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Word of the Week

Coercion is the use of violence or other kinds or force, or the threat of such force, to dictate the actions of others.

Coercion is often used to political ends, both by states and by other entities.

Coercion (primarily in the specialized sense) is opposed by anarchists, libertarians and pacifists.

Nevertheless, coercion remains one of the most basic forms of motivation, and continues to be used for that purpose.

Some consider that corporations may exert coercive force through control over scarce resources, such as food, water, housing, and others which individuals would consider essential to maintaining their lives.

life in the fast lane: hopes for the weekend

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Rumor Has It

March for Life

What do we want? 

LIFE!

When do we want it? 

NOW!

The 2012 March for Life Youth Rally  & MASS sparked some thought provoking questions and serious discussion. 

Despite our diversity of viewpoints, I am sure we can all agree - it was an entertaining learning experience.

Being Bonitas Is a Gift?: march of life

Being Bonitas Is a Gift?: march of life

-Living The Dream!!!!!: Martin Luther King - With "City Year" !

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*Preddi Gurll Swagg*: My weekend at north carolina!!

*Preddi Gurll Swagg*: My weekend at north carolina!!: Napkins being used because i wasted juice On the bed watching telvesion Running away from the dog buddy Taking my time to put on my pajam...

Cheers To Life: AMARI'S THURSDAY

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Confessions: AVA'S FAVORITE ANIMAL

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TRANQUILITY Quote

Like water which can clearly mirror the sky and the trees only so long as its surface is undisturbed, the mind can only reflect the true image of the Self when it is tranquil and wholly relaxed.

Indra Devi

WORD OF THE WEEK Assignment #1 and #2

 

*Tranquil*

All of us might wish at times that we lived in a more tranquil world, but we don't. And if our times are difficult and perplexing, so are they challenging and filled with opportunity. 

~Robert Kennedy~

When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings; when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear.

Buddha

ASSIGNMENT#1

CONTEXT CLUES

Read. Look. Think. Predict.

What do you think tranquil means? Why? 

Use a dictionary to check your answer.  

 

ASSIGNMENT #2

On your blog -

Write about a place that provides tranquility for you.

Why is this location tranquil?

Please be sure to use the word of the week in your response

 

JC Killer Fashion: What I want to know about Romeo & Juliet

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THIS GROUP IS RECEIVING THE GRADE OF "D" - [please warn them to update with the speak/write it - and MLK weekend posts]

Cheers To Life: Weekend Post

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*Preddi Gurll Swagg*: My weekend at north carolina!!

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Do the Write Thing - Brainstorming/Reflections

Think about the following questions. Then, take some time to journal your response.

1. How has violence affected my life?
2. What are the causes of youth violence? 
3. What can I do about youth violence?

Do the Write Thing- Rules

STAR READING

Language Arts and Reading ( Trinity and Xavier ): Star Assessment: Test Taking Tips Keep a positive attitude throughout the whole test and try to stay relaxed. If you start to feel nervous take a few deep...

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Join WMSG in the MARCH

March for Life Rally

Pro-Life? Pro-Choice? Undecided? Curious? 

Join us 

Capture an experience you will never forget. 

PICK UP A PERMISSION SLIP

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED

January 23, 2012

The location this year will be on the National Mall west of 8th Street near the Smithsonian Castle.  The rally will begin at 12:00 PM and continue until about 1:30 PM, followed immediately by the March.  Please dispose of your trash properly.  Use the receptacles on the mall.  If you can’t find a receptacle, or if the receptacles are full, please take your trash with you – do not leave it on top of, or on the ground next to, a full trash can.  Do not leave trash anywhere on the mall where someone else will have to pick it up. 

The March will begin immediately after the rally and follow its customary route up Constitution Avenue to the Supreme Court building on Capitol Hill.  If you are returning to the Hyatt Regency or Union Station upon completion of the March, please continue past the Supreme Court building, turn left on East Capitol Street and left again on 2^nd Street.  That will allow you to proceed to your destination without going against the flow of marchers who are still arriving at the Supreme Court.  Please do not leave your signs, or trash of any kind, on the streets or anywhere along the route of the March.  Take it with you to your destination and dispose of it properly. 

These Life Principles express the ideals motivating prolife Americans and indicate the purpose of the MARCH FOR LIFE:

• We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all human beings are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, among which is the right to life, and Therefore
  
  
• The right to life of each human being shall be preserved and protected by every human being in the society and by the society as a whole, and
  
  
  
• The life of each human being shall be preserved and protected from that human being's biological beginning...[for more information click here!]

Random Crazy Things :]: Maikel, DaNesha,Aneia! Research on Shakespeare

Random Crazy Things :]: Maikel, DaNesha,Aneia! Research on Shakespeare: William Shakespeare was born on April 26 1564 he died April 23 1616. During the time that he lived he was an Play writer and a English ...

BLOG IT ! Extra Credit

 

What did you think of the movie?

Which family is pictured above?

Homework - due Tuesday

TRINITY 

GUM: 

• memorize the definition of an Adverb clause 
• BE PREPARED FOR A QUIZ
• bring GUM books tomorrow 

Word Wisdom: 

• Read Unit 4 part 2
• Bring book to class 

 

Complete the worksheet on Romeo and Juliet

Name: ____________________________________

Date: _____________________________________

Class: ____________________________________

1. Who starts the fight at the beginning of the play? Montague’s or Capulet’s

2. What is an oxymoron?

1. Give me an example from the play

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Who is Rosaline?

4. Who proposes marriage?

5. Why do they want to get married?

6. Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

7. How long do Romeo and Juliet know each other?

8. What is Prince Dave’s costume at the ball?

9. Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt?

10.  Who says “a plague on both your houses?”

11. Who kills Tybalt? Why?

12. How does Juliet die?

XAVIER  

GUM: 

• memorize the definition of an Adverb clause 
• BE PREPARED FOR A QUIZ
• bring GUM books tomorrow 

Word Wisdom: 

• Read Unit 4 part 2 
• Complete Context Clues section
• Bring book to class 

ON YOUR BLOG
Tell me what you KNOW & what you WANT TO KNOW about the play Romeo and Juliet

EXTRA CREDIT

Can someone please explain what is going on here? What are these? Why are they in the back of the classroom? Pets?

Complete a short write up explaining this and you will receive extra credit on your quiz FRIDAY

PREREADING for ROMEO and JULIET

 Hello students:

I will divide you into 4 groups: Shakespeare, Plays, Romeo and Juliet, Elizabethan Era
You will do research on your topic ( 3 sources)
You will create a powerpoint presentation of your topic

Shakespeare Group:
Who was William Shakespeare?
Create a biography!

Shakespeare's Writing Group:
What is a play?
Sonnet?
What are stage directions?
What is a comedy?
What is a tragedy?

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Who are the main characters?
What is the plot?
Are there movies of the play?
What should we look for during the play?

Elizabethan Era
What is it?
Why is it called this?
What does this have to do with Shakespeare?




You will research your topic and create a powerpoint presentation to introduce the topic to your classmates.

BLOG IT Wednesday, Jan 4th

Happy New Year!

On your Blogspot write about your New Year.

What are you looking forward to this year? Do you feel different?
What did you accomplish in 2011? What do you plan to accomplish in 2012?
Do you have areas of your life that you would like to improve?