Thursday, January 28, 2010

Yertle the Turtle


Why Dr. Seuss Wrote Yertle the Turtle:

Dr. Seuss liked to explain his point of view in his writing. Yertle the Turtle was his view on oppression, and how one could overcome it with a peaceful resolution.


Assignment:

Dr. Seuss ends the book with the Absolute Monarchy of King Yertle overthrown. This has left the island of Sala-ma-Sond without a government. You need to write the sequel to the story and within it establish and explain a new type of government for the island.


Requirements:

  • Identify and explain the new government on the island of Sala-ma-Sond.
  • Account for the characters of Mack & Yertle.
  • Use Seuss-style writing

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Monday, January 25, 2010

Internet Safety



All students must read and follow these guidelines for internet safety. Also, if your parents or guardians do not allow you to go to certain sites (such as Facebook), that is okay. You must take into account their preferences and values.


Once you have read and understand the link, and this statement, please leave a post here with your first name and block to sign off permission.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Modern American History

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Friday, January 8, 2010

Pleasantville


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