Parents' rules at home DUE Wed., Nov. 19, 2008

All classes will post comments.

Most parents set rules in the home to protect their children and to instill values. Most parents set rules because they care about their children and want them to have a good life. Share some of the rules that your parents have set in your home. Do you agree or disagree with these rules? Are the rules too strict or do you feel your parents are overprotective? Do you feel they are just right? Are they too flexible, with no boundaries set? Discuss your views on these rules. Read and make comments about the other students' posts, also.

What you hope to see in the next 4 years DUE Wed., Nov. 5, 2008

Today is Election Day! It is a very important and historic day. I know all of you will be watching the election coverage on t.v., and watching the numbers come in! In this blog, you will discuss what you predict will happen if Obama or McCain wins. What will happen in the next 4 years? What do you HOPE will happen in the next 4 years? Think about the issues like health care, education, the war in Iraq, etc. etc. Finally, as a Deaf person, what do you hope the new President will do for Deaf people? If you could make a suggestion as a Deaf person, what would it be?

Captioned movies at the theater DUE Wed., Oct. 22, 2008

Deaf people enjoy watching movies as much as hearing people! There are no captioned movies offered in the Scranton area. Do you think we should request that local movie theaters offer captioned movies? Why is it important that Deaf people have access to captioned movies? Explain your thoughts and opinions.We will write a letter to the local theaters and ask them to offer captioned movies.

We will write a letter to the local theater requesting that they offer captioned movies.

The 700-Billion-Dollar Bailout DUE Wed., Oct. 1, 2008

What did you think of the $700 Billion bailout that members of congress had proposed for the banks that were in trouble? The bailout was rejected yesterday by the House of Representatives. Do you feel it should have been supported or do you agree with the votes against it? Ask your parents what they think about this. Share their and your thoughts.

Sports at schools for the Deaf DUE Wed., Sept. 24, 2008

Deaf students at schools for the Deaf all over the United States are involved in sports. They play soccer, volleyball, football, basketball, track, etc. Most schools for the Deaf play against other schools for the Deaf. Do you feel that sports programs at schools are important? Do you feel that SSSD should play against other schools for the Deaf? How would you feel if our sports program was dropped or if all of the games against other schools for the Deaf were cancelled? Answer the questions and explain your thoughts.

Guest speaker - Obama or McCain? DUE Wed., September 17, 2008

Suppose you could choose either presidential candidate, Barack Obama or John McCain, to come and speak at SSSD.

First, do research at this website:
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/compare-candidates/index.html
See what the candidates say about specific issues. You can pull up each candidate and see their views side-by-side. Under COMPARE CANDIDATES, click on Obama on the left and McCain on the right. Which one do you agree with? Use this information to answer the questions: WHo would you choose? WHY would you choose that person? Which issues do you agree with him on? What questions would you want to ask him?

7th Anniversary of Sept. 11 DUE Wed. Sept. 10

This Thursday is the 7th anniversary of Sept. 11th. Two questions: 1. Do you remember where you were 7 years ago when the terrorists attacked the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and crashed in Shanksville, PA? Briefly explain (two sentences). 2. Why is it important that each year, we remember what happened on Sept. 11th? We will have a remembrance ceremony in the Community Room this Thursday. Why is this important?