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Cam Matthews is now a member of Adventurers in Quest of Treasure Jul 12, 2010
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Jeff Sumner replied to Cam Matthews's discussion 'American Dream: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings/ A Raisin in the Sun'
I agree with everyone here basically, minus a few. I particularly agree with Emily's point that the dreams are pretty much the same, but different in some aspects. The American dream is pretty much an opinion though, its what you want to…
Mar 24, 2010
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Noah Tucker replied to Cam Matthews's discussion 'American Dream: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings/ A Raisin in the Sun'
I don't really like to call someone out or anything, so I'll try not to be mean, but I have to disagree with Chassidy. I don't think Momma really wanted to be accepted into the white community, or at least I don't believe it was…
Mar 24, 2010
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yesica cisneros replied to Cam Matthews's discussion 'American Dream: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings/ A Raisin in the Sun'
I agree Taylor because as I said before I learned that there is not only one definition for the American Dream. It has been shown with all the different situations we have presented from both novels, A Raisin in the Sun and I Know why the Caged Bird…
Mar 22, 2010
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Lindsey Nicole Schroeder replied to Cam Matthews's discussion 'American Dream: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings/ A Raisin in the Sun'
I agree with what Jacob said. All African Americans that have had to deal with discrimmination understand and have the same dreams for equalitiy. In the books, the paths the characters go on is a little different, but they both come down to the same…
Mar 22, 2010
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Lindsey Nicole Schroeder replied to Cam Matthews's discussion 'American Dream: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings/ A Raisin in the Sun'
I think the American Dream in both novels is basically the same. Both works are dealing with American Americans struggling through the racisim and discrimination. In both books, the African American families want to be the same and equal to white…
Mar 22, 2010
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Ethan Dale Atherton replied to Cam Matthews's discussion 'American Dream: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings/ A Raisin in the Sun'
Like Jacob said, and what I said earlier, I still believe that the American Dreams are different in the sense that for Maya's family, it was acceptance, but for the younger's it's for accomplishment. Which, in a way, acceptance is…
Mar 22, 2010
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Victoria Payton Osborne replied to Cam Matthews's discussion 'American Dream: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings/ A Raisin in the Sun'
I agree and disagree with Noah. In both works they all want to be accepted by the world and want racism to end. But I agree that both the American Dreams are different. In A Raisin In the Sun the family wants to own their own business and further…
Mar 22, 2010
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Kelsey Minto replied to Cam Matthews's discussion 'American Dream: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings/ A Raisin in the Sun'
I have to disagree with Hannah. Although Mama in A Raisin in the Sun wants to live in a white neighborhood, she does not want to blur the racial lines, she just wants to live a good life with her family. Her wants and her American Dream is more of a…
Mar 22, 2010
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Dakota Michael Coomes replied to Cam Matthews's discussion 'American Dream: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings/ A Raisin in the Sun'
--On Jacob-- I think I mostly have to agree with Jacob's statement. The dreams are similar in structure between Maya and the Younger family in that they both involve the betterment of the black party, but they are different per story. The…
Mar 22, 2010
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Jacob Merimee replied to Cam Matthews's discussion 'American Dream: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings/ A Raisin in the Sun'
I'm definitely more in line with Noah. There actually is a very stark contrast between the two American Dreams, because the people involved and the experiences to be had were very different from each other. They're not exactly opposites,…
Mar 22, 2010
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Jacob Merimee replied to Cam Matthews's discussion 'American Dream: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings/ A Raisin in the Sun'
After completing both of the works, I definitely think they have a very relatable American Dream, although the two are still somewhat significant. In A Raisin in the Sun, the entire Younger family had the dream of a safe, normal life for each other…
Mar 22, 2010
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Kiersten Richards replied to Cam Matthews's discussion 'American Dream: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings/ A Raisin in the Sun'
I agree with Joseph. The Youngers had a more material dream, of getting a larger house, a better job, and even cars. Beneatha wanted to become a doctor and Walter Lee wanted to be his own boss, and that was their "American Dream." Maya…
Mar 22, 2010
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Stephanie Schwartz replied to Cam Matthews's discussion 'American Dream: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings/ A Raisin in the Sun'
Hannah and Noah argue a good point. In both A Raisin in the Sun and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, both families seem to be striving for acceptance within society and achieve their personal goals, rather than going against racism. Maya definately…
Mar 22, 2010
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Emily Cook replied to Cam Matthews's discussion 'American Dream: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings/ A Raisin in the Sun'
i think alyssa has made a pretty valid point about both books, she and marley both brought in a character that most of us never thought of using. we all equated maya with mama but she brought in walter, it works though, however i still see more…
Mar 22, 2010

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5 X 5 Reflective Journal

The topic is POVERTY.

Write down 5 words to describe how you feel about POVERTY.

Then take those 5 words and turn them into sentences, and ultimately create a full paragraph.

Finally incorporate a simile or metaphor into your paragraph.

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Posted by Cam Matthews on January 11, 2010 at 2:46pm — 43 Comments

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Melchizedek -- What do you know?

Beginning with a Britannica search, find out who Melchizedek is? Be the first to post information about him here and win some candy?

Posted by Cam Matthews on November 9, 2009 at 8:26am — 1 Comment

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The Alchemist Exit Slip

"Simple things are the most valuable and only wise people appreciate them." ~ Paulo Coelho

Produce either a written or artistic response which depicts something that is "simple" yet valuable to you.

Posted by Cam Matthews on November 6, 2009 at 9:33am — 30 Comments

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1. I did 16 questions on the study guide, made two props, and I made a powerpoint about life in the 1950's. 2. I think I did pretty well on each of the sections. 3. My favorite was making the…

1. I did 16 questions on the study guide, made two props, and I made a powerpoint about life in the 1950's.

2. I think I did pretty well on each of the sections.

3. My favorite was making the powerpoint because I learned about some of the events, known and unknown, that happened during that time period.

4. I believe that I deserve either an A or a B for the project.

5. The Good was the Culture part of the contract. The Bad was the questions of the reading guide. The ugly was… Continue

Posted by Courtney Russelburg on November 2, 2009 at 12:00pm

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American Dream: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings/ A Raisin in the Sun 59 Replies

   For Maya Angelou, in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, the American dream was somewhere over the bridge in the white part of town. Through her keen perception and her probing insight into her…Continue

Started by Cam Matthews. Last reply by Jeff Sumner Mar 24, 2010.

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The World's Greatest Lie 43 Replies

The old man states that the "world's greatest lie . . . is that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate."Do you, like the…Continue

Started by Cam Matthews. Last reply by Sydney O'Hearn Dec 10, 2009.

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Sonnet 60 by Shakespeare 36 Replies

How does form develop the function of this sonnet? In other words, what does the poem mean and how do you know that?

Started by Cam Matthews. Last reply by jillian calhoun Dec 10, 2009.

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Universal Conspiracy? 42 Replies

The alchemist in the form of Melchizedek says to Santiago, "When you really want something to happen, the whole universe conspires so that your wish comes true." Write a response that captures a time…Continue

Started by Cam Matthews. Last reply by jillian calhoun Dec 10, 2009.

 
 
 

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