Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

It is the holiday season, a time for believing in one another and giving--I don't mean expensive gifts, but giving from the heart.

Wednesday:

1. Write about what you know. What do kindness and humanity mean to you?
2. Write about what you wonder

Thursday:
3. Read the Article on the link:

http://www.newseum.org/yesvirginia/

Why isn't everyone required to follow the rules?

Wednesday:
In life there are certain rules that people have to follow. It doesn't matter where you are, you must abide by these laws.

Should there be exceptions to required laws? Is there ever a time when these exceptions should be applied? Is it fair to others when people are not punished for breaking the rules/ law?

1. Write about what you know. Discuss the factors you know about following the rules/ law. Include examples.

2. Write about what you wonder

Thursday:
3. Read the Article on the link:

Below is an interesting case about a young many who was punished for breaking a school law.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/10/06/toy.gun.expelled/index.html?hpt=Sbin


Friday:
4. Write several paragraphs about what you think about this topic. Did you change your opinion after reading this article? Why or why not?
Turn all of your paragraphs in to : www.turnitin.com

label each section:
KNOW
WONDER
LEARN

Remember to use a topic sentence to begin each paragraph.