Online Research Guide

Here's the link for Mrs. Baker's class.

Education and Prisons Op-Ed

Here's a reading about education and prisoners.

1. What is the text type of the reading?
2. What is the central idea of the reading?
3. What is the author's purpose?

Friday Movie Review, "Non-Stop"

Here's a review from the Los Angeles Times critic Kenneth Turan on the new Liam Neeson thriller Non-Stop. 

After you have read it, answer the following:
1. What is the central idea of the article?

2. Answer in a single SEE paragraph -- Are you interested in seeing this film, based on Turan's review? Why or why not?

Malls and Unsupervised Teens

Read this article from Time's website on some malls' policies with regard to some of their younger customers.

Then, draft an essay on your position on the proposal. Submit your essay through the form below.

Writing Situation
Imagine that your local mall is considering a simlar proposal. Do you think it's a good idea for the malls, its customers, and your community?

Writing Prompt
Do you think that the mall should ban unsupervised teens after 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights? Write a letter to the president of the Simon Corporation, Miles Cravendish, that states your position. Make sure to use reasons, facts, and examples to make your points clear and compelling.