Why do you think the practice of naming sports teams after Native American tribes persists in American society, even though many Native Americans have expressed their displeasure about it? Why do you think they object to the practice? Should society change, or should the Native American minority accept the wishes of the majority?
What are some ways that you would like to use this type of connection with your pupils?
On occasion, archaeologists have dug up the remains of ancient Native Americans. Should scientists be allowed to study these remains? Native Americans feel such remains should be immediately reburied according to Native American customs. Scientists worry that if reburied, the remains will deteriorate and lose their value for present and future scientific study. Are there other options for treatment of these remains? Would it make a difference to you if these were the remains of your ancestors? Why? Defend your point of view.
Sean Says:
February 22nd, 2009 at 7:32 am edit
Ahh, so you guys are finally on Europe…… Que faites-vous dans l’unité pour l’instant? Je suppose que vous aurez à travailler sur l’Union européenne, mais aussi l’ensemble de l’Europe …. I am learning French and arabic over here. I have finally moved into my new house. He he, it has a really cool pool.
Here is a more challenging list of words for the vocabulary test on Wed, Jan 21st. “If you shoot for the stars, you might just land on the moon!.” Mr. Caseley
Axiom, Disseminate, Myopia, Banal, Doff, Tumult, Haughty, Visage, Inept, Veracity, Libel, Munificent, Ascetic, Countenance, Substantive, Copious, Venal, Chicanery
Directions:
1. write the word spelled correctly
2. write the definition
3. write a sentence showing you understand the meaning of the word
4. email Mr. Caseley with any questions
Hi guys! Some of you might have been relieved when you found out that the three snow days completely wiped out the book report presentations. Well, I don’t blame you a bit for feeling that way! However, the biography book reports will now be due on Wednesday, January 7th, Thursday, January 8th, and Friday, January 9th. We will use the same order as before for Dec 17, 18, 19. I am really looking forward to seeing your book reports! Have great Winter break everyone. Stay warm! See you on January 5th!
Mr. Caseley
What is the name given to Camels with one hump? How about two humps? What are the humps for?
On Thursday it was wonderful to see the class having fun reading the monologues with expression, lots of inflection, and using gestures where appropriate. The next step is to write your own monologue and perform it. More next week. Have a great weekend!
Mr. Caseley
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