september 2

JOURNAL TOPIC:
Describe a time when someone said something so unexpectedly funny that it caused you or someone nearby to spit out a mouthful of food or drink (bonus points if anything came out a nose). If you haven't seen this happen, describe something you think is funny enough to make it happen.

-OR-

Choose your own topic.




REMINDERS:
1. Your "Hack to School" answers should be posted by the end of today (Wednesday, 9/2)
2. Ideas and tips for capturing your interview on video and posting on your blog will be posted here by Thursday (9/3) 10:00 AM
3. Instructions for posting your essay will also be posted here by Thursday (9/3) 10:00 A.M.
4. Your essay is due on your blog by 5:00 P.M. on Friday (9/4)

AGENDA: (for September 1 & 2)
1. Journal
2. Review and discuss post: do. or do not. there is no essay
3. Review and discuss Basic Essay Structure
3. Discuss Hack to School Night questions


DO:
1. Comment to the post: do. or do not. there is no essay
2. Create an outline for your essay and begin a first draft in response to this prompt:

How can arguing and giving up any "right" to our own opinion save our lives, improve our country, and secure the future for the next generation?

3. Post your answers to Hack to School Night questions on your blog (title: I HAVE THE ANSWERS/ first sentence: "I know exactly what to tell my support team about my learning.")