ESSAY TOPIC

Why do many people buy state lottery tickets, even though they have very little chance of winning?
State the reasons for high lottery sales.

THINK ON THIS....

I would rather be able to appreciate things I can not have than to have things I am not able to appreciate.

-Elbert Hubbard

TODAY'S MATH QUESTION......

Judy is preparing a Thanksgiving turkey. Her gourmet cookbook gives the following roasting instruction.
Roasting Times (325*F) for Birds 10 to 20 Pounds
-For the first 10 pounds, bake 15 minutes per pound.
-For any additional pound over 10 pounds, bake only 8 minutes per pound.
According to Judy's cookbook, for how many hours should Judy roast a 17 1\2 pound turkey?

THINK ON THIS......

Anyone can become angry - that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way; this is not easy.

-Aristotle

TODAY'S MATH PROBLEM

ON SATURDAY LAVONNE WORKED 10 HOURS AT GATSBY DEPARTMENT STORE. SHE EARNS $9.50 PER HOUR FOR THE FIRST 8 HOURS EACH DAY. LAVONNE EARNS TIME AND A HALF ($9.50 x 1.5) FOR ANY HOURS BEYOND 8 HOURS. HOW MUCH DID LAVONNE EARN ON SATURDAY?

ESSAY TOPIC FOR 8-26-09

It is difficult to make changes in one's life. Do you agree with this statement? State your view in an essay. Use your personal observations, experience, and knowledge.

Today's Math question

Carin is planning to buy a used car that is on sale for $16,249. The dealer is offering 0% financing for a 4-year loan. The salesperson tells Carin that, with a down payment of $1000, her loan payment will be about $194 per month for 4 years. Use your own estimate to decide which phrase best describes the salesperson's estimate of Carin's monthly payment.
1. very close to the actual value
2. unreasonably high
3. unreasonably low
4. exactly correct
5. Not enough information is given.

THINK ON THIS...........

Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it. The man who knows how will always have a job. The man who also knows why will always be his boss.

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

THINK ON THIS....

In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. To the young, they keep them out of mischief; to the old, they are a comfort and aid in their weakness, and to those in the prime of life, they incite them to noble deeds.

-Aristotle

ESSAY TOPIC FOR 8-24-09

Today our workplaces and neighborhoods are composed of people of diverse backgrounds. For this reason it is important for people to find ways to get along with each other.

Write an essay explaining how people of diverse backgrounds can get along better.

THINK ON THIS....

-Approach people with happy curiosity, it will disarm them.
-Concentrate on what you like about others.
-Don't judge.
-Don't worry about others & what they're doing.
-Be an individual.
-Are you sure you need someone?
- Enjoy being by yourself.

Shakti Gawain

Essay topic for Wed. 8-19-09

Fast food is a part of our way of life. Fast food restaurants can be found all over the country selling hamburgers, chicken, and fish sandwiches. Many of these places have inexpensive salad bars, too.
Why are fast food restaurants so popular today? In a composition of 200 words, state the reasons for fast food's popularity. Support your opinion with specific examples.

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Hard things are put in our way, not to stop us, but to call out our courage and strength.

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I find that it is not the circumstances in which we are placed, but the spirit in which we face them, that constitutes our comfort. Elizabeth T. King

Essay topic for Monday August 17, 2009

Because of the increase of women in the work force, finding ways to arrange adequate child care has become a major issue. To address the problem, many companies have begun to provide on- site day care for their employees' children.

Write a composition of about 200 words discussing whether or not you think employers should supply child care for their employees. Be specific and use examples to support your view.

A 12323 Paragraph

I like two animals. First, I like dogs. They are so loyal. Secondly, I like goldfish. They don't get me up in the middle of the night when they have to answer nature's call.

Here is a tool you can use for writing a paragraph. Use it if you need it. Watch for sample paragraphs!!!!!

12323 Paragraph

1= Topic sentence
general, set up "two" halves, names main idea, gives a clue

2= Detail Sentence
Provides a reason, example, explanation to support #1

3= Clincher sentence
Reinforce #2 with specific reason, example or explanation