It's Magic

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Which illusion impressed you most and why?  Do you agree with David Copperfield's chosen winner?  What's the coolest magic trick you've ever seen?  Do you have any tricks up your sleeve?

Skinny Skinny

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Do you wear skinny jeans or are you ready for the next fad?  Is there such thing as too skinny?  Be honest, after seeing this advertisement online or on television, would you have gone to American Eagle's website to look at their limited time only skinny skinny jeans?  Is this effective marketing for AE?  Would you wear spray painted "jeans" if you could?

Think B-4 You Speak

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Describe your reaction to the video.  Do you agree that the "violator" should be punished?  Is yelling, "Bingo!" in a bingo hall equivalent to yelling "Fire!" in a public place?  Is this something you could see yourself doing?  Could you go an entire 6 months without saying a forbidden word, or would you cheat?

No Worries

Do you think you would be as positive as Nick Vujicic if your circumstances were similar to his? Does his positive outlook on life surprise or impress you?  What would you find (if anything) most challenging, frustrating, or sad if you were Nick?  Why?

Arson

Parksley fire confirmed as arson

Have you heard about the 70+ arson cases on the Eastern Shore?  What do you think would make someone want to do such a thing?  Why do you think he/she/they have only burnt down old, abandoned buildings?  Why haven't they been caught?

Test Drive

How'd you like the commercial?  Is this an effective advertisement for Pepsi Max?  Why or why not?  How would you feel if you were the car salesman?  Would knowing that Jeff Gordon was actually the one driving the car make you any more relaxed in the passenger seat?  If you could test drive any vehicle, what would it be?

Bieber Fever

Do you have Bieber fever?!?  Do you think Justin Bieber is handling his fame poorly?  Some say it is impossible for Justin Bieber to turn out "normal" because he became famous so young.  Do you agree?  Why or why not?  How do you think you'd handle fame at your age? 

Help Wanted!

Complete the online job application embedded below.  Pretend you actually want a part-time job as a cashier at Dick's Sporting Goods.

Innocent until proven guilty

Who do you think holds more leverage in this rape trial, the prosecutor or the defendants?  Why?  Do you think jurors in rape cases tend to be biased toward the female or the male?  Why?  Do you agree with our justice system's "innocent until proven guilty," or do you think it should be "guilty until proven innocent?"  Explain.

Operation Beautiful

Read this article and watch the first video (or at least most of it) embedded in the article (it's near the bottom of the window).


Guys: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?  Do you care whether or not the girls at WHS wear make-up?  What makes a girl attractive in your opinion?  Would you support an "Operation Beautiful Day" at WHS?

Ladies: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?  Do you wear makeup?  If so, would you be willing to come to school without makeup for a day?  If we had an "Operation Beautiful Day" at WHS, do you think a majority of the ladies would participate?  Why do girls wear makeup?

I Need a Date!

Describe your reaction to the story.  Were the coach's actions wrong?  Explain.  Would you have a problem with your coach using you to find possible dates?  Why or why not?

Offensive?

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What do you think of NYC's anti-teen pregnancy campaign and ads?  Explain.  Do you think they are offensive?  Why or why not?  Is the campaign necessary?  Why or why not?  Do you think you, personally, could handle being a teen parent?  Why or why not?

That's Not Funny!

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Did you find the man's laugh funny or annoying?  If you lived next door to him, would you call the cops?  Should he have to pay a fine or serve jail time?  Why?  Do you have any annoying neighbors?  Are you an annoying neighbor?

Present Like Steve Jobs

Answer the following questions:

1. What element of Steve Jobs' presentations do you like most?
2. What have you seen more of, good or bad presentations?
3. Describe the worst presentation you've seen and describe the best.
4. What is the one thing you struggle with most when presenting to a class?

Pickpocket

Were you impressed with Apollo's pickpocketing skills?  What trick did you find most impressive?  Do you think you'd "lose" your valuables with him around?  Would you like to have his skills?  Why or why not?

Baby Mama

Read this article before answering the questions below.


For $5,000, would you let the internet name your baby?  Why or why not?  If not, is there an amount of money you would accept?  Do you think this mother is crazy for leaving her child's name up to the public?  Should a name have deeper meaning?  

Finders Keepers!

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Here is the poem from "The Thrill of the Chase," Fenn's self-published autobiography:

As I have gone alone in there
And with my treasures bold,
I can keep my secret where,
And hint of riches new and old. 

Begin it where warm waters halt
And take it in the canyon down,
Not far, but too far to walk.
Put in below the home of Brown.

From there it’s no place for the meek,
The end is drawing ever nigh;
There’ll be no paddle up your creek,
Just heavy loads and water high.

If you’ve been wise and found the blaze,
Look quickly down, your quest to cease
But tarry scant with marvel gaze,
Just take the chest and go in peace.

So why is it that I must go
And leave my trove for all to seek?
The answers I already know
I’ve done it tired, and now I’m weak

So hear me all and listen good,
Your effort will be worth the cold.
If you are brave and in the wood
I give you title to the gold.

Happy hunting!



So... does anyone want to go to New Mexico with me this weekend?  Would you be up for a little treasure hunting?  Which would be worth more to you, the thrill of the hunt or the enjoyment of the riches?  Do you think this man is crazy for giving away his treasure?  How long do you think it will take for someone to find it?  If you found it, would you tell anyone?