Make the Connection!

Hello, dear ones.

There's a saying that goes, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." In very difficult circumstances some people do indeed get going. They have a spirit that pushes them ahead- pushing them to their limits and allowing them to do things they didn't think possible. What makes these people so tough, so strong in spirit? Why do they turn out to be so good? Why do others go so wrong, and lastly, WHAT TYPE ARE YOU? Be honest.

Now read one of my favorite poems by Langston Hughes called "Mother to Son":

Well, son, I'll tell you:
Life for me ain't been no crystal stair.
It's had tacks in it,
And boards torn up,
And places with no carpet on the floor-
Bare.
But all the time
I'se been a-climbin' on,
And reachin' landin's,
And turnin' corners,
And sometimes goin' in the dark
Where there ain't been no light.
So boy, don't you turn back.
Don't you set down on the steps
'Cause you finds it's kinder hard.
Don't you fall now-
For I'se stil goin', honey,
I'se still climbin',
And life for me ain't been no crystal stair.

Awesome poem, right? Now here's what I want you to do with it: Do you think Mrs. Jones and the mother in the poem have the same approach to life? Tell me why or why not. How about you? Do you have the same approach? If you want to tell me why or why not, that's totally fine, but due to the (maybe) personal nature of the question, you don't have to elaborate (for a change).

As always, I look forward to your responses.

What does the future hold?

Bonjour, Class of 2015! Following is the latest and greatest post. Keep in mind that there are several things I want you to discuss, but the biggest requisite is that you THINK DEEPLY and EXPRESS WHAT IS ON YOUR MIND IN AN EFFICIENT MANNER. This writing is very low stakes; however, if there is no thought to your response, your grade will reflect this. If you are not sure whether your response is sufficient and to my liking, as always, consult your rubric.
And the post states:

Would you like to be able to see into the future? If you had this ability, whose future would you look at? Would you look into your own? Why or why not?

Pretend that you also have the ability to change the future. What things would you change for yourself? Would you change the future of others? If so, who and why?

What benefits could come out of having the ability to see and change the future? What consequences might come about as a result of this?

And lastly: Which would you prefer- to be respected or to be loved? What's the difference, and what is the reason for your choice?

As always, I look forward to your responses. Au revoir!