Your response to this week's topic

What is your viewpoint about this week's topic?  How has your native culture influenced your viewpoint?  Compare it to the US cultural point of view - how are they the same or different?

Welcome back - hope you had a blessed holiday, and rested well...I'm thankful I am here with you for this year!

Now, back  to YOUR Learning Something NEW!!! - Become an expert - research is the key!  We will focus on research skills over the next few weeks:

Research projects:
11th grade:  Advertising techniques or Mark Twain literary critique, your choice
10th grade:  Advertising and special interest groups
Writing class:  Science or tech topics, your choice
Communication Skills:  Exotic animals

The basics of research are applicable to every grade/level; higher leveled/grade classes will apply intermediate to advanced research skills.