Friday, April 25, 2014

"The Greeks got anyone who didn't believe" Cassandra

Research the Greek Goddess Cassandra. In Chapter 5 Rusty-James' father states that "The Greeks got anyone who didn't believe" Cassandra. Research this topic and respond. Respond to 2 classmates.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Coke and Human Tissue

Research "Will Coke dissolve human tissue?" According to Rusty-James, coke will "Rot your insides." Do you think this is true? What can coke dissolve? Respond to two classmates.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Protagonist of Rumble Fish

Look up protagonist. At this point in our book, who would you nominate as the candidate for protagonist. Respond to two classmates.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Penalties for Fighting in Public

Research the penalties for fighting in public. What legal troubles can you run into when fighting in public? Respond to two classmates.

Monday, April 21, 2014

Religious Holiday

Research "Religious Holiday." Pick a "Religious Holiday" and describe why it is celebrated. Respond to two classmates.

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Easter

Research Easter. Why do some people celebrate Easter Sunday? Are Americans the only country to celebrate it? Explain. Respond to two classmates.

Monday, April 14, 2014

Vietnam War

Research the "Vietnam War social issues." How did this war change society in America? Respond to two classmates.

Friday, April 11, 2014

Crime Rate

Research the crime rate in the 1970's and in 2013. Describe your findings. Respond to two classmates.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Rumble Fish

Research the book Rumble Fish.  Explain in detail 1 book review. Also, explain why you agree or disagree. Respond to two classmates.

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Pool Halls

Research "about pool halls". Describe the reputation that pool halls have. Do you think teenagers should be allowed in pool halls? Respond to 2 classmates.

Monday, April 7, 2014

Juvenile Reformatory

Research juvenile reformatory in the 1970's. Describe how teenagers were treated. Compare it to current reformatory. Respond to two classmates.

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Development of Motorcycle Gangs

Research the development of motorcycle gangs in the U.S.. Explain your findings. Respond to two classmates.

Weapons Used In Street Gangs In The 1970's

Research weapons used in street gangs in the 1970's. Compare the weapons used the street gangs in the 1970's to the current gangs of now. Explain why you think there is a difference. Respond to two classmates.

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Teenagers Joining Gangs

Research teenagers joining gangs. What does research tell us that young people are looking for when they join gangs? Relate your findings to Rusty-James. Respond to two classmates.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Color Blindness

Research color blindness. What is it, who has it, and how do they get it? Is it common for people to have color blindness as a result of accidents? Respond to two classmates.