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After reading the short story, "A Study in Scarlet," and watching the Sherlock series, "A Study in Pink," explain whether you think the story, its characters, plot, etc. is effective when placed in a modern day setting. Why or why not? Explain using specific reasons. How many stars would you rate the show, based on its connection(s) to the original short story, entertainment value, cast/acting, plot line, etc.? Explain.
After looking at our class's spreadsheet with all of the data collected, in your response below, identify your prime suspect in our "class crime." Explain how you came to that conclusion based on your evidence and your own human judgement. What was the most important piece of information that you gathered from the evidence? What was the least important/helpful? Explain. In your response below, explain who your prime suspect is in our "class crime." Explain how you came to that conclusion based on your evidence and your own human judgement. What was the most important piece of information that you gathered from the evidence? What was the least important? *Do not use last names.
FIRST, click on the link below which will take you to a Career Cluster Interest Survey. Through completing the survey, you will identify personal interests or traits. Then, the technology will suggest a field that you may excel in based on your interests and personal traits. Read through the field suggestions and answer the questions below.
1. What jobs/field(s) were you recommended for? 2. Were you surprised by the suggestion(s)? Why or why not? 3. Do these jobs/fields appeal to you? Why or why not? 4. How might you feel if, based on this survey, you were FORCED into this job? Explain. In Lois Lowry's Newbury Acceptance Speech (1994), she describes the ways in which she found herself living a "safe" life, which helped her to gain inspiration for The Giver.
Are there times when it is easier to live "safely" rather than take risks? Give an example of a time in your life when you chose one or the other. What happened? What is at stake if you live too safely? Explain. Inspired by political protests around the world, The Beatles wrote and released their song "Revolution" in 1968. Listen to the song and read the song's lyrics (below).In your response, you should comment on the following questions:
"Revolution" You say you want a revolution Well, you know We all want to change the world You tell me that it's evolution Well, you know We all want to change the world But when you talk about destruction Don't you know that you can count me out Don't you know it's gonna be alright Alright, alright You say you got a real solution Well, you know We'd all love to see the plan You ask me for a contribution Well, you know We're all doing what we can But if you want money for people with minds that hate All I can tell you is brother you have to wait Don't you know it's gonna be alright Alright, alright, al... You say you'll change the constitution Well, you know We all want to change your head You tell me it's the institution Well, you know You'd better free your mind instead But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow Don't you know know it's gonna be alright Alright, alright Imagine a ghost appeared in your room. Write a one-paragraph story that explains who the ghost is, why it was there, and your response to the ghost.
Today, you learned about various areas of William Shakespeare's life. What did you learn? List 5 NEW facts that you learned today regarding Shakespeare's life, plays, theaters and/or the Elizabethan Era. Explain the fact, and explain why that fact is surprising, interesting, etc.
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