Journal+Assignment

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SKY WRITING = = “Truth arrives in microscopic increments, and when enough has accumulated, in a moment of recognition, you just know. You know because the truth fits” = = Jane Pauley = = = A Culture of Thoughtful Exchange =


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__1st Quarter Journal Assignment__ __Complete 2__ journal entries (journal 1 & 2 ). Due: Sept. 21 __Respond to 2__ journal entries by Sept. 24 //I seem to be having problems making comments: have sent for help - so check back about second part or assignment. Unless it is working for you - then do share! 918/11//

Final due date for remaining 2 posts (journal 3 & 4) will be Oct. 12th with comment posts by Oct. 17th DUE Oct 17th Journal 4  To encourage healthy eating, higher taxes should be imposed on soft drinks and junk food. [|CBS News Politicalhotlink] DUE Oct. 12th Journal 3 [|School Uniforms Pro & Cons]


 * 1. [School Uniforms] ** There has been a problem in local schools with discipline and violence. Your school board has decided to institute a school uniform policy in order to cut down on these problems, based on the positive examples that they have seen at other schools. What is your position on this issue? Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper stating your position on this issue and supporting it with convincing reasons.

Due: Sept. 21 ** Journal Writing 2 ** ** According to some people, elderly drivers should be required to ** ** reapply for their driving licenses because with age comes ** ** diminished vision, hearing, and reaction time. How do you feel ** ** about this issue? Explain what you think should be done and why. **

Journal Writing 1 [|C-SPAN Television Violence]

** Many people believe that television violence has a negative effect **

** on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree or disagree? **

** Use specific reasons and examples to support your response. **