Wednesday, October 31, 2007

The Kite Runner - Disc 6

How does Amir’s view of his childhood change after he learns Hassan is his half-brother? How do those views change his motivation to find Sohrab?

Lovely Bones - Disc 6

In Lovely Bones, adult relationships are dysfunctional and troubled, while the relationships of younger people seem to have depth, maturity, and potential. Is this a naïve view young love? Or do the younger characters in the book have and advantage over the adults?

The Pact - Discussion 6

In chp 16, Sam discusses not passing the state boards and how it made him feel. Describe a time in your life when you felt like Sam. What or who helped you overcome those feelings and how?

Campus Death Article (TWM groups) Disc 6

On our campus (MSU), how prevalent are drugs and alcohol? Should anything be changed? Did the article change your feelings about drinking/drugs on campus? Why or why not? Explain. Do you have any similar experiences to those in the article?

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

We are the Hokies

React to the poem.

Ideas: how did it make you feel when you read it? What did you think about while reading it? Relate it to another event.

Monday, October 22, 2007

Tuesdays With Morrie - Discussion Question 5

Discuss and react to the following quotes:

“Invest in the human family. Invest in people. Build a little community of those you love and who love you.”

“It’s not just other people we need to forgive…We also need to forgive ourselves.”

“You need to make peace with yourself and everyone around you.”

“Death ends a life, not a relationship.”

How do they make you feel? Explain what Morrie means when he says these. Have you ever had a professor or a person like Morrie in your life? Explain.

Tuesdays With Morrie - Discussion Question 5

Discuss and react to the following quotes:

“Invest in the human family. Invest in people. Build a little community of those you love and who love you.”

“It’s not just other people we need to forgive…We also need to forgive ourselves.”

“You need to make peace with yourself and everyone around you.”

“Death ends a life, not a relationship.”

How do they make you feel? Explain what Morrie means when he says these. Have you ever had a professor or a person like Morrie in your life? Explain.