What I think about...

Each week you will write your opinion about a particular topic.  You will offer your opinion and reasons.  You will construct a paragraph that is both informative and opinionated.  You will share your piece with another student and they will comment on the piece orally and in writing.  Do your best to use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and to organize your writing well.  It will be graded and shared with your class.  

Complete the graphic organizer prior to writing.  

Illustrate (briefly) the main idea.  

Write your blog.  Make corrections.  Re-write or type.  Share.  

email to Mrs. Dowd to be published to the Dowd Site.  

https://sites.google.com/site/dowdesl/home

Topic 1:  http://www.timeforkids.com/node/47056/print

What I think about cellphones.  Do all kids need them?  What is an appropriate age?  When should they be used?  Should they be allowed in school, the dinner table, the hallways, in cars, while driving, etc.?  

Topic 2:  http://www.eatright.org/kids/article.aspx?id=6442463297

What I think about fast food.  Is it healthy?  Should people eat it all the time?  How do you make informed choices about what to eat?  Is there any way to eat healthy at a fast food restaurant?  

Topic 3:   http://www.timeforkids.com/node/87036/print

What I think about recycling.  Is it important?  Why should we do it or why should we not?  Is our planet being affected?  Do you believe in global warming?   

Topic 4:  http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/family/immigration/print_article5.html

What I think about immigration.  Should it be regulated?  Should everyone be allowed to become citizens?  Should children’s rights be different from adults’ rights?  

Topic 5: http://www.debate.org/opinions/is-a-six-day-school-week-a-good-idea 

What I think about Saturday Classes.  Should we have them?  Who should attend?  Should it be required or voluntary? 

Topic 6:  http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/sibling_rivalry.html

What I think about siblings.  Does everyone need one?  Which is better, a brother or a sister?  Is it better or worse to be an only child?  

Topic 7:  http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/language/best-foreign-language-for-kids-to-learn/

What I think about language learning.  Should everyone learn a second language?  Is it easy or difficult?  What are the benefits?  What are the challenges?  

Topic 8:  http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/money/making/article2.html

What I think about money.  At what age to kids need money of their own?  How should they earn it?  Should their parents give them money for everything or should they work?  When should kids start to work?  Should kids get paid for good grades?  

Topic 9:  http://www.dogonews.com/2011/2/20/cant-decide-between-cycling-and-soccer-play-cycle-ball 

What I think about sports.   Should everyone play sports?  Which sport is the best?  Which sport is the worst?  Are there sports that only girls should play or only boys should play?