Whats your plan?

How are you planning to focus your article? Remember the Boston Globe travel article focused on one element of Boston's tourism (the harbor history boat) What are you planning to focus on?

Write 5-7 sentences being as specific as possible. This is going to be the proposal to the editor (me) for your article. If I don't think that it is focused enough, you are not going to get "hired" and will have to resubmit your proposal, so make sure you are clear on your intentions and specific in your proposal.

Spelling and Grammar do count for this post!

History on the Harbor

After reading today's Boston Globe Travel article, answer the following questions:
1. What approach did the author use for the lead? Do you think it was a strong choice? Why or why not. Be specific!

2. What was the author's point in this article?

3. What writing textures did the author use throughout the article? Give examples from the article to back up what you are saying.

4. What do you think about the author's choice to focus on one specific part of Boston's tourism in his article?

5. How could he have enhanced his article? (What other illustrations could he have included? What other information could he have included in a sidebar?)

Make sure you answer ALL 5 parts of this blog in complete sentences with correct grammar and spelling. (There should not be anyone writing in all capitol letters or run on sentences!)

Secret Tunnels Under Washington's House

Was there anything from today's Teenbiz article you can use? What? Be specific.

If not, why? 2-3 sentences.

One Place of Interest

A. Describe in 3-5 sentences one place you are going to suggest people visit.

B. Comment to at least one other student about their choice: Do you think it's a good place to tell people to visit? Why? Can you add any more detail to what they said already?

Express a Point of View - as yourself!

How would you answer the questions on the Town Hall Walls? (What does it mean to be an American?, Does America have Justice?, When is it acceptable to send our troops to war?)

Express a Point of View - your character

How would you answer the questions on the Town Hall Walls? (What does it mean to be an American?, Does America have Justice?, When is it acceptable to send our troops to war?) What would the statues in Signer's Hall say if they suddenly came to life?

(please say what your characters description was)

Under the Law

Why did the exhibit designers put the constitution above your head in the exhibit space? If the constitution is the "Supreme law of the land" how can we build a tower of books containing other laws? what role does the constitution play in creating new laws?

Your Place in History

As you walk along the time line, what are the stories being told? How are the stories being told? Which way do you like to learn history - reading, examining an artifact. working with an interactive or a combination of all three?

People Like Me

What did you see on the American National Tree? Can you find people who have similar characteristics to your role? what do these people have in common? Why do you think that the Constitution Center's permanent exhibit is this tree?

The Academy of Natural Science

We spent time on Thursday visiting the Academy of Natural Science. You were told to pick something there that you would incorporate into your future city project somehow. Please take time now to say what that theme was and how you plan to incorporate it into your future city. Be as specific as possible.