This assignment is due on Thursday, November 5th. As usual you are responsible for commenting on four other blogs.
This article is something that affects your lives on campus. It is entitled Campus Violence : Preventing Violence on Campuses
1) Read the article on pages 548-550.
2)Answer the following questions:
a) What is the topic of the article?
b) What is the main idea of the article?
c) What types of supporting details does the author use to support the main idea?
3) List three characteristics that can be early warning signs of a student's potential to become violent?
4) What security measures have you noticed on this campus?
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Week Five Assignment
British Texting While Driving
This assignment is due on Thursday, October 29th. This assignment involves watching a video on You Tube. The topic is Texting While Driving and was made in England, but applies to everyone. I will warn you that the video is graphic, but was filmed as a Public Service Ad and has been seen in this country.
After viewing the video, write a short piece on YOUR Reaction to the PSA. You might want to use the following questions to get you started. Did it change your mind about texting or did you actually change your habit of texting?
Do you think that this should be required viewing for all drivers, new and old?
This assignment is due on Thursday, October 29th. This assignment involves watching a video on You Tube. The topic is Texting While Driving and was made in England, but applies to everyone. I will warn you that the video is graphic, but was filmed as a Public Service Ad and has been seen in this country.
After viewing the video, write a short piece on YOUR Reaction to the PSA. You might want to use the following questions to get you started. Did it change your mind about texting or did you actually change your habit of texting?
Do you think that this should be required viewing for all drivers, new and old?
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Week 4 Assignment
This assignment is due on October 22nd and is connected to the previous week's blog assignment. Reading and understanding of the material are accomplished by being able to make connections and find relationships between material. Remember to comment on 4 other people's blogs.
Alaska and California are the latest states to ban text messaging by drivers of all ages. The two states join Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey and Washington State in banning texting by all drivers, amid concern that such distractions increase crash risk. Nine other states have text messaging bans that apply to only young drivers.
Texting while driving is a primary offense, meaning police officers can pull a violator over in Alaska, California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Minnesota and New jersey.
1) Write a short response to the above statement on how you feel about the ban. Do you agree with it or not and why. Also, do you think their should be an age limitation on the ban?
2) How does this connect to the article on cell phone use and the comparison to driving under the influence?
Alaska and California are the latest states to ban text messaging by drivers of all ages. The two states join Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey and Washington State in banning texting by all drivers, amid concern that such distractions increase crash risk. Nine other states have text messaging bans that apply to only young drivers.
Texting while driving is a primary offense, meaning police officers can pull a violator over in Alaska, California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Minnesota and New jersey.
1) Write a short response to the above statement on how you feel about the ban. Do you agree with it or not and why. Also, do you think their should be an age limitation on the ban?
2) How does this connect to the article on cell phone use and the comparison to driving under the influence?
Friday, October 9, 2009
Week Three Assignment
This assignment is due on Thursday, Oct. 15th. Remember this is part of your grade for this course. You are responsible for answering all questions and commenting on other blogs. The assignment needs to be submitted on or before the assigned date.
We live in a society that is constantly connected. This weeks article is:Cell Phones and Driving Safely and can be found on pages 542-544.
1) Use previewing skills to activate your previous knowledge on this subject.
2) After reading this article state if the evidence presented by the author was based on fact or opinion.
3) What is the main idea of this article?
4)According to the Utah Study, how were the reactions of drunk drivers different from the reactions of drivers using cell phones?
5) What signal words helped you locate your answers? Hint, there are 4!
6) What is the response of the cell phone industry?
We live in a society that is constantly connected. This weeks article is:Cell Phones and Driving Safely and can be found on pages 542-544.
1) Use previewing skills to activate your previous knowledge on this subject.
2) After reading this article state if the evidence presented by the author was based on fact or opinion.
3) What is the main idea of this article?
4)According to the Utah Study, how were the reactions of drunk drivers different from the reactions of drivers using cell phones?
5) What signal words helped you locate your answers? Hint, there are 4!
6) What is the response of the cell phone industry?
Friday, October 2, 2009
Assignment Week 2
This is our first Blog assignment. The Blog counts towards your grade in this course. This assignment is due October 8th. Be prepared to discuss this article in class on the 8th. After doing this assignment, you must also comment on 4 of your classmates' blogs. The comment should be relevant to the article.
Read Smokers' Rights on pages 536-538.
You need to use the strategies we have been discussing in class.
1) Preview the article by looking at the title, the subheading and the prereading questions. This should activate any previous knowledge or opinions that you have on the subject.
2) Read the article. This is a controversial article so while reading think of your position on the topic. Answer the following questions:
3)What is the author's main purpose in writing this article?
4)Do you think that U.S. citizens who smoke are victims of dicrimination? Write answer that states your point of view and supports your position. You need to reread the article to gather evidence to support your position.
Read Smokers' Rights on pages 536-538.
You need to use the strategies we have been discussing in class.
1) Preview the article by looking at the title, the subheading and the prereading questions. This should activate any previous knowledge or opinions that you have on the subject.
2) Read the article. This is a controversial article so while reading think of your position on the topic. Answer the following questions:
3)What is the author's main purpose in writing this article?
4)Do you think that U.S. citizens who smoke are victims of dicrimination? Write answer that states your point of view and supports your position. You need to reread the article to gather evidence to support your position.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
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