Holla!
So, class, we are in the middle of Tuesdays with Morrie, the 5 branches of Philosophy, our novel Ishmael, group projects, and now...our formal writing assessment for this unit of study. That is a lot to juggle.
For Thursday: the rough draft of your essay is due - minimum 2000 words. See here for details. We will be doing some in-class writing with this essay, but most of it will be written out of class.
Also, answer the following questions pertaining to the article I gave you, entitled, Time to reconsider the ethics of eating. Answer on loose-leaf:
1) What is the author's point of view? Is he biased?
2) Give a few examples of how animals are treated, according to the author. Does this coincide with what you observe here in Senegal?
3) Is there an "ethical" way to eat? Explain.
Finally, view the following photo and post a comment. Are these ethical? Remember ethics is a question of what is right and what is wrong.
photo 1
Holla back!!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Time to put your money where your mouth is...
Aight gang,
This weekend you were to finish the novel Ishmael. And, your rough draft essay is due Thursday. We will work on this a bit in class on Tuesday, but you are expected to complete this outside of class. (minimum 2000 words)
Once again, here are your choices:
1. You are a politician transformed by reading Ishmael. What laws would you enact in order to turn things around (or promote change)?
2. In reading Ishmael, what did you learn: a) about yourself? b) about the world? c) about learning?
3. What do you feel are the most important themes in Ishmael and why?
4. Can we as a culture identify the bars of our prison, or are we too happy in our captivity to care? is our society really a cultural prison?
5. What are the origins of culture and cultural beliefs, especially yours?
6. Since it isn't feasible for current society to go back to hunting and gathering, what can we do?
7. Write a paper entitled: "How We Should Live."
8. Mr. Rutherford has invited YOU (or Ishmael, you choose) to give the commencement address, write it.
9. Write your own philosophy related to one of the five branches of philosophy.
2. In reading Ishmael, what did you learn: a) about yourself? b) about the world? c) about learning?
3. What do you feel are the most important themes in Ishmael and why?
4. Can we as a culture identify the bars of our prison, or are we too happy in our captivity to care? is our society really a cultural prison?
5. What are the origins of culture and cultural beliefs, especially yours?
6. Since it isn't feasible for current society to go back to hunting and gathering, what can we do?
7. Write a paper entitled: "How We Should Live."
8. Mr. Rutherford has invited YOU (or Ishmael, you choose) to give the commencement address, write it.
9. Write your own philosophy related to one of the five branches of philosophy.
If you have other ideas, holla!!!
Also, find the rubric and paper info on my website
Time to put your money where your mouth is...
Aight gang,
This weekend you were to finish the novel Ishmael. And, your rough draft essay is due Thursday. We will work on this a bit in class on Tuesday, but you are expected to complete this outside of class. (minimum 2000 words)
Once again, here are your choices:
1. You are a politician transformed by reading Ishmael. What laws would you enact in order to turn things around (or promote change)?
2. In reading Ishmael, what did you learn: a) about yourself? b) about the world? c) about learning?
3. What do you feel are the most important themes in Ishmael and why?
4. Can we as a culture identify the bars of our prison, or are we too happy in our captivity to care? is our society really a cultural prison?
5. What are the origins of culture and cultural beliefs, especially yours?
6. Since it isn't feasible for current society to go back to hunting and gathering, what can we do?
7. Write a paper entitled: "How We Should Live."
8. Mr. Rutherford has invited YOU (or Ishmael, you choose) to give the commencement address, write it.
9. Write your own philosophy related to one of the five branches of philosophy.
2. In reading Ishmael, what did you learn: a) about yourself? b) about the world? c) about learning?
3. What do you feel are the most important themes in Ishmael and why?
4. Can we as a culture identify the bars of our prison, or are we too happy in our captivity to care? is our society really a cultural prison?
5. What are the origins of culture and cultural beliefs, especially yours?
6. Since it isn't feasible for current society to go back to hunting and gathering, what can we do?
7. Write a paper entitled: "How We Should Live."
8. Mr. Rutherford has invited YOU (or Ishmael, you choose) to give the commencement address, write it.
9. Write your own philosophy related to one of the five branches of philosophy.
If you have other ideas, holla!!!
Also, find the rubric and paper info on my website
Time to put your money where your mouth is...
Aight gang,
This weekend you were to finish the novel Ishmael. And, your rough draft essay is due Thursday. We will work on this a bit in class on Tuesday, but you are expected to complete this outside of class. (minimum 2000 words)
Once again, here are your choices:
1. You are a politician transformed by reading Ishmael. What laws would you enact in order to turn things around (or promote change)?
2. In reading Ishmael, what did you learn: a) about yourself? b) about the world? c) about learning?
3. What do you feel are the most important themes in Ishmael and why?
4. Can we as a culture identify the bars of our prison, or are we too happy in our captivity to care? is our society really a cultural prison?
5. What are the origins of culture and cultural beliefs, especially yours?
6. Since it isn't feasible for current society to go back to hunting and gathering, what can we do?
7. Write a paper entitled: "How We Should Live."
8. Mr. Rutherford has invited YOU (or Ishmael, you choose) to give the commencement address, write it.
9. Write your own philosophy related to one of the five branches of philosophy.
2. In reading Ishmael, what did you learn: a) about yourself? b) about the world? c) about learning?
3. What do you feel are the most important themes in Ishmael and why?
4. Can we as a culture identify the bars of our prison, or are we too happy in our captivity to care? is our society really a cultural prison?
5. What are the origins of culture and cultural beliefs, especially yours?
6. Since it isn't feasible for current society to go back to hunting and gathering, what can we do?
7. Write a paper entitled: "How We Should Live."
8. Mr. Rutherford has invited YOU (or Ishmael, you choose) to give the commencement address, write it.
9. Write your own philosophy related to one of the five branches of philosophy.
If you have other ideas, holla!!!
Also, find the rubric and paper info on my website
Time to put your money where your mouth is...
Aight gang,
This weekend you were to finish the novel Ishmael. And, your rough draft essay is due Thursday. We will work on this a bit in class on Tuesday, but you are expected to complete this outside of class. (minimum 2000 words)
Once again, here are your choices:
1. You are a politician transformed by reading Ishmael. What laws would you enact in order to turn things around (or promote change)?
2. In reading Ishmael, what did you learn: a) about yourself? b) about the world? c) about learning?
3. What do you feel are the most important themes in Ishmael and why?
4. Can we as a culture identify the bars of our prison, or are we too happy in our captivity to care? is our society really a cultural prison?
5. What are the origins of culture and cultural beliefs, especially yours?
6. Since it isn't feasible for current society to go back to hunting and gathering, what can we do?
7. Write a paper entitled: "How We Should Live."
8. Mr. Rutherford has invited YOU (or Ishmael, you choose) to give the commencement address, write it.
9. Write your own philosophy related to one of the five branches of philosophy.
2. In reading Ishmael, what did you learn: a) about yourself? b) about the world? c) about learning?
3. What do you feel are the most important themes in Ishmael and why?
4. Can we as a culture identify the bars of our prison, or are we too happy in our captivity to care? is our society really a cultural prison?
5. What are the origins of culture and cultural beliefs, especially yours?
6. Since it isn't feasible for current society to go back to hunting and gathering, what can we do?
7. Write a paper entitled: "How We Should Live."
8. Mr. Rutherford has invited YOU (or Ishmael, you choose) to give the commencement address, write it.
9. Write your own philosophy related to one of the five branches of philosophy.
If you have other ideas, holla!!!
Also, find the rubric and paper info on my website
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Who's wise and what is wisdom?
Yo,
I truly enjoyed our discussion in class of what it means to be wise...are all old folk wise? what about leaders? what about religious leaders? These questions I must say...I can not answer for you...
I also really enjoyed the presentations - Aristotle - who probably had something to do with killin' Alex the Great - and - Lao Tzu - who brings new meaning to the words Pu Pu...ha, Mr. P is so wise!
Here you go:
First, answer the following questions on loose-leaf paper based on chapter 9:
1. What is the difference between Leavers and Takers (166-168)?
2. Ishmael helps the pupil see the story of Cain and Abel in a new light - what is the new understanding the pupil has about the story?
3. Based on this new understanding can you make any real-life connections? Think about how peoples are viewed or perceived by others.
Second, read the article that I gave to you in class. Post a comment on the following two statements:
1) Are the leavers exotic? Think about what the author of this article notes about the connotations to the word "exotic"
2) Do the victors always write the history books? If so, why do we study history? How do we typically study history in school? Is our way of study of history messed up?
On Friday we will continue discussing the novel - chapter 10 - in groups. Also, we will explore Ethics. Please continue to brainstorm your essay options - you should have a clear idea of what you want to write about. If not, revisit the last post for the options. If you have ideas outside the options I have provided, please let me know.
On another note, check out this spoken word segment (incredible): saul williams
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
What's with the rabbit?
Hey gang,
I love the artwork...A plus for everyone, except Mr. Philen. What was his point anyways? So, enjoy Lampool! We'll have a hype time!
So, for Monday you should read through part 7. Also, I want you to find at least 3 important/significant quotes from this part of the reading. Please write them down and be prepared to share these with the class for discussion.
Also, begin to think about the essay topic you will choose. Here are some of the choices:
1. You are a politician transformed by reading Ishmael. What laws would you enact in order to turn things around (or promote change)?
2. In reading Ishmael, what did you learn: a) about yourself? b) about the world? c) about learning?
3. What do you feel are the most important themes in Ishmael and why?
4. Can we as a culture identify the bars of our prison, or are we too happy in our captivity to care? is our society really a cultural prison?
5. What are the origins of culture and cultural beliefs, especially yours?
6. Since it isn't feasible for current society to go back to hunting and gathering, what can we do?
7. Write a paper entitled: "How We Should Live."
8. Mr. Rutherford has invited YOU (or Ishmael, you choose) to give the commencement address, write it.
9. Write your own philosophy related to one of the five branches of philosophy.
Have a great weekend!!!
I love the artwork...A plus for everyone, except Mr. Philen. What was his point anyways? So, enjoy Lampool! We'll have a hype time!
So, for Monday you should read through part 7. Also, I want you to find at least 3 important/significant quotes from this part of the reading. Please write them down and be prepared to share these with the class for discussion.
Also, begin to think about the essay topic you will choose. Here are some of the choices:
1. You are a politician transformed by reading Ishmael. What laws would you enact in order to turn things around (or promote change)?
2. In reading Ishmael, what did you learn: a) about yourself? b) about the world? c) about learning?
3. What do you feel are the most important themes in Ishmael and why?
4. Can we as a culture identify the bars of our prison, or are we too happy in our captivity to care? is our society really a cultural prison?
5. What are the origins of culture and cultural beliefs, especially yours?
6. Since it isn't feasible for current society to go back to hunting and gathering, what can we do?
7. Write a paper entitled: "How We Should Live."
8. Mr. Rutherford has invited YOU (or Ishmael, you choose) to give the commencement address, write it.
9. Write your own philosophy related to one of the five branches of philosophy.
Have a great weekend!!!
Friday, September 4, 2009
the truth and nothing, but the truth...
Hi Class,
Great job, thus far. I'm really impressed with the artistic thought yous guys have put forth. I can't wait to see the final project!!!
So, for homework for Tuesday. Make sure you read through section or part 7 of the novel.
Also, check out the following two movie clips:
Video 1
Video 2
Relate these to philosophical thought...How do these clips relate? What growth (personal) occurs?
Finally, for our BIG written assessment you will work to create your own philosophy. In at least a half-page (either written or typed) discuss what you stand for. What do you live for, live to be, strive to be...Don't think of this as professionally, but personally...perhaps, however, they are interconnected.
We will be working to create our own written philosophies.
Have a good weekend!
Great job, thus far. I'm really impressed with the artistic thought yous guys have put forth. I can't wait to see the final project!!!
So, for homework for Tuesday. Make sure you read through section or part 7 of the novel.
Also, check out the following two movie clips:
Video 1
Video 2
Relate these to philosophical thought...How do these clips relate? What growth (personal) occurs?
Finally, for our BIG written assessment you will work to create your own philosophy. In at least a half-page (either written or typed) discuss what you stand for. What do you live for, live to be, strive to be...Don't think of this as professionally, but personally...perhaps, however, they are interconnected.
We will be working to create our own written philosophies.
Have a good weekend!
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