The Road Not Taken

Read the following poem and answer the questions:

The Road Not Taken


1. What imagery do you see in this poem.  Give examples.



2. What sound devices do you find in this poem. Give examples



3. What is the mood of this poem? Explain your answer.



4. Explain the significance of the poem's title.



5. What do you think the meaning and purpose of this poem are? Explain.

Charge of the Light Brigade

http://poetry.eserver.org/light-brigade.html

What gives art value?

Answer the following questions:

1. According to the article, what makes something have artistic value?


2. How does this research change the way you view art and popularity?
 


http://www.npr.org/2014/02/27/282939233/good-art-is-popular-because-its-good-right

Logical Fallacies

Here is your two part assignment:

1. In your own words, define "logical fallacy."

2. Pick an example of a logical fallacy, (there are A LOT of options) and write a one paragraph description/explanation in your own words, and illustrate it in picture form.

The websites bellow should be very helpful.  Come prepared to present on Friday.


https://bookofbadarguments.com/

https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/

Modesty: what is it, and why should I care?

This video talks about the issue of Christian Modesty.  The speaker's short talk is an excellent of persuasion.  Please watch the video and respond to the following questions.

1. What is modesty, and how do we identify it?

2. What can the history of the bikini teach us about how standards change over time? On what do people base their standards of modesty?

3. Who is responsible for keeping modesty: men or women?

4. What principles can we as post-modern Christians develop socially appropriate definitions of modesty?
 

http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=00JF2MNU

Academy Chaplain Dismissed Over Same Sex Wedding

Please read the following post from Spectrum Magazine -- a liberal and independent Adventist publication not directly affiliated with the Adventist Church.  After reading, share your thoughts on the blog, and come prepared to discuss this issue in class.  Remember, we want to create a SAFE environment for these types of discussions.  Please be kind and respectful, but don't be afraid to voice your opinion, no matter how strongly you feel others may disagree.  Again, remember to be kind.


http://spectrummagazine.org/blog/2013/12/10/highland-view-academy-chaplain-dismissed-over-same-sex-wedding

MLA PPT

Sabbath to Sunday Book Link

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.friendsofsabbath.org%2FFurther_Research%2FBacchiocchis%2520Research%2FFrom%2520Sabbath%2520to%2520Sunday.pdf&ei=OrtKUpzwJMibygHj64GACw&usg=AFQjCNHOcAVEpVLD12yxpVrAf-aS_b0tVQ&sig2=fQ9WXxxnVg29t6o_5148FA&bvm=bv.53371865,d.aWc

Richard Dawkins on Religion

Watch this interview with Richard Dawkins, a major atheistic scientist from England.  Here how he thinks about religion and religious people.

The interview is in three parts.  Please avoid other episodes, as they will include some VERY vulgar language that will be uncensored.  I just have no other way to show this video.  : /

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-september-24-2013/exclusive---richard-dawkins-extended-interview-pt--1

Syria

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMtczLMjmaU

Watch the video, post a comment.

http://demographics.coopercenter.org/DotMap/index.html

Check out this link.  Explore the map.  If you hit the "Add Map Labels" button, it will make a lot more sense.

Please explore the map, pick a location (it can be anywhere large or small) and respond to these questions:

1. What do you notice about the color patterns, and what broad conclusions do you draw from this information?


2. What events or circumstances do you think has caused or contributed to this situation?


3. Is this a problem?  Should/can anything be done about this?  Why or why not?



One sentence answers are not acceptable. 

Here is the story.  We will be doing the questions in class tomorrow, so don't worry about answering them now.
http://sites.middlebury.edu/individualandthesociety/files/2010/09/jackson_lottery.pdf

Another link if the first one doesn't work.
http://fullreads.com/literature/the-lottery/

http://fiction.eserver.org/short/the_most_dangerous_game.html

Here it is.  Sorry I am late putting it up.  Do your best to finish reading it by class tomorrow.

Is there such a thing as historical guilt? What responsibilities do we hold in dealing with the mistakes of the past?  How long does this last?  What do you think should be done in this situation?

http://www.ted.com/talks/aaron_huey.html

Gun Control Debate

In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, and other shootings like it, the debate about guns and violence in American culture has become very serious.  Check out some of these videos, and tell me what you think.  Who is right?  What should be done?

Video 1: A gun control debate on Fox News's Sean Hannity Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVQ24g3irZQ

Video 2: Debate on ABC's This Week show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bY9rnBuaT4

Video 3: A gun owner explaining how an assault weapons ban would effect him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDglpt8hpyg

Video 4: A gun owner making a pro gun argument
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeQiVBvy0m0&list=UU193r5YXcpQJV34N99ZbhzQ&index=2

Video 5:  Pierce Morgan arguing against a gun supporter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3FzksnVQ0I


Second Ammendment

"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

Monday Nights Homework Assignment

Choose from the following two videos to watch on Sparta.  Fill out comparison and contrast worksheet.  Be prepared to write a paper comparing and contrasting Athens and Sparta.  I will give you a rubric tomorrow.

Ancient Warriors: Spartans
Spartan Vengeance

There's also a good video telling the real story of the movie 300.

The True History of "300"

Violence over Video in the Middle East

Latest Embassy Violence
Embassies Under Attack
Violence Spreads over Video
US Investigation Ambassador's Killing
Attack on U.S. Consulate in Libya

I am sure you have heard about these events over the last week, but lets discuss them.  #1.  Do you think that the film is wrong or inappropriate?   #2.  Should something be banned because it offends others?  #3. Where should the line be drawn?  #4. How should the U.S. and other governments respond to the new violence in the Middle East.

Hammurabi's Code

Hammurabi's Code

Check out one of the earliest known documents on earth.  Pick a few laws that stand out to you and comment on them.  Do you think these laws are fair? Just? Ethical?  On what are they founded?

http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/witness/2012/07/20127913541122703.html

Check out this video on how traditional cultures adapt to modern changes.

Blog 1

Check out this video about human evolution in the modern age.  Let me know what you think.  Please share your thoughts.  Remember, it is easy points.

http://www.ted.com/talks/paul_root_wolpe_it_s_time_to_question_bio_engineering.html