http://www.cocomment.com/comments/IntrepidTeacher Copyright 2007 coComment.com 2009-11-26T09:20:54.570+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/images/logo4rss.gif http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2608756&comment_id=139212393 Jabiz (Intrepid Teacher) Quick note: Thanks for the shout out, I was disappointed we didn't get a chance to hang out either. Perhaps our paths will cross again somewhere else on the globe. As for understanding Doha, I have been living here for three years now, and I still can't get my head around this place. I have traveled quite a bit and have been living overseas for nearly tens years, and I have never seen a place like this before. You saw what you saw and you experienced a tech conference with no Wifi. I would say you got the right taste. See you on the interwebs! 2009-11-23T17:58:34.836+01:00 2009-11-23T17:58:34.836+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2603679&comment_id=138063865 Jabiz Raisdana Hey guys, I am friend of Mr. Mayo's through the Interwebz. Just wanted to let you know that I loved this clip. I will spend the next few weeks, checking out more of your work. I have also RSS your feed and will be on the cutting edge of new work! Please come on over and see what we are doing at http://unity.edublogs.org/ Let's see if we can learn from each other. I will be sharing your videos with my students next week. We are grades 6-8. I know they will really dig your work. 2009-11-13T20:44:50.057+01:00 2009-11-13T20:44:50.057+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2603200&comment_id=137952818 Mr. R Cool Taylor. Nice pictures and nice edits, but perhaps it would be better if the pictures were bigger, so we could really see them. Feel free to make them nice and big and add the captions below. We can talk about creating a Flickr account soon, if you are a photographer. 2009-11-12T17:56:10.719+01:00 2009-11-12T17:56:10.719+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2603202&comment_id=137952825 Mr. R Great job Riccardo. I love that you are adding so many great posts. This was a great idea. But try to add it as a page instead of post, so it will always be there. I can show how, but I think you can figure it out. 2009-11-12T17:52:58.930+01:00 2009-11-12T17:52:58.930+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2603021&comment_id=137909222 Intrepidteacher There have been some amazing blog posts written about this assignment, so please take the time to explore some of your classmates blogs. Here are some of the highlights: I thought it was going to be easier but it was a bit hard and now I know how much work you have to do and who tiered you get. It was hard work and took a lot of physical strength to be accomplished. Isabel When I was doing this work I felt alive and active because it was an activity that got you moving around and making good use of the body which you don’t get a lot of in school these days probably because of technology. James A I found out it was much harder than I ever thought, and we only did it for 30 minutes! I couldn’t imagine how people stayed outside in the blazing heat for so many hours doing this kind of work. I enjoyed doing it. Though if I had to do it for 6 hours everyday for most of my life, I would think differently. Rohan Doing these “activities” has changed how I would look at the poor as we know it. I have more feeling for these people that are out in the world cleaning there dirty clothes and brushing up the mess that they might not have created. James McKnight I felt how hard anza’s life is and I feel understand the book more than I did before. Mohammed Sweeping was difficult. Abdul Rahman ou have to feel sorry for all those people who do that 24/7. Ed It was much harder than it looked. Gjis What I learned about myself was that I have an easy life compared to esperanza’s life because we now have washing machines ovens to cook tortillas in and cleaners to clean our own house which makes us all lazy and we take that for granted What I felt after was relief, exhaustion and sympathy. I was relieved because it was really hard and it felt great nto get the work load off my back and just relax. i can’t imagine me doing all that work everyday, 365 days a year. Jamie I really found the sweeping and washing clothes hard becuase after i washed the clothes too much, my hands were sore from the soap and i felt my hands like ticklish and i felt i had too many cuts in my hands. really find it really difficult because we only did it for an hour or so but esperanza had to do it everyday and my hands hurt from like 1 hour but just think of esperanza her hands hurt like even more worse than me and she couldnt speak a word. Shereen It was tiring because you had to keep moving your hands and arms, and it was really hot outside. I have a privilege that I don’t have to do this kind of work everyday. Meagan I did know it would quite hard work for Esperanza but I never really thought of everything she had to do would be that hard. My feelings have changed because now I know how it really feels to be her. What I learnt about my self was that I have not really done any thing like that before. And maybe I have to help round the house more or even thank the people who do it for me, or us. I don’t think I would like to be doing it on my own 24, 7. Rachel But when I did those works I felt really tired and annoying and sticky from the salty sweat. Now I realized that cleaning mades or my mum, I know how they feel when they had to do these stuff Sol It is hard to do that if you are a child doing these chores every day. Mads Way to go everyone! 2009-11-12T10:30:21.811+01:00 2009-11-12T10:30:21.811+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2603020&comment_id=137908739 Mr. R Wow! I am speechless. This was breath taking writing. You really did a great job of blending facts and science with emotion and passion. This was a moving plea to an unknown audience that really hit the mark. This would make a great script for a series of moving photographs. I am blown away that a year 7 student could write with such feelings, authority, and knowledge. The world needs more young people with sort of vision, if we are to have any hope of making change. Thank you for this wonderful statement. 2009-11-12T10:26:05.613+01:00 2009-11-12T10:26:05.613+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2603019&comment_id=137908397 Mr. R See I would love to see this much energy put into your class assignments. 2009-11-12T10:21:36.708+01:00 2009-11-12T10:21:36.708+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2603017&comment_id=137908364 Mr. R These were my two favorite lines! I am the, wind pushing and pulling. I am a speaker loud and noisy. 2009-11-12T10:21:07.717+01:00 2009-11-12T10:21:07.717+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2603015&comment_id=137908300 Mr. R Hey! Great to see you all caught up! Let me know if there are still some issues, but it appears that you are getting the hang of this whole blogging thing. I would love to see you write some posts about you interests. Maybe one about all your cool cameras or trains. We still need to work on posting that video too. This is a nice first draft that allows us to really think about where to go and how to add more detail. I really liked this line, "I wore a big black cape that was old, heavy and dusty which added to the evil look." But perhaps we could spend more time really describing all the ideas like that. 2009-11-12T10:20:05.618+01:00 2009-11-12T10:20:05.618+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2603013&comment_id=137907874 Mr. R I appreciate the fact that you are writing lots of posts and that you have taken ownership of this blog, but I really would like you to take some more time editing and really thinking about each post. Think about grammar, spelling, and really articulating your ideas clearly. It is obvious that you quickly typed this pot in a matter of seconds, and in the future I would like for you to spend more time on each assignment. 2009-11-12T10:16:59.188+01:00 2009-11-12T10:16:59.188+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2603011&comment_id=137907601 Mr. R I agree with Mrs. Todd. I am really glad you posted so much information about one of my favorite childhood experiences. I have always been a Han Solo fan myself. I love how he was never really a good guy or a bad guy. He just did his own thing! I would love to hear what YOU think about Star Wars So perhaps you could write a few lines about why you love Star Wars so much. 2009-11-12T10:14:32.344+01:00 2009-11-12T10:14:32.344+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2603007&comment_id=137907094 Mr. R Like I told you Iona, I see that you are a natural writer and your love of the word comes through in your blogging. You have an imagination and passion for language that makes your work worth reading. This post is no different. I love how you assumed the roles of the characters and recreated their world for us. Keep up the good work. Your blog looks threat. 2009-11-12T10:12:01.806+01:00 2009-11-12T10:12:01.806+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2603004&comment_id=137907087 Mr. R Let me start by saying how impressed I am not only by the amount of blog posts you are writing, but also by the quality of each post. You have the writer's bug I am afraid and will be haunted by the need to translate the world through text for the rest of your life. Fear not! This is a joyous process and with time you will enjoy it more and more. Welcome to the Club! Having said that, what a great description you wrote here, "I was wearing a luscious, rosy-pink long-sleeved shirt, a brown dress over that the colour of mud, with little golden threads like gems, I had a pair of shiny black French pumps – they were as black as the night sky, and also they were as shiny as a black pearl," Keep up the good work, I will always look forward to reading your posts, because they are entertaining and a pleasure to read. 2009-11-12T10:09:15.716+01:00 2009-11-12T10:09:15.716+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2603003&comment_id=137907083 Mr. R This is a very raw and energetic piece, which leaves me asking many questions. That is a good thing, but it does need a bit of focus and organization. For example, who are Tim and Amber? Perhaps you could set up the story a bit and let us know what is going on, instead of jumping right in. Great place to start. Now go back in and tidy it up a bit. 2009-11-12T10:04:58.829+01:00 2009-11-12T10:04:58.829+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2603002&comment_id=137907079 Mr. R Very nice description and use of details! I particularly liked this simile: "games was as boring as watching a race between two snails." This is a nice first draft, but there can be so much more detail. Your blog is looking great. Keep up the good work. 2009-11-12T09:59:06.657+01:00 2009-11-12T09:59:06.657+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602974&comment_id=137900851 Mr. R Very nice short, honest blog post Zaid. I am happy that you are sticking with this even though it is difficile for your. That is admirable. Trust me, things start to speed up soon and you will have plenty of time for reflection and exploration of the main ideas once we are done with the book. 2009-11-12T08:09:21.817+01:00 2009-11-12T08:09:21.817+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602971&comment_id=137900843 Mr. R Very nice job Taylor. I am so glad you were able to join us and jump right in. You make some great points and it seems like you have a good grasp of the main idea of the book. You are right it does start a bit slow and appears to be disjointed, but it all starts to make sense towards the end. I think a lot of people, young boys in particular have Jack in them, but few like to admit it. I like how you were able to see the positive attributes that Jack has. 2009-11-12T08:07:10.869+01:00 2009-11-12T08:07:10.869+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602969&comment_id=137900826 Mr. R AAAAA HAAAAAA! You are paying attention in there! This is a such a great blog post. I can see that you are really thinking deeply about so many aspects of this books. Now if you would only open up and contribute in class. It is okay if you don't want to, but now I expect blog posts like this one. I will not try to answer any of your questions, hoping that you will do a better job as we get further into the book. Great job! 2009-11-12T08:04:02.249+01:00 2009-11-12T08:04:02.249+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602967&comment_id=137900818 Mr. R Wow! I am impressed! You were having a hard time with this, and you have written an excellent post. I know this is a difficult book, but you are doing a fantastic job of staying caught up. It gets even more exciting in the next few chapters. 2009-11-12T08:00:21.661+01:00 2009-11-12T08:00:21.661+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602966&comment_id=137900769 Mr. R Good work Hassan. I think you have a very good idea of the basic plot and themes of the book. I agree that the long passages can get tiresome, but the action coming up should keep you going. I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts when we finish. 2009-11-12T07:57:58.936+01:00 2009-11-12T07:57:58.936+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602963&comment_id=137900717 Mr. R Nice job Candida. I think you are starting to get a firm gasp on the main ideas of this book. I like how you were able to briefly describe what the charcters symbolize. As for the long "boring" sections describing the island, I agree they can be tedious, but Golding is doing that for a reason. Can you think why? 2009-11-12T07:54:39.552+01:00 2009-11-12T07:54:39.552+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602962&comment_id=137900708 Mr. R Great job Mads! It is so nice to see you almost all caught up and able to contribute to our talks. This is a great post and I think you are starting to feel more and more comfortable writing. Which is great! I think you got the point of this acitvity when you said, "It is hard to do that if you are a child doing these chores every day." Keep up the good work! 2009-11-12T07:47:03.975+01:00 2009-11-12T07:47:03.975+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602961&comment_id=137900687 Mr. R Great job Sol! I am so impressed by the level of your writing and how up to date you have been with your blog posts. This post is no different. It appears that you really understood the main idea behind this activity which was, ", I know how they feel when they had to do this stuff." We will miss you when you are gone. I hope you will keep this blog so we know what you are up to. 2009-11-12T07:43:42.378+01:00 2009-11-12T07:43:42.378+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602959&comment_id=137899963 Mr. R I love that you are sharing all of these great posts and pages. Keep it up. 2009-11-12T07:40:39.135+01:00 2009-11-12T07:40:39.135+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602957&comment_id=137899736 Mr. R I don't know if you realize this yet or not Rachel, but you are quickly becoming a Blogger! Your posts are always well thought out, entertaining and insightful. I have been reading all of them, even if this is the first time I have commented. I really think you understood the main idea of this activity which was for you to, "know how it really feels to be her." Keep up the great work. I look forward to reading more of your work and getting to know you better through your writing. 2009-11-12T07:39:10.731+01:00 2009-11-12T07:39:10.731+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602953&comment_id=137899221 Mr. R Great post Meagan. I really think you got the basic message of what we were trying to say. Which was, " It was tiring because you had to keep moving your hands and arms, and it was really hot outside. I have a privilege that I don’t have to do this kind of work everyday." I really wish you would do a quick spell check and re-read on your work, there are many small mistakes that make reading your work distracting, that I am sure would be cleared up if you just reread the post before you published. Your blog looks great, Keep up the good work! 2009-11-12T07:34:32.220+01:00 2009-11-12T07:34:32.220+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602950&comment_id=137898683 Mr. R This is the best post you have written. I like how you are taking the time to write a bit more. Here is an idea" Every time you think you are done with a sentence or an idea, try adding at least two more sentences explaining what you are trying to say. Add details! Nicely done. 2009-11-12T07:29:11.933+01:00 2009-11-12T07:29:11.933+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602934&comment_id=137896990 Mr. R First off let me say how proud of you I am, for getting all caught up. You are almost right on track and your blog looks great! This was a great post. I think you really understood what we were trying to teach you through this lesson and that was to have a better understanding of Esperanza. You made some great points like: "I really found the sweeping and washing clothes hard becuase after i washed the clothes too much, my hands were sore from the soap and i felt my hands like ticklish and i felt i had too many cuts in my hands." Keep up the good work. 2009-11-12T06:57:21.738+01:00 2009-11-12T06:57:21.738+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602931&comment_id=137896963 Mr. R Wow! Excellent post. You really got what we wanted you to get, which was: "What I learned about myself was that I have an easy life compared to esperanza’s life because we now have washing machines ovens to cook tortillas in and cleaners to clean our own house which makes us all lazy and we take that for granted What I felt after was relief, exhaustion and sympathy. I was relieved because it was really hard and it felt great nto get the work load off my back and just relax. i can’t imagine me doing all that work everyday, 365 days a year." Nicely done Jamie. I am very impressed by the number and length of your blog posts. Yours is definitely a great example to others. It looks like you maybe a "Blogger!" Great job keep it up! 2009-11-12T06:50:41.146+01:00 2009-11-12T06:50:41.146+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602929&comment_id=137896958 Mr. R I am glad you were able to understand some of the basic ideas behind this lesson. We wanted you to feel what it was like for Esperanza and I think you did. You said, "I could understand how it is for poor. and It was much harder than it looked." It is important that you can see that! We need to work on writing a bit more and not just trying to answer the questions, but having said that I really appreciate that you have been writing all of your posts, and on time too. Take a look at what other people are doing. You have some very smart and talented classmates. Keep up the good work! 2009-11-12T06:47:04.387+01:00 2009-11-12T06:47:04.387+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602928&comment_id=137896626 Mr. R I am really glad that you have been so consistent and have written every post, and on time too, but I would love for you to take some more time and really explore your ideas. You say, "you have to feel sorry for all those people who do that 24/7. " And to a point I agree with you, but I do not think that was the point. We just wanted you to realize that there is another reality of how the world works. We really wanted you to feel what it is like to have other worrie besides school, friends, and leisure. Many kids your age are working. Maybe we can feel sorry for them, but perhpas it is more important to simply be aware that they are there. It can put our lives into perspective. Your blog looks great. Keep it up! 2009-11-12T06:42:01.557+01:00 2009-11-12T06:42:01.557+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602925&comment_id=137896327 Mr. R I am very glad you are starting to get the hang of this and you are all caught up! Almost. I am also glad that you were able to get a better understanding of what Esperanza must have gone through. It is interesting that you too had never held a broom. I am very proud of you for taking the time and catching up on most of your work. Please continue to contribute, I would love to hear what you have to say! 2009-11-12T06:38:07.712+01:00 2009-11-12T06:38:07.712+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602923&comment_id=137896320 Mr. R Rohan, Please do not simply post video clips by themselves. There should be an explanation of what the video is and why it was shared. This clip in particular would make more sense with your previous post about your feelings in the activity. Please move it. 2009-11-12T06:33:25.439+01:00 2009-11-12T06:33:25.439+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602920&comment_id=137896024 Mr. R I am so glad you were able to see, "How hard anza’s life is and I feel understand the book more than I did before." Please start every blog post with a brief introduction about what you will be talking about. Also try to write in paragraphs and spend some time proof reading your work. 2009-11-12T06:27:26.954+01:00 2009-11-12T06:27:26.954+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602919&comment_id=137895827 Mr. R Nice Post James. I am glad you enjoyed it, but I wonder how you would feel if this wasn't just an "activity" for an hour, but your new way of life. While you are right, I am sure people like Isabel, make things like this fun, I am sure it is much harder than it looks. Please do not address your posts to me your teacher. You said, "I read the passage on your blog " Try to think of a larger audience. Keep up the good work. 2009-11-12T06:24:35.764+01:00 2009-11-12T06:24:35.764+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2597276&comment_id=137894827 Mr. R Please comment and answer some of the questions I asked you. 2009-11-12T06:17:59.771+01:00 2009-11-12T06:17:59.771+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602917&comment_id=137894642 Mr. R Very nice job Rohan. I think you made some great points. This fun and a bit silly because we were just doing it for a few minutes, but I think it would be different if you all realized that this was your new life and this is what you would be doing from now on. I am glad you understood that! 2009-11-12T06:17:36.487+01:00 2009-11-12T06:17:36.487+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2597276&comment_id=137894636 Mr. R Please leave a comment answering some of the questions I asked you? 2009-11-12T06:15:44.625+01:00 2009-11-12T06:15:44.625+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602625&comment_id=137825357 Mr. R Gjis, I love that you are sharing videos of things that you like, but please do not just post videos. At least write a few lines of why you chose to share this clip. Let people know why you like these clips. This blog is a place to improve your writing and share your ideas, so use it that way. 2009-11-11T17:38:46.479+01:00 2009-11-11T17:38:46.479+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602349&comment_id=137773016 Mr. R Interesting story. I wonder if the guys would have helped you even without the money. It is always important that just because people are poor, does not mean that they are always kind and wise. They can actually be criminals as well. Thanks for reminding me of that! Please categorize your post! 2009-11-11T07:19:33.761+01:00 2009-11-11T07:19:33.761+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602348&comment_id=137772740 Mr. R Is there way that we can show the kids who take school for granted how important it is? And somehow try to find a way to make sure that people who want to go to school, but cannot, find a way to go? 2009-11-11T07:15:10.218+01:00 2009-11-11T07:15:10.218+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602345&comment_id=137772645 Mr. R I agree with you 100% "Everyone should be able to have good education and meet lots of new people in their lives. One of the best ways to that is by letting them go to school,university and collage." Nicely done. 2009-11-11T07:12:09.217+01:00 2009-11-11T07:12:09.217+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602343&comment_id=137772564 Mr. R i agree with you when you say, "She is not wealthy but she still cares about people and lives happy." It is important to care about people and find ways to be happy without worrying about money. I like to think that I have a heart of gold and spend my time helping others, but I am not always sure I am successful. 2009-11-11T07:08:49.639+01:00 2009-11-11T07:08:49.639+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602342&comment_id=137772481 Mr. R James you make some great points in this post: 1. If everyone had the right to go to school, then most of the population of the world won’t be poor. This is why I think our work with Daraja is so important. Education is the key to helping people better understand the world and find their place in it. 2. there are lots of poor children out there who could be the next Bill Gates or the next Albert Einstein but are not given the opportunity to go to school. Great point! 3. School builds a lot of elements that makes up a community and the world as we know it is a community and so if all the elements like co-operation are taught in schools and the government has given the right for people to go to school in the past, then most of the war in history would not happen and so therefore, that is a advantage of having the rights to go to school. Wow! I am very impressed by your level of thinking in this post. (Would be great if you could separate your paragraph a bit here and work on your organization to make your thoughts a bit more clear.) 2009-11-11T07:03:02.696+01:00 2009-11-11T07:03:02.696+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602336&comment_id=137772271 Mr. R Hey James! Very mature and well thought out post. I am impressed. I agree with you when you say, "I think going to school should be a right but it is unfortunately a privilege." I also agree that governments should help their people get an education, but what happens when a country is too poor to have a public education system? Or decides to spend its money on other things? How can the poor get their education then? To answer your question, but life would be extremely different without my education. It has saved my life and made me who I am today. That is why I became a teacher, to make sure I can share this gift with as many people as possible. I believe education is the key to a better future for our entire planet! 2009-11-11T06:57:43.848+01:00 2009-11-11T06:57:43.848+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602331&comment_id=137771942 Mr. R Great! I am glad you liked this activity. By reading your words, I think you are beginning to understand how hard it can be fore some people. I loved when you said, "I thought it was going to be easier but it was a bit hard and now I know how much work you have to do and who tiered you get." Just think, you guys had it easy and it was sort of a game. You only "worked" for an hour. Imagine doing this all day, everyday! This is the reality for many young girls your age. Just some things to think about! Please categorize this post! 2009-11-11T06:52:10.970+01:00 2009-11-11T06:52:10.970+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602326&comment_id=137770721 Mr. R Great post, but what happens in countries that cannot afford to offer public education? What happens to the people who should have the right to go to school, but cannot because they haven't the money? Will it be easy for them to get out of poverty without an education? Share your thoughts on these ideas. 2009-11-11T06:48:10.996+01:00 2009-11-11T06:48:10.996+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2600505&comment_id=137770660 Mr. R Perhaps you can say African. Remember my comment still needs to be approved so go to your dashboard and click approve! 2009-11-11T06:44:17.697+01:00 2009-11-11T06:44:17.697+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602321&comment_id=137770610 Mr. R Family is defintily a great anchor for many of us. They always help us get through tough times. So you must be able to inagiube what it was like for Esperanza to lose her anchor. How did she feel? Can you write a bit about what it must have been like for her. Great photo, but the link doesn't work and this post is still not categorized. 2009-11-11T06:41:29.051+01:00 2009-11-11T06:41:29.051+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=IntrepidTeacher&conv=2602321&comment_id=137770563 Mr. R Family is definitely a great anchor and it helps many people get through hard times. So can you imagine how hard it must have been for Esperanza to lose her anchor. She must have felt adrift. Can you write a bit about how you imagine she must have felt without her dad? Put yourself in her shoes and imagine what it must have been like! Great photo, although the link still doesn't work. We need to look at it. Also this post is still not categorized! 2009-11-11T06:39:32.940+01:00 2009-11-11T06:39:32.940+01:00