Achieve: The Car That Runs on Chocolate

Directions: After reading today's article, answer the following question.

Question: Using what you know about the world, and this article, why is it important for people to develop cars that run on alternative fuels?

Length: 1 Paragraph

Achieve: Mickey Mouse, Meet Hulu

Directions: After reading the Achieve article, answer the following question.

Question: What advantages does Hulu offer tv viewers? Why might Hulu cause traditional cable companies to be afraid? Explain your answer using evidence from the text.

Length: At least 1 paragraph using evidence

Achieve: Football Player Tackles Tunes

Directions: After reading the article, answer the following question and give strong reasons explaining why.

Question: Should this football player give up sports and pursue a career in music? Explain your answer.

Achieve: The World of Harry Potter

Directions: In a well organized paragraph, explain the reasons that the Harry Potter Theme Park may be successful.

HINT: Remember not to use "I think or I believe..."

Achieve: Traveling on Two Wheels

Directions: Using the information from the achieve article, explain the pros and cons of riding a bicycle instead of using a car. The pros should be in one paragraph, while the cons should be in a different paragraph.

Creative Blogging #11

Directions: After reading the article about Mozart, answer the following question.

Experts say that finding two of Mozart's work show a great deal about him. If someone went into your bedroom, what three items would they find that best represent you? Explain why these items represent you.

Length: Minimum 1 Paragraph

Creative Blogging #10

Directions: Create a short story, that uses this sentence only ONCE:

"Then, I landed on the moon."

Length: 2 Paragraphs or More

Creative Blogging #9

Directions: After reading, "Winter Blows In," create a short story using one of the following lines from the article:

Length: 2 Paragraphs

Choose 1:

A) The cold snap was cause for concern.

B) The low temperatures were dangerous for those who went outside.

C) In Chicago, meanwhile, heavy snow forced airport officials to cancel more than 140 flights.