Week of March 28th-April 1

For this week's blog, I want your opinion on the President's decision to become involved in Libya. Your opinion must be backed up by evidence. Answer this question in 1-3 paragraphs.

Do you think the President made the right decision in becoming involved in the conflict in Libya? Why? or Why not?

Thank you and I expect your name, date, and class period to be signed at the bottom of your posting.
-Ms. Stoller

Post an article...

This week, I am sorry that this is being posted so late, but, what I would like from everyone is that you post the most recent news article/event about your bill here. Please state which bill you have, the gist of the bill, your name and the class period that you are in. Thank you and I am looking forward to reading about the events of your bill!

-Ms. Stoller

"How a Bill becomes a Law" songs...

If your group for creating a song about the process of how a bill becomes a law, please use this forum, if you so desire. I will be posting a blog today for everyone to comment on.

-Ms. Stoller

Week 4: You Initial Reaction...

Thanks everyone who posted on time this last week. For this next week I have already found an article. Follow the link below and again write you NAME and CLASS PERIOD on your blog comment. I want you to, using two examples from the article, reflect on the article by stating your initial reactions to it. What are your initial reactions about the situation upon reading the article.

http://blogs.chron.com/texaspolitics/archives/2011/02/texas_demograph.html

Thanks everyone for doing this. I really have enjoyed reading your thoughts!

-Ms. Stoller

Week 3...

This week, follow the link below, read the article. State whether this is an international, national, or local issue. Then write one fact from the article/event, write a personal opinion about the article/event, and then write one generalization about the article/event. This should be three paragraphs. Thanks everyone for participating.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/22/world/africa/22libya.html?pagewanted=1&ref=africa

(Just letting you know...it's two pages:) and don't forget to write you full name and class period on your blog post).

If you have any ideas for articles or for the blog, please post it on the blog spot or send me an email. Thanks and your opinion is greatly appreciated.

Thank You!

A big thanks to everyone who posted! I enjoyed reading your blogs, and we will discuss this on Tuesday. Remember, watch the news this weekend, and get some sleep! :)

See you all on Tuesday
-Ms. Stoller

What do you think: week 2

Watch the video. State if this is a local, national, or international issue. Then state where this interview occurred at. Comment on this man's opinion about corrupt government, do you agree? Do you disagree? Can governments stay uncorrupted? Was Mubarack corrupt? What are your thoughts.

Copy and paste this link into the web address line.

http://bcove.me/zt0px4wv

Remember to write your NAME and PERIOD  at the bottom. This is due Friday by midnight. If you do not have it posted, because I do see what time it is posted at :) you will be given half credit. Thank you for participating in this, I hope you find it interesting!

-Ms. Stoller

Thanks :)

Thanks to everyone who posted. Your thoughts showed your ability to take a situation and wrestle wth it intelligently, thank you for staying professional and appropriate as this is just an extension of the classroom. I hope everyone has a great weekend and I will see you on Monday.

On Monday we will discuss how much we as a class want to spend utilizing this page as a springboard for discussions and assignments. So, be thinking whether or not you would mind using this to communicate more about issues in the class and in Civics.

Thanks!
-Ms. Stoller

What do you think?

Here is the first article. Identify if the issue is local (Oregon), national, or international. Then, state what the issue is. What is the problem that the article is written about. Finally, what is your opinion about the event the article is written about? Do you agree with the decision? Disagree? Why or why not?

"School Scraps Race: Specific Mentoring Program" Article

You must post your NAME and the CLASS PERIOD that you are in at the bottom of your post. It must be at LEAST 1 paragraph, and at the MOST 3 paragraphs.

Remember: I will monitor what is posted, if you post anything that is inappropriate for Lincoln High or for the classroom I will not allow it and you will receive a zero for this assignment.

I'm excited to read your thoughts about this issue. Read the article carefully :)
-Ms. Stoller

Getting Started

Here are your requirements. You are to post once a week on this site. It will be in response to what I have posted. I will post an article or a news clip, or I may have you post an article or relevant news clip in response to a question that I post to the class. You must respond with at least 1 paragraph, it must not exceed 3 paragraphs. School rules apply, any comments made on this post will be monitered by me and if I find the are disrespectful, or devaluing of someone's rights, remember this is Civics class, then I will delete the post and you will receive a zero for that assignment. Remember, this site is linked to the Lincoln High School main website, as well as, Mr. Bailey's and my name. Show the respect and appropriate language and actions that your school and teachers deserve. I am excited to see what you come up with and to hear your thoughts. Thank you for participating in this interactive education venture with me.

Your teacher,
Ms. Stoller