Does this classroom look anything like a typical classroom at WHS? Explain. What benefits have you experienced this year from having an iPad at school? Have you experienced any drawbacks? Should Isle of Wight County Schools continue the isle 21 initiative? Why or why not?
Do you have a Twitter account? Do you tweet or do you just follow other people? Do you think Twitter is anything like the video? Why is Twitter so popular? Which do you like better, Twitter or Facebook, if either? Why?
What did you think of this guy's prom "proposal"? Guys... would you do this? Ladies... would you say yes? Has anyone at Windsor ever done something crazy, funny, and creative to ask someone to prom? Did you go to this year's prom? If so, how was it? Was it everything you anticipated it would be? If not, will you go before you graduate? Why or why not?
Tell us your thoughts on the inflatable art. What do you consider "art"? What's your favorite type of art? Do you have a favorite artist? Do you consider yourself artsy?
Should he have been fired for what he did? Why or why not? Do you think he's a good anchorman who deserves a second chance? Do you foresee him getting another opportunity in the near future? Is there a lesson that can be learned from this man's mistake?
After watching this video, I realized how self-centered I live my life. Although I like to think of myself as being a good person, I came to the realization that I should spend more of my day looking for opportunities to make someone else's day better rather than focusing so much on meeting my own objectives or personal agenda. What did you take from this video? In your opinion, what one thing would make the world a better place? Explain.
Have you seen this video before? What did you think? What impressed you most about Eliot's parents? Do you think you would be as strong as Eliot's parents appeared? What lesson can you learn from this video and our own loss here at Windsor High School?
Sorry guys... I know this blog was more for the ladies, but I liked it.
What did you think of the video? Do you think you would have described yourself worse, accurately, or better than reality? Do you think you're more critical of yourself than others are? Explain. I tend to think that ladies are more apt to criticize themselves, while guys are more apt to brag. Do you agree? Why or why not?
Do you think this guy offers valid points or do you think he's crazy and paranoid? Explain. Do you believe any of the conspiracy theories? If so, which one(s) and why? What do you think about this guy calling the Boston tragedy an "inside job?"
In your opinion, is this commercial funny or inappropriate? Explain. Do you think it will prove to be good, effective advertisement for Kmart, or do you think the commercial will be ineffective at generating business? Why?
What did you think of the video? Which "animal" made you smile the biggest or laugh the loudest, if you did at all? Have you ever recorded yourself doing something stupid? If so, tell us about it.
Do you believe her "monkey story" or are you cynical? Explain. Is it possible to tell a fabricated story so many times that you eventually believe it to be true? Do you think you would be as resilient as this woman if given her circumstances?
To the man who waited on me
At the Starbucks down on Main
I hope you understand
When I put on that t-shirt
The only thing I meant to say
Is I'm a Skynyrd fan
The red flag on my chest is somehow like the elephant
In the corner of the South
And I just walked him right in the room
Just a proud rebel son
With an old can of worms
Looking like I've got a lot to learn
But from my point of view
I'm just a white man
Coming to you from the Southland
Trying to understand what it's like not to be
I'm proud of where I'm from
But not everything we've done
And it ain't like you and me to rewrite history
Our generation didn't start this nation
We're still picking up the pieces
Walking over eggshells
Fighting over yesterday
And caught between southern pride
And southern blame
They called it Reconstruction
Fixed the buildings, dried some tears
We're still sifting' through the rubble
After 150 years
I'll try to put myself in your shoes
And that's a good place to begin
It ain't like I can walk a mile
In someone else's skin
'Cause I'm just a white man
Living in the Southland
Just like you, I'm more than what you see
I'm proud of where I'm from
And not everything we've done
And it ain't like you and me to rewrite history
Our generation didn't start this nation
And we're still paying for the mistakes
Than a bunch of folks made
Long before we came
Caught somewhere between southern pride
And southern blame
[LL Cool J]
Dear Mr. White Man, I wish you understood
What the world is really like when you're living in the hood
Just because my pants are saggin' doesn't mean I'm up to no good
You should try to get to know me, I really wish you would
Now my chains are gold, but I'm still misunderstood
I wasn't there when Sherman's March turned the south into firewood
I want you to get paid, but be a slave I never could
Feel like a new-fangled Django dogging invisible white hoods
So when I see that white cowboy hat, I'm thinking it's not all good
I guess we're both guilty of judging the cover, not the book
I'd love to buy you a beer, conversate and clear the air
But I see that red flag and I think you wish I wasn't here
I'm just a white man
(If you don't judge my do-rag)
Coming to you from the southland
(I won't judge your red flag)
Trying to understand what it's like not to be
I'm proud of where I'm from
(If you forget my gold chains)
But not everything we've done
(I'll forget the iron chains)
It ain't like you and me can rewrite history
(Can't rewrite history, baby)
Oh, Dixieland
(The relationship between the Mason-Dixon needs some fixing')
I hope you understand what this is all about
(Quite frankly, I'm a black Yankee, but I've been thinking about this lately)
I'm a son of the New South
(The past is the past, you feel me)
And I just want to make things right
(Let bygones be bygones)
Where all that's left is southern pride
(RIP Robert E. Lee, but I've gotta thank Abraham Lincoln for freeing me, know what I mean)
What do you think of the song? Explain. Do you think racial tension will ever go away? Explain. Are you offended if someone wears a rebel flag or a do-rag and sagging pants? Can you see why some people might be offended? Does racial tension exist at Windsor High School? Can it be fixed?
Have you ever seen The Price is Right? What was your favorite part of this clip? What's your favorite game show to watch, if any? If you could go on any game show that's ever been on television, what show would it be and why?
Do you agree with Susie? Why or why not? Do you think some of what she said was inappropriate? If so, what? Do you think colleges should strive to create a diverse population, or should they admit applicants based solely on their qualifications? Explain.
