Wes Craven -August 31, 2015

Legendary Horror Filmmaker Wes Craven has died. Google his list of films and talk about the legacy he has left behind. 1 paragraph minimum.

August 28 2015- Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina was over 10 years ago, and today is the anniversary. What are your memories if any of this horrific storm? 

If you do not have any memories of it, simply give your opinion based on the article below.

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/hurricane-katrina-anniversary/one-decade-later-look-back-katrinas-destruction-n408456

Mental Health, Racism, or Both - News Crew Murders

What is the main factor(s) that you believe contributed to the events below.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/27/us/virginia-shooting-wdbj-bryce-williams-parker-adams/index.html

Sexist sign

Please give your opinion on this article- Minimum one paragraph



http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/25/us/virginia-old-dominion-university-sigma-nu-offensive-banners/index.html

Freewrite -8/24/15

Summarize one current event Minimum one paragraph

Loss of Jobs -August 21, 2015

Read the story below.

http://money.cnn.com/2015/08/19/technology/tech-destroys-creates-jobs/index.html

What skills do you believe you should have in the future, due to the loss of certain types of jobs?

August 20- Freewrite

Summarize one current event - 1 Paragraph minimum

August 19 -Tech

Find one new technology gadget and write an overview. Please give specifics about the functionality of the technology.

Bond- August 18

Who is Julian Bond and why was he important?  1 paragraph minimum

Film Video - August 17, 2015

Watch this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICcE72RwEyc

Freewrite -August 14 2015

Do not Copy and Paste! This will result in a failing grade

Summarize two current events

INFLUENCE -August 13, 2015

Write about a celebrity that you admire and why? What makes a celebrity a good role model?

August 12, 2015 Too Much Homework

See the link below. Do you believe that this is true? Give your opinion with details in one paragraph.



http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/12/health/homework-elementary-school-study/index.html

August 11, 2015 -Freewrite

Summarize two current events that interest you.

Protests gone wrong- August 10, 2015

See the link below. Give your opinion about what you think needs to happen to relieve tensions between police and protestors?


http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/10/us/ferguson-protests/index.html

CHOOSE 1 August 7 2015

Choose number  1 or  number 2 

1. Give an overview and your opinion of one of the " Disruptors" follow the link for more information. http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2015/08/us/disruptors/

Or 

2.View highlights from last nights Republican party debate and comment on which candidate you believe made the strongest points. Follow the link for more information http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/07/politics/republican-presidential-debate-takeaways/index.html

Issues August 6, 2015

In one paragraph summarize what political or social  issues you believe the future presidential candidates should address and why.

Technology -August 5, 2015

Research and name 2 apps that you have never heard of. Provide details about what the app does and how it can benefit students.

August 4, 2015 - Class Ideas

Write a minimum on two paragraphs. What are some segments that you would like to see on the school news program, and why are you interested in this course?