Assignment #1 - due 8/28 @ 7am

Overcoming Adversity

Read Erica’s, Dominick’s, and Austin’s stories in the article titled, “Fox Valley high school students overcome adversity to earn diplomas” at the following link: http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-high-school-grads-st-0524-20150523-story.html  After reading about their three different challenges, and thinking about the different types of challenges you have read in both the blogging articles and the Ted talk about Amy Purdy, what is a common theme you have seen in the way people deal with challenges faced? Explain in 3-5 sentences.

Seeing Life's Greatness Despite the Challenges

Read the article, “Boys swimming: Blind student Alan Brint competes for Highland Park” at the following link: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/highschool/ct-spt-0302-prep-blind-swimmer-alan-brint-20150301-story.html   After reading about Alan’s challenge, respond to the following questions in 2-4 sentences: How did Alan overcome the challenge of navigating in life without his vision? How can you apply his determination to your own life?

Are you ready to blog?

Welcome to blogging!  I am looking forward to our discussions this year and am eager to get us started.  As you log in and create your profiles, I want to remind you how important safety will be for all of us.  Keep your profile clear - only complete what is necessary, and please do not include a real picture of yourself. Are you ready to enter a new culture - the blogging culture?
I can't wait for us to learn how to have academic conversations and comment on posts.  Check out what these 3rd graders have learned about commenting.