JCCS Academic Language Assessment Week 26 - Cars

Yes, I would want a car that drives itself. I say this because I feel that a car that drives itself would be very useful. Not only do I feel this way, but many drivers who already have experience would probably say the same. One reason I and others would like a car that drives itself would be is we were to be doing something important at the wheel, most people would want to put all their attention on it such as sending a very important text or email.With a car that drives itself it would give people the ability to PROCEED with their tasks. Another reason why this gadget would be very helpful with the everyday life of someone is if someone was not a very good driver the computer and camera inside would follow its METHOD of detecting things in front and back of it and not letting any fetal accidents happen. Most people would say that this will save many lives. On the subject of accidents I feel that most people think that less accidents OCCUR when driving a self sufficient car. With this I and a lot of other U.S citizens think that these new cars are very helpful and a great way to prevent trouble.

JCCS Academic Language Assessment Week 24 - Online Learning

Is online learning an effective way to educate students? No! I feel this way because in a classroom it is easier for students to learn at their own pace whether they are faster or slower. Many students learn differently in different AREAS of education and with a teacher guiding them many adults and parents feel they could reach their full potential. Also, going to school and being social with other kids your age DIFFERENTIATES from only taking online classes and not being around any other people throughout the whole course. When you're around other students it is easier to ask for help if you need it and there are more people one can use for resources. One last reason people may think online learning is not effective on students is if assigned a project online and a student needs help with the directions no one would be there to help them in their time of need. In a real classroom a teacher is better able to CLARIFY directions and steps for a successful project. Online learning may be good for seniors in high school or college students but for those who have yet to learn a lot of things I think most people would say that the students are better off in a regular school where they can be reach their full potential.

JCCS Academic Language Assessment Week 23 - Dog Fighting

Yes dogfighting should be illegal. This disgusting activity should be prohibited for a wide range of reasons. One reason is it is unfair and inhumane toward the dogs and a lot of U.S. citizens feel that way. This DISTINCT form of gambling should not be tolerated in this country. Another reason why people should not have dogs fighting each other is it is not part of the FORMULA for success when it comes to these animals having a good home and leading a healthy life. I'm sure that the majority of Americans out there would say that if studies were taken dogs who participate in violent fights have less POTENTIAL to help under privileged beings have a better life.For example, becoming a seeing eye dog or a police dog would be a great thing for them to do. I feel like the government should agree to make this exploitation unlawful in this country because it would mean justice for dogs and hope for a better future.

JCCS Academic Language Assessment Week 22

Yes, I do think felons should be allowed to vote. I feel this way because I think in a country like this where everyone matters and is equal everyone should be able to have a say in who calls the shots. I think that at certain times people say that what someone did in the past should affect them forver and that, in some cases is not RELEVANT to what happens now. I also feel that if you do something wrong in your life, the SOURSE of it is really important and a lot of times felons work on their problems and from where it started. This results in the problems no longer consuming their lives giving them the ability to make wise decisions. Adding to this, I personally think that not giving felons the right to vote is too COMPLEX for anyone to go through and very time consuming. I think that everyone has the right to vote for someone to make our country better.

JCCS Academic Language Assessment Week 21

No, I do not think performance enhancing drugs should be allowed in sports. I feel this way because this is not fair to other athletes who try hard and actually get good at the sport. In another PERIOD of time earlier than this one athletes back then would have been ashamed and dissapointed in the athletes taking these steroids or other PED's. It's very unTRADITIONAl and I feel if you have to take drugs to be good at a certain sport than you shouldn't play because you obviously aren't meant for that activity. I personally think that the PRIMARY reason for people to play sports is to have fun and get good exercise. PED's are wrong and who ever invented them shouldn't have thought of such a thing because it could potentially harms someone's life.

Should students receive a failing grade for plagiarizing?

Yes, I think students should receive a failing grade for plagiarizing. I feel this way because if students copy someone else's work they're not putting any effort into what they're doing. This shows that they don't pay very good attention to the ACADEMICS that they are being taught. Also, if the student is stealing someone else's DOCUMENT or piece of writing and aren't being punished for it that is showing them that taking credit for what someone else did is okay when it is not. Things like this should be unacceptable in school. So things like this don't happen, the computers in school should be under MAXIMUM security. This way it would be much harder for students like me to steal somebody's writing. Plagiarizing is very wrong and things should be done to prevent this until people learn that it is wrong.

XtraNormal Poster Angelica Carlos Megan