Tuesday, April 1, 2014 discussion topic

Please check out...this!

http://theweek.com/article/index/238751/14-wonderful-words-with-no-english-equivalent

Be ready to make up English words for these foreign words and defend why you think that word should be the word!

See you tomorrow,
Matthew

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26734377

What do you think about this measure taken by the zoo?

What do you think about the general purpose of "zoo"?

Do you like "zoo"?

March 27 2014 discussion

On this day we will speak on two different videos. Both of them are on topics that students have asked me about.

First: How complicated is the history of your native language. Please tell us about this.

This is a 10minute history of the English language. This history is super complicated, but kind of fun!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rexKqvgPVuA


Second: Differences between American and British accents (with some Canadian jokes in there too)

Please compare the different accents in your home country. Be ready to give some examples.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua7nyAaf3pE

You do not need to watch this whole video, but watch until about 4 min at least so you can hear them make fun of Canadians.


See you in class.

Matthew

Tuesday, March 25 discussion question

Please watch the linked video more than one time and consider the questions below.

http://www.upworthy.com/this-is-why-you-are-probably-broke-and-stuff?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+upworthy+%28Upworthy%29&c=slt1

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S   Should the government control wages?

-       Should education costs come down?

-       Should globalization be stopped?

-       Should free trade be reduced?

-       Is this an issue in your country too?

-       What effects does this have on society?

See you in class!

Matthew

Fri, March 21 , 2014 Presentation topic

As I said in class today, the presentations this week will be on one of two topics.

First, you may present on a new technology. Really new! Tell us what it is, what it does, the positive aspects of it, the negative aspects of it, how much it costs, and if you would buy it.

Second, you may present on an old technology. Please provide us with the same information as above, but include if you would want it to come back into popularity or not. Also, why do you think it is not popular anymore, or why is it still popular despite being old?

I look forward to finding out about new stuff!

Matthew

March 20, 2014 Discussion Video

Hello again!

Please watch the following video. You may have to watch it a little at a time, or a couple of times because the people have Scottish accents. You can do it!

-       https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=playerembedded&v=1EVnK-pNxaA

  See you in class,

Matthew

Wed, march 19 2014 Discussion Topic

Howdy!

Seems that we forgot to assign a student to do the topic. So, here is the topic.
Please read this article and things about the following questions?

What punishments or ill-effects did the student suffer as a result of this incident?

Do you think the punishment matches the crime?

It is stated that the student knew the rules, and he broke them. Do you agree that this problem is the students' responsibility?

The student's knife was found in his EMT vest in the trunk of his car. Do you think that an exception should be made for this students?

What lesson do you think this student is learning from this experience?

This is the second time we have discussed this type of topic. Why do you think this is happening in the US?

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/03/18/high-school-senior-jailed-kicked-out-school-and-may-lose-army-dream-because/?intcmp=latestnews

Tuesday, March 18 2014

Hi everyone,

This week, you do not need to read or watch anything for homework. We will be watching the video in the class and discussing it. Come ready to discuss!

Matthew

Topic for Wed by Josh

http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/obese-girls-tend-to-do-worse-in-school-u-k-study-says-1.2568197

Question

1. Can you make sure that obese people are lazier than normal people?

2. Why thid study cannot be applied to men? Do you have any ideas?

3. Have you seen a special guy who has a high grade as well as overweight?

Thursday, March 13 2014 Student Choice!!!

It's time to vote!!

Your two choices for debate this week are:

1) Should the TTC be free when it is very cold out? (Hint: Make sure to read some of the comments.)

http://www.blogto.com/city/2014/03/should_the_ttc_be_free_when_its_cold_outside/


2) Who is responsible when you are drunk? (Think hard about this one.)

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-26476980

When you have decided, please leave a comment. You do this by clicking the 'comment' button. You simply have to write a 1 or a 2.

Happy Voting!

Matthew

Tuesday, March 11 2014 discussion topic

Please watch the video below. Before you watch the video, make sure you understand the questions that we will be discussing. It is important that you understand the video.

-       What was your first impression of the mayor?

-       Do you think that he should be embarrassed?

-       Do you think that Jimmy Kimmel unfairly made a joke of Rob Ford?

-       Why do you think Rob Ford agreed to do the interview?

-       Why do you think Jimmy Kimmel was surprised that Rob Ford’s phone number was so easy to get?

-       Why do you think JK was surprised when RF agreed to do the interview?

-       What do you think about the fact that RF gives out his phone number to almost anyone?

-       Will this help or hurt RF’s campaign to be Mayor again?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzbq7iBvoJs

See you on Monday!

Matthew

Monday's Topic by Josh

I forgot to post my topic on the blog......

so sorry~

I am going to talk about Bioethics

See you guys

Thurs, March 7 2014 Discussion Topics

Today's discussion topic is going to be based on pictures!!

Please have a look at these controversial advertisements. We will be discussing all four of them.
Please consider the following questions:

1) What about this advertisement do you notice first? What was your first reaction?
2) Should this advertisement be allowed? Why? Why not? Be specific.
3) What message does this advertisement give?
4) Do you think it will be effective? Will it work?
5) Who do you think this advertisement targets (men, women, old, young, etc.)?

Anti smoking ad


Anti animal testing ad



Anti whale fishing ad



Go see your doctor ad.

Josh's topic for monday

Hi guys!

I am going to talk about "substitute mother for entering renowned university".

See you guys on monday~~

Tuesday, March 4 2014 Discussion topic

We will be debating this topic:

Should university education be free.

I would appreciate it if all student found and read one article on the internet about this topic.

Here is one that I found http://www.ucs.mun.ca/~jmaclean/es.tuition.html

See you on Monday!

Matthew