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First Day QUIZ

In Her Shoes

Write one GOOD, creative paragraph about me, Mrs. Bryant, based solely on my shoes. Don't forget to include your name in the blog comment box.

NRA

Do you agree with what this ad is saying? Why or why not? Do you think this ad went too far by including Obama's kids in their argument against gun control? Why or why not?

Off Their Rockers

And last but NOT LEAST... watch this.

Have you seen this show? If so, do you like it? If not, would you watch it now after seeing the promo? What do you think was the funniest prank?

Sandy Hook... Hoax?

There are numerous videos on YouTube and Facebook that claim the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School was all a government hoax to promote gun control. Do you think it's possible that the Sandy Hook shooting was a government hoax? Do you believe it was a hoax? Why or why not?

Prom Dress... Code

Read this article.

Should there be a dress code for Windsor High School's prom? Why or why not? If WHS is forced to have a dress code, who do you think should come up with the guidelines for the prom's dress code? If you had to create a dress code, what are some guidelines you would suggest our student body follow at prom?

A More Modern 'Rudy'

Read this article.

What did you think of the article? What's the nicest, most selfless thing anyone has ever done for you? What's the nicest, most selfless thing you have done for something else? Are people like "Oregon's Rudy" hard to come by these days?

Unruly

Read this article.

Have you ever flown on an airplane? If so, what do you like least about flying? Do you think the way Icelandair treated the unruly passenger was too extreme? Why or why not? If so, what should have been done instead?

The Bachelor

Have you ever watched an episode of "The Bachelor?" Do you think it's possible for someone to find true love this way? Why or why not? Would you ever be a "Bachelor" or a "Bachelorette" on ABC's hit show? Why or why not?

Friday Night Lights Out

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Describe your reaction to the video. Do you think there exist more teenage girls who are raped but don't place charges or do you think there exist more teenage boys who are falsely accused of rape? Why?

the Bieb

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Describe your reaction to the video. How do you feel about the paparazzi? Why do you think our culture is so obsessed with Hollywood, which results in one photo of a high profile celebrity being worth over $50,000? Would you like to be famous knowing you would have to deal with paparazzi? Why or why not?

Best Gift Ever

What is the best gift you've ever received? What is the best gift you've ever given? Have you ever given or received a gift that got a reaction as good as the dad in the video? If so, what was it?

HaPpY NeW YeAr!

What was your favorite thing about 2012? What do you look forward to most in 2013? Did you make a new year's resolution this year? If so, can you share it with us? If not, why not?