Generally speaking, I do not believe public schools should teach students ethics and personal values. Every person is a unique human being with different views and beliefs, making values personal. School should be a safe, positive, and accepting environment where students can develop into "good citizens" just by being present. For example, I have learned from school to be a respectful and responsible young lady, even though it was never put into lesson plans, or actually taught by teachers.
Personally, I don't think science classes should teach students about evolution just because there are many students, such as myself, who believe in creation, or disagree with the idea altogether. I agree that it isn't fair to teach about any religion or religious values in public school, and therefore I do not think it is fair to teach a controversial theory.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
#15
Blog #15 - Discuss the three reasons Sante gives for a breakdown of secrecy (Soviet Union/KGB, internet, “confessional culture”/media). Do you agree, for example, that the Internet is a “nemesis” to secrecy? Defend your answer.
#12 El Flamenco Rosa
Self Check:
1. I believe that I did answer the promt. My essay was about Price's use of language and how it indicated her views of American culture.
2. I feel that my thesis is pretty straight forward and obvious. I think it is strong, and I am content with it.
3. My essay is focused on a central theme, and I do believe that my paragraphs build on top of each other.
4. In my essay, I did cover 1-2 things fully; but I admit that in the end I did throw in other things that I thought I should cover. Oops!
5. I do not believe that I vaguely explained my analysis. I included several quotes and textual details to support my ideas.
Reflection:
1. What went well? I finished my essay! :) Also, I was able to provide and support several different quotes from the prompt.
2. While writing, I felt exremely rushed, so I don't think I did as well as I could have. I didn't feel like I could afford the time to annotate so much, and I started writing my essay right away.
3. If I had more time to write the essay, I would annotate more, and organize the essay better. I would probably remove some of the half-baked sentences that I used for the sake of covering more ideas.
4. Well, I didn't really plan the organization of my essay. I had certain ideas with supportive details, and I ran with them to make paragraphs. I made changes to the ones that I thought were unnecessary.
5. While writitng and trying to suppport my ideas, I think I fully realized Price's views on American culture, and how money truly affects it.
6. For the next timed write, I need to organize my essay better!
1. I believe that I did answer the promt. My essay was about Price's use of language and how it indicated her views of American culture.
2. I feel that my thesis is pretty straight forward and obvious. I think it is strong, and I am content with it.
3. My essay is focused on a central theme, and I do believe that my paragraphs build on top of each other.
4. In my essay, I did cover 1-2 things fully; but I admit that in the end I did throw in other things that I thought I should cover. Oops!
5. I do not believe that I vaguely explained my analysis. I included several quotes and textual details to support my ideas.
Reflection:
1. What went well? I finished my essay! :) Also, I was able to provide and support several different quotes from the prompt.
2. While writing, I felt exremely rushed, so I don't think I did as well as I could have. I didn't feel like I could afford the time to annotate so much, and I started writing my essay right away.
3. If I had more time to write the essay, I would annotate more, and organize the essay better. I would probably remove some of the half-baked sentences that I used for the sake of covering more ideas.
4. Well, I didn't really plan the organization of my essay. I had certain ideas with supportive details, and I ran with them to make paragraphs. I made changes to the ones that I thought were unnecessary.
5. While writitng and trying to suppport my ideas, I think I fully realized Price's views on American culture, and how money truly affects it.
6. For the next timed write, I need to organize my essay better!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
#9 Tuesdays With Morrie
May I please have my own Morrie!?
This book is definitely one of my top favorites. It's funny, but insightful, sad, but heartwarming. Out of all the wisdom that Morrie passed on to Albom, Morrie saying " once you learn how to die, you learn how to live" stuck with me the most. It made me realize that I, and a lot of other people for that matter, take life for granted. We always think there is going to be another day, when in reality, we can't be so sure of that. Once Morrie was diagnosed with ALS, he had an estimate on when he was going to pass away. However, most of us don't get a heads up when our time is coming. It just happens. This quote reminded me to focus on the big picture, to not get caught up with school, work, or the rest of the things that will not satisfy me for the rest of my life.
Thank you, Morrie :)
This book is definitely one of my top favorites. It's funny, but insightful, sad, but heartwarming. Out of all the wisdom that Morrie passed on to Albom, Morrie saying " once you learn how to die, you learn how to live" stuck with me the most. It made me realize that I, and a lot of other people for that matter, take life for granted. We always think there is going to be another day, when in reality, we can't be so sure of that. Once Morrie was diagnosed with ALS, he had an estimate on when he was going to pass away. However, most of us don't get a heads up when our time is coming. It just happens. This quote reminded me to focus on the big picture, to not get caught up with school, work, or the rest of the things that will not satisfy me for the rest of my life.
Thank you, Morrie :)
Monday, September 13, 2010
#6
Crying. It's natural, and we often cannot hold the tears back. They are often triggered by sadness or anger, so when I see someone crying, I always think "what's wrong?" But sometimes, during those rare moments, crying begins from overwhelming and pure joy.
About as year ago, I was invited to go to a close family friend's wedding. I couldn't miss it! She had been in my life for years, and I considered her my family. At the wedding, I watched her as she walked down the aisle in her white dress, towards the man she was going to spend her life with. She was glowing with happiness. At the end, when the priest said "you may kiss the bride," I turned into a little baby and cried! I cried out of being so overwhelmed with joy for my aunt and her new husband. The wedding was perfect, and they were beautiful newlyweds...I just couldn't help it!
About as year ago, I was invited to go to a close family friend's wedding. I couldn't miss it! She had been in my life for years, and I considered her my family. At the wedding, I watched her as she walked down the aisle in her white dress, towards the man she was going to spend her life with. She was glowing with happiness. At the end, when the priest said "you may kiss the bride," I turned into a little baby and cried! I cried out of being so overwhelmed with joy for my aunt and her new husband. The wedding was perfect, and they were beautiful newlyweds...I just couldn't help it!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
#5 Exactly Who Are "They" Anyway?
In " The Box Man" by Barbara Ascher, the main character, a homeless man, finds within himself contentedness with the life he lives. Many people look down on or feel sympathy towards homeless people, but the Box Man chose to live the way he did. His routine treasure hunts for the perfect boxes to build his life with were all a part of his adventures. No, he didn't have a known wife or children, but the night was his companion; it was described as his "lover." He was faithful and devoted to the night, having it be the only thing he truly needed. He didn't have any people as companions, and that's the way he liked it. For those reasons, I am convinced that nonconformity does exist. He chose to be happy, and to him, that meant not having exactly what society said he should.
More than often, I definitely see conformity to what's publicly accepted or trendy. Sometimes we're afraid to be bold, afraid to say or do what makes us happy. It can be applied to music, fashion, almost anything. But then again, isn't it the people who don't conform to the public that sets new trends? That start revolutions?
More than often, I definitely see conformity to what's publicly accepted or trendy. Sometimes we're afraid to be bold, afraid to say or do what makes us happy. It can be applied to music, fashion, almost anything. But then again, isn't it the people who don't conform to the public that sets new trends? That start revolutions?
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