Heroes and Heroines

Every culture has heroes and heroines, people that embody certain ideals of the culture. These heroes or heroines seem to surpass the common person and to stand apart as models of excellence. Discuss someone (real or fictional) who represents, for you, the heroic ideal.

Be sure to include your name with your writing.

Transportation

The number of cars on city streets throughout the world is steadily increasing. Regional planners see a time when present roadways will be unable to handle the crush of traffic. Mass transit systems often fail, however, because people are attached to their cars. How do you think you would be able to get along without an automobile? What changes would you need to make if you could not drive a car? (If you do not own an automobile right now, explain how you manage to get by without driving.)


Remember to put your name at the bottom of your paragraph.

Writing Prompt

People communicate in many ways. Writing a letter or a computer program, speaking to friends or fellow workers -- even smiling, shaking hands, bowing or honking an automobile horn are forms of communication. In your paragraph, describe an incident that involved unsuccessful communication. Why was the communication unsuccessful? What could have been done to make the interchange more successful?

Remember to edit your paragraph before posting it. Make sure your sentences are complete with correct punctuation, and put your name at the end.

Paragraph Writing Music

Most people have strong feelings for certain types of music. The easy availability of radios, tape decks, cd players and stereos enables most people to hear music almost every day. In addition, many people enjoy playing their own instruments or singing in order to create their own music. Others just enjoy music as a background. What role does music play in your life?


After you have completed your writing, you can click on the blog link to the right: Adventures in Life. It is a blog of a young couple's current experience in Haiti.

Paragraph Writing

A relative has generously left you money in her will. You want to give some of it to charity. Which charity do you choose and why?

Write a paragraph on this topic. Use complete sentences, and remember to edit your writing.

Spring Semester 2010

Welcome to your GED class!

Please post a comment introducing yourself, tell us a little about yourself and include one goal you hope to accomplish this semester.