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Blog 2: Themes in "The Pigman"

Monday, 08 February 2010 17:46 Mrs. Hall
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Directions: choose one of the following themes (based on the book) and explore the linked articles. Choose ONE article to read- then leave a comment that summarizes the article that you read. (one paragraph) ALSO - Be sure to include your opinions and thoughts on the topic!!

1. Violence & Crime in Schools (several articles linked here)

2. Family Conflict

3. Underage Drinking 

4. The "real life" of students 

5. Social Problems (see if you are addicted to social networking)

 

 

 

Comments  

 
# Dans comment. — Dan Berry 2010-09-22 12:19
The topic that i chose to read is school violence. what i read was about the most violent act of violence on a school ever, where a school board official had blown up a school. I also read about columbine, and the shooting at virginia tech.
 
 
# social problems — Rebekah McCormick 2010-09-22 12:22
the fact she was so addicted to facebook appalled me im 16 and i dont spend that much time on the computer let alone facebook i hope it gets better
 
 
# school shootings — Rob Shartle 2010-09-23 12:19
i think the article about school shootings made one point very clear, and it is that schools should had more rules about having guns inside school. First is that the harder rules were put into effect to late for the family’s loved ones that were killed in the shootings. Second is its good that the schools have cracked down one the kids so now they know not to bring guns to school. Third how do the schools without metal detectors defend them self’s from a shooting. Last but not least is the article gives a lot of information to the readers so they can have a insight into the shootings.
 
 
# Underage Drinking — Jesi Platz 2010-09-23 12:27
In the article I read it talked about underage drinking. It said how it’s not only the kids fault but the parents or people that are 21 that supply them with the alcohol. Kids drinking underage can be very dangerous. Young teen’s body’s are still growing and developing and drinking alcohol now could make the bad affects permanent. Also not only does alcohol affect you it affects everyone around you. Many kids get into very bad accidents due to alcohol. It could be a driving accident or a gun accident or it could be anything. Drinking underage is very dangerous and I think cracking down on adults supplying the alcohol and the people who are holding the party’s where these underage kids get drunk will help cut back on the problem.