3 r’s plus

Some people say that a legitimate function of schools, perhaps the major one, is to train people to maintain our system of government and our way of life.  Others say that the individual has the right to believe, say, and do whatever he or she wants.  What are your thoughts on this issue.  Enjoy.

Slivercat

On the radio this morning a commentator made the point that acquarium fish are limited in their growth by the size of their tank.  Of course, the commentator was making an analogy for people to apply to their lives.  So, the question is whether to or how to expand the size of your tank so that you can grow.  What defines the boundaries of your tank?  How are you trying to expand your tank?  What does this analogy mean to you? 

I am anxious to read your thoughts on this issue.  Enjoy.  Slivercat

Have you ever noticed that many people have a better ideas for doing things than the people who make decisions?  Well, here’s your chance to have some input.   

If you were in charge of your own education, what is the first change which you  would  make and why? 

Enjoy.

Slivercat

Think about two sayings or adages:

     1.  Knowledge is power.

     2.  A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

Consider the following questions.  Then, write your response.

What does each adage mean?  What reasoning or evidence might there be for each adage.   Do you agree with them?  Why or why not?  Is one adage more important than the other?  Why?  Do the adages need to be used together?  What does your experience tell you about the adages? 

Enjoy.

Slivercat

Some unknown person said, “The two hardest things to handle in life are failure and success.” 

Do you agree or disagree and why?  How do you define success?  How do you define failure?

Please make at least one comment over the next 10 school days. 

 Enjoy.

Slivercat

Since the purpose of “Summit English Blog” is to explore, discuss, and  post interesting ideas and our thoughts about them (in addition to practicing writing skills), I request that you follow the following guidelines:

1.  In the interests of your security and safety, do not use your last name or reveal any personal information.

2.  Responses must be in keeping with our community expectations for mutual respect.  Everyone’s point of view is welcome and everyone’s ideas deserve to be heard.  Therefore, comments will be approved for publishing to our blog.

3.  Please give credit to ideas which you borrow or cite from other people or sources.

4.  Each peron in the class is asked to write a comment for each blog posted (approximately every two weeks).

5.  In order to  really converse, each person will be asked to respond to one or two comments published to the blog issue of the week.

6.  Your first comment on this post will be your agreement to abide by these guidelines.

More to come.