APELC Class Notes
Objectives: APECLers will process two essays.
First and third APELCers, you were returned and we reviewed your recent timed-writings over the Postman excerpt today and you had time to review your answers to the Ascher text from last class and prepare answers to the Quindlen text, the former’s partner piece.
I shared with a story that was relevant to your timed-writing, “Facebook friend turns into Big Brother” from the LaCrosse Tribune, and I offered you an article, “Hong Kong Citizens Are Living in Cages…Literally” from Weird Asia News, and a photo essay, “Universal Children’s Day” from All Eyes, to think about in conjunction with Ascher, Quindlen, and Eighner.
Finally, I wanted to show the following video in class of fans of Sarah Palin being interviewed while waiting in line to meet the former Alaska Governor and Vice-Presidential candidate and have her sign copies of her book. We ran out of time in first and I was able to show only a little in third, though, so here’s the entire text:
Remember, I don’t offer this as an expression of my personal political values, but as an object lesson of the dangers of naked, uninformed thinking. Also keep in mind the design considerations of the editors who put this text together: It’s probable that those who were able to answer the interviewer’s questions cogently were left out of the final cut. But it is a kick, and to be fair, this type of poor, unwarranted evaluation exists on both sides of the political divide. Thus we see, I think, the “orgy porgy” Postman bemoaned. So, whatever your issue, I beg you to understand why and know how to defend what you believe.
Again, don’t forget that Monday, November 30, is the last day to donate any of the following items CDO’s Sign Language Club is collecting for our service members abroad:
- White socks (with no markings)
- Light blankets and character-themed sheets
- Energy drinks, beef jerky
- Snacks like cookies, chips, and candy in sturdy packages
- Hand sanitizer, moist hand wipes, medical gloves
- Sports magazines and Frisbees
- Flash drives
- Letters (none of your own personal information)
- NO PORK OR PRODUCTS AND NO COFFEE
Have a great holiday, kids.
ANOTHER VISIT. It was nice to see 2009 CDO graduate, former APELCer, and current freshman at Colorado State University, Emily Dutson in third period for a visit today. She shared her experiences and thoughts for success in APELC and college, and again, I love to hear that what we do helps students later. More confirmation that what we’re on the right track in APELC. Groovy!
Thanks Emily, and continued success to you.