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Considering the words, ideas, or concepts that transcended both your books and those of your peers, create a brief post (5-6 sentences) explaining the significance of these words, why it is likely they appear in multiple texts, as well as the meanings behind them (in a universal, human condition sort of a way). Be sure to post under your page. Posts must be made prior to the start of school on Monday morning.
 * Week III:****__ Painting a Picture with Words __**

**Week II:****__ Social Evolution versus Devolution __** The article we examined in class addresses a contentious issue of our time-- technology. According to traditional etiquette, dinner surfing is a practice most frowned upon; however, others suggest the times change, and so should the people.

**Application:** __Consider your non-fiction text (any element or component of it or relating to it) and expound upon any demonstrations/acts of progressiveness that violated the social norms of the time. Can you justify the behaviors, personally?__ You can be as literal or as abstract as you desire. Here is a sample of one of a dozen directions you may go in: // In my book, a Princess betrays her family for a greater good: to shed light on the brutalities of women in her country; however, one could argue she is also motivated by the attention she receives as a beacon of hope for her people. Ultimately, one can conclude it is philanthropy and kindness that motivates her since she literally risks her life to draw attention to the subject and evoke a change. Even though she may not ultimately benefit from the progressive changes made from her protests, her daughters and their daughters will. //

**Create a response (****4-6 sentences)** **that is thoughtful and insightful about any of the relevant topics in your text (Week II: Initial);** **you will also post one response to a peer (Week II: Response).** **These are due prior to the start of class on Wednesday, 4/27. Be sure to post under your group's page.**

**Week I:****__ What is metacognition? __** Metacognition is thinking about your thinking or about your reading. We use metacognition as we read to make sure we understand. If we are not understanding, the "little voice" in our head tells us that we need to think about what we are reading more carefully. Metacognition is the umbrella that covers all other thinking strategies.

S**elect one of the prompts below and use it to create a response (****8-12 sentences)** **that is thoughtful and insightful about your topic. This is due prior to the start of class on Tuesday, 4/26. Be sure to post under your group's page.** You can use Metacognition as your title and include a subtitle if you wish to reveal more information about your post's focus (i.e. Metacognition: The Complexity of Freedom).


 * I'm thinking...
 * I'm wondering...
 * I'm seeing...
 * I'm noticing...
 * I'm feeling...
 * I'm re-thinking...