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Vocab Prompt: Monday, November 23

Get out your thought transitions packet and your vocab words.  Write three sentences that start with a thought transition and use a vocab word. 

Journal Prompt: November 20, 2009

A dynamic character is a character that changes in an essential way (personality, beliefs, etc) over the course of a story.  A static character is a character who remains the same.  In the story of your life, are you a dynamic character or a static character?  Why do you say so?  Explain in 5-10 sentences.

Journal Prompt: November 13, 2009

In Night, Moché the Beadle says, "There are a thousand and one gates leading into the orchard of mystical truth.  Every human being has his own gate."  Describe in your own words "the orchard of mystical truth."  What do these words mean to you?  Do you have your own beliefs, practices, or spiritual life?

Journal Prompt: November 12, 2009

Describe the ghetto in Elie Weisel's hometown of Sighet.  How is this ghetto similar to our modern idea of an urban ghetto?  How is it different?

Answer in 5-10 sentences.

Journal Prompt: November 10

Today are the debates for president and vice President of student government.  What do you look for in a good presidential candidate?  What issues are important to you?  What do you consider the role of the vice president?  What will help you to decide who you will vote for?

Journal Prompt: November 9, 2009

Journal Prompt: November 9, 2009

Write a possible thesis for each of the following prompts.  Remember:  THESIS = Stance + 3 reasons.

1) Are Septa workers justified in striking?

2)  Should sex education be manditory in high school?

3) Who is the best musician of 2009?