Category Archives: Opinion

Student Opinion | Do You Like Scary Movies?

Posted on October 28, 2012 by mrshawke

This assignment involves going to NYTimes.com, reading about a student opinion question, and responding to it here in the comments section. This week’s student opinion question is a spooky one, perfect for the week of Halloween: “Do You Like Scary … Continue reading →

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Student Opinion | Should Students Be Allowed to Grade Their Teachers?

Posted on September 19, 2012 by mrshawke

The New York Times website, NYTimes.com, has a whole section devoted to students called The Learning Network. Part of it asks students to read and respond to current articles in the paper. In this assignment, you will read the student … Continue reading →

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Student Opinion | Your Choice!

Posted on May 9, 2012 by mrshawke

This time, you can choose any one of the New York Times topics you like! Just keep it fairly recent and don’t respond to one I’ve already posted. Here’s how to participate: Go to the NY Times website (http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/category/student-opinion), find … Continue reading →

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Student Opinion | How Do You Feel About Zoos?

Posted on March 18, 2012 by mrshawke

Here’s the question: Students: Tell us about your zoo memories: when and where have you visited zoos, and how did they affect you? Do you agree with Mr. Siebert that we’re attracted to zoos to feel our kinship and commonality … Continue reading →

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Student Opinion | Do Social Media Campaigns Like Kony 2012 Stunt or Stimulate Real Change?

Posted on March 18, 2012 by mrshawke

Many of my students have come up to me in the last couple of weeks, wanting to know if I knew about Kony. Well, if you haven’t seen the video, you should. Here’s the student opinion question: Students: Tell us … Continue reading →

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Student Opinion | What New Emoticons Does the World Need? NYTimes.com

Posted on December 14, 2011 by mrshawke

I can still remember the first time I saw an emoticon. It was around 1996, and my old friend Mike was showing me the website he had put up for our rock band, The Flaming Blue Iguanas (don’t hate :D). … Continue reading →

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Student Opinion | Should People Be Allowed to Obscure Their Identities Online? NYTimes.com

Posted on December 14, 2011 by mrshawke

This New York Times student opinion question focuses on online identities and uses a great word that may be new to you: obscure. Students: Tell us what you think about the question of identity online. What, to you, are the … Continue reading →

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Student Opinion | Do You Have Good Manners? NYTimes.com

Posted on December 14, 2011 by mrshawke

The other week, my husband and I were in the Burger King drive-thru. The man working the first window took my husband’s credit card and handed it back without saying a word. And then, when my husband thanked him, the … Continue reading →

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Student Opinion | Who Do You Look Up To? NYTimes.com

Posted on November 2, 2011 by mrshawke

Student Opinion | Who Is Your Role Model? – NYTimes.com. Here are the questions: Tell us about your role models. Is Kelly Clarkson, or Steve Jobs, among them? How have your role models influenced your life? Have you ever been … Continue reading →

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Student Opinion | How Impulsive Are You? – NYTimes.com

Posted on September 23, 2011 by mrshawke

Student Opinion | How Impulsive Are You? – NYTimes.com. Today’s opinion question excerpts an article about toddlers and marshmallows, which may have a profound meaning for all of us. Students: Tell us how important you think self-control is. How do … Continue reading →

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Student Opinion | What’s on Your Playlist? – NYTimes.com

Posted on September 17, 2011 by mrshawke

Here’s another Student Opinion question on the New York Times website: Students: Tell us what’s on your current favorite playlist. Why? What mood are you trying to evoke? What music do you generally avoid? What’s most-played over all in your … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Ripp’s Students: Why the Internet is Like the Mall

Posted on September 17, 2011 by mrshawke

http://mrsripp.blogspot.com/2011/09/students-share-why-internet-is-like.html Mrs. Ripp’s students came up with a great list of ways the Internet is like the mall. What do you think?  Which do you think is the best? The funniest? The most difficult to believe? Are there any comparison … Continue reading →

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Student Opinion | How Should Schools Address Bullying? – NYTimes.com

Posted on September 1, 2011 by mrshawke

This week’s New York Times student opinion question is one I’m sure everyone has considered. Students: Tell us your ideas about preventing bullying — and dealing with it when it does occur. Do you think laws like the one in … Continue reading →

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Student Opinion | What Are the Best Things You’ve Acquired Secondhand? – NYTimes.com

Posted on May 19, 2011 by mrshawke

Students: Tell us about your notable secondhand acquisitions, whether you were given them by a friend or family member, or found them in a store or market or online. Why do you think people like flea markets and antique and … Continue reading →

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Student Opinion | Are Adults Hurting Young Children by Pushing Them to Achieve? – NYTimes.com

Posted on May 16, 2011 by mrshawke

Students: Tell us what you think of programs like the one described in this article. Did you experience anything like this as a young child yourself? If so, how did it affect you? In general, do you tend to agree … Continue reading →

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