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NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE CASE WITH ALL ST. PETERSBURG TIMES BLOGS. SOME MAY INCLUDE COMMENTS FROM BLOGGERS THAT ARE INAPPROPRIATE FOR STUDENTS.
HOW DO I POST A COMMENT?
First, read the posts that interest you on this blog. To see what other students think about this subject, click on the word COMMENTS below the post and a new page will appear.
Look for where it says: POST A COMMENT. Go down to the name box and type in your name, grade and school like this: Billy B., 9th grade, Washington High School.
Type in your email address if you have one (it will not be posted) and leave the URL box blank.
Click your mouse inside the COMMENTS box and type your response to the post.
Then, select the PREVIEW button to proof your comments.
When you sure you have everything written they way you want it, click the button, POST.
You are now officially a blogger and everyone in Tampa Bay – and the world – will soon be able to read your opinion!

November 28, 2007

Zoo Story Part One: THE NEW WORLD

Many people opposed moving the elephants from the African game reserve to American zoos. Protesters insisted that for the elephants any fate would be preferable to a zoo. . . including death. Some say the elephants have been saved from certain death, others say they have been enslaved. What do you think?

November 28, 2007 in 2008 Zoo story | Permalink | Comments (10)

November 15, 2007

Muslim pupils diverge on hijab

The controversy surrounding the Azalea Middle school student who wears the hijab demonstrated the problems that can result from prejudice or a lack of understanding about religious freedom. Today’s article provides the views of other Muslim pupils on the wearing of the hijab. What information could be provided in the Times about this particular situation at Azalea Middle School that would bring greater understanding to the students, teachers, administrators and families involved?

If you were an advice columnist for the Times and one of the players in this event had written you asking for guidance about their situation, how would you respond? Write a question from one of the people mentioned in the series of articles about this situation and then your response in the comments section below.

Here are links to today's and earlier articles if you want to revisit them before you post your advice.\

Muslim pupils diverge on hijab (Nov. 15)

Harassment of Muslim sixth-grader is deplored (Nov. 13)

Wilcox vows to investigate (Nov. 14)

November 15, 2007 in Azalea Summer Readers 2007 , Bully Blasters 2007 , Meadowlawn Summer Readers 2007 , PARADE TABLE TALK 2007 | Permalink | Comments (12)

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