Category: Our Thoughts

Breaking News…Trump back at it…Again!

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So guys, it seems as though he is back at it again! Of course, I am talking about a particular individual who will probably be voted for ‘The Best President of the Century’ award! Okay, now you know that I am being sarcastic but what you may not know is what I am talking about! Let’s back up a bit, shall we?

Who ever thought that I would agree with something that Trump has said, however, it is true. The media, especially certain media outlets, can be highly biased. Unfortunately when times like Remembrance Day roll around we do not see the soldiers of colour: Black-Canadians, Sikh-Canadians, Chinese-Canadians, Japanese-Canadians and our First Nations, etc. 

In a ceremony where Trump should have been paying tribute to the Navajo people, especially two Navajo war vets, he goes on to say: “You’re very, very special people. You were here long before any of us were here. Although we have a representative in Congress who they say was here a long time ago. They call her Pocahontas. But you know what. I like you. Because you are special, ” Mr. Trump remarked. 

Who is he referring to when he says ‘Pocahontas?’ He is speaking about an American Senator (Politican) named Elizabeth Warren who came under fire because she was unable to prove her supposed Aboriginal background. 

Read the article and see the clips here: 

http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/27/politics/trump-pocahontas-navajo-code-talkers/index.html

You really end up feeling terrible for those vets who stayed calm and composed! Below is what Warren said regarding Trump’s comments about her. 

http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/27/politics/elizabeth-warren-donald-trump/index.html

So let’s weigh in on this topic. What do you think? To you, why is what Trump said, bad? Perhaps you see nothing wrong in his comment, why do you think that way? What does he even mean when he calls Warren, Pocahontas? 

Remember, grade 5’s -8 sentences, grade 6’s 10-12 sentences. Details!!!!! Post some responses to your classmates too please!

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Library Presentation Thoughts

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Our lovely librarian, Ms. Zimmerschied, gave us a wonderful presentation on Digital Presentation. 

She spoke to us about a number of really important ideas to be aware of. We learned about ‘Digital Etiquette’ or ‘Netiquette’ which relates to having good manners and treating people with respect in an online platform. Sometimes, some people find it difficult to follow the rules because they do not see the person to whom they are speaking to face to face. Additionally, we learned that we need to take responsibility for what we put online and that acting with integrity is key.   

In a response of roughly 8-12 sentences, explain what some of your thoughts were during this presentation. What are some of your own personal examples of ‘netiquette’ that you use? What are some types of ‘netiquette’ that you will try to use this year?

Sexism in Sports: Cam Newton

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On October 4th, 2017, Carolina Panther’s quarterback, Cam Newton made eyebrows, yes even unibrows, stand up with his comment made to Jourdan Rodrigue, a reporter with the Charlotte Observer. Rodrigue asked Newton about a simple question about wide receiver Devin Funchess’s route-running. He grinned. Not a nice one either. Then he said, in a slow condescending tone: “It’s funny to hear a female talk about routes. It’s funny.” Rodrique fired back on Twitter and said, “I don’t think it’s ‘funny’ to be a female and talk about routes. I think it’s my job.” In fact, she chose not to write Newton’s comments after the press conference because “it was worse.” 

 It took Newton roughly a day to apologise. 

He even said later, “My sarcasm, trying to give someone a compliment turned in ways I never would’ve even imagined.” Does that sound like he’s telling the truth or?

Oikos Yogourt said that they would not be working with Newton and will not be sponsoring anymore. Also, the NFL released a statement saying that his comment was “wrong and disrespectful”

Now you be the judge. What do you think about what Newton said? Was he telling the truth that it was just sarcasm? Was it just a mistake and he did not mean it? 

To see Newton at the press conference, click:  https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/oct/05/cam-newton-loses-endorsement-dannon-sexist

For Newton’s apology, click: http://www.dailywire.com/news/22009/cam-newtons-apology-sexist-remark-starts-bad-then-james-barrett# 

Please write a detailed paragraph of about 8-10 sentences. After, we can respond to some comments of our peers!