Monday, January 3, 2011

M8-War and Peace (Due A-Jan 14; B-Jan 21)

This Week's Mission: 
Many people prefer peace, yet they enjoy writing about war. For this mission you have a choice of topics. Please select one of the following topics about which to blog:
  • War: Join a Greek Army and fight in one of the famous battles of the Persian Wars.
    • be sure to include facts about key leaders, armies, battle strategies, etc...
    • you must fight using only the equipment available to the ancient Greeks, no magic or futuristic weapons!
    • TTI has provided you with a secret invisible body shield. Although you can get hit, knocked down, cut, and even bleed, this shield will prevent you from receiving any fatal wounds: you can not die!
  • Peace: Visit Athens during its Golden Age and participate in an area of personal interest.
    • You can explore the culture of Athens by looking at one of these categories: sports, religion, architecture, sculpture, theater, or philosophy.
    • Be sure to include facts about important people, creations, and events
    • You must participate in Athenian life. For example: you could be cast in a play in the Theater of Dionysus, you could have a discussion with Socrates, you could be the victim of the gods, you could tour the Acropolis, etc...
Specific Post Requirements:
  • Must contain two pieces of factual information.
  • Must use Writer's Secret 2-1 (coordinating conjunctions). Be sure to highlight it when used.
  • Must use and underline the delicious word: ZOMBIE or CABOODLE.

General Post & Comment Requirements:
A reminder about the general requirements for each post can now be found at the top left of this blog.