More MAUS

Hey all! Laughing Man here! found Art Spiegelman talking on NPR or National Public Radio as well as some audio tracks from the MAUS soundtrack!!!!! check it out!!!! it will be some good stuff!!!!


http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1611731

MAUS author study

Hey all you MAUS readers! I found a cool audio interview with Art Spieglman!

http://wiredforbooks.org/mp3/ArtSpiegelman1991.mp3 (right click to download, left click to listen)

Listen to it, use it and expand your knowledge.

Have fun all! ^_^

Oh and if anybody finds anything that they would like to share with other MAUS readers post it in comments!!!

Author Study

Author Study Rubric

The United Nations of Obama

Earlier today, President Obama addressed the leaders of the world at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. In his speech, he laid out the four pillars of his foreign policy. What were those four pillars and what do you think of them? Are they feasible? Do you think the president should add any priorities to his list?

Please answer these questions in your post.

Second Mars Debate

First Two Mars Debates

Believe it or not, there actually is a lot of debate going on around the idea of a mission to mars in "the real world." What do you think? In your Advisories, split into pro and con groups for each of the two questions. In those groups, brainstorm arguments for your position backed by what you find on Debatepedia and any other websites you find useful. After 20 minutes of research and discussion you should elect a scribe and put your opinions on paper. Once you've done all that, we'll reconvene in the boardroom for a discussion of the issues.

The Questions:

Red Team: Risks: Are the risks of a manned mission to Mars tolerable?

White Team: Is a manned mission to Mars feasible?

Grey Team: Would a manned mission to Mars be economical?

Blue Team: Does the public support a mission to Mars?

Remember....start your research with Debatepedia

-Ned-

Life on Mars?

Here are a couple of helpful links to check out when considering the possibility of life on Mars ans whether or not the Red Planet is capable of supporting life....

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/mars/

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/mars/program.html

Letter Due @ 1:20ish!

Kennedy challenged Americans to win the Space Race against the Soviet Union. With an eye towards Mars, write a letter to President Obama either for or against further American space exploration.

Your letter needs to be properly addressed and at least one page long. Additionally, you must include the following and defend your thesis with valid reasons!

1. Hook
2. Thesis
3. Conclusion

This letter is due @ 2:20 PM. NO EXCEPTIONS.

P.S. If you need help formatting your letter, check out this link: MLA Letter Guide

First Two Mars Debates

Believe it or not, there actually is a lot of debate going on around the idea of a mission to mars in "the real world." What do you think? In your Advisories, split into pro and con groups for each of the two questions. In those groups, brainstorm arguments for your position backed by what you find on Debatepedia and any other websites you find useful. After 20 minutes of research and discussion you should elect a scribe and put your opinions on paper. Once you've done all that, we'll reconvene in the boardroom for a discussion of the issues.

The Questions:

1. Would a mission to Mars provide needed inspiration to the World?

2. Does a manned mission to Mars have scientific value?

Remember....start your research with Debatepedia

-Ned-