Monday, November 5, 2007

Jakob der Lügner

Now it is your turn to sound off. To receive full credit for this assignment, you need to answer all parts of every question listed below.

1. Are there certain occasions in life when one should tell a lie? Is it sometimes better for one to lie than tell the truth, or is telling the truth always the choice one should make? (Consider the classic question, "Do these pants make me look fat?" and the other examples talked about in class)

2. Was Jakob justified in lying to Mischa that he had a radio in his possession? Explain why or why not? (Remember that Mischa was trying to steal potatoes from the train car and would've most likely been shot it he was caught)


3. What would you have done if you were Jakob? Knowing the consequences of his decision; would you still have told Mischa that you had a radio? (Keep in mind that the suicide rate in the ghetto declined to almost zero during the time that people were believing in Jakob's lie) Perhaps you would have told different lies. Maybe you would've simply told the truth from the very beginning. Explain your decisions and project what the consequences (positive or negative) might be to each of your decisions. Put yourself in Jakob's shoes and explain what you would've done.

You can sign the blog with just your initials if you'd like, to maintain anonymity on the internet. You can even make up a user name, but you need to make sure you sign the blog with your initials at the end of your post. Remember, you need a gmail account (from google) to post to this blog.

Monday, September 17, 2007

Wie spät ist es?

If you weren't in class today, your assignment was a worksheet on how to tell time. We worked almost the entire class with the clocks you made last week and practiced telling time. The worksheet is due when you come to class next time.

Bis später- Herr Dean

Friday, September 7, 2007

Counting und das Alphabet

By now you should be able to count from 1 to 1 Billion. Look how much you've already learned.
You should also be able to spell using the German Alphabet. Today in class, you will be given a word list and I will assign flash cards. Please remember to complete this assignment and bring your flash cards with you next time. This assignment is worth fifty points.

Monday, August 13, 2007

Willkommen Klasse

Herzlich Willlkommen zu meinem Blog! Die Schule wird bald anfangen. Hoffentlich habt ihrn einen guten Sommer gehabt. Wir werden zusammen viel Spass haben dieses Jahr!

Bis Bald,

Herr Dean