!
Wednesday, February 14th Assignment
Hello Everyone! Happy Valentine's Day to you!
MONEY
Read the article on pages 61-62, "Wills and Other Ways." Answer each of the following questions:
Besides wills, how does money get passed down to heirs in the United States (find 3 ways)? What is a 401(k)? How do multiple marriages complicate the situation? What automatically happens when you say "I do"? How is money and property passed from one generation to another in your country?
Use complete and clearly worded sentences as you respond.
MONEY
Read the article on pages 61-62, "Wills and Other Ways." Answer each of the following questions:
Besides wills, how does money get passed down to heirs in the United States (find 3 ways)? What is a 401(k)? How do multiple marriages complicate the situation? What automatically happens when you say "I do"? How is money and property passed from one generation to another in your country?
Use complete and clearly worded sentences as you respond.
Tuesday, February 13th Assignment
SPACE
Read the article on page 38, "To Reach for the Moon." Respond to ALL of the following questions:
Paragraph 1): What action did China take which could have risked a new arms race? What was the main result of this action? Do you feel China was justified in doing so?
Paragraph 2): Describe four of China's ambitions, or goals, for the heavens.
Paragraph 3): What did the Apollo missions first find in moon rocks? Why does the moon have an abundance of it but earth doesn't?
Paragraph 4): What do Chinese engineers need to do to accomplish their mission? How do you feel about the possibility of strip mines on the moon?
Space craft image is courtesy of www.clipartisland.com.
Monday, February 12th, 10:00 a.m.
We have our regularly scheduled Webex Conference Online!
See you at 10:00 a.m.
See you at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, February 4, 2007
Thursday, Feb. 8th, SKYPE APPOINTMENTS
Professional and Ready for the future...
10:15 BALAIL
10:30 KHALID
10:45 MOHAMMED
11:00 HUSSAIN
Wednesday, February 7th, Homework Assignment
Read "The Man Without Doubt" (pages 42-44)
EVERYONE: What does Dick Cheney say about Iraq's prime minister? According to Cheney, what is Nuri al-Maliki's commitment to the United States? What are Cheney's concerns about the Middle East? What wasRonald Reagan's 11th Commandment? In light of what has happened in Iraq, how does Cheney evaluate the United States' efforts there? How does Cheney respond to questions about the fact that Saddam Hussein had no weapons of mass destruction?
EVERYONE: What does Dick Cheney say about Iraq's prime minister? According to Cheney, what is Nuri al-Maliki's commitment to the United States? What are Cheney's concerns about the Middle East? What wasRonald Reagan's 11th Commandment? In light of what has happened in Iraq, how does Cheney evaluate the United States' efforts there? How does Cheney respond to questions about the fact that Saddam Hussein had no weapons of mass destruction?
Tuesday, Feb. 6th, Homework Assignment
Analyzing the News in "The True Cost of War" (pages 26-35), writer Weston Kosova explains the motivation behind this week's cover story.
BALAIL: Why did Newsweek write a cover story about 12 soldiers who died recently in Iraq? How did the story affect you? Did Newsweek achieve its goal as far as you are concerned?
KHALID: Why are helicopters particularly dangerous for Americans in Iraq? How many soldiers died in the helicopter crash on Jan. 20? What caused the crash?
HUSSAIN: How many American service personnel have died in Iraq? What is one reason the article gives for Americans feeling so little connection to the soldiers in Iraq?
MOHAMMED: Summarize the story of Sean Lyerly. Why are there so many helicopter flights in Iraq now?
BALAIL: Why did Newsweek write a cover story about 12 soldiers who died recently in Iraq? How did the story affect you? Did Newsweek achieve its goal as far as you are concerned?
KHALID: Why are helicopters particularly dangerous for Americans in Iraq? How many soldiers died in the helicopter crash on Jan. 20? What caused the crash?
HUSSAIN: How many American service personnel have died in Iraq? What is one reason the article gives for Americans feeling so little connection to the soldiers in Iraq?
MOHAMMED: Summarize the story of Sean Lyerly. Why are there so many helicopter flights in Iraq now?
Saturday, February 3, 2007
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