Sunday, December 18, 2016

A Secret Government Bunker Revealed



How was it a benefit for WV to house this secret bunker? How did the press find out about the bunker? What are some of the clues that people in WV had that the secret bunker existed? Have you ever been to the bunker? Where would the president have hidden? Where would the Supreme Court Justices have hidden? How was this kept a secret for 32 years? Why would WV have been selected for this bunker?

6 Most Evil People To Ever Live On Earth



Select one of these six individuals and include additional information about the leader that you have selected. Why do you believe that this person is justified in being on this list.

Top 10 Places You Are Not Allowed To Visit



Select one of these 10 locations and explain why or why not you would want to visit this destination. Also include your favorite place to visit and explain why.

Top 10 Creepiest Coincidences in History


Select one of the coincidences discussed in the video and add information to the discussion. Be sure to cite your source in your information. Write at least one paragraph.

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS 2016 (COMPILATION)



If these are the champions of 2016, what would you add of yourself or your friends or family to this video? What did you accomplish this year? What was the best part of your year? What was the worst part of your year?

Martin Luther King, Jr. I Have A Dream Speech



Explain two of the things that Martin Luther King dreams in his most famous speech. Have his dreams come to fruition. Is there equality in the world? How do we honor his life and his famous speech?

The History of English in 10 Minutes - Sub ENG



What does your first name, middle name, and last name mean? When were the names first used in history? What is derivation of your name? What language does it come from? What is etymology? Look up three common words in the etymology dictionary on line and tell what language these words come from and how their meanings have changed.

What is Literature for?


Select ONE of the reasons for studying literature that is proposed in the video and relate it to one of the books that we have read in this class so far. What effect did the book have on you in relationship to the reason that you have selected? What is your favorite book that you have read in a classroom during your years in school? Why? Which of the reasons can you relate to the reason that you selected your favorite book?

Using Citations Effectively by Shmoop



Please quote your favorite song lyric. Then show it as it would appear in MLA format on a works cited page. Next show the parenthetical citation as it would appear within a paper that is written in MLA format.

ELA 5: Points of View



Write the same sentence three different ways. Using first person, third person, or third person omniscient. Make your subject about an objective that you share with your family. Be sure to identify each sentence with the type of point of view that you are using.

How to Identify Ethos, Logos and Pathos by Shmoop



Select either ethos, logos, or pathos to write a paragraph describing why a particular game is the best game. If you are not a gamer, then use a song or a movie. In parenthesis after the paragraph to identify which of the three rhetorical devices that you have attempted to use. Now, write one sentence using each of the other devices. Be sure to identify which is which.

Themes by Shmoop



During this year we have read The Outsiders, A Child Called It, Four Perfect Pebbles, Anne Frank, The Pigman, Mockingjay as well as two book reports. Please take a universal theme that is included in at least two of these books and discuss how they are used in those two selections.

Figurative Language in Movies



Select a type of figurative language that is depicted in the video and write FIVE examples of that type of language using the same topic The topic can be famous athletes, famous movies, or famous songs.

Hilarious Guilty Dogs Compilation 2016!



Do you have a pet? What kind? Has your pet ever done anything destructive? How does your pet react when he is caught? What is your fondest memory of a pet? If you do not have a pet, answer in regard to a sibling.

10 Roads You Would Never Want to Drive On


Are you looking forward to getting your driver's license. When will you get your permit? Have you practiced driving? Will you have your own car? What is your greatest fear about driving? Have you ever been in an automobile accident? Do you know anyone who has been?

Similes and Metaphors in Songs



Please write a simile and a metaphor about yourself. Now, write a simile and a metaphor about a family member. Using quotes, cite a simile or a metaphor from a popular song. Do not include any that were used in the video.