Period 11 Blog #2 September 26

In honor of Derek Jeter’s retirement, I would like you to reflect on the following quote and respond in no less than 200 words.  

Jeter says a key to success is “that you’re not afraid to fail.  I’m not afraid to fail.  I’ve done it quite a bit.”

Do you feel this is a valuable statement and can be applied to anyone, not just a professional athlete?  Explain how this can be applied to your everyday life by using specific examples.

Period 9/10 Blog #2 September 26

In honor of Derek Jeter’s retirement, I would like you to reflect on the following quote and respond in no less than 200 words.  

Jeter says a key to success is “that you’re not afraid to fail.  I’m not afraid to fail.  I’ve done it quite a bit.”

Do you feel this is a valuable statement and can be applied to anyone, not just a professional athlete?  Explain how this can be applied to your everyday life by using specific examples.

Period 4/4 Blog #2 September 26

In honor of Derek Jeter’s retirement, I would like you to reflect on the following quote and respond in no less than 200 words.  

Jeter says a key to success is “that you’re not afraid to fail.  I’m not afraid to fail.  I’ve done it quite a bit.”

Do you feel this is a valuable statement and can be applied to anyone, not just a professional athlete?  Explain how this can be applied to your everyday life by using specific examples.

Period 3 Blog #2 September 26

In honor of Derek Jeter’s retirement, I would like you to reflect on the following quote and respond in no less than 200 words.  

Jeter says a key to success is “that you’re not afraid to fail.  I’m not afraid to fail.  I’ve done it quite a bit.”

Do you feel this is a valuable statement and can be applied to anyone, not just a professional athlete?  Explain how this can be applied to your everyday life by using specific examples.

Period 1 Blog #2 September 26

In honor of Derek Jeter’s retirement, I would like you to reflect on the following quote and respond in no less than 200 words.  

Jeter says a key to success is “that you’re not afraid to fail.  I’m not afraid to fail.  I’ve done it quite a bit.”

Do you feel this is a valuable statement and can be applied to anyone, not just a professional athlete?  Explain how this can be applied to your everyday life by using specific examples.

Period 11 Blog #1 September 19

In the short story, “Initiation” by Sylvia Plath, Millicent and Liane Morris, two pledges going through initiation to the high school sorority, were discussing what it would be like when they were finally in the sorority.  After Liane explains that she knows what it will be like because her sister belonged, Millicent realizes “...it’s just a sort of exclusive social group…”

“I guess so… though that’s a funny way of putting it.  But it sure gives a girl prestige* value.  My sister started going steady with the captain of the football team after she got in.  Not bad, I say.”

*prestige- relating to status or power to impress

After carefully reading Liane’s response regarding her feelings of joining the sorority,  what does she believe belonging will do for her?  How does Liane value herself as a sorority sister as opposed to before she was invited?  Pay specific attention to what she thinks being in the sorority will do for a girl.  Do you believe Liane’s views on the perks of sorority are healthy or is she putting too much value on belonging?  Explain in detail in no less than 200 words.

Period 9/10 Blog #1 September 19

In the short story, “Initiation” by Sylvia Plath, Millicent and Liane Morris, two pledges going through initiation to the high school sorority, were discussing what it would be like when they were finally in the sorority.  After Liane explains that she knows what it will be like because her sister belonged, Millicent realizes “...it’s just a sort of exclusive social group…”

“I guess so… though that’s a funny way of putting it.  But it sure gives a girl prestige* value.  My sister started going steady with the captain of the football team after she got in.  Not bad, I say.”

*prestige- relating to status or power to impress

After carefully reading Liane’s response regarding her feelings of joining the sorority,  what does she believe belonging will do for her?  How does Liane value herself as a sorority sister as opposed to before she was invited?  Pay specific attention to what she thinks being in the sorority will do for a girl.  Do you believe Liane’s views on the perks of sorority are healthy or is she putting too much value on belonging?  Explain in detail in no less than 200 words.

Period 4/5 Blog #1 September 19

In the short story, “Initiation” by Sylvia Plath, Millicent and Liane Morris, two pledges going through initiation to the high school sorority, were discussing what it would be like when they were finally in the sorority.  After Liane explains that she knows what it will be like because her sister belonged, Millicent realizes “...it’s just a sort of exclusive social group…”

“I guess so… though that’s a funny way of putting it.  But it sure gives a girl prestige* value.  My sister started going steady with the captain of the football team after she got in.  Not bad, I say.”

*prestige- relating to status or power to impress

After carefully reading Liane’s response regarding her feelings of joining the sorority,  what does she believe belonging will do for her?  How does Liane value herself as a sorority sister as opposed to before she was invited?  Pay specific attention to what she thinks being in the sorority will do for a girl.  Do you believe Liane’s views on the perks of sorority are healthy or is she putting too much value on belonging?  Explain in detail in no less than 200 words.

Period 3 blog #1 September 19

In the short story, “Initiation” by Sylvia Plath, Millicent and Liane Morris, two pledges going through initiation to the high school sorority, were discussing what it would be like when they were finally in the sorority.  After Liane explains that she knows what it will be like because her sister belonged, Millicent realizes “...it’s just a sort of exclusive social group…”

“I guess so… though that’s a funny way of putting it.  But it sure gives a girl prestige* value.  My sister started going steady with the captain of the football team after she got in.  Not bad, I say.”

*prestige- relating to status or power to impress

After carefully reading Liane’s response regarding her feelings of joining the sorority,  what does she believe belonging will do for her?  How does Liane value herself as a sorority sister as opposed to before she was invited?  Pay specific attention to what she thinks being in the sorority will do for a girl.  Do you believe Liane’s views on the perks of sorority are healthy or is she putting too much value on belonging?  Explain in detail in no less than 200 words.

Period 1 Blog #1 September 19

In the short story, “Initiation” by Sylvia Plath, Millicent and Liane Morris, two pledges going through initiation to the high school sorority, were discussing what it would be like when they were finally in the sorority.  After Liane explains that she knows what it will be like because her sister belonged, Millicent realizes “...it’s just a sort of exclusive social group…”

“I guess so… though that’s a funny way of putting it.  But it sure gives a girl prestige* value.  My sister started going steady with the captain of the football team after she got in.  Not bad, I say.”

*prestige-relating to power or status impress

After carefully reading Liane’s response regarding her feelings of joining the sorority,  what does she believe belonging will do for her?  How does Liane value herself as a sorority sister as opposed to before she was invited?  Pay specific attention to what she thinks being in the sorority will do for a girl.  Do you believe Liane’s views on the perks of sorority are healthy or is she putting too much value on belonging?  Explain in detail in no less than 200 words.

Period 11 Welcome!

Welcome to the new blog!  I will be posting a topic for you to respond to each week.  Your responses will be due on Wednesday by 11:59 pm.  You will then respond (respectively) to one comment made by another student.  Your comment will be due Friday at 11:59 pm.  For now your post must be 200 words but that will change based on each question and as we progress with the blog.  Your goal for today is to read the question below and comment on the post so I know every one can access and comment.  You MUST complete this question today.


The theme of "A Sound of Thunder" is the possible dangers of technology.  We see this in the explanation Travis gives of the possible outcome of killing just one mouse in the past.  Do you feel there can be dangers in technology?  Think about social media such as facebook, instagram, twitter, etc.  Can these sights pose a danger to people?  Explain your view using specific details.

Period 3 Welcome!

Welcome to the new blog!  I will be posting a topic for you to respond to each week.  Your responses will be due on Wednesday by 11:59 pm.  You will then respond (respectively) to one comment made by another student.  Your comment will be due Friday at 11:59 pm.  For now your post must be 200 words but that will change based on each question and as we progress with the blog.  Your goal for today is to read the question below and comment on the post so I know every one can access and comment.  You MUST complete this question today.

The theme of "A Sound of Thunder" is the possible dangers of technology.  We see this in the explanation Travis gives of the possible outcome of killing just one mouse in the past.  Do you feel there can be dangers in technology?  Think about social media such as facebook, instagram, twitter, etc.  Can these sights pose a danger to people?  Explain your view using specific details.

Period 9/10 Welcome!

Welcome to the new blog!  I will be posting a topic for you to respond to each week.  Your responses will be due on Tuesday by 11:59 pm.  You will then respond (respectively) to one comment made by another student.  Your comment will be due Thursday at 11:59 pm.  For now your post must be 200 words but that will change based on each question and as we progress with the blog.  Your goal for today is to read the question below and comment on the post so I know every one can access and comment.  You MUST complete this question today.

The theme of "A Sound of Thunder" is the possible dangers of technology.  We see this in the explanation Travis gives of the possible outcome of killing just one mouse in the past.  Do you feel there can be dangers in technology?  Think about social media such as facebook, instagram, twitter, etc.  Can these sights pose a danger to people?  Explain your view using specific details.

Period 4/5 Welcome!

Welcome to the new blog!  I will be posting a topic for you to respond to each week.  Your responses will be due on Tuesday by 11:59 pm.  You will then respond (respectively) to one comment made by another student.  Your comment will be due Thursday at 11:59 pm.  For now your post must be 200 words but that will change based on each question and as we progress with the blog.  Your goal for today is to read the question below and comment on the post so I know every one can access and comment.  You MUST complete this question today.

The theme of "A Sound of Thunder" is the possible dangers of technology.  We see this in the explanation Travis gives of the possible outcome of killing just one mouse in the past.  Do you feel there can be dangers in technology?  Think about social media such as facebook, instagram, twitter, etc.  Can these sights pose a danger to people?  Explain your view using specific details.

Period 1 Welcome!

Welcome to the new blog!  I will be posting a topic for you to respond to each week.  Your responses will be due on Tuesday by 11:59 pm.  You will then respond (respectively) to one comment made by another student.  Your comment will be due Thursday at 11:59 pm.  For now your post must be 200 words but that will change based on each question and as we progress with the blog.  Your goal for today is to read the question below and comment on the post so I know every one can access and comment.  You MUST complete this question today.

The theme of "A Sound of Thunder" is the possible dangers of technology.  We see this in the explanation Travis gives of the possible outcome of killing just one mouse in the past.  Do you feel there can be dangers in technology?  Think about social media such as facebook, instagram, twitter, etc.  Can these sights pose a danger to people?  Explain your view using specific details.