Blog 44 - Monday, March 30, 2015

There will be only ONE (1) blog this week. No school Friday.

My favourite retail chain FUTURE SHOP closed down this weekend.  I was very upset.  Not only did many people lose their jobs, but in this changing economy, a major retailer closed down.

What is your favourite retail store?  Why is it your favourite?

How would you feel if one day it shut down? Explain.

Blog 43 - Wednesday, March 25, 2015

If you had the chance of meeting and speaking with Jeannette Walls, what would you want to ask her?
Why is this something you'd want to inquire about? Explain.

Here is a link to the video we watched in class:
https://www.youtube.com/watch
v=0OFmona__4M&list=PLtnPWp2enL_CI_qL6Cf7IsvsQPH7DG_pO&index=24

Blog 42 - Monday, March 23, 2015

The Montreal Shakespeare Company performed the play "The Tempest" today.

What did you think of the play? Explain.

Blog 41 - Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Are you good at saving money?

Have you ever saved money before?

Why do you think it is important to save money?

Explain.

Blog 40 - Monday, March 16, 2015

The Junos acknowledge CANADIAN music.

Canadians should be very proud of their presence in not only the music industry, but in many other industries: acting, fashion, sports and food.

Are you proud to be a CANADIAN? Is there a special Canadian product that you are attached to? Explain.

Blog 39 - Wednesday, March 11, 2015

RoseMary Walls believes that everyone, including Hitler, has some sort of redeeming quality.

What about you? What sort of redeeming quality do you have? Explain.

Blog 38 - Monday, March 9, 2015

Do you remember your first social media account?

What social media did you first start using and what did you use it for?

Are you still using that social media, or have you discovered newer and better ones? Explain.