We the People

This blog is for the use of students in Mrs. Oehrlein's English III American Literature course. Students should post their opinions freely but with the knowledge that others may not necessarily agree with those opinions. With this in mind, all students must write their posts and comments using a tone of respect at all times.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Nature vs. Nurture

Can someone rise above one's circumstances (i.e. socioeconomic level, for instance) and be "more" than what the generation bef...

Stereotyping: Poverty

What stereotypes are there about "the poor"? Do you know people who hold these stereotypes? How do these stereotypes impact our s...

Stereotyping: Wealthy

What stereotypes are there about "the wealthy"? Do you know people who hold stereotypes even about Mendham or MHS? What are the ...

Wealth vs. Poverty

Does wealth lead to happiness? Explain. What DOES contribute to one's overall happiness in life? What stereotypes are there about the...

HSPA

How do you think you did on the test today? Which part was the easiest for you? Why? Which part was the most difficult for you? Why? To...

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Standardized Tests

More and more states are moving toward standardized tests as a way to show that students have the skills necessary to graduate from high sch...

Reading Difficulties and Strategies

What specific aspects of the READING parts of the HSPA give you the MOST trouble? (i.e. the open-ended responses and correctly answering t...

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