(10th) Weekend Discussion #13

"A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar."

- Lao-Tzu (570?-490? BC)

CONSIDER: What does Lao-Tzu mean by “the love of comfort,” and why is it inappropriate for a scholar who has it? What, in your mind, makes a perfect scholar (person of learning, such as a scientist, lawyer, or even an artist)?

Please consider that we have learned three essential parts necessary to answer a question:

• Idea statement (similar to a thesis; summarizes your point)
• Evidence (in this case, the evidence is your experience and knowledge)
• Explanation (combine with evidence to prove your point)

Use this format to answer these weekend discussions from now on; please also do these things:

• Use a pseudonym (pen name) and not your real name when posting,
• Respond to someone else’s answer whenever possible, and
• Be polite and positive at all times!

You have until Monday, December 3, 2012 @ 5:00 PM to comment on this posting. At 5:00 comments will close.

(9th) Weekend Discussion #13

"The best way to predict the future is to invent it."

- Alan Kay

CONSIDER: You, as the next generation, are considered to be “the future” by adults. What are your responsibilities as members of “the future?” What does Kay mean when he says that you must “invent” the future in order to “predict” it?

Please consider that we have learned three essential parts necessary to answer a question:

• Idea statement (similar to a thesis; summarizes your point)
• Evidence (in this case, the evidence is your experience and knowledge)
• Explanation (combine with evidence to prove your point)

Use this format to answer these weekend discussions from now on; please also do these things:

• Use a pseudonym (pen name) and not your real name when posting,
• Respond to someone else’s answer whenever possible, and
• Be polite and positive at all times!

You have until Monday, December 3, 2012 @ 5:00 PM to comment on this posting. At 5:00 comments will close.

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~MissG

(10th) Weekend Discussion #12

"Who the [heck] wants to hear actors talk?"

- H. M. Warner (1881-1958), founder of Warner Brothers, in 1927

CONSIDER: Movies began as silent films, and “acting” meant doing everything that you could to display the story, plot and conflict without the use of words or sounds – music was added to film before the spoken word. Has the inclusion of sounds (specifically the voices of the cast) improved the quality of film? Also, consider music and soundtrack – does it have an effect on the success or failure of a film? What role does sound have in drawing the audience into a film?

Remember to use examples (both good and bad) from films you know about to help make your points and support your ideas!

YOU ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO REPLY TO OTHER’S ANSWERS AND DEBATE RESPONSES – THIS IS A PART OF YOUR GRADE.

Remember to do the following:

·          Use a pseudonym (pen name) and not your real name when posting,

·          Be detailed in your responses by using evidence as support, and

·          Be polite and positive at all times!

You have until Monday, November 26, 2012 @ 5:00 PM to comment on this posting. At 5:00 comments will close.

(9th) Weekend Discussion #12

"The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense."

- Tom Clancy

“Truth is stranger than fiction, because truth is obliged to stick to possibilities.”

- Mark Twain

CONSIDER: These two authors have very similar views on the creation of fiction; do you believe they are right, and why? Could reality possibly be stranger than the worlds we read about in fantasy or science fiction? Whether or not you agree, give examples from life (or fiction) to highlight your point!

YOU ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO REPLY TO OTHERS' ANSWERS AND DEBATE RESPONSES – THIS IS A PART OF YOUR GRADE.

Remember to do the following:

·          Use a pseudonym (pen name) and not your real name when posting,

·          Be detailed in your responses by using evidence as support, and

·          Be polite and positive at all times!

You have until Monday, November 26, 2012 @ 5:00 PM to comment on this posting. At 5:00 comments will close.'