Keep it up!

Hi Everybody,

I've been thinking about what to write to you while I was reading your posts and comments and I've decided that since this blog is about learning I would tell you what I've learned. This time, it's the teacher learning from the students, not the other way around. :-D

First, I've learned something really important as a teacher -- that you are far more mature, nuanced and sophisticated thinkers than some people (?) might give you credit for. I'm particularly impressed with how you evaluate the information in your articles and web sites. You write if it's detailed, if it's specific, and if it include both sides. As a result, your judgments have been right on the money (sorry, couldn't resist).

I've also learned something really important about the economy from the items you chose to write about -- that as the economy gets worse, it affects our lives in ways we don't realize during better times. Our health is an economic issue. (Swine flu, anyone?) The opposite is also true -- the economy affects our health, both mental and physical. It affects where and how we live, since more people will be able to afford to buy a home as prices drop. And we're all looking for hope as we read those stories about jobs and unemployment.

Okay, here's the part you're looking for: the questions you have to answer.

Find an article about the economy, finances, or money on the Internet. It MUST be no more than 1 week old. Put the link to your article in your blog and answer the following questions.
1. What is this item about?
2. Why did you choose it?
3. Do you agree with what's happening in the news item you chose? Why or why not?
4. Do you think the information has been presented fairly? Why or why not?
5, Would you use this news source again?

Your participation in this blog counts as TWO TESTS. Your grade for this blog is based on how much you do, not how well I think you do it. Each question is worth 2 points, so every entry should earn you 10 points. Every comment you make on someone else's entry is also worth 2 points. The more you participate, the higher your grade will be.

Keep up the great work!

Ms. G :)