https://padlet.com/k2061038/m0fxssi37imnd6ms English II is currently reading "Flowers for Algernon." en-us 2020-12-28 22:32:44 UTC 2023-06-02 02:18:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9e0.png k2061038 https://padlet.com/k2061038/m0fxssi37imnd6ms/wish/1044499845 The quickwrites for the week are posted to the right. They will focus mainly on vaccinations and questioning ethics of certain scientific practices. Please only create a post under each quickwrite on its corresponding day. Do NOT post ahead.]]> 2020-12-28 23:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/k2061038/m0fxssi37imnd6ms/wish/1044499845 k2061038 https://padlet.com/k2061038/m0fxssi37imnd6ms/wish/1044513367 The book we are starting today is called "Flowers for Algernon." Based on just the title, predict what you think the story is about?]]> 2020-12-28 23:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/k2061038/m0fxssi37imnd6ms/wish/1044513367 k2061038 https://padlet.com/k2061038/m0fxssi37imnd6ms/wish/1044517211 Do you think it is okay to test and experiment on animals before scientists start testing on humans? ]]> 2020-12-28 23:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/k2061038/m0fxssi37imnd6ms/wish/1044517211 k2061038 https://padlet.com/k2061038/m0fxssi37imnd6ms/wish/1044518422 A hot topic in the news right now is the FDA approval of coronavirus vaccines. There is some concern that the vaccine was rushed and is being released too soon. Do you think getting the vaccine is safe right now?]]> 2020-12-28 23:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/k2061038/m0fxssi37imnd6ms/wish/1044518422 k2061038 https://padlet.com/k2061038/m0fxssi37imnd6ms/wish/1044521836 Do you think everyone should be required to get the vaccine?]]> 2020-12-28 23:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/k2061038/m0fxssi37imnd6ms/wish/1044521836 k2061038 https://padlet.com/k2061038/m0fxssi37imnd6ms/wish/1044523364 Without knowing the risks, Charlie undergoes surgery to make himself more intelligent. If you were in his shoes would you have made the same decision?]]> 2020-12-28 23:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/k2061038/m0fxssi37imnd6ms/wish/1044523364 k2061038 https://padlet.com/k2061038/m0fxssi37imnd6ms/wish/1044538823
Students will have to plan, act, and film their own movie trailer for "Flowers for Algernon." You don't want to give too much away in your trailer, but you want to make it compelling enough for people to want to watch the movie.

Trailers must be between 1 to 3 minutes.

Complete details included in the rubric below.

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