Tuesday, November 16th- Name

What is the personal significance of your given name (first, middle and last)? Does your name mean different things to you, your family, and your friends? Do you feel the same way Esperanza feels about her name?

What are your nicknames? What do your nicknames mean to you and those who call you those names? If you could have a nickname, what would it be?

Friday, November 12th - Jealousy

Think about the following statement: There will always be jealousy among family and friends. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? Explain your answer using information from your own experiences.

Thursday, November 11th- Make believing

Think about the following statement: It is possible to make people believe you are someone you are not. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? Explain your answer using information from your own experiences.

Tuesday, November 9th - Low-Income Families

Think about the following statement: Low income families oftentimes accept their fate and do not work hard to better themselves. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? Explain your answer using information from your own experiences.

Monday, November 8th - Identity

Think about what you and your classmates posted last week. How do your neighborhood, your house, and your name contribute to your personal identity. How do these elements reflect and contribute to the person you are?

Friday, November 5th- Name

Think about the following statement: A person's name is an important part of his or her identity. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? Explain your answer using information from your own experiences.

Post 4: Thursday, November 4th - Safety

Think about the following statement: People always feel safe in their homes. Tell if you agree or disagree with this statement and explain your response using examples from your own experiences. Today, if you are sharing something particularly private, leave your post anonymous.