Tag Archives: Man

Prepare for English Language Arts Finals

Posted on May 30, 2007 by dsader

For those in the midst, or looking ahead at finals in my LA classes(9, 10-1, 20-1, 20-2, 30-1, 30-2). Consider the outcomes we’ve tried to achieve. Enhancing the artistry of communication has been a strong technical focus. Skills mastered include … Continue reading →

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Exptrapolation

Posted on May 9, 2007 by dsader

The life which is unexamined is not worth living. – Plato Write a story in which a protagonist undergoes a transformation in the search for self. Have your character encounter basic questions about his/her identity. Consider using the following images:

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The Night Aunt Dottie Caught Elvis’s Scarf When He Tossed It From The Stage Of The Rushmore Plaza Civic Center

Posted on May 8, 2007 by dsader

This exercise is simple: write a poem about a family member meeting a famous person. All of us have such incidents embedded in family history or folklore: the day Dad shook hands with Ike in France; the time Mom spilled … Continue reading →

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So I was listening to Music from the Junos . . .(RS25)

Posted on April 5, 2007 by dsader

The lyrics from K-OS’s, “Heaven Only Knows,” struck a chord with something we had been discussing in class about “mysticism.” Discuss the following K-OS lyrics based on what we’ve learned when comparing Western and Eastern Mysticism. Have a careful listen … Continue reading →

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I wish to dwell on Ophelia (Eng. 30)

Posted on April 2, 2007 by dsader

Many scholars discuss the significance of Ophelia only as far as she impacts the development of the character of Hamlet. I hate that. Ophelia is far more important than the 5 scenes in which she appears. The tragedy of Ophelia … Continue reading →

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When the basic needs are met, then what?(RS 25)

Posted on February 12, 2007 by dsader

Today we asked if there was something all humans strive for after all needs have been met. Of course, only a philosopher can imagine a world in which all needs could be met. But there must be something to the … Continue reading →

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3 Questions(English 10)

Posted on February 12, 2007 by dsader

What will be the next global catastrophe? What is the next step for human evolution? What future communication technology would amaze you?

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Should Believing Be Uncomfortable?(RS 25)

Posted on February 12, 2007 by dsader

What do you believe? Who are you? Why are you here? Where is here? Why is there evil in the world? Sophie has begun a journey to discover these, and many other, questions. What questions is she asking, what questions … Continue reading →

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How to Bake the Human Race?(English 10)

Posted on February 8, 2007 by dsader

Open a can of Manhattan Project. Stir in 3 parts Trinity. Add Einstein’s formula, but just a pinch. Mix thoroughly with a Bloom. Bake until done. Serve with a trackback.

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English 20 Final Exam 2.0

Posted on January 23, 2007 by dsader

Search the net, search blogs, search your mind. Synthesize, hyperlink, blockquote, and trackback. Your writing should be a synthesis of the 5 paragraph essay AND a blog post. Refer to one or any texts from your course: Macbeth, BNW, Can. … Continue reading →

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In the News(CTS bloggers)

Posted on December 3, 2006 by dsader

CBC RSS feeds. Browse the many RSS feed categories. Select at least one to be added to your blog’s sidebar. Copy(right-click or control-click) a feed url from CBC RSS feeds. Go to Dashboard–>Presentation–>Sidebar Widgets–>Add RSS widgets. Drag RSS widget to … Continue reading →

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Personal Universe Lexicon

Posted on November 28, 2006 by dsader

To construct your Personal Universe Lexicon, start with a new post. You may wish to construct the list with pen and paper first and transfer it to your blog later. Begin by following these instructions: Write down as many words … Continue reading →

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Should machines be “smarter” than humans?

Posted on November 7, 2006 by dsader

Start here(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_singularity). Are any of Huxley’s machines “smart”? Does Huxley’s future have any need for computation? Why, why not? Consider Huxley, what would be a “predicted future event believed to precede immense technological progress in an unprecedentedly brief time”?(Look at … Continue reading →

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from Staying Human in an Engineered Age.

Posted on October 31, 2006 by dsader

Will we decide that we’ve grown powerful enough? Can we draw a line and say, “this far and no further”? How do we control the techno-scientific juggernaut before it dehumanizes our species? Is it possible for us to refuse to … Continue reading →

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Insert a New Scene into Macbeth

Posted on October 17, 2006 by dsader

Compose Act 5 Scene 5a: Lady Macbeth is reading letters while weeping. Enter Ross. Compose Act 6 Scene 1: Donalbain visits the Witches. Compose Act 5 Scene 9b: Malcolm’s speech in which he “accounts the loves” of his thanes and … Continue reading →

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